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Internal Pelvic Release Work Mentoring Programme
​Australia
​~ 2026 ~


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This body of knowledge is based on the collective experiences of 3 independent bodyworkers
- Jenny Blyth, Andrea Lopez and Fiona Hallinan -
all of whom have specialised in working with those who have pelvic discomforts/dilemmas.

Consider it “the wisdom of the elders”.

We are getting older. The time has come to pass these learnings on. 
Our intention in creating the program is to share our knowledge and skills, ensuring women everywhere can access
pelvic healing through soft tissue release.
We have nurtured thousands of women healing from birth, preparing for birth, reacquainting themselves with their pelvic goods, meeting their pelvic space for the first time, soothing tensions, healing trauma.
 
There is a growing demand for a variety of practitioners to address women’s pelvic health. 
 
There is a strong need for women to know their own bodies - their sacred internal pelvic space, nurture the space
​and take pride in the space. 
The pelvis is NOT an empty space…amongst other important structures, this space holds our womb.

So we invite you to join us in our programme in Melbourne, Sunshine Coast & Sydney

What is Internal Pelvic Release Work?

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Internal Pelvic Release Work is a form of bodywork that connects us to the soft tissues of the pelvis or ‘the soft pelvis’ as opposed to the bony pelvis.
 
All organs in the body are supported by soft tissue connections. The pelvis is the bony guardian of a woman’s reproductive organs, and has a multitude of ligaments, fascia and muscles supporting the bladder, bowel and womb (with her cervix and vagina). The intention of these fibres is to hold the organs in a balanced, suspensory fashion. The capacity of these fibres to accommodate changes within the pelvis, most notably pregnancy, is extraordinary.
 
As in any other area of the body, soft tissues can hold tension. 
Tension can be conscious or unconscious. 
Tension can stem from scars, injuries, postural habits, trauma, surgery, hobby or lifestyle choices. 
Tension can restrict movement, flow, expansion, space of the bones and of the organs. 
Tension in soft tissues can hold memories and emotions. We can hold ‘issues in the tissues’.

During an internal pelvic release session tension can be identified and invited to release with tender direct touch allowing the tissues to sigh.

When tissues sigh, space is created.

The vagina is a stretchable tube. Its ability to transform is gobsmacking. Women are usually only familiar with vaginal examinations that explore the top wall – as in a cervix check when in labour or for a pap smear. But the vagina has a back wall through which contact can be made with the soft tissue connections that provide stabilisation to the bones and to the organs.
It’s through the back wall of the vagina that we can use tender touch and directed breathing to free tension in the ligaments, muscles, fascia and organs.

Who seeks an IPRW session?

  • Women preparing for birth
  • Women healing from birth
  • Women with painful scars in their vagina from birth
  • Women who want to understand why they ‘couldn’t birth’ their baby vaginally
  • Women confused about sensations they felt in their labour or stalls in their labour
  • Women who have had a surgical birth but are experiencing painful sex or unusual pelvic tension
  • Women who have been harmed by another
  • Women who experience painful or no sex due to vaginismus/vulvodynia
  • Women who feel their pelvic floor is weak
  • Women who feel their pelvic floor is tight or hypertonic
  • Women curious about knowing more of their pelvic goods
  • ………….and more.
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The Internal Pelvic Release Work (IPRW) Mentoring Programme details:

4 Modules of Knowledge delivered over 4 months + 4 months of Mentoring
Sunshine Coast, Queensland Venue:
Valdora Hall, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. 
Dates:
  • Module 1: February 20-22, 2026
  • Module 2: March 21-22, 2026
  • Module 3: April 18-19, 2026
  • Module 4: May 2-3, 2026
Melbourne, Victoria Venue:
The Living Centre - East Melbourne
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Dates:
  • Module 1:  March 28-30, 2026
  • Module 2: April 18-19, 2026
  • Module 3: May 16-17, 2026
  • Module 4: June 13-14, 2026

Sydney, NSW
Birth Time, The Village, Annandale
Dates:
  • Module 1: August 1-3, 2026
  • Module 2: August 29, 30, 2026
  • Module 3: September 19, 20, 2026
  • Module 4: October 17, 18, 2026

Limited spaces available

Sunshine Coast, Qld - 16 places available
Melbourne, Vic - 18 places available
​Sydney, NSW – 18 places available
Each module will be filled with hands on practice and an integration of pelvic anatomy, touch skills, working with scars, the nuances of energy relationships, boundary setting and practical guidance in relation to establishing your own practice.
On completion of the 4 Modules, participants will have email/phone access with Fiona, Andrea or Jen for debriefing, guidance and support for the 4 months following.

Your Investment in a Transformational Learning Experience
Whether you’re deepening your anatomical insight, adding to and refining your therapeutic touch skills, or investing in your personal wellbeing, this program will repay your investment many times over.


Pricing 2026:

Melbourne & Sunshine Coast
$4,200 ~ 4,600 AUD

Option 1 - Discounted Upfront $4,200
$600 Payable on acceptance
$3,600 payable by:
Sunshine Coast Program: December 1, 2026
Melbourne Program: January 1, 2026

Option 2 - Payment Plan $4,600
$600 Payable on acceptance
$1,000 Payable 1 month PRIOR to the commencement of each module
Sydney
​$4,600-$5,000 AUD
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** Higher fees due to higher costs
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Option 1 - $4,600 Upfront Fee 
$600 payable on acceptance
$4,000 payable by June 1, 2026
 
Option 2 - $5,000 Payment Plan
$600 payable on acceptance
$1,100 payable 1 month PRIOR to the commencement of each module
Once enough participants are confirmed, we will then confirm with all applicants/registrants that the workshop is going ahead.
To secure your place, pay your deposit according to the payment plan, or pay in full. 
Participants are expected to attend all 4 modules.

​What is the refund policy for the course when choosing this option?
Option 1
  • $600 deposit is non-refundable 
  • 0% of funds paid will be refunded once the course has commenced
  • No commencement unless full payment has been made by:
    • December 1, 2026 for Sunshine Coast Program 
    • January 1, 2026 for Melbourne Program
    • June 1, 2026 for Sydney Program
Option 2
  • $600 deposit is non-refundable
  • 0% of funds paid will be refunded once the course has commenced
  • No commencement unless payment of $1000 has been made 1 month prior to the commencement of each Module.
When can I book accommodation & travel:
 You should not book any non-refundable travel or accommodation until the you have been notified by the team.
This will be done once the minimum required number of registrations has been received. 
 
What happens if the minimum number of participants for the program are not reached?
All money will be refunded.
Please know that we understand that challenges in life occur and mess with our plans. We are not unreasonable! 
Consideration will be made for individual hardships.

Expectations of You:

Time: 100% attendance at the 4 Modules

Practice: a commitment to engage with ‘others’ (friends, family) to practice hands on skills
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Learning: you will take home study and self -learning to attend to 
 
Generosity: you will be required to ‘lend’ your body to others on the programme for the purpose of exploration and learning
 
Spirit: you will need an open heart, a sense of humour and patience with self & others

What We Offer:

The program will be run by 1 or 2 of the ‘elders’. 
 
Our knowledge and touch skills gathered over many years and different pathways will be shared with you to the best of our ability
 
We offer ongoing support for 4 months following the modules while you integrate the knowledge and skills and grow in confidence
 
We offer stories…....so many stories!......, colourful language, a sense of humour and deep, loving respect of women

Application Process:

There is an application process to join the IPRW Mentorship Programme.
Please complete application two months prior to program commencing.

For more information re the program or the application process please contact
Fiona Hallinan: [email protected]
Jenny Blyth: [email protected] or
Andrea Lopez: [email protected]

BIOS

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Fiona Hallinan
Fiona is a registered nurse, registered midwife, maternal & child health nurse and bodyworker.
Fiona was initially taught ‘internal work’ by a knowledgeable teacher, Wintergreen, back in the early ‘90’s for the purpose of easing the pushing phase of birth and avoiding harm to mother’s tissues. 
She then studied different bodywork modalities. The practice of ‘internal work’ expanded  after encountering many women with a plethora of ‘other’ pelvic discomforts, scars, or traumas and many women with confusion about their pelvic space and organs. Internal Pelvic Release Work was created and continues to expand.
ThePelvicSpace.com.au
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Andrea Lopez
Andrea is well known for her beliefs in Traditional Health and Healing when it comes to supporting Women’s Health issues and prevention.  With a passion for educating and supporting women through the various stages and initiations of life, she brings a wealth of experience and a collection of learnings from her travels, family heritage, motherhood and clinic practice.
Andrea has been a bodyworker from 1997, with a strong focus on Women’s Health since 2007. She has enjoyed the learnings and studies from trainings in Belize with Rosita Arvigo, along with Jen and Fiona here on Australian soil, and various other professionals and experts in the field of Women’s Health. 
She has whispered to many a womb over the years and finds each woman who presents in clinic, another learning and deepening of wisdom worth sharing.
mamamedicina.com.au
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 Jenny Blyth
Jenny is an independent birth educator and bodyworker, Spinning Babies ® Approved Trainer and Associate Practitioner of Ortho-Bionomy.  She has been working with natural birth for over 40 years, preparing and supporting many hundreds of women through pregnancy, home birth, post birth recovery and early parenting.  Studies and training in Bodywork, Ortho-Bionomy and Somatic Psychotherapy have been a great influence in Jenny’s practice. She specialises in supporting women towards greater pelvic comfort in pregnancy, post birth and beyond, through using external and internal balancing and release techniques, and teaching self-care strategies. 
 birthwork.com

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