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Perinatal
Aches and pains happen, especially when growing and nurturing a tiny human! Chiropractic care is a gentle, safe and effective way to alleviate aches as you navigate pregnancy, and throughout the post-partum journey. Sessions are tailored to your unique needs and comfort.
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Paediatric
My approach to paediatric care is guided by our current best available evidence. Our little ones can experience unique challenges beginning in infancy, and a paediatric manual therapist can be a valuable part of your child’s healthcare team.
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Core & Pelvic Floor
Regain your core, pelvic floor, and total body strength and stability. Whether you are prenatal, early postpartum or years past, it's never too early or too late to start working on function, control, strength, and mobility. I help you return confidently to physical activity at any stage.
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pre- & postnatal Care

  • General aches and pains
  • Low back pain & Sciatica
  • Pelvic girdle pain
  • Pubic symphysis pain
  • Diastasis recti
  • Neck and upper back pain
  • Rib pain/intercostal neuralgia
  • De Quervain's tenosynovitis ('Mommy thumb')
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Postpartum rehabilitation

I utilize a range of manual therapy techniques including soft-tissue therapy, scar-tissue mobilization, cupping, joint manipulation/mobilizations, and Kinesio-tape protocols. Home care stretches and exercises are prescribed to support the treatment, help with discomfort and improve function.

Common Paediatric Issues Supported Through Care:

  • Lack of mobility, movement or change in muscle tone
  • Torticollis & Head Preference
  • INFANTILE REFLUX
  • Latching difficulties & Feeding support
  • Restricted Intra-Oral Tissues (Tongue/lip ties)
  • PRE/POST FRENECTOMY SUPPORT
  • PLAGIOCEPHALY
  • Irritability in certain positions
  • MOTOR MILESTONE checks
  • GAIT/CRAWLING DIFFICULTIES
  • GENERAL WELLNESS & DEVELOPMENT
Care can begin anytime after birth - and as soon as you feel ready. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions regarding my services or your little one. 

Core & Pelvic Floor Rehab

postnatal core connect: 6 week in-person course

next cohort begins february 24th, 2025

online course is coming soon! 

Postpartum recovery goes beyond just 'bouncing back'—it’s about rebuilding strength from the inside out. Postnatal Core Connect is designed to help you safely restore core function, strengthen your pelvic floor, and regain confidence in movement, whether you're a few months postpartum or years beyond. This course takes a science-backed, strength-based approach to postpartum rehab, giving you the tools to heal properly and build long-term strength. No gym required—just a small space in your home and a commitment to feeling your best.

Who is this for: 

Postpartum is for life. This course is for you at any stage of your postpartum journey, whether newly postpartum or years after childbirth. For those newly postpartum, please be cleared for exercise by your health care provider before beginning. 

what to expect with this course:

  • Neuromuscular control: retrain your brain to connect to your core & pelvic floor
  • Breathing techniques for core function & nervous system regulation
  • Hip & glute exercises for stability and strength
  • Mobility exercises to support recovery
  • Physically prepare for higher impact activities
  • Challenge the body safely & effectively
  • Minimize common pains: hips, back, neck, wrist, shoulders
  • Reduce leaking when you run, jump, laugh or cough
  • Reduce & improve diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
  • Improve pelvic organ prolapse
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Canadian Guidelines for Physical Activity Throughout Pregnancy
Recommendation 1

All women without contraindication should be physically active throughout pregnancy. 

Recommendation 2

Pregnant women should accumulate at least 150min of moderate-intensity physical activity each week to achieve clinically meaningful reductions in pregnancy complications.

Recommendation 3

Pregnant women should incorporate a variety of aerobic exercise and resistance training activities to achieve greater benefits. Adding yoga and/or gentle stretching may also be beneficial.

Reference: Mottola, Michelle F., et al. "2019 Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy." British journal of sports medicine 52.21 (2018): 1339-1346.        Click here for full text.