Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Yoga Mamas has been specializing in maternal wellness since 2012 and has seen thousands of mamas and mamas-to-be in our Toronto wellness centre. Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is one of our busiest wellness disciplines. We have five physiotherapists who specialize specifically in prenatal and postpartum pelvic health. Many or our therapists having wait lists of weeks out to book an initial consultation.
We offer pelvic floor physiotherapy 7 days a week with bookings starting as early as 8:00AM and going as late as 9:30PM. We offeri in clinic and virtual {telehealth} pelvic floor physiotherapy appointments.
We offer pelvic floor physiotherapy 7 days a week with bookings starting as early as 8:00AM and going as late as 9:30PM. We offeri in clinic and virtual {telehealth} pelvic floor physiotherapy appointments.
As Toronto's leading maternal wellness clinic for almost 10 years, offering 10/10 excellence in client care {with hundreds of beautiful reviews to back it up}, we can confidently say we have some of Toronto's best pelvic physiotherapists offering you exceptional care.
60 Minute Initial Consultation and Treatment {Please book after 12 weeks of pregnancy} |
$160 |
60 Minute Follow Up Treatment |
$150 |
30 Minute Follow Up Treatment |
$105 |
HST is not charged on pelvic floor physiotherapy services
All Yoga Mamas Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy treatments are performed by Registered Pelvic Health Physiotherapists, which may be eligible for coverage under your health care benefits.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy at Yoga Mamas
Yoga Mamas offers a team of five physiotherapists specializing in maternal pelvic health. Our practitioners have focused their careers in supporting women with specifically designed care for their pregnancy and postpartum journeys. Pregnancy care begins in the 12th week of pregnancy. Postpartum care begins in the 6th week of after baby is born.
Please note pelvic floor physiotherapy is one of our busiest wellness services with women travelling across, and outside of the GTA, for our specialized services. Please book ahead to avoid scheduling disappointment.
Please note pelvic floor physiotherapy is one of our busiest wellness services with women travelling across, and outside of the GTA, for our specialized services. Please book ahead to avoid scheduling disappointment.
WHAT IS PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPY?
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized area of physiotherapy that deals with treating muscles of the pelvic floor. This involves assessment/treatment of the muscles with internal vaginal and/or rectal palpation. A specially trained pelvic floor physiotherapist can work with you to prepare the pelvic floor for labour and delivery and also to rehabilitate these muscles following birth.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized area of physiotherapy that deals with treating muscles of the pelvic floor. This involves assessment/treatment of the muscles with internal vaginal and/or rectal palpation. A specially trained pelvic floor physiotherapist can work with you to prepare the pelvic floor for labour and delivery and also to rehabilitate these muscles following birth.
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PRENATAL PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPY
Prenatal pelvic floor physiotherapy focuses on preparing the pelvic floor for delivery of the baby while preventing or limiting the damage! Prior to delivery of the baby you can imagine that the weight placed on the pelvic floor continues to increase through the pregnancy. A physiotherapist can help you strengthen the pelvic floor to prevent common issues during pregnancy. These include urinary incontinence, low back pain, increased pelvic pressure and more. As the end of your pregnancy approaches we begin to bring the focus to stretching of the pelvic floor muscles by working on perineal massage. We also provide education on optimal labour and delivery positions, hands on maneuvers to help alleviate discomfort during labour and also how to push when baby is ready to arrive. |
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POSTPARTUM PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPY
With the delivery of a baby comes trauma to the pelvic floor. The muscles of the pelvic floor are stretched, strained and often torn during the process. 6 weeks postpartum most women are given the “all clear” signal from their doctor to resume regular activities. Without proper rehabilitation of the muscles, new mamas can develop urinary incontinence, low back pain, pelvic organ prolapse, pain with intercourse and more. Postpartum a pelvic floor physiotherapist will work with you to strengthen your pelvic floor and guide you back to regular activities and exercise. They will also look for a diastasis (separation of the abdominal muscles) and help restore the core. Finally, a very common issue postpartum is pain with intercourse. This often occurs as a result of scar tissue and hypersensitivity of the muscles following tearing and/or stretching. A pelvic floor physiotherapist will help soften the scar tissue and desensitize any hypersensitive areas to help resume pain-free intercourse. |
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PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR DYSFUNCTION
Some women may experience pelvic floor dysfunctions despite never having given birth. In addition, women that are well past their child bearing days may experience an onset of pelvic floor dysfunction later in life. A pelvic floor physiotherapist can work with this population to help restore the pelvic floor and treat the dysfunction. Common conditions treated by a pelvic floor physiotherapist include but are not limited to the following:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is an internal exam safe during pregnancy? What if I have a low-lying placenta?
Yes, an internal examination is safe during pregnancy. Your physiotherapist will not go near the cervix during your internal exam.
Can my partner attend one of the sessions?
Yes, your partner can attend one of the sessions and learn ways they can support you.
What does the frequency of sessions look like?
All treatment plans are unique to each client’s health history and their personal goals. Treatment plans consist of an Initial Assessment and Treatment followed by additional 30 - 60 Minute Treatments.
Can this be billed as physiotherapy?
All Toronto Yoga Mamas Physiotherapy Treatments are performed by a Registered Physiotherapist. These treatments may be eligible for coverage under your health care benefits.
What are the benefits for my labour?
- Improve confidence going into labour
- Improve connection to deep core and pelvic floor
- Learn how to push properly
- Reduce risk of tearing
Should I be doing kegels?
Not always, if you are experiencing tension kegels may be inappropriate to do, as doing them could potentially increase discomfort.
What exercises should I be avoiding?
Crunches, getting up from a back-lying position, front planks, v-sit, boat pose, jumping, heavy lifting. These exercises can create a diastasis or make an existing one worse, by increasing pressure on your pelvic floor/abdominal region.
VIRTUAL PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPY
About Virtual Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Appointments
- Your privacy is important to us. We use encrypted software to keep your physiotherapy appointments confidential.
- Your online physiotherapy appointments are done though video utilizing a seamless secure platform.
- You can connect to your online physiotherapy appointment via desktop. Mobile and tablet use not yet supported.
- You can schedule your online physiotherapy appointments with the same ease and convenience that you schedule your in-clinic appointments.
Why You Should Make An Online Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Appointment
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In Pregnancy
Experiencing urinary incontinence, low back pain, increased pelvic pressure? Your physiotherapist can guide you on how to strengthen your pelvic floor to prevent and alleviate these common issues during pregnancy. Want to work out from home but unsure how to go about it safely? Your physiotherapist can review your routine and provide modifications to ensure you are exercising safely. Preparing To Push Your Physiotherapist will provide education on optimal labour and delivery positions, demonstrating hands on maneuvers to help alleviate discomfort during labour and also how to push when baby is ready to arrive. |
During Postpartum
Unsure of how to safely return to exercising? Worried about diastasis recti? Your physiotherapist will go through your birth experience and current health to create a safe rehabilitation routine so you can return to your fitness confidently.
Still experiencing urinary incontinence and low back pain? Concerned with pain with intercourse or potential pelvic organ prolapse? Your physiotherapist can guide you on how to rehabilitate your pelvic floor and core postpartum.
Unsure of how to safely return to exercising? Worried about diastasis recti? Your physiotherapist will go through your birth experience and current health to create a safe rehabilitation routine so you can return to your fitness confidently.
Still experiencing urinary incontinence and low back pain? Concerned with pain with intercourse or potential pelvic organ prolapse? Your physiotherapist can guide you on how to rehabilitate your pelvic floor and core postpartum.
"The Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist at Yoga Mamas was very thorough in her assessment. I was happy that she even identified my prior knee injury and not only helped assess my pelvic area but my overall well being to help me attain my goal of running after having a baby. She also emailed me my exercises - love this considering there is such thing as mommy brain." Sara
"Love Yoga Mama’s! Have been using the services since I was pregnant with my second. I started using the pelvic floor therapy in 2017 and came back to use again when I was pregnant last year. Nav is so nice and doesn’t make you feel uncomfortable as you can imagine it’s quite sensitive type of physio. I would recommend her to anyone." Rebecca
Secure and HIPAA-compliant online pelvic floor physiotherapy support in the comfort of your home. Yoga Mamas' virtual wellness appointments are built within a secure infrastructure and are designed from the ground up to be secure. All data is encrypted in transit, and nothing is ever recorded or stored.
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Ellie Hong
Registered Physiotherapist-Pelvic Health, Women's Health, Orthopaedic Ellie is a fantastic pelvic floor and orthopaedic physiotherapist, who has a passion for serving women both pre and postnatally in their journey of managing their pelvic floor health. She works closely with women to prepare them for labour (e.g. how to push), and educate them on the effects of pregnancy, delivery and a c-section on their bodies. She believes in developing a goal-based, individualized treatment plan, so as to address pelvic floor dysfunction, poor core function and improper biomechanics. She also works to integrate manual therapy, McKenzie spinal therapy, functional taping, myofascial release, active release therapy, Mulligan therapy, exercise prescription and acupuncture skills to manage any orthopaedic issues pre and postnatally for moms and for papas too! Ellie is dedicated to continuing education. After completing her Bachelor of Health Sciences at McMaster University and Masters of Physical Therapy at Western University, she has taken a plethora of specialized courses in pregnancy, pelvic girdle pain, and pelvic floor/orthopaedic treatment. She has also received specialized training in MPS Scar Release using the Dolphin Neurostim, to help release all types of scars including c-section scars. Furthermore, she is a trained Women’s Health Coach through the Integrative Women’s Health Institute and strongly believes in a holistic approach to care. She has also received specialized training in MPS Scar Release using the Dolphin Neurostim, to help release all types of scars including c-section scars. Ellie’s favourite part of being a pelvic floor physiotherapist is empowering mamas-to-be and mamas with the knowledge and tools to prepare and rehab their bodies optimally. In her spare time, she enjoys playing with her dog Lucky, doing yoga, and sipping a nice glass of Cabernet Sauvignon! |
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Amanda Pereira
Registered Physiotherapist– Pelvic Health, Women’s Health Amanda graduated with her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 2016. She has since worked with a variety of patients in different healthcare settings and continues to teach in the Physiotherapy program at McMaster University as an assistant clinical professor and as lecturer in the Physical Therapy program at University of Toronto. Amanda is a lifelong learner and continues to build on her experience with training in chronic pain management, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, and incontinence. She is passionate about the role of physiotherapy in preventing disease and managing chronic pain. Amanda is dedicated to providing client-centered care, which includes a balance of education, exercise, hands-on therapy, acupuncture, and self-management. Amanda has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and enjoys integrating yoga postures and relaxation techniques into rehabilitation. Her goal as a Physiotherapist is to help mamas and mamas-to-be to regain their function and to be able to do things that are important to them. When she’s not working, Amanda enjoys jogging, paddle boarding, hiking and cooking for friends and family. |
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Namita Patel
Registered Physiotherapist - Pelvic Health, Women's Health, Orthopaedic Namita is a Pelvic Floor and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with over 9 years of experience. She helps treat prenatal, postpartum and menopausal women with urinary incontinence, pelvic floor weakness, pelvic pain and surgery recovery. She has a passion for continued education and has completed various courses in pelvic health, visceral mobilization, acupuncture, manual therapy, rapid neurofascial reset and improving pelvic floor function through spinal manual therapy. She uses a comprehensive and holistic approach which includes hands on treatment, individualized exercise program and client specific education. She is excited about promoting and advocating for women’s health and well-being. When she is not working, she enjoys exploring different places, doing outdoor adventures, spending quality time with friends and family. |
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Amanda Norek
Registered Physiotherapist & Massage Therapist – Pelvic Health, Women’s Health Amanda is a compassionate therapist that believes in an individualized and goal-oriented treatment plan that applies a comprehensive approach to all aspects of functioning pre and post-natal. As a dual practitioner, she has been working as a Registered Massage Therapist and Physiotherapist since graduating from St. George’s University of London in the United Kingdom. This diversified practice provides continuity and quality of care that follows clients through their wellness journey. She has also received specialized training in MPS Scar Release using the Dolphin Neurostim, to help release all types of scars including c-section scars. She believes client education is an extremely important aspect of treatment that allows women to get in touch with their bodies and empower them to take an active role in their pregnancy, preparation for labour as well as recovery postnatal. After falling in love with everything pre and postnatal and having the chance to work with amazing women on their pregnancy journey as an RMT at Yoga Mamas, she has since taken advanced practice courses within physiotherapy to specialize in pelvic floor dysfunction, pain, and pelvic floor assessment. Utilizing her soft tissue expertise, manual therapy, fascial release, scar release and exercise prescription, she will be dedicated to making you feel your best self no matter where you are in your journey, and believes it is never too early or late to start! |
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Lamiya Zaidi
Registered Physiotherapist – Pelvic Health, Women’s Health Lamiya graduated from Queens University in 2012, with her masters in Physical Therapy. After working as a Orthopaedic Physiotherapist, Lamiya's passion for women's health led her to pursue further training in pelvic floor physiotherapy.
She works closely with patients who suffer from pelvic floor dysfunctions, with a focus on pre and post natal effects on the pelvic floor muscles. Her goal is to empower and help educate females to combat the effects of pregnancy and delivery on their bodies. Using a variety of treatment modalities such as manual therapy, functional taping techniques and exercise prescription, Lamiya creates an individualized treatment plan geared to meeting a patients' goals! On her spare time, Lamiya enjoys working up a sweat with yoga and spin classes! |
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Nav Grewal
Registered Physiotherapist-Pelvic Health, Women's Health Virtual Care Only After graduating from McMaster, Nav was immediately drawn to Women’s Health and decided to specialize in the area. Nav has worked extensively with pre and postnatal patients with pelvic floor dysfunction alongside urologists and obstetrician/gynecologists. She continues to expand her knowledge by taking advanced courses in pelvic health and integrating new research into her practice. Nav takes great care in treating each client’s concerns with compassion and respect. She combines manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription, and patient education with her client’s individual goals to improve their quality of life and return them to health. When she is not treating patients, Nav enjoys leading a healthy lifestyle by keeping active with running, yoga, meditation, and dance. |
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Cancellation Policy:
All wellness cancellations must be a minimum of 24 hours, prior to your appointment time. We have a limited amount of wellness appointments available and they are in high demand. Any appointments cancelled outside of the 24 hours will be charged in full. Thank you for your understanding COVID-19 considerations will be made.
All wellness cancellations must be a minimum of 24 hours, prior to your appointment time. We have a limited amount of wellness appointments available and they are in high demand. Any appointments cancelled outside of the 24 hours will be charged in full. Thank you for your understanding COVID-19 considerations will be made.
