Gemma West
BSc (Hons) MCSP
Chartered Physiotherapist (Women’s Health)
Gemma qualified from the University of Hertfordshire in 2006 with honours. Gemma initially worked in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy but has always had an interest in Women’s Health since completing a junior rotation in 2006. Gemma then specialised in Women’s Health after having her own pelvic floor concerns following the birth of her first child in 2014.
Gemma was horrified to have stress incontinence when trying to run after having her first baby and soon discovered that traditional pelvic floor exercises were not enough; and that clearly something was missing when it came to Postnatal recovery. She made it her mission to find out everything she could about the pelvic floor – not only to resolve her own symptoms, but so that other Women would have the access to the Specialist care she wishes existed for her.
Gemma was able to fully resolve her own pelvic floor symptoms and got back to running symptom free. She did this by applying the traditional principles of sports injury management and orthopaedic rehabilitation, to the pelvic floor. Gemma describes this as a ‘lightbulb’ moment in her career. She has developed her own ‘Pelvic floor rehabilitation protocol’ in 2019 (The West 6) and has been using this with great success since.
Gemma is also works in the NHS, so has excellent working relationships with local Midwives and Consultants. Within her NHS role, Gemma is leading the Perinatal Pelvic Health Service implementation. This is a national framework to improve the access to Women’s Health Physiotherapy antenatally and postnatally. Gemma is undertaking research into her pelvic floor rehabilitation protocol, and her dream is that her Pelvic floor rehabilitation protocol will become the new ‘standard’ of pelvic floor exercise.
I was recommended Gemma from my sister, I live 200 miles away so was grateful for the excellent online classes. They were perfectly suited to help me cover after my second, large baby. I had been to a few physio led Pilates classes, but Gemma’s is definitely the best.
Gemma is a real expert and is so helpful with support and advice. I couldn’t recommend it more, I think it’s a must for all mums
I’m so glad I had postnatal check up and mummy MOT with Gemma after my emergency C section. For this pregnancy I have been doing the prenatal classes which have been so helpful in helping me remember the importance of breath work with pelvic floor exercises and ensuring I carve out the time away from my toddler to complete the class which can be so hard to do.
I went to see Gemma for a Mummy MOT after my first child. Gemma was fantastic and I just wish I’d gone sooner! I’m now expecting my 2nd and am currently attending the pre natal exercise classes which are great. I will most definitely be continuing with them and then making sure I move on to the post natal care as soon as possible after the birth. I highly recommend a Mummy MOT to all mums.
I was recommended to Gemma West by my midwife, who I saw for a ‘Mummy MOT’. Gemma’s professional, reassuring and very knowledgeable in her field. I’ve seen Gemma a few times now and the results have been really positive and I also now do her postnatal exercise class, which is great for strengthening and getting back into exercise gently. I would highly recommend Gemma and I think all new mums should have a MOT!
I would highly recommend going to see Gemma West for a Mummy MOT. I had a Mummy MOT with her after I had my second baby and it was the best thing I could do for my recovery. Gemma is very supportive and extremely knowledgeable, and has really helped me improve my overall body strength since having 2 babies.
Her postnatal exercise classes have also been invaluable and have definitely helped speed up my recovery.
