Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Pelvic symptoms are common. That doesn't make them normal.

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Burlington, Ontario

Leaking when you cough, pain that makes intimacy impossible, pressure that arrived after birth and never left — these are treatable, and most people wait years longer than they need to. Every appointment is one-on-one with a certified pelvic health physiotherapist, in a private room, at your pace.

No referral neededDirect billing to most insurersPrivate treatment roomInternal assessment is always optional

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What we treat

What pelvic floor physiotherapy actually treats.

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles like any other — it can be weak, it can be too tight, and it can be poorly coordinated. Each of those causes different symptoms, which is why the assessment matters more than the exercises.

Bladder Leaking & Urgency

Leaking with coughing, sneezing, lifting or running; sudden urgency; waking through the night. Common after birth and around menopause, and rarely fixed by Kegels alone.

Pelvic & Genital Pain

Pain with intercourse, vulvodynia, pudendal irritation, tailbone pain, and persistent pelvic pain that imaging hasn't explained. Often driven by overactive rather than weak muscles.

Pregnancy & Pelvic Girdle Pain

Pubic and low-back pain during pregnancy, plus preparation for delivery — positioning, breathing, and what actually helps the pelvic floor let go.

Postpartum Recovery

Diastasis recti, perineal and C-section scar healing, heaviness, and getting back to running or lifting. The six-week check clears you for activity, not for load.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pressure, heaviness or a bulge. Physiotherapy improves symptoms and function at every stage, and can reduce how much prolapse limits what you do.

Bowel & Constipation

Straining, incomplete emptying, and pain with bowel movements — often a coordination problem rather than a fibre problem.

Men's Pelvic Health

Bladder control after prostate surgery, chronic pelvic pain and prostatitis-type symptoms, and erectile dysfunction with a muscular component. Men have pelvic floors too.

Children's Pelvic Health

Bedwetting, daytime accidents, constipation and toileting difficulties — assessed and treated in an age-appropriate, entirely external way.

Our approach

What the first appointment is actually like.

Most people put this off because they don't know what they're walking into. Here is exactly what happens — and what will not happen without your explicit agreement.

A conversation, fully clothed

We start by talking — your symptoms, your history, your birth or surgery if relevant, and what you want back. This part is unhurried and it shapes everything that follows.

Assessment on your terms

We assess your breathing, posture, hips, abdomen and how you move. An internal assessment gives the clearest picture of pelvic floor tone and coordination, but it is always optional, always explained first, and there is a meaningful external alternative. You can decline at any point, including partway through.

Treatment and a plan you understand

Hands-on work, breathing and muscle retraining, bladder or bowel strategies, and exercises matched to what we actually found — not a generic Kegel handout.

Progress you can measure

Fewer leaks, less pain, more distance, back to the lift. We track what matters to you and adjust, and we tell you honestly when you no longer need us.

Specialty programs

Focused pelvic health programs

Each of these has its own assessment, its own timeline and its own expectations — which is why they get their own pathway rather than a single generic pelvic floor plan.

Bladder & Incontinence

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Stress and urge incontinence, overactive bladder, night waking, and leaking with exercise.

Pelvic Pain

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Painful intercourse, vulvodynia, pudendal irritation, tailbone and bladder pain. Trauma-informed.

Postpartum Recovery

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Diastasis recti, C-section and perineal scars, and a tested return to running and lifting.

Pregnancy Care

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Pelvic girdle and pubic pain, low-back pain, and preparation for labour and delivery.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

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Heaviness, pressure and bulge symptoms, load management, and staying active at every stage.

Men's Pelvic Health

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Bladder control after prostate surgery, chronic pelvic and prostatitis-type pain, and sexual health.

Children's Pelvic Health

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Bedwetting, daytime accidents and constipation in children aged 5+. Entirely external assessment.

Your team

Two certified pelvic health physiotherapists.

You will see the same clinician each visit. Both hold Pelvic Health Solutions Level 1, 2 and 3 certification — the standard training pathway for pelvic floor physiotherapy in Ontario.

Juhi Israni

Registered Physiotherapist

Mondays & Fridays: 11am – 6pm

MPT — Master of Physical Therapy
Pelvic Health Solutions – Level 1, 2 & 3
Pediatric Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

I take time to know you as a person, not just your symptoms. Every session is one-on-one, unhurried, and built around what actually fits your life.

My approach starts with a thorough assessment to find the driver of your pain — not just where it hurts — followed by hands-on treatment and a progressive exercise plan that evolves as you improve.

Alongside general physiotherapy, I hold advanced certifications in pelvic health, which deepens my assessment of core, hip, and low-back problems.

Devanshi Patel

Registered Physiotherapist

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9am – 4:30pm

MPT — Master of Physical Therapy
Trauma-informed, biopsychosocial approach to care
Pelvic Health Solutions – Level 1, 2 & 3

My care is one-on-one and patient-centred, grounded in a biopsychosocial, trauma-informed approach. Recovery is rarely only physical — so I pay attention to the emotional and lifestyle factors that shape how you heal, too.

Every plan I build combines hands-on therapy, movement, and education, so the progress you make is meaningful and lasts.

Frequently asked questions

The questions people ask before booking.

Do I need a referral from my doctor?+

No. Physiotherapy is a direct-access profession in Ontario, so you can book yourself in. Some extended health plans ask for a referral before they reimburse, so it is worth checking your specific plan — but you do not need one to be seen.

Is there an internal exam, and can I say no?+

An internal assessment is the most direct way to evaluate pelvic floor muscle tone, strength and coordination, and it is often what makes treatment specific rather than generic. It is entirely optional. Your physiotherapist will explain what it involves and why before anything happens, you give explicit consent, and you can decline or stop at any point without it affecting your care. There is a genuine external assessment pathway if you prefer.

Is it covered by insurance?+

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is billed as physiotherapy and is covered by most extended health plans. We direct bill to most insurers where your plan allows it, so you are usually only paying any remaining balance at the visit.

How long before I notice a difference?+

Many people notice some change within three or four visits, particularly with bladder urgency and pain. Strength and prolapse symptoms take longer — usually a few months of consistent work. Your physiotherapist will give you a realistic timeline for your specific situation at the first visit rather than an open-ended plan.

How soon after having a baby can I come in?+

Around six weeks postpartum is typical for a full assessment including internal work. You can come sooner if you are in pain or struggling — there is plenty we can do with breathing, positioning, scar care and load management before that point.

What should I wear?+

Comfortable clothes you can move in. Nothing else to prepare, and there is a private room with its own washroom.

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