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Classes (Pilates, Yoga, Baby & Me)
At The WOMB we offer fitness classes that focus on Pelvic Health. You will find a safe and comfortable environment to meet you where you are on your health journey.
Educational Workshops
Educational workshops to create ease and prepare your body, mind and family for pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is a specialized physiotherapy service established to assess, coach and treat pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic Health Physiotherapists are trained to evaluate the circumstances of the pelvic floor muscles and, more specifically, how they interact with all that are core muscles.
Pelvic floor dysfunction can mirror many conditions including urinary or fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse or pressure, pelvic girdle and/or tailbone pain, pain with intercourse, constipation, urinary urgency/frequency, hip and/or low back pain, etc.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy at The WOMB assist patients in reaching their health and wellness goals through several domains including:
Fertility- combing care of fertility specialists and physiotherapists have led to successful outcomes. Pelvic Health Physiotherapists use several treatment modalities including manual therapy, evidence based self-management strategies and exercise prescription to optimize pelvic health and promote conception
Pregnancy & Birth- Pelvic Health Physiotherapists at The WOMB Bruce County teach patients about effective birthing and pushing techniques as well as labour positions to prepare them for each birthing stage, reduce failure to progress and reduce the risk of tearing. Research verifies that women who train their pelvic floor during pregnancy have shorter and less painful labours and faster recoveries. Pelvic Floor dysfunction during pregnancy is common but treatable! Women who seek pelvic health physiotherapy during pregnancy reduce or eliminate symptoms and are better positioned for labour and postpartum success.
Postpartum- Pelvic Heath Physiotherapy at The WOMB Bruce County advocates for routine access to postpartum care in the pelvic health realm. When it comes to urinary incontinence, pain with sexual intercourse, a split abdominal wall and/or pelvic girdle (+ tailbone) pain, pelvic health physiotherapists ensure these issues remain no longer and that you feel able to return to your pre-pregnancy lifestyle with optimal function.
All Bodies- Pelvic Health Physiotherapy at The WOMB welcomes all individuals throughout the lifespan. From hormonal fluctuations and milestones, optimal bowel health, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary urgency and/or a desire to alter physical activity levels, pelvic health physiotherapy can remediate these issues and re-engage individuals back into their social participations.
Book an appointment today with our Pelvic Health Physiotherapist at The WOMB Bruce County!
Massage Therapy
Why Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is an effective way of decreasing stress hormones like cortisol, and can stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system which is your “rest and digest” system, and decrease your sympathetic nervous system which is your “fight or flight” system. It also assists with circulation and lymphatic flow, thus, improving immune function. It can decrease tension and other physical discomforts, including headaches and migraines, can improve sleep quality, help with digestion and constipation, help with depression and anxiety, and overall is a great way to improve relaxation.
For pregnancy, it’s good to incorporate throughout your whole pregnancy, if no concerns arise with your primary health provider. Since your body goes through major changes in a short 9 months, some common physical and mental/emotional changes often arise. Prenatal massage can help keep stress hormones down, help decrease headaches, back ache and other musculoskeletal discomforts, assist in decreasing swelling and improving circulation, and last but not least, it can be a good relaxing experience for you and baby.
Infant and children’s massage is a great way to promote a relaxing experience for your littles. It can be a great way of bonding with baby. Massage therapy can be very helpful with colic, gas and constipation. Some studies have even shown that massage can help promote growth in babies that were born preterm. In addition to that, it can promote improved circulation, improved immune function, improve sleep quality and calm the nervous system.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a manual form of holistic therapy including cranio-sacral therapy that treats the entire individual including infants, children, adolescents, athletes, and adults.
The focus of Osteopathy is to find the cause of the pathology or pain, and to treat all the systems and their connections in the body. Osteopathy restores normal structure and movement, and facilitates the body to return to a state of health.
Osteopathic Manual Practitioners use palpation and manipulative techniques to restore balance to muscles, joints, nerves, connective tissue, and internal organs.
Psychotherapy
Perinatal psychotherapy is a specialized form of counselling that addresses the emotional and psychological aspects associated with the perinatal period, encompassing pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Our skilled and compassionate therapists are here to assist clients in cultivating emotional resilience and coping strategies, fostering a positive mental health experience during this transformative phase of life.
Common Themes and Topics Discussed in Sessions:
- Pregnancy and Parenting Concerns: Exploring the emotional landscape of pregnancy, addressing concerns related to parenting styles, expectations, and the anticipation of a new family dynamic.
- Birth Trauma and Postpartum Adjustments: Navigating the emotional aftermath of challenging birth experiences and addressing the adjustments and emotional shifts during the postpartum period.
- Relationship Dynamics: Providing a space to discuss and navigate changes in partner relationships, ensuring open communication and mutual support during this transformative time.
- Anxiety and Depression: Addressing perinatal mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression, and developing coping strategies to enhance emotional well-being.
- Grief and Loss: Offering support for individuals and couples facing pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or other forms of perinatal grief, fostering healing and resilience.
- Work-Life Balance: Exploring the challenges of balancing professional and personal life during the perinatal period and addressing career-related stressors.
- Self-Care and Wellness: Emphasizing the importance of self-care practices and overall wellness, promoting mental and emotional well-being throughout the perinatal journey.
Reflexology/ Holistic Massage
**Please note this is not an RMT** Our reflexologist specializes in many different wholistic modalities. These sessions are very individualized based on what the client is seeking on their growth and healing journey. Click on Josh's photo to view all holistic offerings.
Holistic Nutrition
Holistic Nutrition is based on the principles that we are each biochemically distinct and have unique nutritional and lifestyle needs. As such, any health recommendations provided by a Holistic Nutritionist, whether they are diet, supplement or lifestyle changes, are made specifically to YOU. The purpose is to harmonize the whole body by taking into consideration the complex relationship between the physical, mental, emotional, as well as spiritual and environmental aspects of one’s life. Meal plans, recipe ideas, and supplements may all be included in your recommendations.
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathy seeks to identify and treat the root cause of illness and look at the body as a whole system functioning together. By using the body’s own ability to heal, and effective, natural therapies, our team can help you feel optimal today and prevent disease tomorrow.
Acupuncture (TCM)
Acupuncture is a gentle and effective therapy to support health and balance. It can be used for a variety of concerns such as pain, sleep, stress, anxiety, digestive concerns, fertility, pregnancy, labour induction and more. Generally quite painless and relaxing, small needles are inserted along energy meridians to stimulate balance and improve function.
For fertility, acupuncture can regulate the menstrual cycle, thicken the uterine lining and support implantation. For those going through assisted reproductive therapies such as IUI or IVF, it has been proven to increase success rates and pregnancy rates.
For pregnancy, many common concerns such as nausea, sciatic or pelvic pain, swelling, and insomnia can be alleviated with a few acupuncture sessions. It is also a great option in the final weeks of pregnancy to prepare the body for labour to reduce the need for medical induction or interventions such as epidural, forceps, vacuum or emergency Caesarean births.
Birth, Postnatal and Fertility Doulas
As far back as history is recounted, women attended women in childbirth. They provided a ministry of education to young women about their bodies, having children and healthy pregnancies. Childbearing women relied on their close-knit community of women to assist them in labour, birth and early care of their children. Today we call this childbirth professional a doula. The WOMB Doulas are a team of doulas and childbirth educators committed to providing expectant and new parents with exceptional emotional, physical, and educational nurturing, love and service. While under the care of a Midwife, Family Physician and/or Obstetrician, we provide support both in the home and/or in hospital, giving families the best care possible. It is our goal to increase confidence and decrease fears with respect for our clients, and their birth and parenting choices - allowing for a more positive, peaceful birth and postnatal experience.
Our Fertility Support Doulas are trained professionals who provide preconception support to individuals and their partners. Just as a birth doula brings non-medical, non-judgmental informational, emotional, and physical support to the time around labour and birth, a Fertility Support Doula brings that same model to preconception and (in)fertility.
Infant Feeding
Infant Feeding at any stage...come in, sit back, we are here for you.
THE WOMB'S Infant Feeding Clinic is a safe, loving and supportive environment where mothers feel empowered to achieve their infant feeding goals through education, practical support and the normalization of the breastfeeding relationship. This means we open our arms to you and your challenges, and provide love and acceptance as we work together to rectify each of your concerns, bringing you and your baby closer together. You will get hands on assistance and education while you sit back on your "home-like" chair or couch.
You will have the expert support of Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants for both breastfeeding and bottle feeding. Visits include follow up phone, email and text support.
The WOMB can help with:
Private prenatal breastfeeding classes
Prevention of common breastfeeding challenges
Adopting mothers: Induced Lactation support
Surrogacy pregnancies: Induced Lactation support
Same sex couples: Induced Lactation support
Introducing Solid Foods with Breastfeeding
Candida challenges
Infant Weight loss
"Fussy" babies
Frequent feeders
Nipple/breast pain
Low blood sugars in baby
Mother's hormone disorders
Colic/reflux/gassiness
Jaundice
Caesarian post-recovery support
Supplementation methods
Feeding multiples
Tandem feeding
Return to work concerns
Weaning
Personal Training
If you are brand new to fitness, are pregnant/ postpartum, or are looking for way to increase strength and stability as you age, personal training is for you! Our focus at The WOMB will be based on fine tuning form, and creating a mind-muscle connection. Minimal equipment is used. The goal is to create a life long relationship with movement that increases your quality of life, and give you the confidence to know how to carry your training into all aspects of your daily living.
Child Minding
A designated staff member will watch your children for you while you are in an appointment. You can book our child minder for 30 minute or 60 minute appointments.
Rent Our Studio Space
If you are looking for a space to host a gathering or a class, we have a large workshop 700 sq ft beautiful studio available for rent on a hourly or daily basis! Give our care team a call at 519-881-3428 to book a tour!
The WOMB provides whole health care, education, fitness and products to support individuals & families through fertility, pregnancy, mindful birth, parenting and self growth. Our talented team is made up of practitioners, instructors, therapists, coaches and care team who work together to provide you with optimal care.
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