supporting pelvic floor &
core health for every human
Commitment
I actively work to create a safe and welcoming environment for all community members.
I’m passionate about supporting and serving marginalized folks, such as the 2SLGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities, as well as those engaging in non-traditional relationship models. My goal is for each human to feel safe and comfortable to be themselves, however that may look for them, and to feel supported in receiving the care that they need for pelvic floor and core health.
Support
The conditions I treat include:
Pre-natal and post-natal care
Core stabilization
Diastasis recti/separation of the rectus abdominis
Bowel and bladder incontinence (stress and/or urge related) for all people
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic girdle pain (sacroiliac and/or symphysis pubis pain)
Post-operative pelvic floor recovery and rehabilitation
Vulvar/vaginal pain and vaginismus (provoked or unprovoked vulvar vestibulodynia or vulvodynia)
Penile/genital pain and pelvic pain
Constipation
Encopresis
Dyssynergic defecation (constipation primarily due to incoordination of muscles involved in defecation)
Low back pain
Coccydynia (pain in the tailbone area)
Our Process
To effectively and efficiently treat these areas, I created a process to support client rehabilitation. This process consists of:
Establishing a correct physiotherapy diagnosis and baseline measure of function
Educating clients on normal function and dysfunction of body systems and how exercises and intervention can restore optimal function
Supporting client rehabilitation via preventative and rehabilitative exercises to support pelvic floor and core abdominal health
Monitoring the progression of treatment or intervention
My goal is to engage clients in actively participating in their rehabilitation. This is done in part by employing active techniques aimed at decreasing reliance on the therapist and promoting self-management. These techniques include, but are not limited to:
Education on the pelvic floor and core muscles
Coaching clients through proprioception (finding specific muscles in space) and muscle control in the pelvic floor and abdominals
Assessment using a variety of techniques and technology such as: EMG biofeedback (for pelvic floor concerns), Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging (for pelvic floor and abdominal concerns), internal vaginal and/or rectal exams, and abdominal palpation
By creating a space of security, support, confidentiality, and respect, my goal is provide clients with a comfortable and empowering experience.
Vision
To create and foster a safe and trauma-informed space for healing that is rooted in inclusion, diversity, compassion, kindness, and community.
To provide a supportive space where all humans are safe to be themselves and feel valued and comfortable, freeing the energy necessary to facilitate learning and growth.
Mission
To facilitate optimal therapeutic outcomes by engaging clients in the active participation in their rehabilitation. Education and support will be provided to patients to promote self-management and self-efficacy to manage their conditions.
These techniques include, but are not limited to:
Education on normal function and dysfunction of body systems and how exercises and intervention can restore optimal function
Assessment techniques using a variety technology such as EMG biofeedback, Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging, and internal vaginal and/or rectal exams
Establishing a correct physiotherapy diagnosis and baseline measure of function
Coaching clients through proprioception (finding specific muscles in space) and muscle control of the pelvic floor, abdominals, and surrounding musculature
Supporting client rehabilitation via preventative and rehabilitative exercises to support pelvic floor and core abdominal health
Monitoring the progression of treatment or intervention
By creating a space of safety, support, confidentiality, and respect, Laura Werner Physiotherapy’s goal is to provide clients with a comfortable and empowering experience.