Taylor Physiotherapy
653 River Street N0H 2C3 Port Elgin, ON, Canada

I am so excited that I am able to share that I am now offering OHIP-covered online breastfeeding consults! I have partnered with a virtual pediatric clinic to p...rovide lactation consults Ontario-wide. Please have your Physician, Midwife, or Nurse Practitioner complete one of our short referral forms available on my website! Once it is received, I will contact you immediately to book your secure online session and to help walk you through the process! For local clients, you will have an option to request an in-home follow-up infant assessment session for an additional fee. These sessions will be shorter in duration. Have questions? Send me a private message.

I highly recommend reading this article. The only thing that should be used to clean the vulva is WATER , and the vagina (inside) needs no cleaning at all. The Vagina has a mucus membrane like your nostrils, intestines and esophagus. We don’t clean those parts of our body, why should we clean our vaginas? You can seriously disrupt vaginal Flora & pH which can lead to more problems (bacterial vaginosus, yeast infections at more). The fact that Vagisil is now marketing to teens and making them feel insecure about their vaginas & vulvas is disgusting! Spread the word, and if you are a mom of a girl, let her know she only needs to use water on the outside/vulva, and the vagina will look after itself. https://vajenda.substack.com/p/merchants-of-shame

50% of all humans will go through the menopause transition in their lifetime. We have been failing them. We need more health professionals, designations asi...de, who understand the SCIENCE, ART, and HEART of supporting women through this life stage. It was important for me as a clinician to add the North American Menopause Society Certified Practitioner designation to my credentials. In honour of the women who didn't get the support they needed, and in service to those who I have the honour of helping now. Dr. Kara, B.Sc, M.Sc, ND, NCMP North American Menopause Society #menopause #perimenopause #nams #ncmp #hormones #womenshealthwarrior #womenshealth #hrt #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicdoctor

ROCK ON talking about mental health ! There are many contributors to mental health, and hormones can be a powerful one! Times of more intense hormone chang...e (puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause transition) create giant sized WINDOWS OF VULNERABILTIY for risk of mental health. For example, the risk of depression may be 14 times higher during the 24 months surrounding the final menstrual period! Let's talk about mental health, AND, while you do all the thing necessary to support your own mental health, let's make sure we support you through hormone transitions. Check out my video posted next. Xo Dr. Kara #bellletstalk #bellletstalkday #hormonalhealth #womenshealth #naturopathicmedicine #menopause #perimenopause #puberty #pregnancy #postpartumdepression

So true! Funny, not funny!! Book an appointment with a pelvic health physio to make sure your issues are addressed AND make sure your basic needs are getting met too...sleep being a priority.

Just finished presenting for Empowered Childbirth Education, and I must say - I love, love, LOVE having the chance to talk about breastfeeding with families BEF...ORE their baby comes! There is just so much to infant feeding that trying to learn it all after birth can be overwhelming. Getting the right information from the start can make such a big difference to a family's postpartum journey. I am so grateful to be able to connect with parents online at a time when support may be minimal! #yesthatisaboobonmydesk #covidhairdontcare #ilovemyjob

Pretty awesome and accurate!

There is a covid baby boom happening and we are here to help guide you! If you are expecting a winter or spring Baby, this course is for you. Running on Dec 13th from the comfort of your own home. ... We’ve had such great feedback on this course. If you are having your first baby, you don’t want to miss it! Message me to sign up!

I may be on holidays right now, but I will be returning to work on January 5th seeing patients in-person. Physiotherapists are regulated health professionals and as such we are deemed essential during this lockdown. We will keep up our rigid COVID screening and cleaning procedures as well as continue wearing masks & PPE. Of course, if you prefer I can also do a virtual appointment.... Looking forward to seeing you in 2021! Happy Holidays

REMEMBRANCE DAY . Remembering all veterans, and my grandpa (Bruce Smith) and grandma (Eileen Smith) who both served in the Canadian Army. . My grandpa drove artillery trucks in WW II, one of the most dangerous jobs. He never talked much about it, but he did tell stories of playing poker to see who was in the front lines the next day! He also told us, he survived one night by "playing dead" and hiding under a dead German soldier and dead horse. ... . I remember complaining once about food, and he quickly told me that by the time the supplies got to them a loaf of bread would be fully green with mold, but they were so hungry they would scarf it down like it was freshly baked! . . He was never physically injured, but when he got home he hated the sound of small planes flying over the farm....reminded him of the bombers. . . I cannot begin to imagine! The sacrifices they made for us allow us to live the lives we do today. Lest we forget. . . #thankyougrandpaandgrandma #canada #thankyousoldiers #thankyouveterans #remembranceday #lestweforget See more

Calling all pregnant mamas! (and there's a lot of you!! I swear there is a COVID baby boom happening! ) You're not going to miss this class with these three smart and empowering birth educators! Including Health Squad 's Taylor Physiotherapy - Pelvic Health

Every other Wednesday I am in Owen Sound with these amazing women ! And still in Port at Elgin @ Huron Shores with my local amazing colleagues Tuesday, every other Wednesday, and Thursday. Never be afraid to seek health. Pelvic health concerns are common and can be treated in both women & men.

It’s a vulva mask kind of day! #pelvichealth

A sneak peak of my pelvic-related masks from The Maskmaker! Next pic, me wearing them ! It’s time to normalize pelvic health AND mask wearing! And if you want something a little more conservative, she has lots of options to match your style. For those interested, her link is in the comments. I got an Audrey Hepburn polka dot mask, a unicorn mask, Canada masks and more !

If you have a vagina, or even if you don’t and want to be aware of women’s health issues, these books are great! Vagina Bible - for older teens & women Below your Belt - girls/tweens/teens ... These books answer so many questions women have and provide great information including anatomy. Knowledge is power, women shouldn’t be embarrassed, they should be informed and empowered!!

Are you expecting a fall or winter baby ? If so, you will want to get your hands on all the info you can, especially during these strange times. We have been running these Empowered Childbirth Classes for over 2 years now and weve had such great feedback on them. We do this because we are all moms, and there are so many things we wished we had known about pregnancy, birth prep, labour & delivery, and recovery & nursing postpartum. Having this information well befo...re you go into labour helps you practice breath, comfortable positions and more. It also helps you understand nursing, and provide you with valuable resources. Check out the poster below and call: 519-857-4467 OR email: [email protected] to sign up!

Its a vulva mask kind of day! #pelvichealth

Lots of people have been asking if I am back seeing patients, the answer is YES! I am doing both in person and virtual visits, whatever suits you best! I may look a bit different in scrubs & a mask , but I am happy to be back! ... If you look closely you will see penises on my mask! I have some fun vulva and uterus patterns too! If you gotta wear a mask, might as well make it fun and normalize pelvic health at the same time. You can call: 519-386-4443 Or email me at: [email protected] to book an appointment!

Check out my conversation with Laurie Convay!

A sneak peak of my pelvic-related masks from The Maskmaker! Next pic, me wearing them ! Its time to normalize pelvic health AND mask wearing! And if you want something a little more conservative, she has lots of options to match your style. For those interested, her link is in the comments. I got an Audrey Hepburn polka dot mask, a unicorn mask, Canada masks and more !

If you have a vagina, or even if you dont and want to be aware of womens health issues, these books are great! Vagina Bible - for older teens & women Below your Belt - girls/tweens/teens ... These books answer so many questions women have and provide great information including anatomy. Knowledge is power, women shouldnt be embarrassed, they should be informed and empowered!!

Just some light pool-side reading on a Saturday ! Always learning and hungry for more information. Stay tuned for our next online Empowered Childbirth Education workshop in September. And did you know, of all the months of the year, September is the most popular birth month?!

Back to work for In-person visits, still offering Virtual too!

Looking for people with pelvic pain! We need your help! Please, please, please consider doing this survey for us! We need help from as many clients as we can! Researchers at Curtin University are testing a new questionnaire for people experiencing ongoing pelvic pain. Do you have pelvic pain, are you over 18 and do you have 25 minutes to complete an online survey? By completing the survey, you will be helping health care professionals understand how you feel when you are in... pain. There is also a chance to win an Amazon voucher by participating in the survey. The survey is available online at: curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_788V14s5pZ1mysl This study has been approved by the Curtin University Human Research Ethics (HREC) (approval number: HRE2020-0302).

For mamas to be or baby shower gifts, I cannot think of a better gift! Tori is amazing and can provide support online or in-person. Breastfeeding support is so important for success!

Attention parents of girls , especially tween girls and younger! Virtual learning did not include Changing me for those in grade 5 and above, but bodies dont wait for education to change. Below the Belt, how to be queen of your pelvic region is a wonderful book that explains more than just periods. Lots of my fellow pelvic health physio friends approve this book. It talks about pelvic floor muscles, and why they are important, hormones, periods, anatomy and more.... It is well written, fun to read, with lots of illustrations to help the information make sense. These conversations always are easier before they become tweens, so gifting the right book is a good way to make sure they have the information they need at their finger tips. There is so much women dont even know about their bodies, that is why I love this book! It explains it all with a great understanding of anatomy ie. vulva vs. vagina/ labia minora vs. labia majora. All women should know the difference, and not be ashamed about their body parts....lets start them young. Another great book is: Sex is a funny word....it talks about all kinds of relationships: straight, gay, trans. It is full of cartoons, so easy to read...appropriate for all. Posting this as a pelvic health physio and parent of a tween . Hope it helps! And PS: it wont hurt boys to read these books too! Sex is a funny word is for everyone!

We are open! I may look different with PPE and scrubs, and you will look different too, as we ask all patients wear a mask or we will give them one to wear. We also have screening measures in place and strict cleaning protocols after each patient. My hours have changed slightly to accommodate my family. I am also an teacher now (but not a good one ...hats off to them, I will be glad when kids can safely go to school). I work: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Frid...ay 12pm to 4:30pm for now. I can be flexible though. For those who cannot come to clinic, or feel safer receiving therapy at home, I am still offering virtual therapy. My tech skills have improved (a bonus of covid) and I can assess and provide treatment online that is covered by most extended health plans. Clearly pelvic exams and manual therapy cannot be virtual, but I take a good history and have almost 10 years of experience in pelvic health, so I can put the pieces together and I have great online exercise videos that I can send to you! Over the past 2 months I have been seeing pregnant, postpartum & pain patients via videoconference. So whatever your needs are, I am here! If you have questions or want to schedule an appointment, please contact me via email or telephone: Email: [email protected] Phone: 519-386-4443 I have missed my patients so much! I am happy to see you all again even if we can just see each others eyes ....no need for lipstick or blush !

Muted & listening. Time for change

Online Childbirth Support happening this Sunday May 24th from 10am-2pm.

EXCITING NEWS - Empowered Childbirth We have some amazing news about our upcoming Empowered Childbirth Education class. We have been able to condense it into a 4 hour session on Sunday May 24th from 10am-2pm. ... We have also reduced the price to $150. You still get the same great information and techniques, but you get to enjoy the sun on Saturday and learn while it rains on Sunday (if the weather man is right ). We have had such fun teaching this course. We do it because we are all 3 moms that Wish we had known....before baby was born.....and we hear this all the time from other mamas. Lot of moms wish they had more info on breathing techniques, pain management, and positioning. They also wish they were warned about how their body would feel, how to heal from a c-section or tear, and how to safely get back to exercise and the activities they love. Moms also struggle with breastfeeding and knowing what to do and what issues might arise ahead of time can help lead to success! This is our 7th ECE course and we love helping pregnant mamas and their partners! These are different times, but childbirth is still the same. You will have all our resources and be able to access us for support! We are here to help you and empower you with knowledge and informed choice. Knowledge is power! To register, please email: [email protected] Or call/text: 519-857-4467 Looking forward to meeting you

4 more days! If you are pregnant or know someone who is, this course is full of valuable information about pregnancy, labour and delivery and how to heal and exercise postpartum, as well as breast feeding resources and q & a with a lactation specialist! For first time mamas, this course is invaluable. It is all the things we wish we knew before we had our babies! Email: [email protected]... Or call/text: 519-857-4467 See more

Empowered Childbirth Education May 23 & May 24th!

We are here to provide support for all expecting moms! You never really think much of your pelvic floor until you are pregnant or postpartum. Our next Empowered Childbirth Education Class will be held online May 24th & 25th! Same group of passionate mamas, delivering the same in-depth content, in a new way!... Come learn about how important your pelvic floor is, breathing techniques to help you relax your pelvic floor for delivery, labouring & birth positions, essential oils to support birth, breast feeding, postpartum healing, and so much more! For more info or to sign up, email: [email protected]

Happy Mothers Day to all you wonderful mamas out there! No matter how your baby came into your world, motherhood is the hardest, but best job. We are amazing even on the worst of days! Take time out for you today if you can

We know things look different now for our expecting mamas , but you still have our support! Like everything else right now, we are taking our 7th Empowered Childbirth Class online! Our original date was May 24th and we are sticking to it, but dividing it into two classes so you dont become screen zombies! We teach mamas how to breathe, relax, the importance of the pelvic floor, labour & birth positions, healing, breastfeeding and more! So much of giving birth is learning... how to relax, and feeling safe. One of the best things you can do for your birth experience & healing is to be informed and be flexible. You also have access to all course notes We are 3 mamas with wisdom, knowledge & experience. Our passion is to empower moms and give them all the information, techniques & resources to make their birth and postpartum experience the best it can be.

Masks - do you have one? I think the best way to protect ourselves and others during this pandemic is to wear a mask in public, along with the traditional measures of hand washing , staying 2 metres (or more) away from people, and of course, staying home if you are unwell. I am hoping well soon find out when physios and other allied health professionals like massage therapists & chiropractors can see patients in person again. I am sure there will be screening & restric...tions in place! If that involves wearing a mask , Ill be ready. I have a few designs now thanks to some handy friends! I am looking forward to the day when our clinic reopens and I can see my colleagues & patients again! Until then, I will continue to serve my patients via Telehealth! If you havent already heard, Greenshield is covering Telehealth Physiotherapy Visits! Have a wonderful weekend everyone! And remeber, I can still help you virtually!

Yes I did! I got that T-shirt! It is perfect for my line of work and $10 goes towards supporting frontline workers. Sure, we shouldnt be speaking moistly, but we do want our vaginas to be moist. For a lot of women, this can be a big problem. Lack of estrogen during menopause or when breastfeeding can cause vaginal dryness. This can create uncomfortable symptoms like pain with intercourse, itching, burning, fissures and more. If you suffer from these symptoms, ther...e is help! There are hormonal and non hormonal solutions - My friend Dr. Kara Dionisio, ND is a master at prescribing custom compounds for vaginas. Your vagina does not have to feel like a desert...we can help! I am still seeing patients via Telehealth during this time. If you would like to book a visit: Call: 519-386-4443 Email: [email protected] Gords Imprints & Design Huron Shores Massage Therapy

#truth Thanks @ Dr. Kara Dionisio ND, for letting me share this post! Funny, but true!

Yes! I am still open...for Telehealth visits. It is a bit different than in person visits, but very helpful. I can help you navigate the prenatal and postnatal health, prolapse, pain, incontinence and so much more. If you need to access pelvic health, I am here for you.... Call 519-386-4443 Or email: [email protected]

For all my new mamas and moms to be, we know you are feeling alone & isolated. We also know breastfeeding is not easy for many, and you need support (weve both been there). Tori can help with breastfeeding support online, she will be there for you, and she has always offered this service. These are tough times, but please know we are here, and you can access support!

TELEHEALTH PHYSIO COMING NEXT WEEK... Starting next Thursday April 2nd I will be offering Telehealth visits 2 days a week! This is ideal for my pregnant or postpartum patients, post-surgical, prolapse or pain patients. But really anyone will benefit if you want some basic tips, tricks & expertise to get you through these isolating times.... Many of you who have seen me know I spend a good deal of time on history, education and trying to problem solve. I can still do this easily online or over the telephone. I also have many resources to help you including video exercises and handouts. In my 20 years of Physiotherapy practice, and 9 years doing pelvic health, I never thought thought this would happen, but here we are. I may miss using my hands, but I can tell you confidently, that most of your recovery comes from using a biopsychocial approach, and this can be done virtually! A good history and rapport are key! If you are interested or need help please call: 519-386-4443 or email me: [email protected] I can still help from a distance. Stay healthy, Janice

Taylor Physiotherapy may be closed, but my office assistant and I have snuck away from the family to attend a webinar on how to do telehealth visits! My assistant is sleeping on the job, but I am learning how to do this with one of the best physiotherapists in Canada ! Stay tuned..I will update you this week on how to book telehealth/video conferencing visits !

I am sorry to say I will be closing the clinic for the next 2 weeks (March 17th - March 30th) in order to protect everyone from Covid-19. This is a serious public health issue and we all need to work together to stop the spread. I will look to updates from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario for direction on a date to re-commence in-person treatment. I will contact all patients booked in the next 2 weeks to reschedule. I can also offer online services through Zoo...m for those patients that do not require a face-to-face visit. If you have further questions or concerns please email me at: [email protected] I am committed to helping you in any way that I can. We will get through this together!

For my patients...please read. We take your health seriously! We are still open

Dont panic if you are low or running out of toilet paper. Think bidet. Get an up squirting bottle for your bottom! Mustard and ketchup dollar store bottles are perfect . #wegotthis

Yes to this...it is all just anatomy/body parts! Not sure why some are taboo and others arent!

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY . . In this picture you see 3 professional women: a physiotherapist, a police officer, and a business woman...all sisters who came from a low income, single parent family. This would not have been possible even 50 years, ago. We were born at the right time and I thank my lucky stars ! You also see a 6 year old girl who is watching what her mom and aunts are accomplishing! .... Women gained the right to vote in 1918, but it took the provinces decades to fall in line. It wasnt until 1951 when all white women could vote, indigenous women could not vote til 1960 (this was only 60 years ago)!!!!! . . Women first competed in the Olympics in 1928 (Olympics started in 1896), and didnt become persons under the law til 1929 (only 91 years ago were we deemed equal to men). Being a person under the allowed women to hold political office. A place where there is still not enough women! . After the 2nd World War women started working outside their homes, but pay was not equal, and although improved, it still is not equal to men today! . . Women are leaders, peacekeepers, researchers, caregivers, multitaskers and so much more! We have come so far in the last century but we still have a distance to go. We need to end gender-based violence, ensure equal pay, end the pink tax, improve healthcare (especially postpartum care), and be equal participants in politics! . . So lets celebrate today and how far we have come, but keep our vision on a future of true equality. . . #internationalwomensday #equalrights #equalpay #equalhealthcare #peacekeepers #leaders #researchers #politicians #womenaresmazing #womencandoanything See more

A lot of my clients have heard me talk about vitamin D and the importance of testing....this is why, hear it from the expert:

To all my fellow moms out there...this is for you! The ever - changing stages of motherhood! The long days and the short years. Nothing opens your heart, tests your limits, pushes you outside your comfort zone, and challenges your emotions quite like motherhood. It is the hardest and the best job. Moms are truly superheroes in my book! You are all doing a great job...even on the worst days!

I am so excited to have Brooke Waugh-Aubrey joining us for her final clinical placement! So many pregnant and postpartum moms are going to benefit from her expertise! Brook will be at the clinic for the entire month of March to learn, practice, and educate our clients! An added bonus is that Brooke is also a certified yoga instructor! Click on the pic to see her full bio

For those of you wondering whether a Childbirth Class is worth it, this is a great read! We are hoping to hold our next Empowered Childbirth Class in May!