Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! You may be able to claim through private health insurance or get Medicare-funded sessions with a GP referral under an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan. Talk to your doctor to get a plan for any women’s health-related condition, like endometriosis or a prolapse for example.

An EPC (Enhanced Primary Care) plan, now officially called a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan, is a Medicare program that helps cover the cost of allied health services like physio, osteo, chiro, podiatry, and dietetics. Although the name changed in 2005, most people still refer to it as an EPC. If you have a chronic or complex condition, your GP can create a care plan that involves a team of health professionals and gives you access to up to 5 Medicare-rebated sessions per year, making your treatment more affordable.

If you’re managing a chronic condition (like prolapse, incontinence, endometriosis, or postnatal issues), or have complex care needs requiring a multidisciplinary team. Your GP will assess your situation and determine eligibility.

We recommend that you start V-HAB 8-week program once you’ve had your 6-week check to ensure there is no infection and healing is complete. You can start earlier if you feel ready to move as the first 2 weeks are extremely gentle.

Absolutely. This is for those starting or restarting. We teach you how to activate the core and pelvic floor properly to build the foundations of a deep core strength.

Yes. This program is developed with the guidance and endorsement of many of the Womens Health Physios on the coast.

No, however, we recommend that you check with your doctor post-birth to ensure healing is on track and there is no infection.

Yes for sure. We help as much as possible with rocking prams and holding babies so you can focus. You are welcome to bring bouncers carriers or whatever you need to keep bub happy.

If it doesn’t work out for you after trialling it, we can refund the remaining classes that you’ve missed. Most people bring babies so you’ll see others at the same part of the journey as you are. We are able to help hold babies or rock prams as much as we can too.

Yes. These are fantastic for pregnancy. Our V-HAB program will give you that core focus to maintain that core strength going into birth, and our bootcamp classes will give you that overall body strength and fitness. All exercises can be modified to suit pregnancy and any related obstacles/pains that pregnancy throws at you.

We’re not affiliated with any Women’s Health Physiotherapists, but we’ve worked alongside many across the Coast and understand the differences in their experience, qualifications, and approach. We’re happy to help you find one that best suits your needs and location. We also coordinate closely with many to collaborate on the patient’s needs, depending on any conditions/restrictions/issues diagnosed during treatment and our sessions—ensuring the best outcomes for you.

If it’s raining or the ground is wet, we’ll move to the undercover area. If it’s torrential, classes may be postponed or held via Zoom. We will communicate this in the group chat.

Sessions run for 45 minutes. We sometimes go a little over, but we always aim to start on time and finish within 45 minutes so we don’t mess with your schedule.

We have many sessions running during the week at Terrigal. If you’re late, miss one or have to leave early, or your baby doesn’t let you complete much of the session, you are welcome to come to another one. Just contact us to help you find the best one to suit you when you’re ready.

Bring a towel, water, a mat and anything needed to entertain bub. Generally mums will go for coffee after too.

If you are having incontinence symptoms, the best thing is to see a Women’s Health Physio to understand the cause. Then YES, the physio can help us understand what’s needed for your body to help manage and treat your dysfunction.

We can arrange this at a discounted rate if you prefer unlimited. Just send us a message via the Contact Us page.

You can message us on insta, facebook, or email us at info@vhab.com.au.

We are updating our booking system. until them  you can contact us directly at info@vhab.com.au.

We currently don’t offer a free trial but if you start a program or a class and don’t enjoy it or can’t continue we can refund your money. Our programs are run by Accredited Exercise Physiologists, so you’re in expert hands—and we’re confident you’ll love it!

In the V-HAB program, we have 8 people max, but generally 6, while in Advance V-HAB and Bootcamp, we have a max of 10.

Yes. We are the highest level of Exercise Professionals. Al and Ness are Exercise Physiologists and Marcela studied Physiotherapy in Brazil and is a mum-safe qualified Personal Trainer in Australia.

Yes. It’s best to start with the V-HAB 8-week program and get the basics for core connection again, then move to the more advanced V-HAB and Bootcamp.

Start with the V-HAB 8-Week Program—it’s designed to help you reconnect with your core safely and confidently before moving to normal exercise. If you’re unsure, just contact us for a quick consult, and we’ll guide you from there.

In the V-HAB 8-week program, we teach you how to properly engage your pelvic floor and core. We then build on this every week gradually as your body’s strength rebuilds. Throughout the program, we also kickstart the shoulders, back, and leg strength using safe, gentle, full-body movements.

Yes, we do! You can contact us to arrange a personalised session. As Accredited Exercise Physiologists, our services are eligible for private health insurance rebates—so you can save while receiving expert care.

Yes—we can. Just contact us so we can arrange this for you.

In the outdoor parks at Terrigal Haven—a beautiful, family-friendly spot that’s perfect for movement and fresh air.

Yes! We offer an online course for the V-HAB program—perfect for when you need flexibility or prefer to exercise from home. Just [click here] to join.

The V-HAB 8-week program is scheduled regularly or on request. Classes are rolling and can change depending on demand, interest, or seasons of the year.

Contact us, and we’ll schedule a new block for you and build a group from there.

Contact us and we’ll schedule a new block at a time, day, and location that suits your group.

We hold 3-4 challenges per year with lots of inclusions and extras as a way to help mums kickstart back into a routine and find their passion and goals for the future. If you’re interested you can contact us to find out when the next is and register your interest.