Phit Physiotherapy
320 Saint John St West L1N1N5 Whitby, ON, Canada

In every new assessment, I always ask what a person’s biggest functional limitation is. If I had a dollar for every womxn that said, putting on a bra, well, I’d probably have enough money to buy every lady reading this the new front-zip catalyst bra from @knixwear! I could hardly wait to try it this morning on my bike, and I can confidently say it is my favourite bra yet. Super comfortable, super supportive, and the best part is the quick little unzip to take that sweaty ba...by off post-workout. @knixwear has always been so great at listening to the concerns of womxn and I think this will be a game-changer for so many that have issues with a conventional bra. Link in my bio to get yours today!! . . . #knixambassadors #gifted #knixcatalyst

Back to . . . School? Routine? Bed? . Whatever this new year brings for you, know that I’m here to help you feel + move your best through it. .... Is anyone setting September goals or are we all just riding by the seat of our pants?!? . . . #phitphysio #getphit #moveon #movedaily #physiotherapy #wellness #phititin #movement #septembergoals See more

R U N. T H I S. T O W N. Please join me and @townbrewery for a walk/run in solidarity for women to feel safe and supported in our community. . Walk: 3km or 5km Run: 3km, 5km or 7km... . D E T A I L S: . meet in the parking lot of @townbrewery (1632 Charles St, Whitby) at 6:30pm on Thursday evening. . bring a mask to use the washrooms or if you plan to visit the taproom before/after. . while we want you to feel connected, please keep your distance while walking/running. . please do not come if you are experiencing symptoms or feel unwell. . I look forward to seeing you there and feeling the strength and positivity of this amazing community. @ Whitby, Ontario See more

I R O N M A N (ish). At this point in the summer, I was planning on starting to taper my training to be ready for Ironman Mont Tremblant in a couple of weeks. . Instead, my run/bike fitness has turned into phit it in mental health breaks, swimming has turned into lucky invites to neighboring pools to cool off, and what really gets my heart rate up is chasing three kiddos on rollerblades. .... Summer plans have morphed for all of us and while I still get the blues that 2020 wasn’t MY year in the way I thought it might be - I’m cool with it being OUR year in the way it might never be again. . All sweat is created equal. I’m moving my body, feeling the sun on my face, pushing through challenges and doing something that felt near impossible a few months ago; full-time kids and full-time business. This is my Ironman 2020. We are all friggin’ Ironman! . I’m looking forward to the offseason . . . . #getphit #moveon #movedaily #phitphysio #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #momlife #entrepreneur #trimom #swimbikerun See more

s i t t i n g p r e t t y. that time (one hour ago) that Ben Mulroney so eloquently showed Canada how stiff our backs can be and how in need of love (movement) they are. . Thanks @yourmorning for having me on to share some tips for sitting with a little more intention and awareness :) .... . . #phitohysio #yourmorning #getphit #phititin #bodyawareness #posture #movement #stretch #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #movedaily #moveon See more

Back to . . . School? Routine? Bed? . Whatever this new year brings for you, know that I’m here to help you feel + move your best through it. .... Is anyone setting September goals or are we all just riding by the seat of our pants?!? . . . #phitphysio #getphit #moveon #movedaily #physiotherapy #wellness #phititin #movement #septembergoals See more

s i t t i n g p r e t t y. that time (one hour ago) that Ben Mulroney so eloquently showed Canada how stiff our backs can be and how in need of love (movement) they are. . Thanks @yourmorning for having me on to share some tips for sitting with a little more intention and awareness :) .... . . #phitohysio #yourmorning #getphit #phititin #bodyawareness #posture #movement #stretch #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #movedaily #moveon See more

In every new assessment, I always ask what a person’s biggest functional limitation is. If I had a dollar for every womxn that said, putting on a bra, well, I’d probably have enough money to buy every lady reading this the new front-zip catalyst bra from @knixwear! I could hardly wait to try it this morning on my bike, and I can confidently say it is my favourite bra yet. Super comfortable, super supportive, and the best part is the quick little unzip to take that sweaty ba...by off post-workout. @knixwear has always been so great at listening to the concerns of womxn and I think this will be a game-changer for so many that have issues with a conventional bra. Link in my bio to get yours today!! . . . #knixambassadors #gifted #knixcatalyst

Back to . . . School? Routine? Bed? . Whatever this new year brings for you, know that I’m here to help you feel + move your best through it. .... Is anyone setting September goals or are we all just riding by the seat of our pants?!? . . . #phitphysio #getphit #moveon #movedaily #physiotherapy #wellness #phititin #movement #septembergoals See more

R U N. T H I S. T O W N. Please join me and @townbrewery for a walk/run in solidarity for women to feel safe and supported in our community. . Walk: 3km or 5km Run: 3km, 5km or 7km... . D E T A I L S: . meet in the parking lot of @townbrewery (1632 Charles St, Whitby) at 6:30pm on Thursday evening. . bring a mask to use the washrooms or if you plan to visit the taproom before/after. . while we want you to feel connected, please keep your distance while walking/running. . please do not come if you are experiencing symptoms or feel unwell. . I look forward to seeing you there and feeling the strength and positivity of this amazing community. @ Whitby, Ontario See more

I R O N M A N (ish). At this point in the summer, I was planning on starting to taper my training to be ready for Ironman Mont Tremblant in a couple of weeks. . Instead, my run/bike fitness has turned into phit it in mental health breaks, swimming has turned into lucky invites to neighboring pools to cool off, and what really gets my heart rate up is chasing three kiddos on rollerblades. .... Summer plans have morphed for all of us and while I still get the blues that 2020 wasn’t MY year in the way I thought it might be - I’m cool with it being OUR year in the way it might never be again. . All sweat is created equal. I’m moving my body, feeling the sun on my face, pushing through challenges and doing something that felt near impossible a few months ago; full-time kids and full-time business. This is my Ironman 2020. We are all friggin’ Ironman! . I’m looking forward to the offseason . . . . #getphit #moveon #movedaily #phitphysio #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #momlife #entrepreneur #trimom #swimbikerun See more

s i t t i n g p r e t t y. that time (one hour ago) that Ben Mulroney so eloquently showed Canada how stiff our backs can be and how in need of love (movement) they are. . Thanks @yourmorning for having me on to share some tips for sitting with a little more intention and awareness :) .... . . #phitohysio #yourmorning #getphit #phititin #bodyawareness #posture #movement #stretch #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #movedaily #moveon See more

Mid-back attack. To follow-up on my post from last week (core + hammies) this is another sequence of activation/mobilization that I love - this time its for the mid-back. . This is an area of stiffness for many people. Some experience it as neck or low back pain, some feel it directly in the mid-back. However you slice it, working on stability/mobility around the shoulder blade paired with rotation through the mid-back is usually a winning combo. .... This video is sped-up, so slow it down. When in plank position you are working to move the rib cage toward and away from the shoulder blade. When you are twisting, you are using the arm to drive motion through the mid-back. . A few minutes on each side can make the world of difference. Give it a try and let me know how it feels! . . . #getphit #moveon #movedaily #midback #mobility #phititin #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #phitness #pilates #pilatesbody #motionislotion #functionalmovement #durhamregion #downtownwhitby See more

s w e a t e q u i t y. When you no longer have an Ironman to train for, I suppose that sweat needs to be channeled elsewhere. Cue the playground makeover. . We got this set off kijiji for $50 as a Christmas gift for the kids. She wasn’t pretty, but we saw her potential. A few coats of paint and a few signature rainbows and she is better than new. .... Bonus: since our kids lived in the city most of their lives, in a small yard, they still think this is the park . . Where is your energy being channeled during isolation? . . . #momlife #coviddiaries #durhamregion #downtownwhitby #phitphysio #diy #reducereuserecycle #momofthree #functionalmovement #movedaily #sweatequity #renolife @ Whitby, Ontario See more

h a m m i e s + c o r e But first, a metaphor. . You know when you go grocery shopping and you make the conscious, but poor decision to try to carry all the grocery bags in the house in one trip? Ya, me too. You load every piece of real estate on your arms and hands, contort your fingers and wrists, and stumble your over-loaded body to the house. Now imagine someone came to offer you help, but their help came in the form of fanning your sweating forehead and shouting inspir...ational quotes your way. Sure, I suppose it would provide some help, but their efforts would be much better directed at grabbing a few of the bags and lightening your load. . Well, for many - those tight hamstrings are just overworked muscles working very hard to stabilize the pelvis, while the core drinks a margarita from across the room. . A great way to release the tension in the hamstrings is to get the core to start sharing the load. This was a very long-winded way to explain why I love reciprocal exercises like this one; activation of core alternating with lengthening of hamstrings. . I have sped-up the video, so go slow and give this a try, you should notice with each pass those hamstrings feel looser. . Stay-tuned as I continue this series through the body (and thanks for making it to the end of my Ted Talk). . . . #phitphysio #getphit #moveon #movedaily #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #functionalmovement #core #stretch #pilates #pilatesbody #durhamregion #fitmoms #phitness #fitspo See more

W E L C O M E. The doors of this space are officially open and I can’t wait to have your energy in here again. . I will be looking a little different than this picture but I will be smiling just as big underneath the PPE. .... Sending love to all my colleagues today. When we all closed, the trees were bare, the air was cold and the horizon was desolate. Although we open with apprehension, the world is green, the birds are chirping and life has returned all around us. It truly is a fresh start, not a return to what we left. . I have no doubt this is the beginning of a whole new horizon for our profession and our broader health care system. Let us not squander the lessons learned, but embrace them and rise up stronger than ever before. . . . #phitphysio #getphit #moveon #movedaily #newbeginning #movedaily #riseup #strongertogether #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy See more

2019 = year of the Raptor 2020 = year of the duckling . Same happy kid. Arguably, happier kid. .... I might be losing my ducking mind some days (see what I did there ), but these three kids think they’ve hit the jackpot with this free, unstructured time. . While I’m so excited to get back to work in my usual capacity next week, it feels like the beginning of the end of this little bubble we’ve had. . Anyone else feeling a whole whack of emotions as life transitions once again?! See more

It’s about time these kids to earn their keep - THE CLINIC IS OPENING!! . Jusssst kidding, that work is all mine and I assure you this place has never been more ready to welcome you with open windows, sanitized everything and all the infographics you can handle. . Stay tuned for more updates in the coming days, but if you want to get on the waitlist for in-person appointments, head on over to my website :)... . . . #backinaction #phitphysio #getphit #moveon #movedaily #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #manualtherapy See more

T O U C H. As physiotherapists (and all health practitioners) we touch people. It’s only part of what we do, but it’s a pretty magical part of what we do. . You see, touch transcends the physical body. It speaks it’s own language; it gives comfort, it provides healing, it expresses empathy and it elicits hope. .... ‘Touch’ is a bit of a naughty word these days. We have come to equate it with fear. I cannot express how important it is that we not become a society that fears touch, contact and human connection. Allied Health professionals are the BEST people to bridge the gap of staying safe and prudent during a global pandemic while also facilitating touch, health, wellness and connection. . Our waiting lists are FULL of people that so desperately need this exact connection. They are surviving but not thriving. Virtual care is amazing and an incredible innovation, but it is not for everybody or every Body. . It is so important for our leaders to understand our value in society - particularly this society that is paralyzed with fear and anxiety. Health and well-being should be at the cornerstone of our collective recovery. . . . . #bringbackrehab #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #alliedhealth #healthandwellness #physicaltherapy #moveon #phitphysio #touch #connection

M O M B O D. Mother’s Day might be over, but the realities of our postpartum body are here to stay! . I delivered all my babies via c-section, the last of which was four years ago. I continue to need to work on my scar tissue. It ebbs and flows with hormones and fitness level, stress, all the things that can affect tissue....so the work continues now, and for many, many years to come. There is no end point, but that isn’t to say I’m not highly functional and pain-free. It’...s just an acknowledgement that we like to be in a headspace that if we work on our bodies that at some point we will be done. Nah, friend - it’s a lifelong process and when you realize that, you can let go of all the expectations of where you are supposed to be. . @mom.bod.love had a lovely post last week expressing much the same about pelvic floor, and I couldn’t agree more. . What do you continue to work on and does it bother you that it is a continual process? . . . #getphit #moveon #movedaily #functionalmovement #scartissue #csection #mombod #pilatesbody #yogatuneup #coregous #phitness #phititin #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy See more

yep...still got it. . Hands up if you desperately need one of these moves right about now. I DO! Damn he’s a lucky guy! . .... . #phitphysio #manualtherapy #FCAMPT #tspine #mobility #movedaily #moveon #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy. See more