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CANCELLATION/SICK POLICY: A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in the therapists’ day that could have been filled by another patient. As such, we require 48 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Patients who provide less than 48 hours notice will be charged 50% of their appointment fee, and less than 24hrs notice the full appointment fee. If you have booked an appointment for Gabriola Island, 48hrs notice is required. If you are sick, we require 4hrs notice before your appointment. Please keep everyone healthy and do not come to your appointment if you have any symptoms of a cold or flu.

If you are booking an appointment with a pelvic floor physiotherapist, please book a follow up appointment within 2-3 weeks at the same time.

MALE PELVIC HEALTH: All our physiotherapists and kinesiologists treat males, however, if you prefer a male practitioner please book with Lucas under Male Pelvic Health.

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Treatments
Treatment

Free Intake Call

Not sure if pelvic floor therapy is right for you? Book a free 10-15min intake call to discuss your issues and options going forward.

Counselling

For anyone needing services from a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Our counsellors have specific training and interests in women’s health and chronic pain. They are trained to address difficulties conceiving, motherhood, loss, infertility, and trauma. Our counsellors also support clients with anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship challenges, body image and grief, as well as the mental health a... Read More

For anyone needing services from a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Our counsellors have specific training and interests in women’s health and chronic pain. They are trained to address difficulties conceiving, motherhood, loss, infertility, and trauma. Our counsellors also support clients with anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship challenges, body image and grief, as well as the mental health aspects of pelvic pain.

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy

For non-pelvic health related conditions.

Breast Health (Mastitis) Physiotherapy

Our registered physiotherapists are trained to treat medicated mastitis and clogged milk ducts by combining therapeutic ultrasound, lymphatic drainage, and education.

Pediatric Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

For children over the ages of 5 experiencing bed wetting (enuresis), constipation, difficulty urinating, or urine leakage during the day, pelvic pain, urinary frequency (more than every 3 hrs).

Pessary Fittings

Covered under extended health insurance as physiotherapy.

Kinesiology

Active rehab and strengthening for anyone! Please book under pelvic floor kinesiology for anyone currently pregnant, post partum, post surgical (hysterectomy, endometroisis, prolapse repair), or experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction.

Athletic Therapy

Athletic therapy focuses on prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehab of musculoskeletal injuries in athletes or active individuals. Your session may involve manual techniques, active rehab, or other modalities.

Group Exercise Classes

Our group exercise classes are purchased using the 10 Class Pass Membership. Please book a quick 15min intake call with Hanna to set up your pass.

Lucas Baxter-Thistle

Lucas is a graduate from the Athletic and Exercise Therapy (BAET) program at Camosun College in Victoria B.C. Lucas has experience working with a range of athletes, from the weekend warrior up to national level rugby players. You will find Lucas using his knowledge of rehabilitation through a range of manual treatment and exercise therapy.

Lucas grew up snowboarding and playing competitive lacrosse, through which his love of sport and physical activity, as well as personal experience with multiple injuries led him to pursue Athletic Therapy. Lucas saw the value of exercise therapy first hand and wants to help everybody get back to their full potential.

Lucas works in a goal-oriented style helping you get back to sport or just every day life as quickly and safely as possible. Whatever the end goal, he is there to help along the way.

Lucas has done continuing education in male pelvic health in order to to better treat males with pelvic floor dysfunction.

Lucas is a graduate from the Athletic and Exercise Therapy (BAET) program at Camosun College in V... Read More

Maggie Bell Physiotherapist

Maggie graduated from UBC with a degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. She worked for a year as a clinical kinesiologist before heading to Glasgow, Scotland to complete her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy. She played varsity volleyball for one year during her schooling in the UK. Maggie has a special interest in treating female athletes and pelvic floor conditions, especially the peri natal and post partum community. In her spare time, Maggie likes to run, mountain bike, hike big mountains, play beach volleyball, and explore new trails with her Bernese mountain dog, Kai, who is also a clinical dog therapist.

Maggie graduated from UBC with a degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. She worked for a year... Read More

Hanna Harrison Kinesiologist

Hanna Harrison graduated from Camosun College with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in June 2023. Being a new grad she is excited to gain experience in this field of work, and has a lot of interest in chronic disease management & exercise rehabilitation. Over the last few months she has been working as Physical Therapy Assistant, helping and supporting clients through the rehabilitation process. She is currently in the process of obtaining her exercise physiologist certification (CSEP-CEP).

Hanna is new to the world of pelvic health and very interested in gaining more experience and knowledge in this line of work. In school she focused many of her assignments on exercise rehabilitation for pre & post partum women as she found it a very interesting field of study.

Personal info: Vancouver Island born and raised, Hanna has grown up in both Victoria and the Cowichan Valley. She plans to build up her career here on the island and will always call this place home. She has always lived a rather active lifestyle and was heavily involved in dance as a child, she mainly focused on Highland, Irish and ballet. In her free time she enjoys travelling and getting outdoors. She loves to hike, paddle board, and explore out on the west coast.

Hanna Harrison graduated from Camosun College with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in June 2023. Being ... Read More

Caitlin Leachman

Caitlin earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology as well as a Certification in Addiction Studies from Vancouver Island University. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from the University of Western Ontario. She is accredited as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). Caitlin believes in fostering a safe and collaborative space for clients to share, process, and learn new information and skills. She meets every client where they are at with compassion and acceptance. She is an active ally for LGBTQ2SIA+ and neurodiverse communities. Caitlin specializes in perinatal mental health, including treatment of emotional and mental health issues arising from difficulty conceiving, pregnancy, motherhood, and the loss of a child. She also focuses on the impact of prior trauma on the pregnancy journey. Caitlin also offers support and treatment for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, body image, and grief. She believes in an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from a multitude of modalities including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Polyvagal-based approaches. In her free time, Caitlin enjoys the gym, hikes, reading, spending time with her dogs, and getting sushi with friends!

Caitlin earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology as well as a Certification in Addiction ... Read More

Gemma Sleik
(She/Her/Hers) Physiotherapist

Gemma is a registered physiotherapist who completed her Master of Science in Physiotherapy at McMaster University. She has taken advanced education in pelvic health, persistent pain, pessary fitting, dry needling/IMS, running injury management, vestibular and balance disorders, and more.

She combines wholistic assessment, education, hands-on treatments, and individualized exercise programs to help her patients achieve their goals and thrive. She is interested in working with individuals through various stages of life, including perinatal care, athletes, older adults, post-operative recovery, and injury rehabilitation.

Outside of the clinic, you may run into Gemma exploring the many wonderful trails around the island… or searching for something sweet at a local bakery!

Gemma is a registered physiotherapist who completed her Master of Science in Physiotherapy at McM... Read More

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Northwood Pelvic Health and Wellness Clinic
Located at: 100 Wallace St UNIT 3, Nanaimo
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