Jess Yadav

First Step Physiotherapy

73 Aberdeen Street, Ottawa, ON, K1S 3J5

Jaishica (Jess) Yadav holds a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the United Kingdom (2005), bringing over 20 years of clinical experience across hospital, private practice, and community settings. Early in her career, she expanded her expertise by qualifying as a Pilates Instructor and completing Traditional Chinese Method Acupuncture training (2008), a reflection of her commitment to integrative, whole-person care. Since relocating to Canada in 2009, Jess has developed a strong focus in Orthopedic Manual Therapy, achieving Level 3 certification, and has pursued advanced training in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health Solutions Levels 1 to 3), Pregnancy and Pelvic Girdle Pain, C-Section Rehabilitation, and Labour and Delivery Preparation. Jess takes a biopsychosocial approach to treatment, addressing the underlying drivers of a condition rather than its symptoms alone. Her care integrates manual therapy, targeted exercise, Pilates-based rehabilitation, and dry needling, with a strong emphasis on patient education and building the skills for independent, long-term recovery. Her goal is straightforward: to help every patient understand their body better and return to living actively and fully.