Gloria Pidor

Brickyard Physiotherapy

6010 Brickyard Rd, 103, Nanaimo, BC, V9V 1S5

Gloria is a physiotherapist with over 13 years of experience. She has a background in orthopedics, neurological rehab and pelvic health physiotherapy and a strong interest in movement-based rehabilitation. She completed her Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Sydney in 2013 after obtaining her Bachelor of Kinesiology at SFU. With a whole body approach to assessment, she strives to empower each person to understand their bodies and utilizes hands on treatment, IMS/ dry needling and movement based therapy to achieve their goals. Gloria is devoted to creating a safe healing space for your mind and body. She takes a thoughtful, individualized approach to care, with a focus on helping people better understand their bodies, build capacity, and move with more confidence and ease. Gloria and her family moved to Nanaimo recently in order to be closer to nature and to explore beautiful Vancouver Island. She has 2 young kids that teach her something new everyday. For her own health and wellness, Gloria loves to get outdoors: trail running and hiking, weight lifting, pilates and spending time with family and friends. Advanced Certifications: ● Urosante and Pelvic Health Solutions: Levels 1, 2, & 3 ● Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging: Advanced training for Lumbo-Pelvic Rehabilitation. ● Kinectacore IMS/ Dry needling ● Acupuncture Canada (CAFCI) ● Clinical Pilates certification from Calibrate Pilates Training ● Rost Therapy: Evidence-based treatment for Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain ● Female Pelvis Level 1 & 2: Bodhi Tree Teaching Centre, fascial and visceral mobilizations ● Craniosacral Therapy 1: Upledger Institute ● Connect Therapy Linda Joy Lee: Whole person integrated assessment and treatment to find the root cause Areas of Special Interest ● Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy ● Pregnancy & Postpartum Rehabilitation ● Chronic & Complex Pain Management ● Hypermobility Spectrum Conditions ● Women’s Health