Renee Maylon - Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Renee, please tell us a bit about your work:
Working with women is something that I am very passionate about. I am first and foremost a musculoskeletal / sports Physiotherapist, however, my journey as a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist began in London where I spent nearly 6 years working at Six Physio, and part time in my final year at UCLH and Chelsea and Westminster hospitals in the women’s health teams. In the UK I gained qualifications in rehabilitation, pilates, acupuncture/dry needling with the AACP and women's health (urogynaecological and obstetric management) with the POGP (Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy) association. I was seeing women with pregnancy related issues, pelvic and sexual pain, postpartum recovery, rectus abdominis diastasis rehabilitation, pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, prolapse, and overactive bladder. Following my time in the UK, I spent 5 years in Dubai at Up and Running Integrated Medical Centre, a multidisciplinary private clinic in Dubai. My roles included Senior Women’s Health, Musculoskeletal and Clinical Pilates Physiotherapist; Team Manager and Lead for the Women's Health and Clinical Pilates Services; and Corporate Wellness Service Lead.
I have also found interest in learning Osteopathic techniques, mainly for women's & pelvic health, since working in London and the Middle East through mentoring, workshops, courses abroad, and also courses with the Molinari Institute in London and Greece.
I have been working back in New Zealand again since September 2020 at Auckland Physiotherapy in Newmarket, and also from my home clinic, Haven Wellness, on the North Shore, and in the community.
Renee's Bio:
- New Zealand qualified Physiotherapist - Auckland University of Technology (4 year degree - 2004-2007)
- Postgraduate study - Mulligan courses, and McKenzie Credentialed therapist under scholarship; Acupuncture and dry needling qualifications through the AACP in the UK and Club Physio
- Research publications in a NZJP and American Journal JMMT (Mulligan MWM Systematic reviews under “Renee Bigelow")
- Clinical Pilates trained - mat, equipment, ante and post-natal
- POGP (UK) certified Women’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
- 10.5 years of International career experience - London then United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
- Certified Mindfulness Teacher (UK Holistic Therapies Institute) and Somatic Trauma Therapist
- Representative for the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes Clinical Advisory Panel of NZ
- Founder and Owner of Haven Wellness (My Home Business) (www.havenwellness.co.nz)
- Senior Physiotherapist at Auckland Physiotherapy (www.aucklandphysiotherapy.co.nz)
- Co-Founder of ‘The Rising Mother’ with Vanessa Werner and Emma Gardiner (www.therisingmother.co.nz)
- Heart Place Hospital Charity Service Provider (www.heartplacehospital.org.nz)
My goal is to ensure women feel supported, educated and empowered on their journey, with a holistic and multidisciplinary approach. I would love to see increased awareness and education so that every woman receives the support she needs. This should also include support not only for her managing the little one, but also for her mental health, and other holistic care. If you have never seen a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist before, it is never too late! Even if it is years postpartum!
How to find Renee:
Book in with Renee here: www.havenwellness.co.nz/
