Vanessa Paragas · Kinésiologie · Lasalle

À propos de Vanessa

Dans ses mots

It was almost by chance that Vanessa found the existence of the kinesiology program which seemed to be the perfect blend between her interest in science, her love for movement, and desire to empower through education. She started working as a personal trainer throughout her studies and graduated from McGill University in 2012. Shortly after graduation, she obtained her kinesiology license as a member of the Fédération des Kinésiologues du Québec. Over the last twelve years, Vanessa has worked in many different environments ranging from the university setting, to gyms big and small, in person and virtually. While the majority of her interventions are one-on-one, Vanessa has also taught classes, small-group trainings, and workshops. No matter if they are senior citizens new to exercise, trained athletes conditioning for sport, or new moms who are unsure about how to kickstart their fitness journeys, Vanessa is comfortable working with clients with different needs. Her broad experience allows her to feel comfortable in adapting her interventions to whoever is in front of her and with the equipment that is available. Vanessa’s natural curiosity and desire to solve complex challenges has driven her to acquire further knowledge in many departments that impact physical activity behavior. It is through maintaining a beginner’s mind, being aware of her blind spots and seeking to learn more that she believes that she can be best informed to provide her patients the care they need. Her continuing education journey includes training in injury prevention, rehabilitation and performance, perinatal exercise prescription (prenatal & postpartum), mental health (motivational interviewing, body image, stress management, depression, anxiety, and trauma). In 2021, she completed her Frederick Stretch Therapy Level 1 certification with Stretch to Win Institute. While exercise is often linked with the pressure to use exercise to change one’s body, Vanessa seeks to use her knowledge to help her clients understand how amazing the human body is, how much it does for us, and to use movement as a powerful tool to help connect us to it, respect it and celebrate it. Over the last years, Vanessa has participated in projects aimed to help people reclaim themselves from the pressure of diet-culture including contributing to an online course and building a module on intuitive movement, collaborated/has been cited in a book on fatphobia (Au-dela de la grossophobie - Redéfinir son bien-être et habiter son corps by Julia Lévy-Ndejuru and Marilou Morin-Laferrière), and in summer of 2023 she has had the opportunity to participate in Quebec’s first province-wide awareness campaign against fatphobia (La grossophobie, ça suffit!).

Services & prices

7 options réparties sur 5 traitements

Se connecter pour voir ce que vous coûterait une visite

Fascia Stretch Therapy with kinesiologist - Evaluation and first treatmentNew patient

« The first session is 90 minutes in duration. In this first appointment, your therapist will start with an assessment involving off-table static posture analysis, movement screens, and on-table assessment. The intention is for your therapist to understand how your body behaves in relation to its environment and to the task required and identify which fascial lines or which muscles need release. It also permits your therapist to start analysing the relationship between different areas of your body that have discomfort. This step is crucial since it helps guide the therapist’s techniques throughout the session. »

Prix non affiché

Fascia Stretch Therapy with kinesiologist - treatmentFollow-up

« Patients usually feel an improvement in the way their body feels and moves after the first session. However, because our body is dynamic and adapts to the way we use it, tension may return overtime. Depending on how long the ailment has been present and the requirements on the body, some people may need more than one session. In a follow up session, a few minutes are dedicated to a mini-assessment for the therapist to evaluate progress and better design their treatment. Patients can choose between follow-up sessions between 60 and 90 minutes. As for the treatment, the patient is fully clothed and lays on the treatment table. Stabilizing table straps are used to help provide more stability and improve the impact of the stretch. The certified therapist will guide you through a series of dynamic assisted stretches with the intention of releasing tension amongst different layers of tissues. For more information, please consult our website: https://physiosa.ca/en/therapie-detirement-des-fascias/ »2 options

Prix non affiché

Private Kinesiology - assessmentNew patient

« This 60-minute assessment is a focused, shorter-format alternative to our comprehensive kinesiology appointment. It is designed to provide a thorough evaluation of your movement patterns, physical history, and functional goals. During your assessment, your kinesiologist will conduct a structured intake and review of your health and movement history, identify areas of concern, and establish a baseline for your care. This appointment is dedicated entirely to assessment. Given the abbreviated format of this appointment, please be aware that exercise recommendations and individualized programming fall outside the scope of this session. These will be developed and delivered during a follow-up appointment. To receive your personalized exercise program and begin active treatment, we strongly encourage you to book a 60-minute follow-up appointment within one week of your assessment. This ensures continuity of care and allows your kinesiologist to build directly on the findings from your initial session. To schedule your follow-up, please use our booking platform or contact our clinic at your earliest convenience. »

Prix non affiché

Private Kinesiology evaluation and treatmentNew patient

Prix non affiché

Private Kinesiology session

2 options

Prix non affiché

Disponibilités : vérifié il y a 5 h