Marie-Josée uses Real-Time Ultrasound to assess and treat women and men with low back, pelvic floor, groin, hip and pelvic/tailbone issues. The pelvic floor can be visualized through the abdominal wall (with a full bladder) which is a less invasive way to assess pelvic floor muscles when compared with internal pelvic examination. However, when such an examination is warranted, Marie-Josée is fully qualified to perform internal assessments. She also has experience in the management and treatment of both female and male bladder and bowel control, vaginal/genital/rectal pain, as well as perinatal low back, pubic or groin pain. She provides treatment for conditions such as painful intercourse, vulvodynia, and pelvic organ prolapse. Her treatment approach combines manual therapy and myofascial release techniques along with training of the deep stabilizers of the low back, abdomen and pelvic floor muscles for optimal exercise performance.
Marie-Josée also offers maternal health services throughout the whole continuum, including pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy and post-partum. She assesses using Real Time Ultrasound (RTUS) of the core muscles. She treats both pelvic health conditions as well as orthopedic and repetitive strain injuries common during pregnancy and the post-partum period. She focuses on relieving low back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction and groin/hip pain.
She takes into consideration posture and positioning to reduce muscle tension, optimizing mom's posture during caring for baby.
She graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the University of Ottawa.
“For men, most pelvic therapists seem to be focused on prostrate cancer recovery, and I needed something completely different.
After a complex pelvic surgery to treat a very rare form of cancer (sacral chordoma), I needed a PT who could tailor-make a custom plan for me, complicated by the fact I needed a hip replacement way too early in life too.
Marie-Josee has taken me from crippling pelvic, leg, and back pain during my cancer recovery, through a hip replacement and into a spot where my chronic pain has been much improved.
I felt my doctors had given up on me, but Marie-Josee relieved the worst chronic daily pelvic pain I could imagine while I was still waiting for a referral to the complex pain clinic.
I often say I was lucky my cancer was found as early as it was so that I could avoid the worst of the nerve damage, but I was also amazingly fortunate to meet Marie-Josee as my quality of (and my outlook on) life has been vastly improved through our efforts together.
Thank you MJ!”Read moreShow less
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Aly Black · Google · 7 Jul 2023
“I would highly recommend seeing Marie-Josee for her experience, her knowledge, and her amazing calming demeanor. She has really helped me understand and be mindful of how my body works. I think this is extremely important to our health especially when suffering from pelvic problems. Everything is explained, there is constant communication and you only do what you are comfortable with.
Thank you Marie-Josee for all of your help.”Read moreShow less
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Jessica Cheung · Google · 4 Dec 2022
“I have seen Marie-Josée for pelvic floor physiotherapy. She is professional, respectful and uses a trauma informed approach to care. She explained what was going on, what the plan was and gave me exercises to do at home. She also uses an ultrasound to see your muscles as part of the initial assessment which is neat to see. I highly recommend seeing MJ for your pelvic floor needs as she makes you feel safe and comfortable.”Read moreShow less
