Speakers

Karen Evans is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with 23 years of clinical, academic and research experience, demonstrating flexibility across sectors and systems; including working within the NHS, private healthcare, managing an elite sports physiotherapy business and a career in academia. Currently she is leading and managing a team of NHS physiotherapy staff, building research activity within my role, alongside a retained role as an accredited visiting lecturer at Winchester University. Karen can be found with her family, on a horse, at the beach, or in the garden when she is not at work.

Lead Pelvic Health Physiotherapist for Maternity & Pelvic Health at Hillingdon Hospital, Lecturer & MASIC Trustee

Samantha Vincent currently works for Hillingdon Hospital as part of a multidisciplinary team working within a Perinatal Pelvic Health Clinic. This clinic she has set up from inception in June 2022 and is currently treating patients within this clinic with complex pelvic floor dysfunction. Her and her team are working hard towards obtaining an endoanal scanner, manometry facilities and training in these skills to be able to offer this gold standard method of devising next mode of delivery with women who have sustained an OASI tear at Hillingdon. In addition to her clinical practice she lectures on the undergraduate BSc Physiotherapy program at St Marys University. Sam is now a Trustee for the MASIC Foundation.

Samantha is the lead pelvic health physiotherapist for Maternity and Pelvic Health at Hillingdon Hospital, one of the leading ‘Early Implementer’ sites for the NHS Transformation programme. She has been instrumental in the set up of this clinic from its inception in June 2022 and treats patients within this clinic with complex pelvic floor dysfunction. Samantha has been a guest speaker for the International Urogynecological Association, the Bladder and Bowel Foundation and the International Continence Society. In addition to her clinical practice, she is a senior lecturer for the BSc Physiotherapy programme at St Marys University, is part of an expert panel on guidelines for Paediatric Pelvic Floor Assessment and Management, is a Trustee for the registered charity Mothers with Anal Sphincter Injuries Charity (MASIC) and has set up 'The Pelvic Floor School' co-founded with Hannah Beecham - aiming to establish Pelvic Health Education into PSHE in secondary schools.

Hannah is the Advanced Clinical Practitioner and service lead for Pelvic Health Physiotherapy at The Royal Free Hospital. Hannah specialises in complex pelvic floor dysfunction and has a particular clinical interest in vulval pain. Hannah has been a guest speaker for Endometriosis UK, the Bladder and Bowel Foundation, the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy and the International Continence Society. In addition to her clinical practice, Hannah is a guest lecturer on university physiotherapy programmes, is part of an expert panel on guidelines for Paediatric Pelvic Floor Assessment and Management and is the co-founder of The Pelvic Floor School.

Funmi is the Clinical Lead, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, and Non-medical Prescriber at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. She is a tutor for the Pelvic, Obstetric & Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP) postgraduate speciality workshop and also teaches a workshop on electrical stimulation for pelvic health rehabilitation. Additionally, she is a visiting lecturer at the University of Southampton, and chairs the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Prescribing Committee. Funmi is passionate about mentoring the next generation of pelvic health specialists and expanding service facilities

Maria Elliott is a pioneering women’s health physiotherapist, educator, and founder of the globally recognised Mummy MOT® post-natal programme. With over three decades of clinical experience, Maria is committed to improving maternal care and over 10 years ago created a gold-standard assessment and rehabilitation approach for women following childbirth.

Driven by passion and at the heart of Maria’s work is a simple belief: every woman deserves to feel heard, supported, and confident in her body. She is committed to empowering women with knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to restore their bodies, reconnect with themselves, and thrive throughout motherhood and into the longevity of a woman's life. As a passionate maternity health advocate, she champions improved standards in maternal care and continues to actively engage in conversations and initiatives that ensure women receive the recovery, respect, and support they deserve.

Maria has now trained hundreds of healthcare professionals worldwide, including physiotherapists, osteopaths, midwives, and doctors, in her evidence-based methodology. Her work bridges the gap between traditional postnatal care and the real physical and emotional needs of mothers. 

Maria is a respected voice in pelvic health, combining clinical expertise with a compassionate, whole-person approach. Maria brings her expertise, warmth, and advocacy to inspire conversations around women’s health, recovery, and lifelong wellbeing.

Matilda Wilkinson is a female Pelvic Health Physiotherapist with a BSc in Sport Science and an MSc in Physiotherapy from King's College London. Having qualified as a Mummy MOT practitioner and since completed training with the Menopause Movement, Matilda is passionate about supporting women of all age groups to overcome pelvic floor dysfunction — whether that's urinary leakage, prolapse, or chronic pelvic pain. Her goal is to move beyond symptom management and help women return to the sport or exercise that can keep them healthier and happier for longer. 

Paula Igualada-Martínez is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Brunel University London, specialising in pelvic and perinatal health with over 25 years of UK clinical and academic experience.

Paula is the Former Clinical Lead at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), with advanced expertise in the assessment and management of complex pelvic floor disorders. She led the Perinatal Pelvic Health Service across South East London, supporting early identification and management of pelvic floor dysfunction during the perinatal period.

Paula combines academia with a one-day-per-week clinical role at GSTT, contributing to teaching, leadership, and service development. She is Chair of the Physiotherapy Committee of the International Continence Society, helping shape global standards in pelvic health care.

Hannah Poulton is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist with over 25 years’ experience in Physiotherapy practice. She is the founder and owner of HLP therapy clinics - delivering gold standard, evidenced based treatments and care for individuals.​

Hannah delivers professional scar therapy education across the UK and internationally and is currently undertaking a five-year PhD investigating caesarean section scarring. This research will focus on advancing evidence-based scar care and improving outcomes for women following birth.​

She is the founder and lead organiser of the UK Scar Symposiums and the creator of the Scar Therapy Network, supporting collaboration, education and research within scar therapy practice. https://www.scartherapynetwork.com/  https://www.hlp-therapy.co.uk/scar-symposium-2027