Catherine is a registered physiotherapist with over 25 years of experience treating orthopaedic injuries, with specialities in paediatrics and seniors. Catherine has taken a wide spectrum of continuing courses including Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, Sensory Integration and Kinesiology taping. She has a keen interest in hypermobility syndromes, replacement surgeries and minimizing effects of osteoarthritis in functional activities.
Through work and life experiences, she has had the unique insight treating athletes at all levels, children with injuries/movement coordination disorders, weekend warriors, and treating seniors to maintain function and independence.
When not actively engaged in all things science, she can be found jogging around Bronte harbour, working in the garden or enthusiastically cheering on her artistic children’s endeavours.
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Madelaine has over 12 years experience as a Registered orthopaedic and pelvic floor physiotherapist. Madelaine is rostered with the College for Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. She has completed extensive education in the physiotherapy field and is also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, which bring a trauma informed lens to her practice.
Her area of interest is all things bladder for both men and women, such as bladder frequency, urgency, leakage, prolapse, pre and post prostatectomy, prostatitis and pain. She also spent a large portion of her career helping women prepare for birth and postpartum recovery.
When Madelaine is not working, she is busy training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and reading fantasy books.
Madelaine also offers the same set of treatments on Weekends for your convenience, under the name Maddy Golec.
Madelaine has over 12 years experience as a Registered orthopaedic and pelvic floor physiotherapi...
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Tanya is a Registered Physiotherapist who enjoys working collaboratively with patients of all ages and abilities, to achieve their goals and optimize function using a variety of treatment techniques including manual therapy, acupuncture, exercise, and education. Her own personal experience with sports related injuries fuels her enthusiasm for the job, and is why she advocates for patients taking an active role in their rehabilitation.
Tanya graduated from the University of Toronto with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy, prior to which she completed her Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at McMaster University. Tanya has a passion for life-long learning, and has participated in many continuing education courses to ensure quality patient care. She has advanced manual and manipulative therapy training, completed the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster, and has taken additional courses in soft tissue release, and concussion management.
In her spare time, Tanya enjoys baking, reading, photography, and staying active.
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Iurie Prohnitchi is a registered massage therapist who completed his education at Trillium College in Burlington, and is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario.
Iurie is experienced in a variety of myofascial techniques and is known for his good sense of palpation, strong hands, and measured touch. He enjoys working with a wide variety of clients, from athletes to individuals seeking massage for chronic ailments, muscle tension, or general relaxation. He has taken an active release course specifically for the lower extremities in 2012 and has a keen interest in low back and pelvic dysfunctions.
Iurie’s aim is to work with you to reach your health goals and get you moving better.
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Stephanie enjoys treating a variety of orthopaedic injuries and helps lead Healthy Balance’s Pregnancy Plus Program. She utilizes manual therapy, education, individualized exercise programs and modalities for a well-rounded treatment plan and a holistic approach.
Through her own pregnancies, Stephanie has learned the value of pelvic physiotherapy prenatally and postpartum. It is during this phase of life that she believes it is important for those who are pregnant to become empowered and advocate for themselves.
She has taken several pelvic health courses related to dysfunction and pregnancy. She has completed Level 3 certification in manual therapy through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. She is also trained in administering acupuncture in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain.
Stephanie is a Registered Physiotherapist who graduated from McMaster University in 2013. Stephanie believes in lifelong learning and continues to pursue post-graduate education.
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As a recent cancer survivor Ratika, more than ever, believes that the best approach to health is a synthesis of physical, mental and spiritual well being. She tries to keep the same as a guiding principle while using a combination of education, manual therapy and exercises to help her patients.
As her life journey evolved to encompass motherhood she very early on recognized the value of pelvic health .She continued receiving advance education in Pelvic Health including pregnancy / post partum related conditions, various Pelvic structural and muscular dysfunctions and Pain related conditions.
Ratika completed her Masters in Physiotherapy specializing in Neuro rehabilitation. She has over 15 years of combined clinical experience working in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
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Lisa is a Registered Massage Therapist, a 2004 graduate of The Canadian Therapeutic College, a member of the CMTO and RMTAO. Since graduating Lisa has expanded her knowledge with varying courses such as hot stone, Thai massage, medical acupuncture and muscle energy techniques.
Lisa has a passion for learning and educating and thus shared her knowledge through teaching technique courses to fellow RMT’s. Lisa’s approach to client care is holistic in nature as she believes self care is a major component to our well being. She uses a variety of manual therapies as well as client education to achieve results with all patients.
Lisa is a Registered Massage Therapist, a 2004 graduate of The Canadian Therapeutic College, a me...
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With a special interest in complex and persistent pain, Joanna is a physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience in health care. She holds a MSc in Physiotherapy, a BSc in Athletic Therapy and a Diploma in Transpersonal Counselling Psychology. She has worked as both a physiotherapist and a counsellor. In her younger years, she was a competitive athlete and earned a scholarship to a US university for rowing.
Joanna has advanced level training in Somatic Experiencing®, a body-focused therapy that addresses unresolved stress and trauma manifested as bodily symptoms, and helps to restore the nervous system to a more balanced, regulated state.
Joanna brings these skills into her practice along with traditional physiotherapy interventions to create her own unique style of care that nurtures the whole person; body, mind and spirit. Her approach is gentle and supportive, and she listens to her clients with curiosity and empathy. She believes that everyone has the ability to heal, and enjoys helping her clients break through barriers to realize this potential.
With a special interest in complex and persistent pain, Joanna is a physiotherapist with over 20 ...
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Amanda has experience working with patients with multiple complex conditions including orthopaedic injuries, fibromyalgia, and endometriosis. She has been involved with GLAD Canada (a specialty program for persons with knee and hip osteoarthritis) and the BFHT chronic pain program.
Amanda is also a rostered Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. She has received advanced education in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy including Male Pelvic Health and post-partum care. She also has a special interest in supporting women through the menopause transition with concerns such muscle loss and pelvic organ prolapse.
Amanda has a deep appreciation for how our past experiences can shape our present and always take a trauma-informed approach with her patients. In her free time she is usually mountain biking, climbing, or hiking with her dog Monty.
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Book with Taran if you have any orthopaedic injuries or pain, or are experiencing pelvic pain, incontinence, digestive issues or are having prostate surgery (male & female).
Taran’s passion for health and wellness reflects in her approach to Physiotherapy, the mind, body and soul play a synergistic role in a holistic approach to treatment.
With over 20 years experience, Taran has been treating everything from back pain to sport’s injuries. Her extensive continuing education has fostered an integrated approach to treating male and female pelvic pain and dysfunctions. Taran has continued to restore confidence in her patients and use an evidence-based approach coupled with her clinical experience to decrease pain and impact quality of life.
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Ashley is a life long learner and lover of health, movement and the human body. Her interest started as a child watching her mother sufferer from debilitating chronic pelvic pain. This interest in health lead Ashley to complete her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences followed by personal training, clinical research and oncology rehab. The pursuit of Osteopathy was a natural progression towards a desire to gain a deeper understanding of the human body and how we create and maintain health.
Ashley practices principle-based osteopathy under the core tenets of osteopathy: the body is a unit, structure and function are reciprocally interrelated and the body has the innate ability to self-heal and self-regulate.
Treatment is personalized and aims to reduce the expression of symptoms, speed recovery by restoring motion and improve overall quality of life. Passionate about helping others, Ashley loves to educate and inspire a healthy lifestyle.
Ashley is a life long learner and lover of health, movement and the human body. Her interest star...
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Book with Jill if you have pelvic pain, digestive issues, endometriosis & fertility challenges, or are having prostate surgery. Treats male & female.
Jill is trauma and psychologically informed and takes a whole person approach to therapy.
Her interest in Pelvic Health stems from experiencing her own journey with endometriosis and fertility issues for 10 years. Her goal is to provide therapy and support for both men and women suffering from many types of pelvic dysfunctions.
Book with Jill if you have pelvic pain, digestive issues, endometriosis & fertility challenge...
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