PELVIC FLOOR THERAPY AT THE WELLNESS HUB
Pelvic Floor Therapy for pregnancy, postpartum + beyond
Leaking, heaviness, pressure, or pelvic pain, none of it something you have to live with. Gentle, one-on-one Pelvic Floor Therapy in Stoney Creek and the greater Hamilton area.
Pelvic Floor Therapy is a gentle, one-on-one way to understand what your pelvic floor needs, and build a plan around your body + your comfort.
CARE THAT MOVES AT YOUR PACE
Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles supporting your bladder, bowel, uterus + core. When they're not working well, it can show up as leaking, urgency, heaviness, pain with intimacy, or discomfort through your hips + low back. These concerns are common, but common isn't the same as something you have to put up with.
The first advice almost everyone hears is to do more Kegels. It's well meant, but it isn't always right. Pelvic floor concerns aren't only a strength issue, sometimes they're a tension issue, + in that case more Kegels can make things worse. Think of your pelvic floor like a hammock: it needs to be flexible as well as strong, + it needs to work with your breathing, your core + your hips. An assessment is how you find out which applies to you.
Care is one-on-one with our Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists. You set the pace throughout + that includes the internal assessment, which is always your choice.
What Pelvic Floor Therapy can help with
Your pelvic floor does more than most people realize. Pelvic Floor Therapy can help men and women through every stage of life, including pregnancy and postpartum recovery [once you're cleared].
POSTPARTUM RECOVERY
Rebuilding strength + function after a vaginal birth or c-section. Bookable from 6 weeks postpartum, once you're cleared.
HEAVINESS + PRESSURE
A dragging or heavy feeling, or pressure that builds through the day. Often a sign of a pelvic floor working too hard, not one that's too weak.
Pregnancy
Support for the aches of a growing belly + preparation for birth. Many mamas start in the second trimester, though it can help at any stage.
PAIN + DISCOMFORT
Pelvic pain, discomfort with intimacy, or pain that hasn't been explained elsewhere. Gentle, hands-on care can help.
LEAKING + URGENCY
Leaking with a cough, sneeze, or workout, or feeling like you always need to find a bathroom. Something both men and women can experience + often responsive to care.
HIP + LOW BACK PAIN
Your pelvic floor connects to your hips, core + low back. Treating one often supports the others.
What to expect during your visit
Your appointment is designed to feel calm, unhurried + led by you. You decide what feels right, every step of the way.
1. A gentle check-in + conversation
We start by talking through your history, your symptoms, previous births or surgeries if you've had them + what you're hoping to work toward. This part matters as much as anything hands-on.
2. A movement + breathing assessment
Your Physiotherapist looks at how you move, how you breathe, and how your core, hips + low back are working together. A lot can be understood before anything internal is discussed.
3. An internal assessment, only if you choose
An internal assessment lets your Physiotherapist check pelvic floor strength, feel for tension or tender spots + see how the muscles respond to pressure. It's optional. It doesn't have to happen at your first visit, or at any visit + there's plenty we can still learn externally if you'd rather not.
4. Your plan + support between visits
You'll leave with a plan built around your goal[s], plus simple exercises + guidance you can use at home so your progress keeps going between sessions.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists
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Chenya Bourne
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
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Megan Shanahan
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Taryn Blignaut
FAQs about Pelvic Floor Therapy
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Pelvic Floor Therapy is Physiotherapy for the muscles that support your bladder, bowel + core, in men and women alike. Care can include hands-on work, breathing + movement retraining, and simple exercises to do at home. It can help with leaking, urgency, pelvic pain, and heaviness, as well as pregnancy + postpartum recovery.
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No. An internal assessment gives your Physiotherapist more detailed information, but it's always your choice. It doesn't have to happen at your first visit, or at any visit, and there's plenty we can still learn from an external assessment if you'd prefer.
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Yes. Pelvic Floor Therapy is safe during pregnancy and can help ease the aches + pains that come with it, while preparing your body for birth. Our Physiotherapists typically treat from the second trimester until birth.
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We wait for your 6-week clearance from your OB, doctor, or midwife. From there, we focus on restoring strength + function, and guiding you back to the movement you love.
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Not at all. Pelvic floor concerns affect men and women of every age, including those who have never been pregnant. Care is shaped around your symptoms + your goals.
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No, you don't need a referral to book with us. Some insurance plans ask for one before they'll cover your visits, so it's worth a quick check with your provider.
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Yes! Men have a pelvic floor as well, and when it's not working well, that can show up as leaking, urgency, pelvic pain, or discomfort, sometimes after prostate surgery and sometimes with no clear cause. Care is one-on-one and built around your symptoms, so you can understand what's happening and work toward feeling more comfortable.
Pelvic Floor Therapy at Twh
Whether you're preparing for birth, working through postpartum, easing leaking or pelvic pain, or recovering after prostate surgery, Pelvic Floor Therapy can help you feel more at home in your body again.
Care at Twh is warm, one-on-one, + built around your goals. We take the time to understand what's happening in your body, so your care fits you, not the other way around. Wherever you're starting from, you won't be rushed, and you won't be doing it alone. Serving Stoney Creek + the greater Hamilton area, we're here when you're ready.