Adriana Richard

PhysioMira Physiotherapy

404 Erb St. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 1W8

###Physiotherapist *Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Pelvic and Women's Health Certified, Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT)* I have a Master of Clinical Science in Advanced Health Care Practice – Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from Western University, a Master of Physical Therapy from Western University and a Bachelor of Science from University of Waterloo. I believe in a whole-person approach to treatment. I strive to understand the specific physical and performance goals of each of patient, while combining those with a detailed person-and-body assessment in order to devise an individualized intervention. I have experience working with athletes of all ages, pre/post-surgical rehabilitation and patients dealing with the aches and pain of everyday life. I'm passionate about learning and staying current with my knowledge in the fast pace developments of the healthcare field. I've taken many courses since graduating in dry needling, acupuncture, pelvic floor physiotherapy and have completed certification in Dr. L.J. Lee’s Connect Therapy Series. I'm a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT) which is internationally recognized as the highest level of manual skills and knowledge in orthopaedic physiotherapy. Most recently, I have pursued extensive education in the pelvic health and women’s health field. With males, I can help treat incontinence, pelvic and penile pain, post-surgical rehabilitation after vasectomy, circumcision, hernia and prostate surgeries. With female I can help with pre- and post-partum care, incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, sexual dysfunction as well as breastfeeding conditions such as blocked ducts, mastitis, milk blebs, and breast inflammation. In my free time, I take salsa dance lessons and keep active in nature or at the gym.