LVE Physio

LVE Women’s & Pelvic Physio | Julia Raptis

10/05/2026

Thoughts to those of us who have lost our mums, mums who have lost their babies, and those who long to be mums 🤍

Mother’s Day can feel complex and challenging for so many beautiful people in my life. Sending extra love, gentleness, and support today — however this day feels for you. 🤍

15/04/2026

The Knack 🌸🤧

Feel weak or leak during cough or sneeze?

Try reactivating your pelvic floor muscles to counteract the downward pressure caused by a cough or sneeze.

This can improve pelvic support & reduce likelihood of leakage.

If you are unsure how to activate your pelvic floor muscles correctly or experience leakage or weakness with cough or sneezing (laughing or exercise), please reach out 🌸

04/04/2026

Happy Easter 🐰 Buona Pasqua

Easter is not always a happy celebration. For some, it can bring feelings of sadness, grief & longing. Particularly for those missing loved ones, experiencing fertility issues or experiencing pregnancy & baby loss. And for some, unfortunately they are experiencing all of the above simultaneously.

For my family we are missing Mum & Frankie 💙💜

Sending lots of love to all who may be feeling sadness today 💟

25/03/2026

Say Their Name Day

💙 Frankie
💙 Hoot
💙 Hannah
💙 Justin
💙 Hugo
💙 Harry
💙 Archie
💙 Jamie
💙 Lincoln
💙 Leo

22/03/2026

Mum fail 🤍

Had the privilege of shadowing the incredible to up skill on pessary fitting.

It also happened to be a take my daughter to work day.

5 minutes in, Chiara projectile vomits all over me.

Thankfully not on Anny or my very lovely patient.

I’m so grateful to be busy doing what I love, but some days you feel like you’re nailing working mum life…and other days you wonder how you got it so wrong.

If you’re in that season too — you’re not alone 🤍

19/03/2026

One daily non-negotiable 🤍

On the days that feel heavy — long work days, full days at home, broken sleep, trauma, challenging fertility journeys, pregnancy or baby loss — choose one small thing that’s just for you.

Not a full routine. Not a long list. Just one.

For me, it’s my nightly skincare routine ✨

A moment to slow down, reset, and take care of me.

For you it might be:
• A walk
• Stretches or exercise
• Reading before bed
• A quiet cuppa

Something simple. Something yours.

Skincare routine inspired by 🤍

17/03/2026

Perineal massage - one of the most powerful evidence based birth prep tools 💜

✨ Up to 64% lower risk of 3rd & 4th degree tears
✨ Up to 20% lower risk of episiotomies
✨ Can support a shorter pushing stage of labour

Start from 34 weeks 👶🏼

Learn how to do it properly (this matters!) — book in for a perineal massage appointment and feel confident going into birth 💫

General information only, this is not individualised medical advice. Please seek personalised guidance from your healthcare provider who will be able to determine if this is an appropriate & safe technique for you.

12/03/2026

Home Visit Diaries 🏡

🌸8 weeks postpartum
🌸Second-time mum
🌸South Yarra
🌸Goal: return to weight training

We completed a pelvic floor & abdominal wall assessment & started a tailored program of pelvic floor, lower limb & core exercises to help her safely rebuild strength and get back to lifting with confidence.

Want support returning to exercise after having a baby?

Home visits & in-clinic appointments available.