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Core Connections Physiotherapy

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Core Connections Physiotherapy

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Pre & Postnatal Physiotherapy
Orthopaedic Manual Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy for Adults 60+
Group Classes, Workshops & Webinars

Core Connections Physiotherapy was founded in 2011. We are a community-based physiotherapy clinic in the heart of Westboro, Ottawa. We are a dedicated group of physiotherapists that are working closely as a team, striving to provide beyond excellence in hands-on treatment, education, exercise. We provide physiotherapy services for people with pelvic floor conditions, pre & post-natal conditions, orthopaedic conditions, arthritis, oncology and conditions that are common to seniors over 60 years. We aim to understand the root "driver" of the problem and the inter-connectedness of the musculoskeletal, neural, pelvic floor and visceral systems. Through our exercise programs, we aim to give our clients the tools they need to manage their condition and to live mindful, healthy, active lives. Join our Classes, Workshops and Webinars! Prenatal PhysioYoga Classes, Postnatal Core Restore Classes, Fit for Life Classes for Adults over 60 years, Urban Poling Workshops, and Webinars.

03/20/2026

Honour your need for self-care during the postpartum period.

Our postnatal physiotherapy assessment includes screening for the following conditions:

• Pelvic girdle, or lower back pain
• Diastasis re**us abdominus
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Urinary incontinence
• Pelvic floor and abdominal muscle tension and weakness
• The presence of scar tissue from perineal tears, episiotomies or c-section scars
• The presence of epidural-related scar tissue or tightness
• The presence of neck, shoulder, and thoracic pain, or weakness associated with breastfeeding, lifting and carrying your baby
• Breast/chestfeeding conditions, including blocked ducts

Our postnatal assessment also provides insights into:

• How you breathe and regulate pressures
• Your abdominal wall tone and function
• The ability of your pelvic floor muscles to function in a coordinated way with your abdominals and diaphragm, and the ability of your pelvic floor muscles to support your pelvic organs against gravity
• How well you transfer functional loads
• Your postural alignment

Postnatal physiotherapy treatments may include:

• Education regarding healthy bladder and bowel habits
• Manual release of scar tissue and areas of pelvic floor muscle tension and tightness
• Pelvic floor muscle exercises to promote improved coordination, relaxation, proprioception and strength
• Breathing re-education
• Postural re-education, tips for babywearing, body mechanics and breastfeeding positioning
• Abdominal toning and strengthening
• Specific muscle release exercises
• The best cues that help you to connect to your core
• Specific exercises to coordinate the muscles of your core (diaphragm, pelvic floor, transversus abdominis, multifidus)
• Progressive functional loading and strengthening
• Education regarding safe return to sports
• Ultrasound therapy for blocked ducts
• Pessary fitting

We look forward to seeing you get back to doing the things you love!

03/13/2026

Enjoy a healthy, active, pain-free pregnancy, and learn strategies to prepare for labour and birthing.

Our prenatal physiotherapy assessment includes screening for the following conditions:

• Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, lower back and hip pain, neck, thoracic and shoulder pain
• Diastasis re**us abdominus
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Urinary incontinence
• Pelvic floor muscle tension and weakness
• The presence of scar tissue from previous perineal tears and episiotomities

The prenatal assessment also provides insights into:

• How you breathe and regulate pressures
• Your abdominal wall tone and function
• The ability of your pelvic floor muscles to function in a coordinated way with your abdominals and diaphragm, and the ability of your pelvic floor muscles to support your pelvic organs against gravity
• How well you transfer functional loads
• Your postural alignment

Prenatal physiotherapy treatments may include:

• Education regarding healthy bladder and bowel habits
• Pelvic floor muscle re-education
• Breathing and postural re-education
• Abdominal toning and strengthening
• Specific muscle release exercises
• The best cues that help you to connect to your core
• Specific exercises to coordinate the muscles of your core
• Progressive functional loading and strengthening for tasks that are meaningful to you
• Education for labour & birthing

Check out our website for more, and book your prenatal physiotherapy appointment today!

02/27/2026

Core Connections Physiotherapy is dedicated to fostering an environment grounded in inclusion, diversity, and equity, ensuring that all individuals are respected, valued, and supported. We deeply value the inherent worth of every individual, embracing the full spectrum of human diversity, including age, ancestry, ability, gender expression and identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and all other differences.

02/20/2026

We are hiring part-time physiotherapists for a maternity leave position!

Are you a physiotherapist with a passion for pelvic health and orthopedics and/or vestibular rehabilitation? Would you enjoy working within a highly skilled, collaborative, and supportive team?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for physiotherapists to join our team for a maternity leave position in Pelvic Health & Orthopedics and Vestibular Rehabilitation, with strong potential to transition to a permanent position.

Please visit the link for more details: https://core-connections.ca/about/join-our-team/

02/13/2026

Whether you celebrate with someone special, by yourself, with your pet, or even your plant(s), we hope you have a lovely Valentines Day tomorrow filled with love, pampering, and heart-opening activities (and don’t forget the chocolate! 😉). 🤍

02/06/2026

We wish a very Happy Birthday to Monate! Our incredibly kind-hearted, compassionate, full of laughter, supportive, calm, caring and thoughtful physiotherapist.

Monate has been with Core Connections Physiotherapy for twelve wonderful years. We love working with her and appreciate all that she does for us.

Much love and appreciation from the team at Core Connections, as well as all of her patients who express their gratitude everyday.

Happy Birthday Monate!! 🤗❤️

01/30/2026

Nature + Social Connections ✨. Some of our physiotherapists went for a snowshoe adventure this past month in Gatineau Park! Nature and social connections are some of the best medicines for us, even if just pausing to look out your window, or taking the time to call up an old friend. 😊

07/15/2025

Galia is very much looking forward to returning to the clinic starting on September 10th! She is planning on soaking up all the moments with her daughter Evelyn this summer, and is excited to see all new and returning clients refreshed and with the new perspective motherhood has brought her 💜

Galia will be offering physiotherapy services for all orthopaedic and pelvic health conditions, including pre and postnatal and for clients of any gender identity 🌈

Her hours are:
M: 8:30-15:30
T: 14:15-17:15
W: 8:30-14:00
T: 8:30-15:30

Book an appointment or a complimentary discovery call by following the link in our bio or by calling us at 613-291-2956 📞

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05/27/2025

A.M., thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate your thoughtful review. We are so happy to be part of you healing journey, and we are so glad to be here to support you along the way.💕💕 If you or someone you know is interested in booking an appointment with any of our talented therapists, we would be happy to help. Please reach out to us to book a complimentary phone consultation. We look forward to connecting with you!

05/12/2025

Designed to help you heal and thrive. Expert led. Supportive. Effective. To book, email or call: 📧 Monate@core-connections.ca 📞 613-291-2956

01/31/2025

Potential benefits of physiotherapy for Ehler-Danlos Syndromes and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders may include, but are not limited to, the following:

➡ Improved muscle strength
➡ Improved proprioception
➡ Improved joint stability
➡ Injury prevention, including fewer dislocations and subluxations
➡ Exercises and education to manage chronic pain
➡ Improved mobility and function
➡ Improved comfort and overall well-being
➡Empowerment through education and strategies to manage symptoms
independently

To book a complimentary phone consultation with Pratyusha, please call 613-291-2956.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year to all of our dear patients!

We wish you health, love, mindfulness, and well-being in the year ahead. We look forward to supporting you in achieving your health and wellness goals. ❤

Warmly,
Heather, Monate, Sue, Galia, Pratyusha, Kelly, Cathy and Pegah

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363 Richmond Road
Ottawa, ON
K2A0E7

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+16132912956

Website

http://www.core-connections.ca/

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