SPECIALIST IN PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH

About Pelvic Health West

Pelvic Health West was established in 2023 to provide specialised pelvic health physiotherapy to educate and empower individuals to overcome symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction and restore quality of life.

Pelvic floor dysfunction can be a taboo subject with many suffering in silence. I am passionate about listening and hearing your story with empathy and compassion to formalise a personalised treatment plan to achieve your goals.

Up to date evidence-based practice is of paramount importance at Pelvic Health West to ensure clients are receiving the best care. I commit to ongoing continuing professional development through courses, conferences and continued review of the emerging literature.

Meet Orlaith

"I am passionate about educating and empowering people to understand and manage their pelvic health to reach their goals and ultimately restore their quality of life"

Orlaith Kilgannon is a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist and founding director of Pelvic Health West. Upon finishing school in Salthill, Orlaith attended NUI Galway and completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc general). With a keen passion for wellbeing, healthy lifestyle and fitness, Orlaith completed a Masters (MSc) in Physiotherapy with distinction at the University of Birmingham and qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 2018. Following junior physiotherapy rotations, Orlaith specialised as a senior physiotherapist in musculoskeletal health for the National Health Service (NHS) in Newcastle Upon Tyne between 2019 and 2022. Upon completion of the Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapists (POGP) pelvic health courses and combined with her musculoskeletal experience, Orlaith specialised as a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist for both the NHS and private practice between 2021 and 2023. As an Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) pilates instructor, Orlaith established and led specialised small sized pelvic health Pilates classes, incorporating each individuals assessment findings, goals and treatment plans. Orlaith has recently returned to Ireland keen to share her experience and educate and empower the people of Ireland to manage their pelvic health.

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Services

What we treat

Ante & Post Natal

Urinary Dysfunction

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Bowel Dysfunction

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Pre & Post Gynae Surgery

Pelvic Pain

Physiotherapy-led Pilates

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Price List

Client Testimonials

I was lost, frustrated, worried and exhausted when a very good friend put me in touch with Orlaith. I had spent nine months going through medical tests, various medications and procedures and while thankfully all possible diseases were ruled out I still had full blown symptoms of an irritable / badly inflamed bladder. The first significant thing Orlaith did was she listened to me and gave me an hour to tell my story/ journey. She was so empathetic and also very practical and educated me re what was going on with my bladder. In that first contact with her I felt immediate relief as she offered a range of options , things I could do myself like exercises, and also other alternative interventions like acupuncture and yoga. I felt more in control of my condition and had a sense of hope after talking to her. She gave me the gift of being able to contact her re my progress and I found this so helpful and reassuring She clarified so many things for me, explaining medical procedures and discussing different medications and their side effects.She gave me numerous practical solutions re how to monitor my fluid intake, how to manage constipation, how to identify foods that may trigger a flair up. My initial contact with Orlaith was the beginning of my journey to recovery. Her kindness, her empathy, her solid confidence and expertise helped me to have hope and see my way out of the experience I was going through. Her approach was truly holistic and I will always be grateful to her for the care she gave to me.