In 2011, I founded Core Connections Physiotherapy out of a deep desire to create a beautiful, community-based clinic and centre of excellence for orthopedic, pre and postnatal, and pelvic health physiotherapy services. I have always been passionate about health, movement, and helping people. Working for over the last 29 years as an orthopedic and pelvic health physiotherapist has been a deeply fulfilling journey and I truly love what I do!
My academic studies began at the University of Toronto, where I studied physiotherapy and developed a love for learning about anatomy, physiology and neuroanatomy. After graduating, I pursued 10 years of rigorous postgraduate training in orthopedic manual therapy and successfully completed my Fellowship in Manual and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (FCAMT) in 2008.
A few years earlier, in 2003, my curiosity for pelvic health was piqued following a lecture focused on the connection between the core and pelvic health. This led me to undertake a master’s degree at Queens where I published The Integrated Continence System: A Manual Therapy Approach to the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence. That work inspired me to develop integrated pelvic health and orthopedics programs in Ottawa and to raise community awareness about pelvic health through workshops, lectures with the Orthopedic Physiotherapy Division of the CPA, physiotherapy education nights, as well as presenting at OPA conferences.
Over the years, I have continued to deepen my knowledge and skills through advanced training. I have integrated Barral Visceral Mobilization techniques in the assessment and treatment of common orthopedic and pelvic health conditions. My further training has included completing Integrated Systems Model training and pessary training course in 2014. Following this, I collaborated with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario as the first pelvic health physiotherapist to introduce pessary fitting in Ontario, and I continue to mentor colleagues in this area. These experiences have enriched my practice and allowed me to support individuals with a wide range of orthopedic and pelvic health concerns.
Outside of the clinic, I love to be outdoors - playing with my son, Nikko, gardening, cycling, back country camping, cross-country skiing. I also have a love for adventure, which has taken me on solo treks the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, hut-to-hut cross-country ski adventures in Charlevoix and cycle touring with my family in the Maritimes. Travel and exploration have shaped my educational journey, and trips to India and Nepal, where I spent time trekking and participating in meditation retreats, have helped shape my holistic view of health, wellness and mindfulness. I look forward to many more fun family adventures ahead!
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Heather is a member of the Orthopedic, Women’s Health and Seniors Divisions of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
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Orthopedic physiotherapy history-taking, assessment, patient education, and exercise prescription, as time permits. A 60-minute initial assessment is recommended.
Orthopedic physiotherapy history-taking, assessment, patient education, and exercise prescription,
Book a complimentary 10-minute physiotherapy phone consultation if you have questions about orthopedic physiotherapy. We are happy to answer your questions!
Orthopedic physiotherapy treatment, including education and exercise prescription. This appointment is for returning patients only. If this is your first visit to our clinic, or if it has been more than six months since your last visit, please book an Assessment.
Orthopedic physiotherapy treatment, including education and exercise prescription. This appointment is for returning patients only. If this is your first visit to our clinic, or if it has been more than six months since your last visit, please book an Assessment.
Orthopedic physiotherapy treatment, including education and exercise prescription. This appointment is for returning patients only. If this is your first visit to our clinic, or if it has been more than six months since your last visit, please book an Assessment.
Pelvic health physiotherapy history-taking, assessment, and patient education and exercise prescription as time permits. A 60-minute initial assessment is recommended.
Pelvic health physiotherapy history-taking, assessment, patient education, and exercise prescription,
Book a complimentary 10-minute physiotherapy phone consultation if you have questions about Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. We are happy to answer your questions!
Pelvic health physiotherapy treatment, including education and exercise prescription. This appointment is for returning patients only. If this is your first visit to our clinic, or if it has been more than six months since your last visit, please book an Assessment.
Pelvic health physiotherapy treatment, including education and exercise prescription. This appointment is for returning patients only. If this is your first visit to our clinic, or if it has been more than six months since your last visit, please book an Assessment.
Pelvic health physiotherapy treatment, including education and exercise prescription. This appointment is for returning patients only. If this is your first visit to our clinic, or if it has been more than six months since your last visit, please book an Assessment.
Book a complimentary 10-minute physiotherapy phone consultation if you have questions about Pessary Fitting for incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. We are happy to answer your questions!
Pessary follow-up physiotherapy treatment and education. This appointment is for our current pessary patients only. If you would like to trial new pessaries during this appointment, please call us at 613-291-2956 to let us know in advance so we can ensure that we have the correct fitting pessaries in stock. A $25 Pessary Sterilization Fee applies to additional fitting pessaries that are trialed during the appointment.
Pessary follow-up physiotherapy treatment and education. This appointment is for our current pessary patients only. If you would like to trial new pessaries during this appointment, please call us at 613-291-2956 to let us know so we can ensure that we have the correct fitting pessaries in stock. A $25 Pessary Sterilization Fee applies to additional fitting pessaries that are trialed during the appointment.
Pessary follow-up physiotherapy treatment and education. This appointment is for our current pessary patients only. If you would like to trial new pessaries during this appointment, please call us at 613-291-2956 to let us know in advance, so we can ensure that we have the correct fitting pessaries in stock. A $25 Pessary Sterilization Fee applies to additional fitting pessaries that are trialed during the appointment.
Pessary pre-fitting physiotherapy history-taking, pelvic health assessment, and education. This 45-minute pessary pre-fitting appointment is reserved for patients who are currently receiving pelvic health physiotherapy care at another clinic and who have been referred by their pelvic health physiotherapist for a pessary fitting. Please note that an additional $40 fee may apply for preparation of the Pessary Authorization Letter.
Pessary pre-fitting physiotherapy history-taking, pelvic health assessment and education. Please note that an additional $40 fee may apply to this appointment for the preparation of the Pessary Authorization Letter.
Physiotherapy history-taking, assessment, education and exercise prescription as time permits. A 60-minute initial assessment is recommended.
Physiotherapy history-taking, assessment, education and exercise prescription for Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (60 min).
Book a complimentary 10-minute physiotherapy phone consultation if you have questions about physiotherapy for Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. We are happy to answer your questions!
Physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise prescription for Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. This appointment is for returning patients only. If this is your first time visiting our clinic, or if it has been more than 6 months since your last visit, please select an Assessment.
Physiotherapy treatment including education and exercise prescription. This appointment is for returning patients only. If this is your first visit to our clinic, or if it has been more than six months since your last visit, please book an Assessment.
60 min - $55 Postnatal Core Restore Level 1 Class. Participate in this 6 week postnatal core restore small group physiotherapy class to reconnect to your core, regain your strength, mobility, improve your posture. Work on improving symptoms of incontinence, diastasis and prolapse.
Postnatal physiotherapy history-taking, assessment, and patient education and exercise prescription as time permits. A 60-minute initial assessment is recommended.
Postnatal physiotherapy history-taking, assessment, and patient education and exercise prescription.
Postnatal physiotherapy treatment, including education and exercise prescription. This appointment is for returning patients only. If this is your first visit to our clinic, or if it has been more than six months since your last visit, please book an Assessment.
Postnatal physiotherapy treatment, including education and exercise prescription. This appointment is for returning patients only. If this is your first visit to our clinic, or if it has been more than six months since your last visit, please book an Assessment.
Book a complimentary 10-minute physiotherapy phone consultation if you have questions about Pre and Postnatal Physiotherapy. We are happy to answer your questions!
Prenatal physiotherapy history-taking, assessment, and patient education and exercise prescription as time permits. A 60-minute initial assessment is recommended.
Prenatal physiotherapy history-taking, assessment, and patient education and exercise prescription.
Prenatal physiotherapy treatment, including education and exercise prescription. This appointment is for returning patients only. If this is your first visit to our clinic, or if it has been more than six months since your last visit, please book an Assessment.
Prenatal physiotherapy treatment, including education and exercise prescription. This appointment is for returning patients only. If this is your first visit to our clinic, or if it has been more than six months since your last visit, please book an Assessment.
Telehealth orthopedic physiotherapy history, assessment, education and exercise.
Telehealth orthopedic physiotherapy history, assessment, education and exercise.
Telehealth orthopedic physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise.
Telehealth orthopedic physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise.
Telehealth orthopedic physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise.
Telehealth pelvic health physiotherapy history, assessment, education and exercise.
Telehealth pelvic health physiotherapy history, assessment, education and exercise.
Telehealth pelvic health physiotherapy history-taking, assessment, education, and exercise prescription.
Telehealth Pelvic health physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise.
Telehealth pelvic health physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise.
Telehealth pelvic health physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise.
Telehealth pelvic health physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise.
Telehealth pessary follow-up physiotherapy assessment and education.
Telehealth pessary follow-up physiotherapy assessment and education.
Telehealth physiotherapy assessment, education and exercise for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Assessment
Telehealth physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders. This treatment is for returning patients only. If this is your first time visiting our clinic, or if it has been more than 6 months since your last visit, please select an Assessment.
Telehealth physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders. This treatment is for returning patients only. If this is your first time visiting our clinic, or if it has been more than 6 months since your last visit, please select an Assessment.
Includes screening for common postnatal conditions, education, treatment & exercise. Please note that the 45-min assessment may not offer as much time, if any, for education and exercise instruction as compared to the 60-min assessment.
Includes screening for common postnatal conditions, education, treatment & exercise.
Postnatal physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise. This treatment is for returning patients only. If this is your first time visiting our clinic, or if it has been more than 6 months since your last visit, please select an Assessment.
Postnatal physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise. This treatment is for returning patients only. If this is your first time visiting our clinic, or if it has been more than 6 months since your last visit, please select an Assessment.
Includes screening for common prenatal conditions, education, treatment & exercise. Please note that the 45-min assessment may not offer as much time, if any, for education and exercise instruction as compared to the 60-min assessment.
Includes screening for common prenatal conditions, education, treatment & exercise.
Prenatal Physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise. This treatment is for returning patients only. If this is your first time visiting our clinic, or if it has been more than 6 months since your last visit, please select an Assessment.
Prenatal Physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise. This treatment is for returning patients only. If this is your first time visiting our clinic, or if it has been more than 6 months since your last visit, please select an Assessment.
Vestibular physiotherapy history-taking, assessment, education and exercise prescription for positional vertigo, post-concussion syndrome, whiplash, age-related balance changes, Meniere's disease, vestibular neuritis, and migraines. **Please ensure that someone can accompany you to your appointment and drive you home.**
Book a complimentary 10-minute physiotherapy phone consultation if you have questions about how vestibular physiotherapy can help treat symptoms of positional vertigo, post-concussion syndrome, whiplash, age-related balance changes, Meniere's disease, vestibular neuritis, and migraines. We are happy to answer your questions!
Vestibular physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise prescription for positional vertigo, post-concussion syndrome, whiplash, age-related balance changes, Meniere's disease, vestibular neuritis, and migraines. **Please ensure that someone can accompany you to your appointment and drive you home.** This treatment is for returning patients only. If this is your first time visiting our clinic, or if it has been more than 6 months since your last visit, please select an Assessment.
Vestibular physiotherapy treatment, education and exercise prescription for positional vertigo, post-concussion syndrome, whiplash, age-related balance changes, Meniere's disease, vestibular neuritis, and migraines. **Please ensure that someone can accompany you to your appointment and drive you home.** This treatment is for returning patients only. If this is your first time visiting our clinic, or if it has been more than 6 months since your last visit, please select an Assessment.
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