Kirstyn Cahoon Richards- Perinatal and Pediatric Physiotherapist
1614 8 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1C2 Calgary, AB, Canada

LAST MINUTE OPENING- 9am TODAY (Sept 15th) at MOSS postpartum house. Email [email protected] if you would like to book!LAST MINUTE OPENING- 9am TODAY (Sept 15th) at MOSS postpartum house. Email [email protected] if you would like to book!

Don't miss tomorrow's virtual pelvic floor strengthening class at noon MST. $20 covered by your physio benefits. Go to mosspostpartum.com under classes to register! Focus tomorrow is barre. Classes can be taken from the comfort of your own home and babies welcome to join! @moss_postpartum_house

Pelvic Floor/Core: Return to activity Post-partum Virtual Class Join our Pelvic Health Therapist, Kirstyn Cahoon in a weekly education and training session to restore your core and pelvic floor after childbirth. This class is targeted to help you connect to your pelvic floor and core, get back into your activity of choice and decrease aches and pains from the receptive movements of motherhood. The format:... Pelvic floor/core connection and alignment with education Targeted exercise to meet your goals (ex. Getting back into running, yoga, soccer) Circuit training to target functions of motherhood with healing the core and pelvic floor in mind Cool down with stretches with PT education on common injuries during post partum and how to avoid them Classes begin June 24th and will run weekly Classes run on Wednesday at 12 noon MST You are able to join as soon as 4 weeks post-partum Classes are virtual and take place in the comfort of your own home Exercises will vary weekly and modifications will be provided for each client based on their needs. Sign up: MOSS website https://www.mosspostpartum.com/ under classes or call 587.327.3980 Classes are 20 dollars and covered by physio benefits What is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy: A Specialized form of Physio which helps support pelvic organs, assist in bowel and bladder control and contribute to healthy sexual function. Pelvic physio also treats incontinence, Diastasis (abdominal opening), difficult urination or bowel movements, constipation, chronic pelvic pain (including tailbone pain) and painful intercourse. If you are experiencing any of the above issues, it’s recommended you receive an assessment by a pelvic floor physio prior to beginning the classes so you know how to modify the exercises for your specific needs, however, this is not a requirement. MOSS is offering both Virtual and in-person options for this.

Here's my growing little guy! He is always playing and keeping us busy! Even though I'm exploring this new part of life I'm still thinking about my wonderful clients!

Motherhood is truly the most challenging and rewarding adventure. I hope all the mothers out there know how loved and appreciated they are. I would like to thank my patients for the years of advice, pointers and support to help me prepare to finally be on this journey myself. I miss seeing you all and look forward to seeing you all soon (back to work in the fall)

Birth Story I am so glad to finally share my birth story with my clients because the support and guidance my husband and I received during my pregnancy helped not only prepare us for delivery but get us through some surprises along the way. The evening of Feb 16th I woke up with contractions coming every 5 -15 minutes for 3 hours. Now when I am talking about contractions I mean BACK LABOUR! During this time I did as the midwifes dictated and rested/went back to sleep. I fell...Continue reading

MOSS has welcomed a new and FANTASTIC Pelvic PT to our team. I would highly recommend booking with Devin at MOSS and she even has a couple openings this week. Check out our website at https://www.mosspostpartum.com/ or give us a call at 587.327.3980 to book with her.

Assessment opening tomorrow morning at Momentum health Creekside. Call 403-239-6773 to book in!

Tip #2- The pelvic floor squat. Holding onto something that is stable knees and feet facing forwards, spine in neutral. Take a deep breath in as you squat with the weight in your heels. Imagine the pelvic floor opening like a flower. Then exhale and bring yourself back to standing pushing through your heels and contracting your pelvic floor and zipping up through your abs. Repeat ten times a day. Why!? This movement teaches you how to relax the pelvic floor, prepare for labou...r positioning and strengthen the pelvic floor functionally. When? Until you reach 36 weeks of pregnancy. After 36 weeks we encourage this same exercise but with no contraction on the way up. Come see me at Moss postpartum house if you want to see how your pelvic floor is functioning during pregnancy and to help your prepare for labour and delivery. #yycmoms #yycmomstobe #yycpregnancy #mosspostpartumhouse #pospartum #pregnancypodcast #calgarymoms #calgarymomstobe #yycpostnatal #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy @ Moss Postpartum House

Making the most of your 2019 Physiotherapy benefits! It's hard to believe that we are almost to the end of the 2019! At this time of year, we realize that life gets busy with work, school activities and holiday gatherings. With everything going on, it's easy to lose track of other important things such as whether or not you have been looking after yourself. As some of you may know, my last day of work before my Mat leave is February 5th so if you are looking to book in for ...a re-assessment or start you pelvic physio journey I would recommend trying to book your appointment now. For Momentum Health Creekside call 403-239-6773 For MOSS postpartum house visit https://www.mosspostpartum.com/ to book or call 587.327.3980 (some last minute assessment openings are now available at both clinics). Look forward to seeing some of you soon and if you ever have questions please do not hesitate to message me! Kirstyn

MOSS postpartum house has 2 last minute assessment openings for tomorrow (7am and 12:30pm). If you would like to book please give us a call at 587.327.3980

Let's talk prolapse! A prolapse is a shift of the bowel, uterus, urethra or bladder downwards into the vaginal canal. They are graded using a numbered score with three allowing you to see one of the organs coming out of your vaginal opening. A grade 1 or 2 prolapse can also be happening without your knowledge. Symptoms to be aware of are heaviness, pressure or feeling like something is in the way when you are sitting. All women after each pregnancy should be assessed for this and taught the exercises to support these internal organs. As pelvic therapists we are recommending you see us during your pregnancy to minimize your risk of developing pelvic organ prolapse. Check out www.mosspostpartum.com to book with a pelvic therapist to be assessed.

Postpartum exercise classes starting at momentum Health Creekside in September. $30 covered by your physical therapy benefits. Babies welcome. Classes run at 10:30 on Thursday's. Call 403-239-6773 to book in or email me at [email protected]

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ASSESSMENT OPENING 7am Monday July 22nd at MOSS. Check out https://www.mosspostpartum.com/ to book!

ASSESSMENT OPENING TODAY (July 8th) at MOSS pospartum house at 2pm. Call this number or sign up online to book in: https://www.mosspostpartum.com/ 587.327.3980

I had the privilege of being interviewed by today's parent magazine for the article " What it's like to have a fourth degree tear". The article outlines what you can do to decrease your risk of tearing prior to delivering your baby and tips on how to heal afterwards. Seeing a pelvic physio while pregnant to help you in preparation for your labour is a great addition to your prenatal health care! Come see me at Moss postpartum house or Momentum Health in Calgary for support before and after you have your baby https://www.todaysparent.com//what-its-like-to-have-a-4th/

MOSS Postpartum open house mother day event with free classes starts tomorrow! Check it out!

Thanks for the shout out Jamie!

Booking for Pelvic Health Physiotherapy has now openned at Moss! Visit www.mosspostpartum.com to schedule your appointment today!

Post-partum Pelvic Floor and Core retraining classes at Momentum Health Creekside Join our Pelvic Health Therapist, Kirstyn Cahoon in a weekly education and training session to restore your core and pelvic floor after childbirth. You are able to start as soon as 4 weeks post-partum Babies welcome at sessions ... Classes run on Thursdays at 10:30am. Exercises will be progressed weekly and modifications will be provided for each client based on their needs. Sign up: Please email [email protected]. You do not have to commit weekly and instead provide 5 days notice if you will be attending the class the following week by emailing the address above. Price: $30 which can be covered by your physio benefits. A Pelvic Floor and Core assessment with Kirstyn is recommended, but not necessarily needed to participate in the classes. What is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy: A Specialized form of Physio which helps support pelvic organs, assist in bowel and bladder control and contribute to healthy sexual function. Pelvic physio also treats incontinence, Diastasis (abdominal opening), difficult urination or bowel movements, constipation, chronic pelvic pain (including tailbone pain) and painful intercourse. If you are experiencing any of the above issues, it’s recommended your receive an assessment by a pelvic floor physio prior to beginning the classes so you know how to modify the exercises for your specific needs.

Hey ladies! Last minute assessment opening tomorrow, March 14th at 10:30am if you are trying to book yourself or baby/toddler in! Give Creekside a call at 403-239-6773 Cheers... Kirst

MOSS POSTPARTUM HOUSE is opening soon!! Classes are now open for registration and I will start seeing clients one on one soon for pelvic and pediatric physiotherapy. Check out our website for further information Note- Postpartum classes at Momentum Health Creekside are on Thursdays at 10:30am. If you are interested in booking a spot call 403-239-6773 or send me an email at [email protected]

Last minute assessment opening today, Wednesday March 6th. Call 403-239-6773

For any clients wondering, I will be at both Moss and Momentum Health Creekside.

The time has come to my friends, and I am over the moon to announce that I am going to be a part of this fantastic community @moss_postpartum_house!! MOSS is a community dedicated to helping postpartum families on their journey and beyond. Whether you are struggling with breastfeeding, postpartum recovery or you need someone to talk or listen. The Moss Postpartum House has a community and professional support to help you with all of your needs. No need to drive your newborn t...o multiple locations to find what you need. Simply Visit us at www.mosspostpartum.com We are in Calgary in the Kensington area and were so excited to get to know you all better. Stay tuned for our opening date. #mosspostpartumhouse #mossmob #postpartumsupport #websitelaunch #yyc #yycnow #localbusiness #supportlocal #support #reachout #letstalk #parenting #babies #moms #dads #grandpartents #motherhood #fatherhood #everytypeoffamily #entrepreneur #recharge #raiseeachotherup #groupsupport #individualsupport

Assessment opening for Friday! If you are waiting to get in for a Pelvic Health Assessment please give our clinic a call (403-239-6773)

From the continence foundation of Australia: Having strong pelvic floor muscles gives us control over the bladder and bowel. Weakened pelvic floor muscles mean the internal organs are not fully supported and you may have difficulty controlling the release of urine, faeces (poo) or flatus (wind). Common causes of a weakened pelvic floor include childbirth, obesity and the associated straining of chronic constipation. Pelvic floor exercises are designed to improve muscle tone ...and prevent the need for corrective surgery. If you fall into any of theses categories, book in with a pelvic health therapist today (403-239-6773)

Happy New Year to all my wonderful clients! I hope 2019 is a great year. Post partum classes are starting again this Thursday at Momentum Health Creekside at 10:30am. Please contact me at [email protected] or call our front staff at 403-239-6773 to register. These classes are pay week by week and are covered by your Physio benefits.

Kirstyn speaking at YYC Post Natal Biz Brunch This brunch had 30 women together in one room, sharing how they help the women of Calgary through their pregnancy and postpartum journey. This city has so many wonderful services to offer and I feel blessed to be part of this passionate and inspirational group of women!... If anyone has questions about the variety of support available during and after your pregnancy please send me a message. When we can work collaboratively to help our clients, that is when the long lasting and big changes happen!

Postpartum recovery class still has a couple spots left! The class runs at 10:30am and you can bring your baby! $30 per class, covered by your PT benefits. Call 403-239-6773 to book in or email me at [email protected] (Remember- postpartum is ANY time after having a child either by c section or vaginal delivery!)

Little Humor for Monday

BABIES!! We all want what's best for our kids, but what about their physical development? Pictured is Kirstyn Cahoon, pelvic health physiotherapist, #educating our clinicians on her #neonatal experience. Book with Kirstyn at our #Creekside location for assessments with #infant to #preschool aged children. Some of the conditions Kirstyn can treat: 1 Alignment issues - Genu Valgum ("knock knees"), Genu Varum ("Bow Legs"), in toeing ("pigeon toe"), out toeing... 2 Flat feet and pronation 3 "growing pains" and joint pains 4 Toe walking 5 Torticollis ("wry", "tight", "stiff" neck) 6 Plagiocephaly ("baby flat head") 7 Delayed milestones 8 Developmental Coordination Disorder See more