PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIO
When it comes to matters affecting the function and performance of your pelvic floor trust our highly trained and specialized physiotherapy team. We are passionate about creating an empowering environment through compassionate care, strong communication and education.
PILATES
Pilates is a full body, low impact workout that can help you build strength, flexibility and alignment, and improve function across all ranges of capability. From a new mother, recovering from childbirth to competitive athletes, Pilates can assist in your journey to improving movement and performance.
WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE
Our multi-disciplinary team offers Registered Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic Care, Osteopathy, Personal Training & Group Fitness, and Nutrition. Our experienced practitioners are keen to work together to help you reach your personal rehabilitation and healthcare goals.
WOMEN'S HEALTH CENTRE
1051 Baxter Road
Women of Ottawa, there is finally a space just for you and your health. We've designed a facility to offers unparalleled access to critically important resources in an environment that encourages restoration and recovery of your best self.
WOMEN
MOTHERS
FRIENDS
ENTREPENEURS
With a particular passion for empowering local women to find new levels of health and vitality, long time friends and physiotherapists, Heather Wing and Meghan Blanchard, founded HW Health in 2019. Raising daughters of their own, running their own business and working to achieve personal fitness goals, Heather and Meghan can relate to modern challenges facing women. More importantly, they intricately understand the value and importance of having a team of allied healthcare professionals in your corner. We are proud to have created an incredible space for you to be seen, heard and supported and where you can have a truly elevated women's health experience.
care first.
Care First is a simple mantra that shapes everything we do at HW Women’s Health. Care First represents who we are, and what we believe in. When we say, “care first”, it mean that we will provide uncompromising care for what matters most... you.
Meghan
Blanchard
PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Meghan is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor, and a mom to 3 beautiful little girls. With over 15 years of clinical experience – including training in STOTT Pilates mat and reformer methods – Meghan has a passion for educating and empowering women to understand their pelvic floor and feel their best. Her mission is to support her clients, with kindness and compassion, and provide an elevated pelvic health experience in a safe and professional environment. Meghan takes a whole person approach – incorporating all aspects that may be contributing to your symptoms. Meghan’s approach is simple and effective, as she focuses on providing you with answers and guidance to meet your individual goals, to move better and be symptom free doing what you love.
Rachel
Marcotte
PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Rachel developed a strong interest in pelvic floor physiotherapy after graduation. Rachel treats women’s health conditions including, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, diastasis recti and pain with intercourse. She has also taken courses for pregnancy and postpartum to help prevent and/or treat common dysfunctions that can arise during these times. Rachel is passionate about providing the best care to her patients and would love to meet you and come up with a treatment plan that best suits your case.
Emilie
Emond
PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
An enthusiastic Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, driven by a deep commitment to improving lives through specialized care. Emilie has a passion for promoting pelvic health and well-being, and takes pride in offering evidence-based treatments and tailored strategies to empower individuals.
Creating a comfortable and supportive space for patients is at the heart of her approach. Understanding the sensitivity of pelvic health issues, she is dedicated to fostering open dialogue, building trust, and guiding her patients on their unique paths to recovery.
Melissa
Beals
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
In the simplest form, Melissa is passionate about helping people. It gives her the opportunity to add to the training of other athletes. Helping them deal with injuries and chronic pain in order to compete at their best is one of the things that makes her love her job. She enjoys being a part of the daily struggle to improve one’s health and well-being and loves being part of her clients athletic lifestyle. Her other love is working with the pre-and post-natal community.
Dylan
Crake
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
REGISTERED KINESIOLOGIST
Dylan Crake graduated from the University of Guelph in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Human Kinetics. With an interest in research, she continued her education, obtaining a Master of Science, focusing on activities of daily living in older adults, graduating in 2017. During her Master’s, Dylan became a Registered Kinesiologist within Ontario, and has been in good standing with the College since 2015. Dylan graduated from Algonquin College with an Advanced Diploma in Massage Therapy in May 2019. She became a Registered Massage Therapist in August 2019. Dylan works as an RMT and R.Kin at our clinic. She is passionate about working to bring massage therapy and kinesiology together to get you moving and feeling better.
Kristin
Johnson
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Having graduated from Algonquin College’s 3 year program, Kristin was able to expand her knowledge through the outreaches the College offered; including areas involving sports massage, prenatal clinics, and chronic pain outreaches. Being a long time swimmer and athlete herself, Kristin strongly connects with active people and wants to help them succeed in their active lifestyles. She can't wait to meet you and help your through your personal goals and challenges.
Carissa
Boucher
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Carissa has always had a passion for health, people and rehabilitation. Both her volunteer and work experience reflect these passions as much of the past 10 years has been spent working with a variety of health care professionals in the areas of orthopaedics, rehabilitation and community health and wellness. Carissa's background in Human Kinetics paired with her huge heart for our community and her determination to help every one of her patients overcome pain, stress and injury are tremendous assets to our group.
Roy
Cohen
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
OSTEOPATHIC MANUAL THERAPIST
Roy has almost a decade of experience in manual therapy and is fascinated by the mind-body connection. He uses a nervous system-based approach to help his clients thrive. He graduated from The Southern School of Osteopathy and obtained his DOMP - Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. He also has nine years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist. Roy’s treatments and prescribed exercises will focus on facilitating your body’s ability to heal itself. Roy is trained in visceral, joint, and nerve manipulation, as well as deep tissue release. He completed a thesis focused on the vagus nerve and PTSD with great success.
Ryley
Hayter
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Ryley Hayter is an evidence-based Chiropractor that incorporates treatments focusing on the root cause of injuries and/or dysfunction. Through range of motion, strength, and orthopedic testing he will come up with a diagnosis and a personalized treatment program that best suits your needs. Treatments may include soft tissue techniques (ART), neurofunctional acupuncture, dry needling, chiropractic adjustments, shockwave therapy, cupping, rehabilitation exercises, etc.
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Compassion, caring and personal attention are at the core of what we do. If ever you are feeling apprehensive about seeking care for your pelvic floor, book a chat with one of our specialists. We will gladly discuss your condition, how we can help and what you might expect when visiting HW Women's Health.