Health 4 Women is a private Women’s Health Physiotherapy practice founded in 1992 by Sheryl Cleaver. It has been associated with both The Royal Women’s Hospital and Frances Perry House for over 30 years. The Practice remains dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for women of all ages.
Health 4 Women provides physiotherapy assessment and treatment during pregnancy and postnatal recovery. Health 4 Women Physiotherapists have expertise to treat bladder and bowel problems, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic and sexual pain. Treatments and exercise programs follow the principles of Evidence Based Practice.
Health 4 Women is accredited by Ramsay Health to provide inpatient physiotherapy services for both Maternity and Surgical patients in Frances Perry House.
Our Team
Sarah Cleaver
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (LaTrobe University), Bachelor Science (University of Melbourne), Master of Business Administration (Federation University)
Sarah was inspired to become a Physiotherapist watching her mother Sheryl practicing from a young age. Now she has almost 20 years of experience working as a Physiotherapist, in the public and private sectors, both in Australia and the UK. Sarah has combined her clinical experience with tutoring in the Department of Physiotherapy at both LaTrobe University and the University of Melbourne. She has also worked on two Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) funded projects focusing on Advancing the Scope of Physiotherapy. More recently she has commenced Lymphoedema training.
Sarah is mum to Alice and became a business partner at Health 4 Women Physiotherapy in 2015.
Jenny Pell
Bachelor of Physiotherapy – Honours (University of Melbourne), Post Graduate Certificate in Women’s Health (Pelvic Floor) (University of Melbourne), Continence Foundation Australia Member.
Jenny has worked in Women’s Health in both the private and public sectors since graduating from Melbourne University. Jenny is passionate about helping her patients achieve their best. She has a keen interest in pelvic floor rehabilitation to manage conditions including incontinence, bowel dysfunction, prolapse and pelvic pain, along with recovery after birth and return to exercise. Jenny has completed her postgraduate training in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. She also has strong experience in the management of musculoskeletal conditions in pregnancy, including back and pelvic pain.
Outside of work, Jenny enjoys spending time with her family and travelling. In 2015, Jenny became a business partner at Health 4 Women Physiotherapy.
Kate Sindrey
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) (University of Sydney), Post Graduate Certificate in Women’s Health (Pelvic Floor) (University of Melbourne), Continence Foundation Australia Member.
Kate has 20 years experience working as a Physiotherapist in both the public and private sectors in Australia and the UK. Kate first became involved in Women’s Health Physiotherapy over 15 years ago in the UK, before moving back to Australia to start a family.
Kate is dedicated, caring and passionate about empowering all women to meet their health goals and achieve their best outcomes through all their life stages. She has a special interest and experience in managing persistent pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction issues, as well as recovery following child birth.
Outside of work, Kate loves spending time with her family, travelling, going for long walks along Merri Creek and having long chats with friends over lots of coffee! Kate became a business partner at Health 4 Women in 2019.
Anna Chanty
Bachelor of Physiotherapy – Honours (University of Melbourne), Bachelor of Science – Honours (University of Melbourne), Master of Counselling
Anna is a physiotherapist and Master of Counselling qualified, with extensive experience consulting privately as well as working on a busy maternity and surgical ward.
In professional roles as a women’s health physiotherapist and as a counsellor, Anna has experience working with people from all walks of life. She has a strong background communicating with and empowering people in the childbearing year, from pre-conception through pregnancy to after giving birth. She looks forward to engaging with clients in times of transition: from looking to fall pregnant, to mapping out your birth, to setting expectations and boundaries as your family evolves. Anna also has experience helping people debrief following birth.
Anna is passionate about birthing education and enjoys facilitating group and individual Active Birth Skills sessions that incorporate physical and mental strategies for optimising your experience of birth.
Anna is passionate about spending family time with her husband and three children. They enjoy exploring both locally and further afield, seeking to expand palates and horizons. Anna looks forward to collaborating with her clients towards improved wellbeing.
Qianer Thomas
Bachelor of Physiotherapy – Honours (University of Melbourne)
Following graduation, Qianer began working in a private clinic with a sports and musculoskeletal caseload before making the move over to Women’s Health 8 years ago. It was having children of her own that led to her interest in this area.
Qianer knows the importance of women’s health physiotherapy and advocacy and believes that all women who seek help should be treated with attention, expertise and care – Whether you are a new mum juggling the challenges that motherhood brings, suffering new symptoms during your perimenopausal years, or debilitating pelvic pain wanting an advocate for gaining control.
Over recent years, Qianer has undergone further training and continually studies and strives to keep up to date with current research in the areas of incontinence, antenatal/postpartum care, prolapse, sexual/pelvic pain and defecation dysfunctions.
In her spare time Qianer likes to cook with her family, get away from the city buzz and get a sweat on at the gym.
Natalie Dowe
Bachelor of Physiotherapy – Honours (Monash University), Post Graduate Certificate in Women’s Health (Pelvic Floor) (University of Melbourne)
After graduating from Monash University in 2017, Nat started working at a regional hospital in Gippsland. It was there that she first realised her passion for Women’s Health across the lifespan, and started doing more courses and training to develop her skills in this area. Nat has since worked at Eastern Health and now at the Royal Women’s Hospital and Frances Perry House, as well as doing some work in research.
Nat enjoys travelling, being out in the sunshine and spending time with family and friends. She also loves doing sudoku and jigsaw puzzles!
Jessica Haysom
Bachelor of Physiotherapy – Honours (University of Melbourne), Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy) (University of Melbourne), Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women’s Health) (University of Melbourne), Post Graduate Certificate in the Conservative Management of Prolapse (University of SA) (Under Completion)
Jessica graduated from Melbourne University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2009. Since graduating, Jessica has developed a passion for Women’s Health and has extensive experience working across the public health and private sector. She has also completed post graduate studies in both Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and Exercise and Women’s Health.
Jessica enjoys working with women of all ages to optimise their pelvic health and specialises in pelvic floor rehabilitation to manage conditions such as incontinence, prolapse, bowel disorders and sexual dysfunction.
Jessica has a particular interest and expertise in pre and post-natal care, including complex birth trauma and perineal tears, musculoskeletal conditions in pregnancy, pelvic floor recovery after birth, facilitating return to exercise and management of inflammatory breast/lactation conditions.
Emma Higgins
Bachelor of Science (University of Melbourne), Doctor of Physiotherapy (University of Melbourne), Postgraduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy (University of Melbourne)
Emma has been working as a Physiotherapist since 2016 and began her women’s health career in 2018 at The Royal Women’s Hospital. As well as providing cover at Frances Perry house, Emma currently works at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital at Western Health and is responsible for running the obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) clinic alongside Urogynaecology. Emma has an interest in treating pelvic floor dysfunction in prenatal and postnatal women and is passionate about helping patients return to exercise safely.
Outside of work, Emma loves to spend time with her son Henry and catch up on the latest reality tv dramas!
Homeira Rezayazdi
Bachelor of Medical Science (Canberra University), Doctor of Physiotherapy (University of Melbourne), currently completing Post Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy) (University of Melbourne)
Homeira started her career as a physiotherapist in the public setting and developed a passion for women’s health physiotherapy after working at the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Homeira has an interest in pre and post-natal care, musculoskeletal pain in pregnancy and exercise rehab.
In her spare time Homeira enjoys to travel with family and spending time with her son Arvin and husband.
Sarah-Jayne Smith
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Australian Catholic University), Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy)
Sarah graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Australian Catholic University, Brisbane in 2015. She has since worked in a variety of clinical settings across Australia and the UK in both private and public health sectors. Sarah has a special interest in Women’s Health and has completed post graduate studies in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy through The University of Melbourne.
Sarah splits her time between Frances Perry House and the Royal Women’s Hospital providing ante and post-natal care, and managing pelvic floor related conditions such as incontinence, prolapse, pelvic and sexual pain conditions. She is also a clinical Pilates instructor and is passionate about all aspects of exercise rehabilitation and helping women achieve their goals.
Outside of work Sarah enjoys baking, travel and surfing down in Torquay
Hayley Swan
Doctor of Physiotherapy (University of Melbourne), Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy)
After graduating from the University of Melbourne’s Doctor of Physiotherapy course at the end of 2015, Hayley travelled to Sri Lanka to volunteer, providing Physiotherapy care for children with special needs. Since 2016, Hayley has worked both privately and at the Royal Women’s Hospital. In 2018, Hayley completed the Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy) at the University of Melbourne.
In her spare time Hayley enjoys cooking, travelling and spending time with her family and friends. In January 2023 Hayley welcomed her first child, Audrey.
Lauren Zanelli
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (University of South Australia), Postgraduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy (University of Melbourne)
After graduating from the University of South Australia in 2020, Lauren began working across private practice, sports, private hospital and aged care. Her passion for women’s health lead her to starting at the Royal Women’s Hospital in 2022, and she now works between both the Women’s and Frances Perry House.
Lauren is passionate about making a positive impact for women and motivating patients to achieve their goals and return to the things they love.
Outside of work, Lauren loves spending time with friends and family, coffee walks in the sun and travelling!
Teahne Dillon
Teahne joined the Health 4 Women team as Practice Manager in 2021. She is the friendly voice on the end of the phone who can help with all of your booking and general enquiries.
Outside of work, Teahne enjoys spending time with her 4 boys and volunteering in local community sports.