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Is Virtual Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Effective?

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is More Accessible Than Ever, Offering Comfort, Convenience, and Confidence! If you've been thinking about starting pelvic floor physiotherapy but have been unsure about how to fit

November 4, 2024
Can Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Help Me If I Haven't Had A Baby?

Pelvic Health

Can Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Help Me If I Haven’t Had A Baby?

Many people associate pelvic health symptoms as something that is “normal” with pregnancy, or as we age. But did you know that women, girls and people of ALL ages can

October 2, 2024

Women's Wellness

Embrace Imperfection: Overcoming Perfectionism and Control in Parenting

Are you a perfectionist? Here’s the secret about perfectionism: it’s about fear. Fear of rejection, criticism, and failure. Perfectionism is all about control because it assumes the world is all-or-nothing!

July 2, 2024

Women's Wellness

Beyond the Baby Blues: Embracing Holistic Health in Motherhood

Motherhood is a wonderful, magical undertaking, and in order to show up for ourselves and families, we cannot understate the importance of taking care of EVERY aspect of your health!

June 25, 2024

Sexual & Menstrual Health

“Bye-Bye, Cramps: Conquer PMS with Pelvic Health Tips

Painful periods are not something that you ‘just have to live with’. Many of our clients mention that they experience painful period symptoms. They often mentioned this as an aside,

June 18, 2024

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

Pregnancy & Postpartum

C-Section Recovery 101: Your Go-To Guide for Postpartum Recovery

Birth is beautiful and magical but requires physical recovery and support. Cesarean births involve major abdominal surgery and, just like with any pregnancy, your pelvic floor and core muscles need

June 4, 2024

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Healing After C-Section: How Vital’s Massage Makes a Difference

Both Vaginal and cesarean births bring life into this world and each one has its own unique considerations for recovery! One of the common questions we get at Vital is

May 28, 2024
Why Post-C-Section Pelvic Floor Therapy is Essential

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Why Post-C-Section Pelvic Floor Therapy is Essential

One of the most common myths we hear about cesarean births is, "Since I didn’t have a vaginal delivery, I don‘t need to see a pelvic floor physiotherapist!" This myth

May 21, 2024
4 things you didn't know pelvic physio can help treat

Pelvic Health

4 things you didn’t know pelvic physio can help treat

“Why didn't anyone tell me??” This question is something we hear a lot. There is an overwhelming amount of information and DISinformation (and sometimes nothing at all!) about pelvic health,

September 12, 2021
Top tips for returning to work post parental leave

Women's Wellness

Top tips for returning to work post parental leave

“The days are long, but the years are short,” is what I heard from every parent I spoke to before becoming a parent myself. Although I didn’t believe it at

October 12, 2021
5 treatable causes of pelvic floor dysfunction

Pelvic Health

5 treatable causes of pelvic floor dysfunction

Have you ever wondered what may cause pelvic floor dysfunction?? Well, here are FIVE causes of pelvic floor dysfunction - and ALL of them are treatable!! 🌺Muscular Imbalances: Muscles which

November 4, 2021
A Weak Pelvic Floor is Not The Only Reason Why You're Leaking...

Pelvic Health

What you should expect from your pelvic health assessment

What should you expect from your pelvic health assessment!? 🌸Your physiotherapist will take a comprehensive medical history and conduct a detailed physical assessment. If you are consulting our clinic for

November 14, 2021
4 things you didn't know pelvic physio can help treat

Pelvic Health

This holiday season: give yourself the gift of a leak-free year (and life!!)

As a parent, you are used to talking all about your baby’s diapers and poo and pee habits. Today, I want to talk to you about yours. As a pelvic

December 9, 2021
A Weak Pelvic Floor is Not The Only Reason Why You're Leaking...

Pelvic Health

Do you know these 5 functions of your pelvic floor?

“You do WHAT for a living?” Is something that Pelvic Physios are so used to hearing! While Pelvic health physiotherapy has been gaining interest over the last few years (thankfully!),

January 3, 2022
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
Meditation can help your pelvic floor!

Pelvic Health

Meditation can help your pelvic floor!

Did you know that meditation can support your pelvic floor? Your pelvic floor receives direct input from your fight or flight system. Fight or flight system was designed to keep

March 2, 2022
Cracking three breastfeeding myths

Pregnancy & Postpartum

Recovering postpartum

🌸Your body is beautiful. It's doing and has done miraculous work.🌸 What your body goes through during pregnancy and recovery postpartum is nothing short of a miracle! Healing from pregnancy

April 1, 2022
How can breast cancer affect your pelvic floor?

Cancer Care & Recovery

How can breast cancer affect your pelvic floor?

October 1st marked the beginning of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More often than not, we work with clients following their chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgical interventions. However, supporting our clients

October 3, 2019
Woman on GLP-1 medication consulting a Bravella Health dietitian virtually.

Weight

How Dietitians Support Your GLP-1 Journey

If you’re using a GLP-1 medication, nutrition support is key. Registered Dietitian Judy Chodirker, RD, MHSc, shares why partnering with […]

September 19, 2025
How Does Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Help Me Regain Control of Leaking and Incontinence?

Pelvic Health

How Does Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Help Me Regain Control of Leaking and Incontinence?

Urinary incontinence is a common but often under-discussed issue affecting millions of people worldwide. This happens when you are unable to control the leakage of urine, and while it may

February 10, 2025
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
How to Strengthen Your core

Movement & Rehabilitation

How to Strengthen Your core

What is your Inner Core? What is your inner core? Why on earth is it so important? Good Question! First, let’s try and paint a picture of what your inner

May 2, 2022
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
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
In their own words – breast cancer awareness month

Cancer Care & Recovery

In their own words – breast cancer awareness month

October, when fall fully establishes itself, is the month of changing leaves, orange pumpkins and Thanksgiving. It is also Breast Cancer Awareness, or Pink Ribbon Month. I have a complicated

October 5, 2020
In their own words: a client’s perspective on overcoming prolapse

Pelvic Health

In their own words: a client’s perspective on overcoming prolapse

As a personal fitness trainer for pre & postnatal women as well as older adults, I throught I was aware of, although by no means an expert in, pelvic floor

November 9, 2019
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