About us
who we are
Pelvic Pain, Endometriosis & Menopause Care
The Pioneer Pelvic Pain & Menopause Clinic provides multidisciplinary, personalised care for people experiencing pelvic pain, endometriosis, perimenopause and menopause.
Our team works closely with you to understand your symptoms, priorities and health goals, and to develop a management plan tailored to your individual needs. Care may involve your treating GP and a network of allied health and specialist providers, depending on the support that is right for you.what we offer
About the Program
The Australian Government funds a national network of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics, providing improved access to care for people experiencing endometriosis, persistent pelvic pain and related conditions.
From July 2026, the program expanded to also provide care and support for people experiencing perimenopause and menopause. Pioneer Pelvic Pain & Menopause Clinic is one of 33 funded clinics across Australia.
The clinics aim to:
- improve access to diagnosis, treatment and referral services for endometriosis and pelvic pain
- provide care, treatment and management for perimenopause and menopause
- improve access to allied health and other support services
- provide clearer care pathways and connections with appropriate local health providers
- strengthen the primary care workforce's expertise in pelvic pain, endometriosis, perimenopause and menopause.
Endometriosis, persistent pelvic pain, perimenopause and menopause can all have a significant impact on a person’s health, wellbeing and everyday life. Symptoms can be complex and may require support from more than one healthcare professional. The clinic model is designed to provide multidisciplinary, evidence-based care and help patients access the right treatment and support for their individual needs.
Meet the team
The Pelvic Pain and Menopause Clinic Team
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Katie Stan-Bishop
Whilst not all patients may require the help of our Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, many will.
Katie holds a postgraduate Masters Qualification in Continence and Pelvic Health (Curtin University 2015). Katie has over 15 years of clinical experience in Physiotherapy.
Chronic pelvic pain may affect everyone differently. For some it may impact on how the muscles and nerves in your pelvis function. The muscles in your pelvis may become tense as a response to other sources of pain and inflammation. This tension may cause muscle spasms for the muscles inside and around your pelvis. These spasms may feel like painful cramps; however, it may also impact on how your bladder and bowel function. Increased muscle tension around your pelvis may also make it difficult to relax your muscles, this can make sexual intercourse, pap smears and using tampons painful. It is not unusual to feel pain or tension in the structures and joints near your pelvis, such as your hips and lower back.
Katie Stan-Bishop
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Chronic pain can have an impact on work, school, relationships, sport, sleep, mood and quality of life. A pelvic health physiotherapist will work with you to help you understand your pain and discuss ways to treat and manage some of the challenges you may be facing and optimise your quality of life.
| Appt length | Fee | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
|
60 mins |
$220 |
Patients on a Care Plan will receive a Medicare rebate of $61.80
Private Health Cover rebates are available, you will need to contact your provider to determine the amount of rebate you may be eligible for. |