Pelvic Resilience

Pelvic Resilience A private Occupational Therapy practice assisting individuals struggling with pain and pelvic health

https://pelvicresilience.ca/
We also offer mentorship to clinicians interested in developing a more psychologically-informed practice or launching an innovative practice in the field of chronic pain, mental health, or women's health

June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month.Recovery from prolapse isn’t only about the pelvic floor muscles…it’s also...
06/02/2026

June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month.

Recovery from prolapse isn’t only about the pelvic floor muscles…it’s also about rebuilding confidence, re-engaging in meaningful activities, and learning to trust your body again.

Occupational therapists can play an important role by helping people to navigate fear, reconnect with what matters to them, and gradually return to the routines and roles that shape their quality of life.

Pelvic health recovery becomes more sustainable with OT support to translate rehabilitation into real-world contexts.

I left the CAOT conference feeling deeply grateful for the conversations that challenged, expanded, and grounded me.I ha...
05/26/2026

I left the CAOT conference feeling deeply grateful for the conversations that challenged, expanded, and grounded me.
I have been marinating it in for a couple of weeks in order to collect my thoughts.

One theme that stayed with me throughout the week was this idea that we cannot confuse unfamiliarity of the OT role in certain spaces with unsuitability.

This theme came through in Lauren Schenk’s presentation:
“Grief Interrupted: Occupational disruption following perinatal loss and grief.”

It is where my brain went to also when I stood up with my crew to present “Occupation-Based Pelvic Health: Expanding reach, improving access.”

So many OTs can already see opportunities for where our lens could deepen care, reduce harm, support participation, and create more human-centered healthcare experiences. But stepping outside the boxes our profession has historically occupied can feel incredibly vulnerable.

Some of the most meaningful learning for me came through authentic conversations about:
• reflecting on biases and engrained practices
• recognizing where healthcare unintentionally causes harm
• expanding where OT can meaningfully contribute
• and allowing our profession to evolve alongside the needs of the people we serve

A beautiful reminder that OT belongs in more spaces than we sometimes allow ourselves to imagine.

05/16/2026

It has been such a privilege to lead this group in advocating for the role of Pelvic Health in Canada!🇨🇦
Sooooo proud of this team!

Thank you to for a wonderful conference and the opportunity to facilitate much needed conversations about how OTs can leverage the things we do so well to open up the door and improve access to client-centred and trauma-informed pelvic health care!


05/13/2026

I listened to a WHOLE audiobook on my road trip to Montréal today and enjoyed exploring amidst so many Habs jerseys.
I haven’t told anyone that I’m a Leafs fan yet 😬
I was also informed that I say my last name VERY incorrectly. 😂

Looking forward to lots of learning, connection, and exploring!

05/07/2026

The things that grind my gears!!!

How do you address these attitudes when you encounter them in colleagues without flipping a table?????
Help a sister out!

😡🤬😡🤬😡🤬😡

05/05/2026

I have been working on something exciting ✨
And honestly… it’s something so many OTs have been asking for.

For Canadian occupational therapists who are curious about pelvic health but unsure where or how to get started.

For rehabilitation professionals who want to strengthen their psychologically-informed practice but need practical strategies that actually translate into real clinical conversations.

With the help of the brilliant .nl The Pelvic Resilience Learning Hub is up and running!

This website is designed to house my ever-expanding library of resources to support OTs confidence, clarity, and skill development in these areas.

From free resources to deep dive courses, you’ll find what you need here!
I am thrilled to finally make it all easier to find!

This is a great place to dip your toe in and start learning with me!❤️

🔗 pelvicresiliencepro.ca

Pelvic health care is strongest when it’s collaborative.Occupational therapists bring a unique lens helping people trans...
04/28/2026

Pelvic health care is strongest when it’s collaborative.

Occupational therapists bring a unique lens helping people translate rehabilitation gains into real-life participation, confidence, and meaningful routines.

From navigating fear and nervous system reactivity…
to rebuilding intimacy, movement, and daily function…
OT helps bridge the gap between clinical progress and living well.

Curious how to confidently address pelvic health in your OT practice?
➡️ Join the waitlist for Occupational-Based Pelvic Health!

Due to launch this Fall!

04/21/2026

A great question came up during office hours for CBT Skills for Distressing Physical Symptoms!

One place I often start is by validating that pain is complex and rarely fits neatly into one category.

Yes, biological contributors matter. AND the sensitivity of the nervous system, protective responses, fear, attention, and past learning can also shape the overall pain experience.

Here’s the crazy thing!
These modifiable features are often where clients can build a strong sense of agency.

Turning down alarm reactivity doesn’t mean the pain is “all in my head.”

It means that the biology of protection is adaptable and that opens the door to meaningful change.

CBT offers us some great structure for collaboratively exploring these parts of the pain experience with out clients, not to prescribe fixes, but to co-create multi-faceted plans (body-based, thought-based, and action-based) to gradually re-experience glimmers of safety and turn down the volume on protection that over-shoots.

Check out CBT Skills for Distressing Physical Symptoms if you are keen to bring more of this into your practice!
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For too long, uncertainty about scope for specific modalities has kept many occupational therapists from stepping into p...
04/14/2026

For too long, uncertainty about scope for specific modalities has kept many occupational therapists from stepping into pelvic health practice.

Pelvic health OT is not defined by one modality.
It is grounded in helping people participate fully in daily life. From returning to movement, work, intimacy, caregiving, and meaningful routines with greater confidence and ease.

On interprofessional teams, occupational therapists play a critical role in translating rehabilitation gains into real-life function and sustainable change.

If you’re a pelvic-health curious OT but unsure how to move forward,
Occupation-Based Pelvic Health offers a clear pathway for Canadian OTs to move from curious → confident pelvic health OT.

➡️ Join the waitlist via the QR code.

Due to kick off this Fall!

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625 King Street E
Kitchener, ON
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Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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