Tess Sturmann

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Tess Sturmann

Clinical Pilates Instructor (Physioteraphy Student)

Master of Physiotherapy, UTS (Graduating 2027)Bachelor of Dance, Koninklijk Conservatorium NLPolestar Studio Pilates Accreditation, NLBachelor of Psychology and Human Science (major Human Movement), Macquarie University

Tess was introduced to Pilates throughout her training as a classical ballet dancer and used it as part of her daily practice to find connection, strength and grounding throughout her 13 year professional ballet career with the Dutch National Ballet. After retiring her career as a dancer and moving to Sydney she completed a double undergraduate degree in Psychology and Human Sciences majoring in Human Movement which lead her to further pursue her Masters in physiotherapy at UTS.

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Relevant Training

B. Applied Science Physiotherapy - University of Sydney
Postgraduate Certificate (Pelvic Health & incontinence physiotherapy) - Melbourne University
Masters in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy - Expected graduation: 2026

Women’s Health

  • WHTA Introductory Women’s Health Course

  • Level 3 WHTA Prolapse and Stress Incontinence

  • Level 3 WHTA Pelvic Floor Pain Disorder

  • Level 3 WHTA Overactive Bladder

  • Level 3 WHTA Pelvic Floor relation to to Ex, Sport and Musculoskeletal Dysfunction

  • 2021,2022, 2023, 2024 WHTA Pelvic Health Research updates

  • Coccyx Pain - Sydney Pelvic Clinic

  • Pessary Workshop - The Physiotherapy Clinic

  • and a range of PD workshops….

Musculoskeletal

  • Complete and Advance Lumbar spine and Pelvis – Australian Specialist Physiotherapy Education

  • Complete and Advance Upper Quadrant – Aust Specialist Physiotherapy Education

  • Treatment of Pelvic and Lumbar Spine Level 1, 2 – Advance Manual Therapy Associates

  • Treatment of Cervical, Thoracic Spine and Cage – Advance Manual Therapy Associates

  • Lynn Watson Shoulder

  • Dry needling plus - Andrew Hutton

  • and over 10 more courses here that are related to Dance Physiotherapy and Dance Instruction.

Integrative

  • Visceral manipulation VM1, VM2- Barrel Institute

Winnie’s main interest is in treating pelvic pain, immunocompromised conditions, and chronic pain with movement errors.

Our Women’s Health Physios can help you with…

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  • Pregnancy and Postpartum Care

  • Endometriosis

  • Pelvic pain

  • Pain with intercourse

  • Urinary incontinence

  • Overactive bladder

  • Fecal Incontinence

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  • Pessary Fitting

  • Menstrual Pain

  • Menopausal symptoms

  • Dryness, irritation vulva pain

Women's Health Services