With 27 years of clinical experience in pelvic health, Marie-Josée provides treatment for bladder and bowel incontinence, symptoms of prolapse, pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain/postpartum care, post-prostatectomy incontinence/erectile dysfunction and pelvic cancer-related pelvic health concerns. She works with clients that suffer from Genito-Urinary Syndrome of Menopause.
MJ provides physiotherapy for complex pelvic pain conditions such as Endometriosis, IC/Bladder Pain Syndrome, Vulvodynia/Vestibulodynia, and sexual health concerns (dyspareunia, vaginismus).
A graduate of the University of Ottawa’s Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (1995), MJ began her post-graduate studies in pelvic health in 1997 and opened the first pelvic health clinic in Northern Ontario that same year.
MJ is a trauma-informed practitioner and strives to create a safe, compassionate and inclusive environment to foster strong therapeutic relationships with her clients. She believes in empowering her clients to build their individual tool kit to help them take charge of their pelvic health.
Her passion for pelvic health goes beyond clinical practice. She is an instructor with Pelvic Health Solutions, a Canadian teaching company for pelvic health, a guest speaker at conferences/podcasts and mentors health professionals. She was a clinical investigator for two published research papers linking low back pain and pelvic floor disorders.
MJ prides herself on providing evidence-based practice and stays up to date on the most current research regarding urology, gynaecology, and pelvic health. She believes that providing the best care for her clients is a lifelong journey.
MJ is excited to offer her pelvic health services to the Ottawa area in both official languages.
Elle est heureuse de vous offrir ses services dans les deux langues officielles.
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Minh obtained his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo in 2000 and went on to complete his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto in 2003. Minh has recently returned home to Ottawa after spending the past 5 years in British Columbia in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Previously he worked in Ottawa for more than 10 years at a busy manual therapy and exercise based orthopedic clinic. Just out of school, he worked in Toronto at a high performance sports medicine clinic, working with varsity and professional teams.
As a therapist with Canada Basketball, Minh traveled with the Junior Men’s Team to U19 FIBA World Championships and other tournaments in several countries including Argentina, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Serbia and the United States.
In addition to his experience in sports physiotherapy, he qualified for the Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy in 2010 and was certified as a Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) practitioner in 2011. Minh has assisted in the instruction of the postgraduate manual and manipulative education program of the CPA Orthopaedic Division and continues to mentor fellow physiotherapists.
Minh believes in using manual therapy to address joint and soft tissue restrictions, while emphasizing patient specific exercises to address muscle imbalance and motor pattern dysfunctions. His goal is to optimize the recovery process for his patients and provide them with a foundation for injury prevention.
His personal involvement in sports and recreation include running, road and mountain biking, hockey, alpine and cross-country skiing.
Minh obtained his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo in 2000 and we...
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Paul Phillips joined Killens-Reid in 2010, after completing the Master of Health Science in Physiotherapy program at the University of Ottawa. With Bachelor degrees in Physical and Health Education, Biology and Education from Queen’s University, Paul was a Registered Massage Therapist before pursuing studies to become a physiotherapist. Continuing his education while working, Paul completed a Master of Clinical Science in Manipulative physiotherapy at Western University in 2014 and is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy. Other professional interests include motor control, exercise based treatment and sports physiotherapy. Paul endeavors to mix the best evidence-based treatment, informed by the professional dialogue of experiences of his Killens Reid colleagues and his mentor, Lenerdene Levesque. As a resident of Chelsea, Paul enjoys cycling, cross-country skiing, paddling as well as supporting his wife’s road and cyclocross racing.
Email: physiopaulphillips@gmail.com
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Eric has expertise in Dizziness (Vestibular) Rehab, Dry Needling, Orthopaedics (FCAMPT status), Cranial Mobilization and CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Sports Injuries and Concussion Rehab.
Eric obtained Bachelors and Masters degrees in Kinesiology and Sports Medicine. He then completed his Physiotherapy degree at McMaster University in 2001. After years of subsequent training Eric received his Diploma in Advanced Manual & Manipulative Therapy, thus is a Fellow with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). http://manippt.org
Since joining in 2006, Eric loves being part of the Killens Reid team. He focuses his patient care not only through his Manual and Exercise Therapy, but also by several other methods: Having become a Functional Dry Needling Practitioner™ (see evidenceinmotion.com), Eric finds that his patients get even better success in achieving their functional goals and symptom relief. More recently, he has added Cranial Mobilizations (see doreenkillens.education), CranioSacral Therapy (see upledger.com), and Visceral Manipulation (see barralinstitute.com) which he realizes were the missing links in treating patients’ complex symptomatology. He has extensive experience in dizziness treatment and received his Certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation from Emory University in Atlanta. He is thus able to distinguish causes of dizziness and balance problems, and treats with repositioning techniques, adaptation / habituation / balance / vision exercises, plus manual therapy to the head, neck and abdomen. Also, following additional Concussion Rehab courses, he can effectively tease out different factors contributing to post-concussion syndrome, and treat them accordingly. Finally, his training in Running Injury Prevention and Treatment has simplified the return-to-run process.
A former Canadian Cross-Country Ski Team member, Eric keeps in shape with his family by skiing, cycling, running, swimming, paddling and singing!
Email: eric@vphysio.ca
Eric has expertise in Dizziness (Vestibular) Rehab, Dry Needling, Orthopaedics (FCAMPT status), C...
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Marie-Claire believes that health is found in the body when there is proper movement and
alignment of all structures. She uses gentle yet effective treatment applications to calm the
nervous system, unwind tension, and ensure that all parts of the body are well aligned and
moving smoothly. Her goal in treatment is to free the nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatic fluid
going to and from all the soft tissue, joints, and organs to allow for optimal function of the body
as a whole.
Marie-Claire completed her training in classical osteopathy at the Canadian Academy of
Osteopathy in Hamilton which follows a principles based curriculum. This allows her to create
individualized treatments for each patient, specific to what their body needs. Her focus is on
elevating the overall health of the entire body of each individual to address the needs of their
injuries and conditions. The body has an innate ability to self-heal and self regulate, which can
be disrupted by imbalances in the body. By balancing the tension throughout the body,
Marie-Claire can help you on your journey to better health.
Prior to completing her osteopathic training, Marie-Claire studied Kinesiology at Queen’s
University and worked as a personal trainer for many years. This began her curiosity,
amazement, and respect for how the intricate systems of the human body work together to
maintain health. Outside the clinic, Marie-Claire enjoys spending time hiking, skiing, kayaking,
and exploring small towns looking for cute cafes, forever in search of the best chai latte.
Marie-Claire believes that health is found in the body when there is proper movement and
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Sophie is bilingual (FR/EN) and graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Master of Health Science in Physiotherapy. Since graduating, she has been practicing in a private clinic with a focus on orthopedics and pelvic health. She utilizes an evidence-based approach to her practice and believes every patient should be at the center of their rehabilitation to feel empowered during their recovery.
In her orthopedic practice, Sophie addresses a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, including joint pain, sports injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation. She enjoys developing personalized treatment plans that incorporate manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education to optimize recovery and prevent future injuries.
Sophie is passionate about pelvic health, and she loves educating everyone on the part of their body that they know little about. Sophie believes in creating a safe space to have an open dialogue and navigate the sensitive topics that can arise through pelvic health issues. Sophie will answer your questions and guide you in setting individualized goals to help you return to what you love, pain free.
Outside of the clinic, she loves to bake, she spends her time with her friends/family and loves to stay active by working out, playing volleyball, doing yoga and in the colder months, alpine skiing.
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A graduate of the University of Ottawa Physiotherapy program, Pierre joined the Killens Reid team in 2008. From 1998 to 2008, Pierre was a Registered Massage Therapist (Ontario), treating a variety of office and sports-related injuries, and promoting injury prevention.
While being a therapist and clinic owner, he continued his professional development with courses such as Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy and Cranio-Sacral Techniques before embarking in full-time studies to become a Physiotherapist. Pierre obtained his Diploma in Advanced Manual & Manipulative Therapy in 2016, and became a Fellow with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT) http://manippt.org. In 2019, he obtained his certification in the Gunn IMS dry needling system https://www.gunnims.com. He continues to seek more courses in fascial, neurodynamics, chonric pain, and temporomandibular (TMJ) dysfunctions.
Pierre’s athletic background ranges from cycling (road and mountain), track, cross-country and road running. He has qualified twice to represent Canada at the World Duathlon Championships, as well as the World Solo 24-hour Mountain Bike Championships. Following the completion of his Physiotherapy program, he completed an 11,000 km cycling trip across Canada.
Pierre est heureux de vous offrir ses services en français ou en anglais.
Email: physiopierreottawa@gmail.com
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