Expert Pelvic Health Care · Ottawa, ON
Pelvic health care that finally listens.
Expert pelvic health physiotherapy in Toronto — designed around you. Pelvic floor physiotherapy treats the muscles that support your bladder, bowel, and pelvic organs — for women, men, and children. Our registered pelvic health physiotherapists provide one-on-one, evidence-based care for prenatal and postpartum recovery, pelvic pain, incontinence, male pelvic health, paediatric bladder and bowel issues, and pessary follow-up care.
What We Treat
Care for every body, every stage
Our pelvic health physiotherapy in Toronto is one-on-one, unhurried and always tailored to where you are in life.
Prenatal Care
- Labour and delivery preparation and support
- SI joint pain
- Prenatal back pain
- Prenatal incontinence
- Pelvic pain or heaviness during pregnancy
Postpartum Care
- Diastasis recti (“mummy tummy”)
- Safe return to exercise and sport
- Pubic symphysis separation
- Postpartum incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Painful intercourse postpartum
Pelvic Pain
- Stress urinary incontinence
- Urge urinary incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary frequency, urgency or hesitancy
- Constipation
- Ano-rectal disorders
Male Pelvic Health
- Leaking urine with coughing, sneezing, or urgency
- Difficulty starting, stopping, or controlling flow
- Erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation
- Pain with orgasm, pelvis, groin, or lower back
- Ongoing discomfort after prostate surgery
Paediatric Pelvic Health
- Bedwetting (enuresis)
- Frequent urges to pee
- Accidents during the day
- Trouble emptying the bladder
- Constipation
- Bladder and bowel confusion
Pessary Follow-Up Care
- For existing pessary users, referred by your physician
- First follow-up ~2 weeks after your initial fitting
- Ongoing follow-ups every 2–3 months
- Checks, cleaning, and re-insertion at Vital
Sexual Health & Intimacy
- Pain during or after intercourse
- Pain with orgasm or sexual stimulation
- Vaginismus and vulvodynia
Pelvic Dysfunction
- Stress urinary incontinence
- Urge urinary incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary frequency, urgency or hesitancy
- Constipation
- Ano-rectal disorders
Our Practitioners
Your Toronto pelvic health physiotherapy team
Our pelvic health physiotherapists help you move, feel and live better — at every stage of life.
Registered Senior Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
I’m a Senior Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and a mother of three, bringing both clinical training and real-world experience to every session. My background spans brain and spinal cord injuries, strokes, and complex orthopedic cases, alongside pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, and postpartum recovery — helping clients feel strong and confident again.
I'm a Senior Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and a mother of three, bringing both clinical training and real-world experience to every session. My background spans brain and spinal cord injuries, strokes, and complex orthopedic cases, alongside pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, and postpartum recovery — helping clients feel strong and confident again.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist & Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
I’m a Pelvic Health and Orthopedic Physiotherapist with a background in neurological rehabilitation, supporting clients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, and brain surgery. I completed continuing education through Pelvic Health Solutions Canada and bring that same depth of care to pelvic pain, incontinence, and prolapse.
I'm a Pelvic Health and Orthopedic Physiotherapist with a background in neurological rehabilitation, supporting clients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, and brain surgery. I completed continuing education through Pelvic Health Solutions Canada and bring that same depth of care to pelvic pain, incontinence, and prolapse.
Registered Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
I’m a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who believes conversations about pelvic health should feel normal, not awkward. I completed my Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto in 2021 and trained further through Pelvic Health Solutions, taking a whole-person approach to pelvic pain, incontinence, and prolapse.
Registered Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
I’m a pelvic health physiotherapist dedicated to supporting women through every stage of life. I help clients build strength and confidence through compassionate, evidence-based care for concerns like pelvic pain, incontinence, prolapse, and perinatal health.
NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
I’m a pelvic health physiotherapist dedicated to supporting women through every stage of life. I help clients build strength and confidence through compassionate, evidence-based care for concerns like pelvic pain, incontinence, prolapse, and perinatal health.
Postpartum Strength Trainer & Pilates Instructor
I’m a Postpartum Strength Trainer & Pilates Instructor, and as a mom myself, I understand the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood firsthand. Through Pilates, I help women build functional strength, restore stability, and reconnect with their bodies in a way that feels empowering, accessible, and sustainable.
I'm a Postpartum Strength Trainer & Pilates Instructor, and as a mom myself, I understand the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood firsthand. Through Pilates, I help women build functional strength, restore stability, and reconnect with their bodies in a way that feels empowering, accessible, and sustainable.
What is pelvic floor physiotherapy?
The pelvic floor, explained
The pelvic floor is made up of three layers of muscles that connect from the pubic bone at the front of the pelvis to the tailbone at the back, and side-to-side from one sit bone to another, creating a bowl at the base of the trunk.
These muscles support the bladder, bowel, and — in women — the uterus, and serve as the base of the group of muscles referred to as the “core.”
The pelvic floor muscles work with the deep abdominal muscles, deep back muscles, and diaphragm to stabilize and support the spine, and help control the pressure inside the abdomen to moderate downward forces when you lift or strain, such as during exercise.
Pelvic health physiotherapy is the first line of defence for individuals experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction. Our physiotherapists are specially trained to use internal (vaginal and rectal) hands-on techniques — the gold-standard method of pelvic floor muscle evaluation and treatment.
Learn more about specific care
Our pelvic health physiotherapy in Ottawa is one-on-one, unhurried and always tailored to where you are in life.
Male Pelvic Health
Many people associate pelvic health physiotherapy with women’s health, but the pelvic floor plays a crucial role in everyone’s well-being. For men, this group of muscles supports bladder, bowel, and sexual function.
Common signs of pelvic floor dysfunction in men:
- Leaking urine with coughing, sneezing, or urgency
- Difficulty starting, stopping, or controlling urine flow
- Post urination, urine dribble
- Straining or incomplete emptying during bowel movements
- Erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation
- Ongoing discomfort after prostate surgery
How pelvic health physiotherapy helps: pelvic floor muscle training to improve strength and coordination, hands-on therapy and movement-based strategies to release pelvic pain, and support for the anxiety and stress these symptoms can bring.
Paediatric Pelvic Health
By the age of 5, over 90% of children have achieved daytime bladder control. For the remaining 10%, issues like bedwetting, constipation, or accidents can persist — sometimes into adolescence or adulthood.
Common symptoms we treat:
- Bedwetting (enuresis)
- Frequent urges to pee, even when the bladder isn’t full
- Accidents during the day
- Waiting too long to go, leading to accidents or discomfort
- Trouble emptying the bladder, or not feeling “done”
- Poop accidents (fecal incontinence or encopresis)
- Constipation
Our approach: education and empowerment about how the bladder and bowel work, toileting technique coaching, age-appropriate pelvic floor muscle training using breathwork and biofeedback, and constipation management.
Pessary Follow-Up Care
A pessary is a small medical device inserted to help support pelvic structures affected by prolapse or bladder leakage. We provide follow-up care exclusively, not initial fittings — and can connect you with a trusted provider if you don’t have one yet.
What to expect at a follow-up visit:
- Check for signs of tissue irritation or discomfort
- Review how your pessary is functioning during daily activities
- Discuss your ability to insert or remove it, if applicable
- Adjustments, or a different size or style if needed
Typical schedule: a first follow-up around two weeks after your initial fitting, then every two to three months. A physician referral is required, and these appointments can’t be booked online — please contact us directly, and arrive with your bladder partially full.
FAQs
Have questions? We’re here to help guide you through your care journey.
What is pelvic floor physiotherapy?
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a type of physical therapy that focuses on the muscles and tissues of the pelvis. It can treat problems with incontinence, sexual function, and pain in the pelvic area.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
No, a referral is not required to see one of our pelvic floor physiotherapists.
Is this covered under my health insurance plan?
Some plans cover pelvic floor treatment, while others do not. Contact your insurance provider directly to confirm your coverage.
Is pelvic floor physiotherapy only for women?
No. It supports bladder, bowel, and sexual function in men and children too, alongside the care we provide for women.
Does Vital offer pessary follow-up care?
Yes, for existing pessary users. We don’t offer initial fittings, but provide ongoing follow-up care and can connect you with a trusted provider to get started.
Isn't pelvic physio just Kegels?
No. Kegels are one helpful exercise, but pelvic physiotherapy can also involve manual therapy and electrical stimulation to relax and strengthen the muscles.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
If you’re ready to get started with pelvic health physiotherapy or the EMSella® Chair in Ottawa, please book online or call us at
+1 613-722-1674.
If you have any further questions, our team is here to provide answers.
Not sure what type of treatment you need for your condition or symptoms? Consider a free discovery session, where our team can help to identify what modalities would be best suited to your condition, illness, or symptoms.