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Postpartum fitness: how do I start to move again?!?

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Postpartum fitness: how do I start to move again?!?

Congratulations Mama – you just had a baby!! Yay, me too!! What a ride, am I right? Between the painful recovery process, sore nipples, hallucinations due to lack of sleep,

September 11, 2019
Best ways to treat blocked breast ducts

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Best ways to treat blocked breast ducts

As a proud mother of three and a women’s health physiotherapist, I have experienced firsthand that breastfeeding can be a wonderful way of feeding and connecting with your baby. While

August 13, 2019
How releasing jaw tension prepares your pelvis for labour & birth

Pregnancy & Postpartum

How releasing jaw tension prepares your pelvis for labour & birth

I was first introduced to the INCREDIBLE inter-connection between the jaw and the pelvic floor by my osteopath many years ago. Who knew that the two are so closely linked?

June 11, 2019
In her own words: redefining the intimacy in my relationship postpartum

Sexual & Menstrual Health

In her own words: redefining the intimacy in my relationship postpartum

We are so excited to introduce you to the experiences real people are having- in their own words! At Vital, we are actively working to reduce the stigma around pelvic

June 10, 2019
Menopause symptoms & solutions: thriving during your midlife

Perimenopause

Menopause symptoms & solutions: thriving during your midlife

Supporting our clients of all ages and through their life stages is an important part of the care we provide here at Vital. The Perimenopause years, Menopause and Post-menopausal years

May 4, 2019
Yes, you can be pregnant and do crossfit!

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Yes, you can be pregnant and do crossfit!

Finding out you are pregnant is an exciting time! It is also a time where you will experience many changes in your body, your emotions and……. your workout routine. Despite

April 2, 2019
A Weak Pelvic Floor is Not The Only Reason Why You're Leaking...

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Dr. Shaila’s top chiropractic tips for pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy

As a perinatal and pediatric chiropractor, supporting women through their pregnancies and helping them to remain comfortable, strong and mobile is the ultimate goal. One of the most common complaints

March 7, 2019
How to successfully return to work after maternity leave

Women's Wellness

How to successfully return to work after maternity leave

Going back to work after maternity leave is hard! Whether you are excited about going back to the “real world” or dreading the 9 to 5 grind, it’s going to

February 14, 2019
Top 5 diet tips to enhance your fertility

Weight

Top 5 diet tips to enhance your fertility

As a Naturopathic Doctor, I work with a lot of women in their childbearing years. Preparing their bodies for pregnancy and improving their fertility is a common goal for my

January 17, 2019
Two women or family members having a heartfelt conversation (representing communication and connection)

Women's Wellness

Mother’s Day & Menopause: Honouring Women While Supporting Mental Health

Mother’s Day is a time to honour the women who raised us, shaped us, and made lasting impacts on our […]

May 8, 2025
Dr. Emily Delpero MD, FRCSC, MSCP

Women's Wellness

Ask Dr. Emily: Menopause Symptoms and Treatment Options

Dr. Emily Delpero is an Obstetrician Gynecologist who focuses on women’s health, vulvar skin disorders, and menopause management. Welcome to […]

June 9, 2025
Posture: Does it matter? And How Can I Improve it?

Movement & Rehabilitation

Posture: Does it matter? And How Can I Improve it?

Have you ever caught yourself thinking about your posture? “When did I start slouching so much?” or maybe you've wondered, “Should I be using a different posture when I am

June 17, 2025
Breech Presentation Solution: Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Breech Presentation Solution: Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Pregnancy is such a transformative time. It’s filled with anticipation, hope, and sometimes, unexpected challenges. One of those challenges can be finding out in your third trimester that your baby

July 7, 2025
Middle-aged woman wiping her forehead with a tissue under summer heat, eyes closed, showing signs of hot flashes or overheating.

Women's Wellness

Too Hot to Handle: Menopause, Mood Swings & the Heat of Summer

Counsellor Chantal Simms, MSW, RSW, unpacks how seasonal stress, shifting hormones, and emotional overwhelm collide — and what you can […]

July 18, 2025
Confident midlife woman smiling outdoors after regaining sexual wellness during menopause with hormone therapy.”

Perimenopause

Revitalizing Libido After Menopause: How Hormone Therapy Can Help You Feel Like Yourself Again

For millions of women, menopause ushers in a complex mix of physical and emotional changes, not least of which can […]

July 29, 2025
Prenatal Foot Care: Love Your Feet, Mama!

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Prenatal Foot Care: Love Your Feet, Mama!

Pregnancy is a time of incredible change—and your feet are often the unsung heroes carrying you through it. With shifting posture, hormonal changes, and added weight, it’s no surprise many

August 1, 2025
Top 3 Tips to Stop Waking to Pee at Night

Pelvic Health

Top 3 Tips to Stop Waking to Pee at Night

Waking up at night to pee might seem like just an annoyance, but if it’s happening regularly, it can take a real toll on your sleep, your energy, and your

September 1, 2025
Hands stacked together symbolizing teamwork, unity, and support.

News, Women's Wellness

Bravella Health Welcomes Femade: Expanding Women’s Health in Ottawa

Bravella Health has officially welcomed Femade.ca — Ottawa’s premier multidisciplinary women’s health clinic. This marks a new chapter in our […]

September 4, 2025
Understanding Vaginismus: You Are Not Alone

Sexual & Menstrual Health

Understanding Vaginismus: You Are Not Alone

Maybe you're a teen trying to use a tampon for the first time. Maybe a Pap smear had to be stopped because it was just too painful. Maybe you’re hoping

October 1, 2025

Pelvic Health

Unlocking Relief: Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for UTI-Like Symptoms

We’ve all been there. Suddenly you have the urge to pee RIGHT NOW. And it happens often, and when you go, it burns or hurts! For many women, our first

June 16, 2024
Let’s talk about leaking

Pelvic Health

UTI or U Too Tight?

If you find yourself having urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms, such as urinary frequency, an intense urge to pee, burning pain on urination, or bladder pain, and yet you’re coming

February 1, 2023
Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness Joins the Bravella Health Network

News

Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness Joins the Bravella Health Network

We are excited to share an important milestone in the evolution of Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness and our commitment to your health care. Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness has officially joined

February 5, 2026
We need to talk about negative self-talk

Women's Wellness

We need to talk about negative self-talk

We have a negativity bias It helps us scan our world and search for danger. But it also means that our brain is trained to look for the negative things

February 1, 2022

Weight

Weight Gain and Bloating: What Dietitians Say

Struggling with unexplained weight gain and persistent bloating? You’re not alone. Many people experience these issues, often without clear answers. […]

February 28, 2025
Welcome to vital physiotherapy and wellness

News

Welcome to vital physiotherapy and wellness

Welcome to Vital Physiotherapy and Wellness – where we genuinely change lives every day! My name is Chana Ross. I am the owner and one of the pelvic floor physiotherapists

June 20, 2017
What Can I Do To Prepare For Menopause?

Perimenopause

What Can I Do To Prepare For Menopause?

No, it's not all in your head. No, you are not the only one experiencing weird symptoms. It’s time we all talk about the lead up to menopause. And not

January 3, 2025
What Does Pain in my Low Back Have to Do with My Pelvic Floor?

Pelvic Health

What Does Pain in my Low Back Have to Do with My Pelvic Floor?

Low-back pain is tremendously prevalent. It’s one of the most common reasons that an individual seeks care from their primary healthcare provider (e.g. family doctor) or from a complementary or

June 30, 2023
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