Natalie St-Denis
Physiotherapist
Natalie St-Denis combines her knowledge and experience treating physical tissues with the emotional connection that impacts the pain experience. She is in the final stages of completing her Master's in Counselling Psychology with the goal of embracing a mind and body approach to chronic pain which is supported by research. The modalities of traditional physiotherapy are combined with education and coaching techniques aimed at connecting the body's physical expressions of pain to thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that either result from pain, increase the impact of pain, or maintain the pain. Using the medicine wheel model, the patient achieves a greater understanding of persistent pain mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically in order to begin regaining control and to achieve meaningful goals.
Natalie is a 2004 Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Ottawa and is currently completing her Masters in Counselling Psychology with Yorkville University.
Her continuing education courses include:
- Myofascial Release 1, 2, and Fascial Pelvis
- McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy A, B, and C
- Certified Level 1; Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute
- Certified Level 1 Manual Therapy
Natalie is also a pelvic physiotherapist and can treat pelvic pain and incontinence in men, women, and children. Courses include:
- Pelvic Health Solutions Level 1,2, and 3
- Pregnancy and the Pelvic Floor
- Male Pelvic Health Masterclass
- Pediatric Pelvic Floor
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Sophie-Anne Therrien
Physiotherapist
Sophie-Anne graduated from a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa, where she also obtained her bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics. Sophie-Anne believes in offering one-on-one physiotherapy services in order to provide the best quality of care. This is done through a combination of education, manual therapy and specific therapeutic exercises, which she believes are the key factors in regaining full potential.
Her continuing education courses include:
- Motivational Interviewing
- Manual therapy Level 1 - CPA Orthopaedic Division
- MDT McKenzie Method Part A
Sophie-Anne has a particular interest in pelvic floor dysfunctions such as pelvic pain, pre-natal and post-partum issues, diastasis recti, urinary incontinence in both men and women, and much more. She has taken many courses to help her patients empower themselves and reach their highest functioning level. These courses include:
- Holistic Treatment of the Pregnant Body
- Holistic Treatment of the Postpartum Body
- Paediatric Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Innovative Exercise for the Sensitive Nervous System
- Female and Male Pelvic Pain Level II/III
- Incontinence Level 1
- Trauma and the pelvic floor
In her spare time, Sophie-Anne loves outdoors activities such as hiking, cross-country skiing and camping. She looks forward to assisting you through your journey to recovery, in both French or English.