ABOUT FITZ & PHYSIO
Hi, there! I’m Claire, aka Fitz.
"I love helping new mums feel comfortable and strong in their postpartum bodies. I'm a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, which means I specialise in all clinical conditions connected to the pelvis".
With a robust 18 years of clinical expertise, I have honed my skills in treating conditions that commonly arise during pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. My professional journey has seen me contribute to the healthcare sector through roles at the NHS, Bupa, and the esteemed APPI, a leading Pilates institution worldwide.
Often people come and see me because something doesn't feel right 'down there'. They have concerns about prolapse, bladder issues, confusion about their core and tummy gap, or they are getting pelvic pain.
Or perhaps you are a new mum and would like to safely regain your strength and fitness. I can help you return to running, CrossFit, the gym, or just enjoying an active mum life without pain, discomfort, or embarrassing symptoms. I believe everyone should be able to appreciate the physical and mental benefits of exercise.
My approach is sensitive and thorough. I am committed to working alongside you, understanding your unique goals, and tailoring a plan to meet them. Our collaborative journey will involve a blend of hands-on treatment, such as manual therapy and massage, and targeted strengthening exercises, like pelvic floor exercises and core strengthening routines.
Qualifications:
Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council - (HCPC)
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Member of the Pelvic, Obstetric & Gynaecological Physiotherapy Professional group (POGP)
Pilates Instructor with the APPI
MORE ABOUT ME:
I’m a mum of four (yes, four!). Three enormous boys came first, and then a final baby girl 😍.
I understand firsthand the challenges that motherhood and pregnancy can bring! In the rare moments when I’m not juggling working and parenting, you might find me wandering the streets of Bath with a good coffee in hand, growing flowers in my allotment, or heading to a quarry for a swim.
Here we all are!
Why I Started FITZ AND PHYSIO…
When I first began working with women after pregnancy, I noticed a pattern.
Many postnatal fitness classes focused on helping women "get their body back" or lose weight. While exercise is incredibly important after having a baby, I felt something was missing.
Very few programmes recognised the significant physiological changes that pregnancy and birth have on the pelvic floor, abdominal wall, breathing mechanics and the way a woman's body moves. Women were often expected to return to exercise without understanding what their body had been through or how to rebuild strength safely.
As a pelvic health physiotherapist, I knew there was a better way.
I wanted to create a space where women could feel supported, educated and empowered—not judged. A place where recovery wasn't measured by how quickly you lost weight, but by how confidently you could move, exercise and trust your body again.
I don't believe having a baby should become a barrier to doing the things you love.
That belief became the foundation of FITZ AND PHYSIO.
Over the years, that mission has grown. I realised the same principles apply far beyond the postnatal period. Pregnancy, birth, perimenopause and menopause all bring significant changes to a woman's body, but none of these life stages should mean giving up the activities that make you feel like yourself.
Today, whether I'm helping someone recover after birth, return to running, lift weights with confidence, manage pelvic floor symptoms or navigate the changes of menopause, my goal is always the same:
To help women understand their bodies, build strength and move with confidence through every stage of life.
Because I don't believe the natural stages of a woman's life should become barriers to doing the things she loves. With the right knowledge, support and rehabilitation, women can continue to move, exercise and live the lives they want, with confidence.
“Claire has an amazing approach that is calm and empowering. She instantly made me feel comfortable in the 1 to 1 physio session and listened to me attentively. I would highly recommend an appointment with Claire as I am sure she will allay any fears and help to educate and encourage you”