Pelvic Pain Pathway
At Vera Wellness, we believe pelvic pain needs a different approach
You can begin your healing journey in one of three ways:
Pelvic pain is complex, and meaningful care often involves more than can be covered in a single appointment.
For people living with endometriosis, adenomyosis, vaginismus, painful sex, vulval pain or persistent cycle-related pain, the nervous system and the way pain is processed can be important parts of the picture, alongside biological, hormonal, musculoskeletal and other contributors.
At Vera, our approach brings together specialist medical care, contemporary pain science, education and nervous-system-informed strategies, with the aim of helping you better understand your pain and take an active role in your care.
OPTION 1 – SELF-PACED SUPPORT
Heal Your Pelvic Pain: A 10-part online course
$495 AUD
Standalone, self-paced support for patients who are not currently attending appointments with one of our practitioners.
Led by Dr Peta Wright, Dr Thea Bowler, and holistic physiotherapist Paula Hindle, this evidence-informed course is the foundation of our approach – blending the latest neuroscience with trauma-informed, body-based healing practices.
You’ll learn how to:
Understand the science of chronic pain and why education itself is a powerful tool for healing
Calm and retrain your nervous system using proven regulation techniques
Recognise and release subconscious tension patterns that keep pain in place
Integrate simple, daily practices to support your recovery and reduce flare-ups
Rebuild trust in your body – creating a foundation for long-term healing and resilience
You’ll have flexible, independent access to the online course, allowing you to support your wellbeing at your own pace, in your own time.
If you are a current patient at Vera Wellness, please contact our team before enrolling in this program.
OPTION 2 – PERSONALISED CARE (Comprehensive)
The Comprehensive Pelvic Pain Pathway: A 6-month pathway
$2,095* AUD
For patients seeking specialist, one-to-one care, our comprehensive integrated care model brings everything together – with guidance from our supportive Patient Advocates as you navigate the pathway.
What’s included:
Access to the Heal Your Pelvic Pain online course (start immediately) to help you understand your pain and begin creating safety and change in your body
Three (3) sessions with a nervous-system-informed women’s health physiotherapist to help release tension, retrain muscle patterns, and support your body’s return to safety and ease
One 90-minute gynaecology consultation* with a Vera specialist to work with you on hormonal and medication options as well as decisions around surgery (if appropriate)
A follow-up 45-minute gynaecology review to refine your plan and ensure everything is on track
Please note: Parts 1–3 of the online program provide foundational education in neuroscience, pain science and the menstrual cycle and form part of your preparation for your initial gynaecology consultation.
Completing this education beforehand allows your consultation to focus less on delivering general information and more on your individual story, symptoms, priorities and treatment options.
*Pricing is reviewed annually and is subject to change.
OPTION 3 – PERSONALISED CARE (Essentials)
The Essentials Pelvic Pain Pathway: A focused pathway
$975 AUD
For patients seeking a more accessible starting point, this streamlined option provides specialist support and education to help you begin understanding and addressing your pelvic pain.
What’s included:
Access to the Heal Your Pelvic Pain online course (start immediately) to help you understand your pain and begin creating safety and change in your body
One 90-minute gynaecology consultation* with a Vera specialist to work with you on hormonal and medication options as well as decisions around surgery (if appropriate)
Support from our Patient Advocates for questions and guidance as you progress.
This Essentials Pathway offers an evidence-informed introduction to care, helping you take meaningful first steps — with the flexibility to progress into our Comprehensive Personalised Care Pathway at any time.
Please note: Parts 1–3 of the online program provide foundational education in neuroscience, pain science and the menstrual cycle and form part of your preparation for your initial gynaecology consultation.
Completing this education beforehand allows your consultation to focus less on delivering general information and more on your individual story, symptoms, priorities and treatment options.
*Pricing is reviewed annually and is subject to change.
Why this change?
Because research – and our real-world experience – confirms that understanding your pain is the first step toward changing it.
Through our comprehensive 6-month pathway you will:
Feel supported and understood as you learn to work with your pain differently
Get far more value from your consultations
Lay strong foundations for long-term healing
How the 6-month Comprehensive Pathway works
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1. Register for the course and book your appointments
Follow the links to enrol in the course and schedule your appointments. This is your first step toward a pathway tailored to your needs.
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2. Access your online course
Your course is activated automatically through the registration link.
Our Patient Advocates are here if you have questions or need guidance to help you get started and stay on track.
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3. Begin online education
We recommend beginning Parts 1–3 soon after registration. This gives you time to explore and integrate the course material before your first appointment, so you can get the most out of your journey.
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4. Attend your appointments
Attend your scheduled nervous-system-informed physiotherapy sessions and gynaecology consultation.
Patient Advocates are available to answer questions or provide guidance before or after your appointments. -
5. Stay supported and integrate your learning
Continue working through the remaining online course modules, and apply what you are learning alongside your physiotherapist.
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6. Attend your final gynaecology review
Your final review helps ensure that everything you have learned and applied throughout the pathway is coming together to best support your unique needs.
It is also an opportunity for your gynaecologist to provide any final adjustments or guidance, and to consolidate your learning.
Our Patient Advocates are here to help you feel confident and supported as you move through your care at Vera Wellness.
While they do not provide clinical advice or treatment, they can answer questions, clarify processes, and guide you in navigating our services and resources.
Their role is to support you in feeling seen and heard, and in making the most of your appointments and online learning, so you can focus on integrating your care and progressing through your chosen pathway.
What is a Patient Advocate?
Still have questions?
Watch this short video from Dr Peta Wright and Dr Thea Bowler about why we’ve made this change and what you can expect with our new 6-month patient pathway.
FAQ
About the Pathway & Eligibility
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Our Pelvic Pain Pathway is a six-month, evidence-based program designed to help patients find lasting relief from pelvic pain. It combines education, physiotherapy, and specialist care within one cohesive process — addressing not just symptoms, but the deeper causes of pain.
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For patients attending for pelvic pain, selection of either our Comprehensive or Essentials Package is required to ensure you get the most out of your appointment and care.
This foundation included with the online course modules will help you understand pain science, nervous system regulation, and self-management strategies.
As a minimum, we request that all patients complete the Lesson Recordings of Parts 1-3 prior so your doctor can focus on your personalised care during your appointment.
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Endometriosis
Adenomyosis
Persistent / chronic pelvic pain
Vaginismus
Painful intercourse
Vulvodynia (vulval pain)
Ongoing period-related discomfort or pain
Please contact our Patient Advocates to confirm if this Pathway is suitable for you.
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Our Pelvic Pain Pathway has been designed to be appropriate for a broad range of ages and experiences.
It’s best suited for patients who are ready to explore the root causes of their pain and actively participate in their healing journey.
Important note for younger participants and families
Please note that one later module of the Heal Your Pelvic Pain course — Part 8: Rediscovering Pleasure and Connection — includes discussion related to sex, intimacy, and pleasure.
For participants under 18, or where this content is not relevant, this module is optional and can be skipped without affecting participation in the pathway.
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This pathway is not a quick fix — it’s a deeper healing journey. If you’re ready to learn about your body, take an active role in your recovery, and work towards meaningful, long-term change, this program is likely a great fit.
Education Component – Online Course
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Education is the foundation of healing. Completing the first three parts of Heal Your Pelvic Pain helps you understand how pain works, how the nervous system responds to stress, and how you can begin to regulate your body.
This means your appointments can focus less on information delivery and more on you — your story, needs, and next steps.
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The course combines neuroscience, pain science, and cycle education, teaching practical nervous-system regulation tools and ways to reconnect with your body. It includes videos, reflective exercises, and gentle practices to help you begin shifting from pain to balance.
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Parts 1–3 of the online course are an important part of preparing for your initial gynaecologist appointment. They cover foundational education in neuroscience, pain science, and the menstrual cycle, which aims to help you feel informed and confident going into your consultation.
By completing these modules beforehand, your appointment time can focus less on general education and more on you—your story, your symptoms, and creating a personalised plan that fits your body and your life.
Because this education is central to our doctors’ approach to pelvic pain care, patients who attend an appointment without completing Parts 1–3 will need to reschedule to allow time to finish the course. Without completing these modules, gynaecology appointments under this care pathway can’t go ahead.
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The full course is discounted to $395 AUD for new patients (RRP $495 AUD).
A three-month payment plan option is also available, or you can select one of our packages that includes the course.
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For patients attending their initial gynaecology appointment, as a minimum learning requirement, the core Lesson Recordings total approximately 3 hours.
The first three parts as a whole usually take around 10–10.5 hours in total, including lesson recordings, workbook exercises, meditation and breathing practices, yoga, journalling, and podcasts.
We recommend spreading this over several days or weeks to allow time to absorb, reflect on, and integrate the content prior to your appointment.
Appointments & Care Flow
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If you’re already booked, your appointment will go ahead as planned. You’ll be offered the opportunity to start the online course while you wait, so you’re prepared for your consultation.
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You can start with our Essentials Pathway, that includes an initial gynaecology appointment and starting the first three parts of the online course, before deciding if you’d like to continue through the full Comprehensive Pathway.
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Our pelvic floor physiotherapists use a gentle, nervous-system-informed approach that helps relax the pelvic muscles and retrain your brain–body connection. This is a key part of “bottom-up” healing — calming the body to rewire the brain’s pain response.
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With our Pelvic Pain Pathway, our gynaecologists focus on personalised care rather than repeating education already covered in the course. The gynaecology visit/s allow us to refine your treatment plan, check in on your progress, and make sure everything is coming together for your unique needs.
Appointment Costs & Referrals
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Gynaecology appointments: Patients with Medicare can only access rebates if they have a referral from their GP and current Medicare card.
Physiotherapy appointments: You may claim a rebate either via your private health fund, or through Medicare using a care plan approved by your GP. You cannot claim both for the same session.
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A GP referral is required only if you wish to access Medicare rebates for gynaecology or physiotherapy appointments. Otherwise, you can start the Pathway today.
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We are committed to providing careful, respectful, evidence-informed care. Because consultation time and clinical expertise are delivered in full at the time of your appointment, we are generally unable to offer refunds based on dissatisfaction with outcomes or disagreement with clinical advice.
Course fee
The course fee ($395 AUD) is non-refundable once access has been provided, except where required under Australian Consumer Law (for example, if the service is not delivered as described).Consultation Payments
Where at least two (2) business days’ notice of cancellation is provided, consultation fees may be credited in line with our standard cancellation policy.
Practical Details
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Our Patient Advocate team is available to provide ongoing guidance, follow-up support, and assistance navigating the Pathway and its resources.
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While every journey is unique, many participants may experience reduced pain, improved body awareness, emotional wellbeing, and a deeper connection to themselves. The goal is lasting change, not just symptom relief.
Our consultations focus on thoughtful, whole-person assessment and care. We do not guarantee specific outcomes, as health conditions — especially complex pain and hormonal concerns — are multifactorial and individual. Fees are for the practitioner’s time, expertise, and clinical assessment. Treatment responses vary, and not every approach is the right fit for every person.
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We aim to make our courses as accessible and inclusive as possible. Our content is hosted on Kajabi, which continues to expand its accessibility features to support a wide range of learners.
Please contact us if you have specific accessibility requirements or questions. We’re committed to supporting your learning experience and will do our best to accommodate reasonable requests.
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We recommend dedicating 30–60 minutes per day, spread across several days, for lessons, exercises, and reflection. This allows you to absorb the content fully and practice new techniques without feeling overwhelmed.