Our sexuality and sexual health is made up of many different components that all interact with one another - physical, mental, and social. It is what makes each of us unique and helps us interact with others and the world around us.
Along with your healthcare team, physiotherapy has the potential to support and help treat symptoms that may limit our sexual functioning, including:
I do this by using a trauma and sexual health informed lens to create a personalized treatment program that considers your lifestyle, previous experiences, and the culture that surrounds you. Sexual Health is way too complex to paint every person with the same brush!
As one of the few pelvic physios in Canada to have a post graduate certificate in sexual health education - I take this very seriously!
Depending on the specific goals you have and the symptoms you may have, a physiotherapy session with me can include many different components. A general layout can include:
A Thorough History
Learning about your health journey so far and your experiences from the person who knows it best - You :)
A Physical Assessment
Looking at how your body is currently moving and presenting. A physical assessment may include an internal vaginal and rectal exam based on your comfort and the symptoms you are presenting with (although not always necessary). Visit our FAQ section to learn more.
Individualized Treatment Plan
An individualized treatment plan will be created based on the assessment findings and what you would like to work on - we work as a team here to continue progressing or modifying your program as needed.
All Pelvic Health Physiotherapists are required to complete a foundational physiotherapy degree, and at least the first level of their pelvic health physiotherapy training to qualify for treating internally (vaginally or rectally).
However, I know very strongly believe that this is not enough to treat these conditions appropriately and to comprehensively assess anyone with pelvic health concerns.
This is why I have taken additional pelvic health courses, completed multiple sexual health post graduate certificates and currently work at McMaster University's Physiotherapy Program - to ensure that I have the skills and access to evidence that you deserve.
It is also why I only work with patients with pelvic health concerns - this is lifelong learning in action in a very specific area of practice!
If you are curious about my qualifications and if I am the right fit for you, you can always book a discovery call and we can chat further :)
I am available to see patients at any of the locations below. The wonderful part of physiotherapy is that it can be effective when you are in-person or virtually! I have had patients who have done well with their pelvic health journeys from the comfort of their home - making this a wonderful option for providing care. This means you get to choose what works best for you, based off of your comfort and circumstances :)
Not sure if I am a good fit for you? Or maybe you have more questions for me?
Message me and we can chat about how I can help you optimize your pelvis and sexual health!
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