Pelvic Health Physiotherapy in Toronto

Prenatal, Postnatal and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy at Yonge and Bloor

Body Maison offers personalized pelvic health physiotherapy in Toronto for individuals experiencing pelvic floor concerns during pregnancy, after childbirth, or at any stage of life. Conveniently located near Yonge and Bloor, our clinic provides a private, supportive environment where you can discuss your symptoms and receive an individualized treatment plan.

Pelvic health concerns are common, but they should not simply be accepted as something you have to live with. Our physiotherapy approach focuses on understanding your symptoms, improving pelvic floor function, supporting recovery and helping you return to daily activities and exercise with greater confidence.

What Is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy?

Pelvic health physiotherapy assesses and treats concerns involving the pelvic floor muscles, abdominal muscles, hips, lower back and surrounding tissues. These muscles play an important role in bladder and bowel control, core stability, sexual function, pregnancy, childbirth and recovery.

Your appointment may include a detailed discussion of your symptoms, posture and movement assessment, breathing and pressure-management strategies, pelvic floor muscle assessment when appropriate, and a personalized exercise and treatment program.

All assessments are completed with your comfort, consent and privacy as the priority.

Prenatal Physiotherapy

Pregnancy creates significant changes throughout the body. Prenatal physiotherapy can help you manage discomfort, maintain strength and prepare your body for childbirth and postpartum recovery.

Prenatal physiotherapy may support concerns such as:

  • Pelvic girdle or pubic symphysis pain

  • Lower back, hip or tailbone pain

  • Pelvic floor weakness or tension

  • Urinary leakage

  • Pain or pressure with movement

  • Abdominal weakness

  • Preparation for labour and delivery

  • Safe exercise during pregnancy

  • Breathing, relaxation and pressure-management techniques

Your treatment plan will be adapted to your stage of pregnancy, symptoms, activity level and personal goals.

Postnatal Physiotherapy

Postnatal physiotherapy can support your recovery following vaginal or Caesarean delivery. You do not need to be experiencing severe symptoms to benefit from an assessment. A postpartum physiotherapy visit can help you understand how your pelvic floor, abdominal muscles and overall movement have changed following pregnancy and childbirth.

Postnatal physiotherapy may help with:

  • Pelvic floor weakness

  • Urinary or bowel leakage

  • Pelvic pressure or heaviness

  • Abdominal separation, also known as diastasis recti

  • Caesarean or perineal scar discomfort

  • Pain during intimacy

  • Lower back, hip or pelvic pain

  • Returning to walking, running, Pilates or strength training

  • Rebuilding abdominal and pelvic floor coordination

  • Returning safely to daily activities and exercise

Your physiotherapist will help you progress at a pace that is appropriate for your recovery.

Conditions We Can Assess

Pelvic health physiotherapy may be appropriate for individuals experiencing:

  • Urinary urgency, frequency or leakage

  • Bowel concerns

  • Pelvic organ prolapse symptoms

  • Pelvic pain

  • Pain during intimacy

  • Pain related to pregnancy or childbirth

  • Pelvic floor muscle tension or weakness

  • Diastasis recti

  • Difficulty returning to exercise

  • Lower back, hip, groin or tailbone pain

  • Changes following abdominal or pelvic surgery

Because pelvic health symptoms can have different causes, your physiotherapist will complete an individualized assessment before recommending treatment.

What to Expect at Your First Appointment

Your initial pelvic health physiotherapy appointment begins with a confidential discussion about your symptoms, medical history, pregnancy or birth history, daily activities and treatment goals.

Your physiotherapist may assess your breathing, posture, spinal and hip movement, abdominal function and pelvic floor coordination. An internal pelvic floor examination may be discussed when clinically appropriate, but it is never required and will only be completed with your informed consent.

Treatment may include:

  • Pelvic floor strengthening or relaxation exercises

  • Breathing and pressure-management training

  • Core and abdominal rehabilitation

  • Manual therapy

  • Mobility and strengthening exercises

  • Bladder or bowel education

  • Postural and movement retraining

  • Scar-management strategies

  • Guidance for returning to exercise

  • A personalized home exercise program

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy at Body Maison

At Body Maison, pelvic health physiotherapy is personalized, respectful and focused on your individual goals. We understand that discussing pelvic health symptoms can feel uncomfortable, which is why appointments are conducted in a private and supportive clinical setting.

Our location near Yonge Street and Bloor Street in downtown Toronto is easily accessible from Yorkville, Rosedale, the Annex and surrounding Toronto neighbourhoods.

Book a Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Appointment

Whether you are preparing for childbirth, recovering after delivery or experiencing pelvic floor symptoms, support is available.

Book your pelvic health, prenatal or postnatal physiotherapy appointment at Body Maison near Yonge and Bloor in Toronto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral for pelvic health physiotherapy?

A physician’s referral is generally not required to book a physiotherapy appointment in Ontario. However, some extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement. Please review the requirements of your individual insurance plan.

When should I begin prenatal physiotherapy?

Prenatal physiotherapy can be helpful at different stages of pregnancy. You may book an appointment when symptoms begin, when you would like guidance on safe exercise, or when you want to prepare your pelvic floor and body for childbirth.

When can I begin postnatal physiotherapy?

The appropriate timing depends on your delivery, recovery and symptoms. Your physiotherapist can begin with education, breathing, mobility and gentle rehabilitation and progress your program based on your stage of healing.

Is an internal pelvic floor examination required?

No. An internal examination is optional and will only be completed when clinically appropriate and with your informed consent. Alternative assessment and treatment approaches can be discussed.

Is pelvic health physiotherapy covered by insurance?

Physiotherapy is covered by many extended health insurance plans. Coverage varies, so please contact your insurance provider to confirm your benefits.