Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Rangiora & North Canterbury
Physiotherapy
Active Health Rangiora offers comprehensive care for Women’s and Men’s Pelvic Health.
At Active Health we take pride in offering comprehensive care across the full spectrum of Women’s and Men’s Pelvic Health physiotherapy to our communities in Christchurch, New Brighton and North Canterbury. Members of our team have undergone advanced training specific to pregnancy and postnatal care, female pelvic health, male pelvic health so we can bring you up-to-date, safe and effective care for your symptoms or concerns.
Our one-on-one treatments are bespoke to you, created to help you reach your goal – be it getting back to running without incontinence, enjoying intimacy with your partner without pain, having a bowel motion with ease, or moving without pain or discomfort. Physiotherapy successfully treats many pelvic health symptoms that were previously ‘put up with’ but have been proven to respond well to specific care and can change the quality of life for many people.
Our team also offer support and care for other conditions specific to Women’s and Men’s Health such as menopause, cancer and side effects of cancer treatments, and post-surgical recovery.
Pelvic Health Conditions Treated with Physiotherapy
- Chronic Low Back Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Pregnancy related Back or Pelvic Pain
- Coccydynia/tailbone pain
- Constipation
- Difficulty Urinating or Having a Bowel Movement
- Endometriosis
- Incontinence
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Levator Ani Syndrome
- Overactive Bladder
- Pelvic Cancers including prostate, gynaecologic and colorectal cancers
- Abdominal pain from surgeries, scarring or cancer treatments
- Overactive or Tight Pelvic Floor Muscles
- Painful Intercourse (Dyspareunia), and/or pain with tampon use or gynecologic exams
- Diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles)
- Pelvic Girdle Pain
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Prostatitis
- Pudendal Neuralgia
- Underactive or Weak Pelvic Floor Muscles
- Vaginismus
- Vestibulitis
- Vulvodynia
Meet our Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Ashley Briscoe
Pelvic Health and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
BHSc, BPhty (Credit), Cert Pain Mgmt, DipHlthSc, CEAP Cert, APPI Matwork L1, APPI Pre/Postnatal Pilates, Pinc & Steel Cert
Ashley graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and has completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Continence Management and Pain Management. She’s currently working towards her Master’s in Pain Management, specialising in Pelvic Pain. As a certified cancer rehabilitation physiotherapist through the Pinc and Steel Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation, Ashley specialises in musculoskeletal and pelvic health, treating back and hip issues, postpartum recovery, bladder and bowel incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, and sexual dysfunction. She’s trained in pessary fitting and has undergone international training in Male Pelvic Health Physiotherapy.
Ashley’s passion for physiotherapy stems from her love of helping both men and women regain confidence, improve their quality of life, and return to the activities they enjoy. She believes in individualised rehabilitation and goal setting, taking a holistic approach that empowers her clients to get back to doing what brings them joy. Her advanced training allows her to address complex conditions that significantly impact people’s daily lives and wellbeing.
With extensive experience working with sports teams and treating acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, Ashley brings valuable insight into movement patterns and injury rehabilitation. Her background helps her understand the physical demands placed on the body and supports her holistic approach to treating lower back, pelvic, glute, and hip pain.
Ashley started her career in Auckland where she worked at Birthcare providing early postpartum care and education, before returning to her hometown of Christchurch. She’s always learning and growing in her field, constantly updating her skills to provide the best possible care for her clients.
When she’s not working or studying, you’ll find Ashley walking her dogs, curled up with a good book.
Make an appointment today!
Find a time that suits you and book an appointment online using our booking system. If you are not sure who to see, give us a call and we can help find the best clinician for you.