Nelson Physiotherapy
402 Anderson Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 3Y3
Elyse completed her Master of Physiotherapy Degree at the University of Ottawa, and her Bachelor of Sciences at McMaster University. Elyse is committed to continuing her education in orthopedics, postpartum recovery, and pelvic health. In order to have the best outcomes for her clients, Elyse focuses on empowering her patients through education and exercise, often supplemented with manual therapy and dry needling techniques. Elyse is certified in Biomedical Dry Needling, and has taken a McKenzie Method course for low back pain and has recently attended courses on hip function and rehabilitation. Currently, her practice focuses solely on female pelvic floor dysfunction. She has taken multiple courses in pelvic health worked extensively in that domain helping many women with a variety of conditions including: - Pregnant and postpartum individuals - Urinary incontinence, urgency, frequent urination - Constipation, fecal incontinence - Pelvic organ prolapse - Interstitial cystitis (bladder pain syndrome), endometriosis - Dyspareunia (pain with intercourse), vaginismus - Low back, sacroiliac joint pain, pubic symphysis pain Elyse is passionate about forming a positive therapeutic relationship and empowering her clients to take an active role in their recovery. Elyse believes that an integral part of the client-therapist relationship is communication. She understands that by taking the time to listen, she can better understand the problems and needs of her clients. Elyse is also passionate about providing trauma informed physiotherapy care and creating a safe healing space for her clients. Since relocating to Nelson, Elyse can be found enjoying the myriad of outdoor recreation opportunities here. She is especially active in mountain biking and ski touring. As a two-time national champion in mountain bike marathon and an active competitor in enduro racing, Elyse is very familiar with the demands of high-level athletic training. She looks forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your goals!