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Pregnancy & Postpartum
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
Cancer Care & Recovery
What your body goes through during cancer treatment impacts many systems of the body, including your pelvic floor. Your pelvic floor muscles have many important jobs. They aid in sexual
Perimenopause
Here at Vital, we specialize in helping you maintain optimal health and wellness through every stage in life - including your menopause journey! Our main goal is to make sure
Pelvic Health
A weak pelvic floor is NOT the only reason why you’re leaking. Our client is an active woman in her 60s who came to us because she was experiencing urinary
I don't want YOU to make the same mistakes I did at the start of my journey! I’m Chana Ross, the clinic director at Vital Physiotherapy and Wellness. I became
Do you know the 5 functions of your pelvic floor? ✨SUPPORTIVE These muscles support your organs against gravity and increased abdominal pressure such as when coughing or sneezing, during pregnancy
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
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
Despite what you might have been told up until now…leaking does NOT have to be your new normal. Here are a few of the major myths we see when it
Hi! I’m Nathalie, a physiotherapy student completing my Masters in one of my last internship placements. As a physiotherapy student I’ve dedicated countless hours to learning about the human body
Movement & Rehabilitation
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
Pelvic health is a topic that has been gaining more of a voice over the years (thank goodness!) but there’s still a lot of misinformation out there. So, we are
It’s World Continence Week! In honour of World Continence Week, we’re starting the conversation about leaking. As pelvic floor physiotherapists, one of the most common symptom clients tell us about
You’re pregnant, your friends have told you see a pelvic floor physio, so you walk in, but have no idea what to expect! Well, you’re not alone! So many of
As pelvic health physiotherapists, this is something we hear from our clients ALL OF THE TIME. We often overhear phrases and advice like: ”Just do your kegels” “Did you do
Prenatal massage can be extremely beneficial throughout the stages of pregnancy as it helps improve many common discomforts associated with the skeletal and circulatory changes brought on by hormone shifts.
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
Something we often hear from clients who have delivered via Cesarean is: "I didn’t have a vaginal delivery, so that must mean that nothing has changed with my pelvic floor
It’s about time someone talked about the real changes that come with new motherhood! While your body is doing amazing things to nurture your little one, it's also sending you
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
A trend I’ve observed since becoming a full-time pelvic health physiotherapist is that a lot of my clients who come in for an assessment are in pain… pain that extends
As a pelvic floor physiotherapist, one of the most common symptom clients talk to me about is urinary leaking, also known as urinary incontinence. There are a number of different
Sexual & Menstrual Health
Here’s the thing- sex after having a baby is scary. It’s the kind of thing women whisper about with their best friends but NEVER mention to their pregnant or besties
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
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
Women's Wellness
Read time: 4 minMother’s Day is a time to honour the women who raised us, shaped us, and made
Hi, I’m Shaila, and I’m a recovering perfectionist. Oh, you too?! Perfectionism is pervasive in motherhood. Our society’s idea of the “supermom” is leading to increased pressure and self-criticism for
