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Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise

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We offer in-clinic kinesiology including treatments for pain and rehabilitation, kin taping, Fascial Stretch Therapy and 1:1 clinical exercise appointments. These services are for pregnancy, postpartum, and continuing care into the years of caring for your family.

​Kinesiologist Bethany Spiers works with clients in our clinic to rehabilitate pain, create and guide fitness routines and decrease stiffness and increase range of motion in the body.
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  • Prenatal Kinesiology Taping

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  • General Kinesiology Taping

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  • Postpartum Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise

  • General Kinesiology Clinical Exercise

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    Prenatal Kinesio Taping can help with a variety of concerns, aches, pains and physical symptoms. Some common techniques include edema and lymphatic drainage tape for swelling in the ankles. Another is low back pain, and our favourite - belly taping.

    ​Prenatal Belly Taping can provide relief from heaviness, round ligament pain, and breathlessness associated with late 2nd and 3rd trimester pregnancy. Belly taping helps give the belly addition support which can improve comfort and decrease low back pain.

    ​Kin taping offers excellent relief in these areas. Easily applied and lasts for days, the tape helps mama feel held and supported. Book in for a pre/post kinesiology visit for this treatment.
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    The postpartum period comes with unique physical discomforts:
    • Mother's wrist
    • Mother's thumb
    • Sore shoulders and neck from nursing/feeding baby
    • Sore back from bending down to pick up baby

    Kin taping offers excellent relief in these areas. Easily applied and lasts for days, the tape helps mama feel held and supported. Book in for a pre/post kinesiology visit for this treatment.

    A common kinesiology appointment for new mothers postpartum is the Breast Feeding Support Tape. This tape job is applied to the upper back and can provide postural support during breast feeding and activities of daily living. This tape job can help with chest tightness, shoulder pain, and posture related pains.
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    Some of the common general complaints that kinesio taping can help with are back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, and hamstring strain.

    Some common injuries/dysfunctions that respond well to taping include Acute & Chronic Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Patella-Femoral Pain Syndrome, Biceps Tendinopathy, and more.

    Kin taping offers excellent relief in these areas. Easily applied and lasts for days, book in for a general kinesiology visit for this treatment.
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    Congratulations on your pregnancy! Are you wondering where to start with your prenatal exercise regime? Are you experiencing aches and pains related to your pregnancy?

    During pregnancy our bodies goes through significant changes, which changes the way we move, how we move, and places different loads on different muscles than we are used to.

    Yoga Mamas Kinesiologist Bethany Spiers works with expecting mamas in our clinic in two ways:

    1. Addressing injuries or dysfunctions with assessment and treatment using mobilization, soft tissue massage and prescribed exercises. Kinesio taping for prenatal mamas is also used to help provide support of the growing belly as well as upper and lower back concerns. 

    2. Creating individualized prenatal fitness plans and guiding mamas through these exercises in an appointment. It commonly known that exercise throughout pregnancy has numerous health benefits but getting started can be difficult. Many people do these fitness routines at home - but some want the in-person guidance {and accountability} that our clinical appointments offer.
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    Congratulations on your baby! Are you wondering where to start with your postpartum exercise regime? Do you have questions about timing, intensity, or the types of exercises that will help you through this transition?

    Your body has gone through a lot over the last nine months, and there are many ways we can help prevent common postpartum pains and rehabilitate any discomforts you may be experiencing.

    Yoga Mamas Kinesiologist Bethany Spiers works with postpartum mamas in our clinic in two ways:

    1. Addressing injuries or dysfunctions with assessment, treatment and exercise prescription.
    2. Creating individualized postpartum treatment plans to guide mamas through postpartum healing with clinical exercise intervention. These plans can help with a variety of concerns such as diastasis, prolapse, incontinence, and more. During the appointment you will be guided through your rehabilitation exercise protocol in a way that is safe, effective, and research informed.
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    ​Why would the general population want to see a Kinesiologist?

    There are many reasons why a Kinesiologist may be the right fit for you and your concerns. You may want to see a Kinesiologist if your injuries or dysfunctions require both active and passive rehabilitation protocols. That way, we can address the issue using both manual techniques (mobilizations) and rehabilitative exercise intervention within the same appointment.

    Yoga Mamas Kinesiologist Bethany Spiers works with the general population in our clinic in two ways:
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    1. Addressing injuries or dysfunctions with assessment assessment and treatment using mobilization, clinical exercise intervention, kinesiotaping, and more.
    2. Helping patients living with diabetes, thyroid, cancer, long COVID, or lifestyle related illness implement exercise protocol that is safe and effective. Exercise intervention can be effective in slowing the rate of disease progression, helping manage symptoms of various illnesses, and can help patients recover from many illnesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

​What is Kinesiology? 
Kinesiology is “the scientific study of human movement, performance and function” (coko.ca). Kinesiologists use evidence-based practice to prevent and rehabilitate injury, illness and disease. Kinesiologists are Regulated Health Care Professionals governed by the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.  

Are Kinesiologists covered by insurance?  
Kinesiology services are not covered by OHIP, however some extended health insurance plans cover Kinesiology. If Kinesiology is not covered by your extended health insurance, or you do not have insurance, you can claim Kinesiology services on your annual taxes. 

What happens in a typical Kinesiology appointment?  
During an appointment you can expect your Kinesiologist to complete a thorough health history and generate rapport regarding your goals for the treatment. Your Kinesiologist will conduct an assessment which might include strength, flexibility, mobility, gait, blood pressure, or heart rate. After the assessment, your kinesiologist will discuss the findings of the assessment and generate a personalized treatment plan. The treatment plan will utilize both active (exercise) and passive (manual) therapies to improve movement, injury and dysfunction.  

How can a Kinesiologist help with my pelvic floor? 
Our Kinesiologist collaborates with our Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists (PFP) to best serve your needs. After completing an assessment with a PFP, the findings of the assessment will be communicated with our Kinesiologist. They will use this information to implement rehabilitative, preventative, and exercise based protocols. 

Should I see a Kinesiologist before, during, or after pregnancy?  
A Kinesiologist can assist you throughout preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum by implementing various preventative and rehabilitative protocols. During maternity, you may want to see a Kinesiologist to help prevent various ailments (such as diastasis, urge incontinence, stress incontinence, low back pain). Postpartum, you may want to see a Kinesiologist to help rehabilitate any issues you may be experiencing. A Kinesiologist can also help you modify your activities of daily living (such as lifting heavy groceries, picking up babies or toddlers, etc.) to guide you toward pain free movement. 
​PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL KINESIOLOGY
Please note prenatal and postpartum clients must complete a pelvic floor initial appointment before booking a kinesiology appointment.
Fees
60 Min Initial Kinesiology Appointment
$120
45 Min Follow Up Kinesiology Appointment
$100
30 Min Follow Up Kinesiology Appointment
$75
GENERAL KINESIOLOGY
Fees
60 Min Initial Kinesiology Appointment
$120
45 Min Follow Up Kinesiology Appointment
$100
30 Min Follow Up Kinesiology Appointment
$75
HST is charged on kinesiology services.
All Yoga Mamas kinesiology
 treatments are performed by a Registered Kinesiologist and may be eligible for coverage under your health care benefits. 
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Meet Our Team

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Bethany Spiers, Registered Kinesiologist

Bethany is a Registered Kinesiologist working with people throughout preconception, pregnancy and postpartum by using evidence-based research to treat and prevent injury and disease. She helps people with both pre-habilitation and rehabilitation to improve movement, pain, and quality of life.

BACKGROUND:
Bethany is dedicating her care in the maternal world focusing on pregnancy and postpartum. In addition to her perinatal experience, she has worked with a variety of populations including spinal cord trauma, geriatric, physical and mental exceptionalities and sports injury rehabilitation.

Her dedication to Women's Health began during her undergraduate degree at University of Toronto, where she found herself repeatedly studying various ailments that affect women. This led her to conduct various primary research studies, work in various perinatal clinics, and further her education on topics such as pelvic floor rehabilitation, prenatal kinesio-taping, fascial stretch therapy, and more.

Bethany is well versed with a variety of injuries from diastasis and the pelvic floor, to knees, hips, ankles, shoulders, and more. Aside from her clinical skills, her empathy and compassion create a welcoming and nurturing environment where her patients are truly cared for.
PHILOSOPHY:
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Kinesiologists are Regulated Health Professionals that focus on preventing and rehabilitating injury, illness, and dysfunction. They utilize active care such as exercise prescription and intervention, manual care such as joint and tissue mobilization, and passive care such as cupping, NMES/TENS, and taping. Bethany believes that optimal patient care is achieved when we address the body as an interconnected system, rather than just individual parts. Her goal is to educate and empower people by providing the adequate knowledge and skills they need to achieve their wellness goals. She is a thorough believer in pre-habilitation, preparing people's bodies for pregnancy, labour and delivery. This helps prevent injury or dysfunction. Physical rehabilitation that builds upon pelvic floor, movement, and mobility is a cornerstone of her practice. As a Regulated Health Professional, Bethany ensures she stays up-to-date with current literature and ensures that she communicates this with her patients in a comprehensive way.

CREDENTIALS + AFFILIATIONS
  • Registered Kinesiologist (R. Kin)
  • College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (member)
  • Ontario Kinesiology Association (member)
  • Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (member)
  • Bachelor of Kinesiology - University of Toronto
  • Non-Internal Introductory Pelvic Floor Course - Pelvic Health Solutions - Certification
  • Fascial Stretch Therapy - Certification
  • THRIVE Exercise and Cancer - Certification

PERSONAL:
Bethany is a regulated health care professional under the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario and graduated with a Bachelor of Kinesiology from University of Toronto (2020). Bethany's goal is to provide outstanding care that helps people transition from preconception, maternity, and postpartum by addressing physical ailments and dysfunctions. During her spare time, Bethany is likely reading up on the latest literature, seeking new pelvic floor courses, or spending time outside exercising. As a Regulated Health Professional, Bethany feels it is essential that she provides individualized treatment plants that are patient-centred and research informed. "Your body is your only permanent home - let's take care of it. Together." "Our bodies go through many changes throughout our lives. With adequate attention, we can welcome these changes with grace, and keep you moving with ease. Let's do this, together.

Upcoming Free Online Kinesiology Workshops

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Free Workshop: Join us online  and learn how seeing a Kinesiologist during pregnancy can support your prenatal physical health.
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  • Wellness Services
    • Wellness Concierge
    • Acupuncture
    • Cosmetic Acupuncture
    • Cesarean Scar Release Therapy
    • Chinese Herbal Medicine
    • Chiropractic Care
    • Counselling
    • Online EFT Tapping
    • Fascial Stretch Therapy
    • Online Holistic Nutrition
    • Gua Sha Glow Facial
    • Introduction to Solids
    • Infant Massage
    • Kinesiology
    • Kinesio Taping
    • Lactation Consulting
    • Lymphatic Drainage Massage
    • Massage Therapy
    • Naturopathic Medicine
    • Osteopathy
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
    • Physiotherapy
    • Online Speech Language Therapy
    • Sleep Consulting
    • Ultrasound For Blocked Ducts
    • Vitamin Injections
    • Online Women's Integrative Health Coaching
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