Graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2014, Ndapile Kumwembe began her career in Malawi, where she quickly developed a strong passion for women’s health. In 2016, after completing her APPI Pilates training in South Africa, she opened her own women’s health practice and Pilates studio, guided by the UK-based Bodies Under Construction team.
In 2019, Ndapile moved to Australia to further her clinical knowledge and went on to complete a Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Pelvic Health) at Curtin University in 2023. Since then, she has worked in both rural and metropolitan settings across South Australia and Western Australia, supporting women with complex pelvic health concerns and building a reputation for her compassionate, individualised care.
Now based in Perth, Ndapile lives with her husband and their three young children. Outside of work, she enjoys strength training, long walks, and quiet moments with a warm cup of tea in the sunshine.
Completing her physiotherapy degree at the Australian Catholic University in 2019, Gurlean Hayer has since developed a strong passion for women’s health and paediatrics.
She has undertaken further training with the Women’s Health Training Association and the Australian Physiotherapy Association, including advanced courses in pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder, and incontinence. Gurlean has worked across both private and public maternity wards, as well as outpatient women’s health clinics, and continues to pursue ongoing professional development to stay up to date with the latest evidence.
Promoted to focus exclusively on women’s health, Gurlean is passionate about breaking long-standing taboos surrounding women’s bodies. She is dedicated to creating inclusive and culturally sensitive spaces where all women—particularly those from underrepresented communities—feel safe, empowered, and supported.
Outside of work, Gurlean enjoys weight training and cherishes time spent with her one-year-old son, which further inspires her commitment to supporting women and children in their health journeys.
An APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, Khush completed a Master of Advanced Clinical Physiotherapy in Sports from UniSA. Having now been a Physiotherapist for over ten years, Khush has worked extensively with different sport teams and enjoys treating sporting and musculoskeletal injuries. With a special passion for helping women with their health conditions, Khush also has a lot of experience with treating osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, exercise rehabilitation and manual therapy
Prarthana is a dedicated physiotherapist with a strong passion for women’s health. She has undertaken extensive post-graduate training in pelvic health and specialises in the management of pelvic and endometriosis related pain, sexual dysfunction, bladder and bowel conditions, and rehabilitation following pregnancy and gynaecological surgery.
With expertise across both musculoskeletal and pelvic health physiotherapy, Prarthana takes a holistic and evidence-based approach to care. Combining education, manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation to support women through every stage of life.
Beyond her clinical work Prarthana contributes to the advancement of her profession through her teaching role with the Australian Physiotherapy Association and as an active member of NSW APA Men and Women’s Pelvic Pain Health Committee. Her commitment to mentoring the next generation of physiotherapists reflects her passion for empowering both practitioners and patients in the field of women’s health.
Prarthana also speaks Hindi and Punjabi, which helps her connect with and support her patients in their preferred language.
Outside of work, Prarthana enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga and meditation, and expressing her creativity through painting and music.
Originally from Ontario, Canada, Lillian completed her undergraduate degrees in Human Movement and Athletic Therapy before moving to Australia to complete her Master of Physiotherapy Studies at the University of Queensland. Since graduating in 2011, she has worked across private and public hospitals and private practice settings in both Brisbane and Sydney.
With a deep passion for women’s health, Lillian is committed to empowering women to take an active role in their wellbeing. She finds purpose in supporting women through their different life stages and helping them understand and feel confident in their bodies.
In her career Lillian has established menopause-specific exercise classes designed to educate women on exercises to manage their symptoms, she was responsible for initiating antenatal exercise programs within the private hospital setting and contributed to the expansions of women’s health services in the public sector.
Outside of work Lillian enjoys spending time outdoors in her garden or jogging through her neighbourhood. She also volunteers as a Sunday school teacher and coaches her children’s Little Athletics teams.
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