With every breath, our pelvic floor and diaphragm are meant to work together, creating and regulating pressure. Deep breathing while using the ribcage, abdomen and diaphragm activates our Vagus Nerve, helping us move into a calmer parasympathetic state (“rest and...

Pregnancy and childbirth is an exciting and unique time in a woman’s life. The body is changing in so many ways physically, emotionally and mentally. Sometimes pregnancies can feel fantastic and easy and other times pregnancy can be exhausting & stressful. As a...

If you’ve never had a massage by a Registered Massage Therapist (aka RMT’s)– you’re missing out! Massage Therapy is seen by many people as an integral team member in the pursuit of wellness. Being an avid athlete when I was growing up, massage was always something...

So What Exactly is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy? Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of various conditions that involve the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding areas. Our goals are to improve pelvic floor function through exercises, lifestyle...

As physiotherapists working in a busy clinic, we answer questions all day long about pain, exercises, returning to sport and activities, and about how long it will take to heal. We often find that a patient who is less familiar with the physiotherapy profession tends...

Neck – neutral Shoulders – relaxed with elbows bent at 90-110 deg. Wrists – neutral Low Back – supported to ensure a small lumbar arch Hips – flexed at 90-110 deg. Knees – flexed 90 deg. Feet – flat on the floor or on foot stool Monitor – top of screen even with eye...

One of the biggest buzz phrases in healthcare & rehab is “The Core”.  Do you really know what “The Core” is and how to make sure you are strengthening it to the best of your ability? Many believe generic sit up exercises or bracing your abdomen is the key to a...

The TRX Suspension Trainer offers a unique body weight training experience that differs from traditional weight training methods.  The TRX Suspension Trainer leverage gravity and your bodyweight to perform hundreds of exercises. The TRX system is designed for people...