Laurence Roy
Arnprior Pelvic & Pediatric Physiotherapy
201 Daniel St S, Arnprior, ON, K7S 2L9
Laurence is a Registered Physiotherapist and has always been in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO). She is rostered as a pelvic health physiotherapist and is rostered in the controlled acts of Acupuncture & Dry needling. Laurence completed her Master's degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa, and then completed "External/Internal Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy" and "Pediatric Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction" post-graduate training and certifications. When treating pediatric clients, Laurence prefers to use a neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) approach for all global/motor developmental delays and other movement disorders. Laurence has her clients' wellness and health at heart. She believes in treating every client in a unique and personalized way. Patient education is an important part of her treatment, as she firmly believes in giving her clients the best tools to understand and manage their health condition(s). Laurence also completed other post-graduate certifications such as: acupuncture, dry needling, Rost Therapy: Pelvic girdle pain the female athlete, osteoarthritis rehabilitation, and more...
The initial postpartum visit is for any mom who wishes to get a pelvic health examination following vaginal or cesarean birth. During this initial visit, we require 60-minutes to complete a full assessment of postpartum abdominal wall (diastasis recti assessment), lumbopelvic function, and pelvic floor integrity (external and internal). You will learn a lot during this assessment/treatment: from healing your core, mobilizing your scar (perineal or c-section), gently rehabilitating the muscles connected to your pelvic floor, and more... Clearance from GP/OB isn't mandatory but could be recommended depending on if there were any complications during birth or during the early recovery process. Any signs of infections of the abdomen or vaginal area will prevent any physical intervention. We highly recommend that women follow-up with their doctors first, if they believe that they may have an active infection or medical complication occurring.