Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation in Oakville

A connected approach that considers breathing, pressure, movement, pain, and postpartum recovery while coordinating with pelvic floor physiotherapy when needed. Dr. Natalie provides this care at Preserve Oak Wellness in Oakville.

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A patient completing a guided breathing and pelvic rehabilitation exercise.

Practicing since 2017
60-minute first visit
One-to-one care
Located at Preserve Oak Wellness in Oakville

What Is Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation?

The pelvic floor works with the abdominal wall, diaphragm, back, hips, and pelvis. Dr. Natalie assesses related movement, breathing, pressure, and pain within chiropractic scope and helps you connect with pelvic floor physiotherapy when internal assessment is appropriate.

Breathing, abdominal pressure, the hips, pelvis, and back all interact during everyday movement and exercise. Looking at those relationships can help clarify what is contributing and which provider is best suited to help.

Dr. Natalie does not replace pelvic floor physiotherapy. Her role is to assess and treat relevant musculoskeletal findings, support movement, and coordinate care when a pelvic floor specialist is needed. Many patients are unsure where to begin. Your first visit can help sort the concerns into practical next steps without pressure to continue with care that is not the right fit.

What Is Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation?

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the base of the pelvis. These muscles work with breathing, the abdominal wall, hips, back, and pelvis during movement, lifting, coughing, and exercise.

Dr. Natalie's approach is external and non-invasive. She assesses relevant breathing, movement, pressure, strength, and musculoskeletal findings without internal examination or internal manual therapy.

Who This Is For

Postpartum patients managing leaking, pressure, heaviness, or core weakness
Pregnant patients who want guidance for movement and postpartum recovery
Patients experiencing pelvic, hip, or lower-back discomfort alongside pelvic floor concerns
Athletes noticing leaking or pressure during activity
Anyone unsure whether chiropractic care or pelvic floor physiotherapy is the right starting point

Dr. Natalie guiding a patient through supported leg and pelvic movement care.

What to Expect

Your initial assessment and treatment appointment is a full 60 minutes.

Your first visit

Dr. Natalie asks what you are noticing, how it affects daily activity, exercise, pregnancy, or postpartum recovery, and explains what fits within chiropractic scope.

What rehabilitation looks like

The assessment may include breathing, movement, hips, pelvis, back, and relevant functional tasks, followed by external movement or strengthening guidance when appropriate.

Between visits

You leave with clear next steps, including practical home guidance, referral, or co-care when pelvic floor physiotherapy or medical assessment is more appropriate.

Postpartum Pelvic Floor Recovery

Pregnancy and delivery can change how the pelvic floor and core coordinate. Dr. Natalie is a GROWCO Ambassador and uses this structured postnatal rehabilitation framework to guide progressive external recovery at the pace that fits each patient.

Internal pelvic floor assessment remains outside her chiropractic care. When it may add value, she refers to a qualified pelvic floor physiotherapist.

Common Symptoms Dr. Natalie Helps With

Leaking with coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise
Urgency that interrupts daily activity
Pelvic pressure or heaviness
Core weakness or reduced coordination after delivery
Diastasis recti rehabilitation support within chiropractic scope
Questions about readiness to return to exercise

Why External Retraining Works

Care is selected from the assessment, your preferences, and the goals that matter to you.

Movement and pressure assessment

Dr. Natalie looks at breathing, trunk movement, hips, pelvis, back, and tasks that reproduce your concerns.

Joint and soft-tissue care

Hands-on techniques may address related back, hip, pelvic, and muscle findings when appropriate.

Exercise guidance

Your plan may include breathing, mobility, or strengthening work selected for your symptoms and goals.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy referral

Internal pelvic floor examination and treatment are outside Dr. Natalie's chiropractic care. She recommends pelvic floor physiotherapy when it is the appropriate next step.

Coordinated Pelvic Floor Support

Pelvic floor function involves coordination and timing as well as strength. Breathing, the core, hips, and pelvic floor need to respond together during movement, lifting, and exercise.

External retraining uses breathing practice, progressive exercise, movement assessment, and relevant soft-tissue or joint care to address the findings that fit chiropractic scope. Complex pelvic pain, suspected prolapse, or concerns that need internal assessment are referred to an appropriate provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Natalie perform internal pelvic floor exams?

No. Internal pelvic floor assessment is provided by a pelvic floor physiotherapist or another appropriately trained regulated provider. Dr. Natalie focuses on related movement, breathing, joints, muscles, and functional goals within chiropractic scope.

Do I need both chiropractic care and pelvic floor physiotherapy?

Not everyone needs both. The right plan depends on your symptoms and goals. Dr. Natalie will explain when coordinated care may add value.

Can I book during pregnancy?

Yes. Assessment and care are adapted to your stage of pregnancy, comfort, health history, and maternity care.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothing that allows you to move is helpful. You remain dressed for the movement and chiropractic assessment.

How soon after delivery can I start?

Timing depends on your delivery, healing, symptoms, comfort, and medical guidance. Dr. Natalie can discuss whether chiropractic assessment is appropriate now or whether medical or pelvic floor physiotherapy assessment should come first.

How is this different from pelvic floor physiotherapy?

Dr. Natalie is a chiropractor, not a physiotherapist. Her approach focuses on external muscle retraining through breathing, core coordination, progressive loading, and soft-tissue work. She does not perform internal pelvic floor assessment or internal manual therapy. If your symptoms require internal assessment, she will refer you to a pelvic floor physiotherapist.

Does insurance cover this?

Many extended health insurance plans in Ontario include chiropractic care. Coverage varies by plan, so check with your insurer. Direct billing is available for many plans.

How many visits will I need?

That depends on your symptoms, goals, relevant findings, and response. Dr. Natalie builds a starting plan after the assessment and reassesses it with you as care progresses.

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