Anna Goener

Physiotherapist | Special Interest in Women's & Pelvic Health

Languages Spoken: English. 

About Me

Anna is the kind of physiotherapist who doesn't just treat symptoms—she listens to your story, learns what actually matters to you, and builds a plan that fits your life.

Originally from Australia, Anna trained at the University of Queensland before working across the public healthcare system in various states. It was there, working on the Obstetrics and Gynaecology ward and in outpatient clinics, that she fell in love with pelvic health. Over the past decade, she's worked in both private and public settings, building deep experience alongside obstetricians, gynaecologists, GPs, lactation consultants, and other specialists who help her provide truly holistic care.

Then she became a mum. That shift changed everything. Suddenly, she understood, in a completely new way, what it feels like to try to rehab a pelvic floor while running on four hours of sleep, juggling a baby, and wondering if she'd ever feel like herself again. That experience made her more empathetic, more patient, and even better at helping other parents navigate the same journey.

Anna doesn't believe in rushed appointments or one-size-fits-all treatment. She believes in building a safe, respectful relationship with every client—one where you feel heard, understood, and supported to reach whatever goal matters to you.

"I believe that understanding who you are—what matters to you, what your goals are, what your life actually looks like—is just as important as understanding your pelvic floor. When I work with you, we're a team. I bring clinical expertise. You bring the knowledge of your own body and life. Together, we figure out what works."

She also believes strongly in collaboration. Anna has spent years working alongside obstetricians, GPs, lactation consultants, and other specialists because she knows that the best outcomes happen when everyone is talking to each other.

She’s an Australian mum who now calls Hong Kong home. She has a genuine love of learning and is always building on her expertise through new certifications and skills. Outside of work, she’s happiest hiking or spending time at the beach, and she takes her coffee very seriously. Most of all, she loves being with her family, which means she completely understands the chaos of trying to fit rehab around parenting.

If you've been putting off that pelvic floor check, or you're navigating a prolapse and wondering what your life can look like, or you're pregnant and want to go into birth feeling prepared—Anna would love to see you.

She practices in Hong Kong and books are open.

What Anna Treats

Anna works with clients across all life stages, from pregnancy preparation through to postnatal recovery, menopause, and beyond. Here's what she can help with:

Bladder & Bowel

  • Stress urinary incontinence – leaking when you jump, sneeze, cough, or run

  • Urge incontinence & overactive bladder (OAB) – that sudden "I need to go NOW" feeling

  • Faecal incontinence – loss of bowel control, including after obstetric anal sphincter tears

  • Obstetric anal sphincter (OASIS) tear rehabilitation – specialist support for third and fourth-degree tears

  • Constipation & bowel dysfunction

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  • Bladder prolapse (cystocele)

  • Bowel prolapse (rectocele)

  • Uterine prolapse

  • Vaginal vault prolapse

  • Pessary management

Post-Operative Care

  • Pre- and post-gynaecological surgery rehabilitation – hysterectomy, prolapse surgery, endometriosis excision, and more

Pain & Intimacy

  • Chronic pelvic pain

  • Endometriosis – pain management and pelvic floor support

  • Dyspareunia – pain with intercourse

  • Bladder pain syndrome / interstitial cystitis

  • Vaginismus & vulvodynia

Pregnancy & Postnatal

  • Birth preparation – getting your pelvic floor ready for labour and delivery

  • Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP) & SPD

  • Postnatal rehabilitation – a proper MOT for your pelvic floor, core, and whole body

  • Rectus diastasis (abdominal separation) rehabilitation – using evidence-based approaches

  • Mastitis & inflammatory breast conditions – Anna takes a multidisciplinary approach, working alongside lactation consultants and GPs

  • C-section scar management

Special Interests

  • Multidisciplinary mastitis management - Mastitis isn't just a breast issue—it's a whole-body issue. Anna works alongside lactation consultants and GPs to give you comprehensive care.

  • Rectus diastasis rehabilitation - Trained in Grainne Donnelly's Diastasis Revolution framework, Anna takes an evidence-based, individualized approach to abdominal separation.

  • Overactive bladder management - Using advanced training in electrical stimulation and bladder retraining strategies.

  • Pelvic pain (endometriosis, dyspareunia, bladder pain syndrome) - Anna has an interest in complex pelvic pain and takes time to understand the full picture.

  • Multidisciplinary mastitis management - Mastitis isn't just a breast

  • Prolapse management - Anna works with gynaecologists to provide holistic pessary care and pressure management—because prolapse doesn't mean giving up exercise.

  • Birth preparation - Helping you prepare your pelvic floor for labour, so you go into birth feeling informed and empowered. She also prepares you with information for early postnatal recovery.

  • Pregnancy & postpartum pelvic girdle pain - For when walking, sleeping, or rolling over in bed feels impossible.

Qualifications & Advanced Training

Core Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy – University of Queensland, Australia

  • Post Graduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy – University of Melbourne

  • Master of Public Health – Deakin University

Registrations & Memberships

  • Registered Physiotherapist – Hong Kong Board (AHKP)

  • Registered Physiotherapist – Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

  • Member – Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)

Advanced Clinical Skills

  • Pessary Insertion – The Physiotherapy Clinic Workshop

  • Transperineal Ultrasound – The Physiotherapy Clinic Workshop

  • Electrical Stimulation for Physiotherapists - Fiona Rogers

  • APPI Clinical Matwork Pilates Instructor – Levels 1-3

Specialist Women's Health Training

  • WHTA Courses: Introductory Women's Health, Advanced Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence, Advanced Overactive Bladder, Research Update

  • APA Courses: The Pregnant Pelvis, An Integrated and Dynamic Approach to the Pelvic and Hip Region

  • Diastasis Revolution: Evidence-based Evaluation and Management – Grainne Donnelly

  • Dr Angela James Physiotherapy e-learning series: Advanced Pelvic Floor Trauma

  • International Continence Society/Continence Foundation of Australia: ePediatrics Continence Course

  • Advanced Female Pelvic Physiotherapy: Anorectal, Female Sexual Pain, Postpartum Check – Mandy Roscher

Holistic & Multidisciplinary Training

  • The First 1000 Days Conference

  • Circle of Security Workshop – supporting attachment and emotional wellbeing

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not at all. In fact, it's never too late. Anna sees clients who are six weeks postpartum, six years postpartum, and even sixty years postpartum. Your body can change and heal at any stage—you don't have to live with leaks, pain, or that "something's not quite right" feeling forever.

  • Yes, absolutely. Birth preparation is one of Anna's favourite things to do. She'll help you understand how to work with your pelvic floor during labour, practice positions that reduce the risk of tearing, and give you confidence going into birth. She loves when birthing partners also attend appointments, so that both mum and partner are calm, confident and empowered heading into labour. Knowledge really is power here.

  • Anna will start by asking you about your goals, your history, and what's been going on. She might look at your posture, how you breathe, and how you move. If a pelvic floor assessment is recommended, Anna will give you options as to what you’re most comfortable with, and she'll explain exactly what she's doing and why. You're in control the whole time. Most clients leave feeling relieved that it wasn't as awkward as they feared.

  • Yes, and Anna takes a team approach. She works alongside lactation consultants and GPs to make sure you're getting comprehensive care. She looks at posture, positioning, timing and the way you're feeding - the whole picture. Recurrent mastitis isn't something you just have to put up with.

  • A pessary is a small silicone device that sits inside the vagina to support prolapse. Think of it like a custom-fit internal support bra. When fitted well, you don't feel it and it should alleviate your symptoms. You can wear it while swimming, exercising, and living your life. Anna has undertaken further training in pessary management and works alongside gynecologists to determine whether a pessary may be a good option for you.

  • Not so fast. This is one of Anna's biggest pet peeves. A "weak" pelvic floor isn't always weak—sometimes it's tight and can't relax properly, or it's working overtime because your breathing or posture is off. Doing Kegels when you don't need them can actually make things worse. Anna will assess what's actually going on before giving you any exercises.

  • Yes, and Anna has advanced training specifically in this area. She understands the physical and emotional impact of a significant tear. She'll help you recover safely, address any ongoing concerns, and work with you toward whatever goals you have—whether that's running again, having another baby, or just feeling comfortable in your body.

  • Absolutely not. This is one of the biggest myths Anna spends her time debunking. Prolapse doesn't mean the end of running, lifting, or living your life. It does mean you might need to approach things differently—and Anna will help you figure out what that looks like for you.

  • Generally no—you can book directly. Some insurance providers may require a referral for coverage, so it's worth checking with them first.

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