The Room ADL Pilates & Pelvic Physio

Like many parents this week, I’m juggling work and being at home with a sick, germy child 🤧

While we sit watching Peppa Pig on repeat, I thought I’d take the opportunity to share a little about where you might find me working.

I’m Katarina, Physiotherapist and owner of The Room Adelaide Pilates & Pelvic Physio.

I split my time between:
✨ Teaching classes and 1:1s in our studio, and seeing patients in our clinic space
✨ Working in the women’s physio department at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital
✨ Regularly travelling back to my hometown in Tasmania to locum in pelvic floor physio at The Bubble Tasmania | Women’s Sexual & Reproductive Health 🫧

Across these roles, I support people through pregnancy, postnatal recovery, pelvic floor concerns, pelvic pain, bladder and bowel issues, and physio-led exercise.

I feel very lucky to work with so many wonderful people across different settings.

For now though, it’s back to tissues, cuddles, and sick-kid duties 💛

As a physio working in pelvic health, I often see bladders that have been trained into some not-so-helpful habits. Just because you can go “just in case” before every school drop-off, supermarket trip, or Pilates class doesn’t mean your bladder actually needs it.

Your bladder works best when it’s allowed to follow a natural rhythm: staying well hydrated, responding to real urges, and gradually building healthy capacity. Constant “just in case” visits can actually reduce that capacity over time, meaning your bladder starts signalling earlier and more urgently than it should.

A healthy bladder should comfortably store urine, give you enough warning to get to the toilet, and let you get through your day without planning it around bathroom stops. 😅

If you’re rushing to the toilet, experiencing leaks on the way, going every hour, or waking multiple times overnight, these symptoms are common - but they’re not something you just have to live with.

Your bladder might be working a bit harder than it needs to, and it’s often very responsive to simple behaviour changes once we understand what’s driving it.

Appointments are available with Katarina every Tuesday afternoon at our Flinders Park clinic if you’d like support working through this. 💕

Disclaimer: This information is general in nature and does not replace individual medical advice.

Spots still left Tuesday & Thursday! 👶🏼❤️👶🏽

If you’re in the postpartum season and wondering when (and how) to start moving again, our Mums & Bubs 6 Week Series is designed exactly for that 🤍

This is a physio-led postnatal series, focusing on safe, progressive rehab of your core and pelvic floor in the early months (and beyond) after birth. We prioritise restoring deep abdominal function, improving pelvic floor coordination, and building full-body strength in a way that respects what your body has been through.

Prior to joining the series you will attend an initial consult allowing us to understand your journey to motherhood - so whether you’re managing diastasis recti, pelvic floor symptoms, back or pelvic pain, or just feel unsure where to start, you’ll be supported and appropriately progressed.

And yes, your baby comes too 👶🏽 Feeding, settling, pauses for cuddles - it’s all part of the process.

If you’re keen to start our next series reach out via DM or give us a call on 0458 339 886 🤍

When all our babes start crawling, it makes room for more little movers and mamas 💕

We have multiple spots available in our next Mums & Bubs 6 Week Series, starting Tuesday 9 June and Thursday 11 June 👶🏽

Bring your babe along, connect with other mums, and ease back into Physio led movement in a supportive environment.

Contact us on 0458 339 886 to secure your spot 💕

Happy International Pilates Day 🤍

Shaky legs, sore abs, and somehow we keep coming back 😅

Big shoutout to our clients for showing up, putting in the work, and keeping us laughing every class. You’re the best part of this community.

Mums & bubs - we’ve got a few spots open in our Thursday physio-led postnatal series! 🤍

If you’ve been thinking about getting back into gentle movement, building strength, and connecting with other mums, this is your sign.

Babies are absolutely welcome - feed them, cuddle them, pop them on the mat…it’s all part of the vibe in these classes!

We focus on postnatal-safe strength, core and pelvic floor, plus easing those everyday aches from feeding, carrying and not-quite-enough sleep.

It’s relaxed, supportive, and very mum-life friendly.

Contact us on 0458339886 or send us a DM for more info or to sign up ✨

NEW morning class added to our schedule 🌸

Mat Pilates
Thursday 8:30am

Starting May 7th!

Book via our website or the mindbody app 🌸

Our next Postnatal Mums & Bubs 6 Week Series kicks off Tuesday 5th May at 10:20am 💛

If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is your sign. These classes are all about gently rebuilding strength, supporting your pelvic floor and core, and connecting with other mums - all while your little one comes along too 👶🏽✨

And if you’re keen to start sooner… we also have 1 spot available in our Thursday 10:00am class from as early as this week! An initial consult is required prior to joining classes - with the option to opt for a comprehensive pelvic floor assessment in the clinic ❤️

Send us a DM or give us a call to ask any questions and secure a spot - we’d love to have you join us 💬

C-Section Awareness Month 💕

Your body did a lot - your recovery deserves care that goes beyond the standard 6-week check-up. Here are a few pelvic physio-backed tips to support your core, scar & pelvic floor.

As always this is general advice and you should always check with your health professional or pelvic physio for a tailored recovery plan. You can contact us to make an appointment via phone or the mindbody app.