About Thrive
Welcome to Thrive
I am RóisÃn, owner of Thrive Physiotherapy in Sheffield. I’m on a mission to help you live your best life, without the fear of leaks or pain!
After the birth of my second child, I started to leak when I laughed, ran or sneezed. I did my pelvic floor exercises religiously to no avail. I slowly stopped doing the things I loved, telling myself what I’d heard many times before: “I’ve had kids, what did I expect? It’s normal to leak now.”
Then, one day, when running for the train, I started to leak. A few drops turned into a flood down my leg. I was mortified. Did anybody notice? Did I smell? I cried. But, at that moment, I decided that this would NEVER happen to me again.
I worked on myself. I rejected traditional pelvic health approaches which hadn’t helped me. I tried, tested and refined different therapies until, eventually, I became leak free! I understood that to help treat leaks or pain, I had to look at the whole, not just the pelvic floor.
A dream evolved; to open a physiotherapy clinic in Sheffield to help women who are in the same situation I was. I want to empower women to move fearlessly again; listen to them, understand them and their journey, and provide nurturing, healing and empowering care. No woman should have to live with pain or leaks!
At Thrive, you are treated as a whole person and not just a pelvic floor. I’ll help you understand your body and why pelvic floor squeezes alone may not improve your symptoms. Then, we’ll collaborate to create a tailored therapy programme to empower you and help you move fearlessly, without pain or leaks!
Your Appointment
At your first appointment Thrive Physiotherapy, we will take time to understand and explore your symptoms and how they are impacting your life. We will then do a physical assessment to see how you move. You’ll also begin to understand how your muscles work together.
We’ll never offer a vaginal examination on your first assessment. Instead, we’ll take a holistic view to how your pelvic floor is working with the rest of your body and what other structures may be impacting your pelvic strength.
If, at a future appointment, we believe that a vaginal examination would be helpful to further assess your pelvic floor and optimise your treatment, we will discuss this with you; and the decision will always be yours.
If you’re looking for a Physiotherapist in Sheffield who’s committed to helping you enjoy life, pain-free, get in touch.
Your Appointment
At your first Thrive appointment, I will aim to understand and explore your symptoms and how they are impacting your life.
I’ll then undertake a physical assessment to see how you move and understand what how your muscles are working together.
The goal is to empower you so you can continue your pelvic health journey long after you leave the appointment. I run clinics in two locations in Sheffield. These are for women only – they are safe, inclusive and supportive. I draw on my own experience of pelvic floor issues to offer an empathetic environment to my clients. Rest assured, when you visit Thrive, you will be listened to and understood – no question is silly and no topic is taboo!
We’ll speak openly and freely to ensure you get the support you need and the right treatment to overcome your symptoms.
