Laura is the founder and CEO of Women’s Health Physiotherapy Centre (WHPC). Her two Durham region clinics offer care for the body, mind, and soul and are constantly growing to meet the needs of the women and community they serve.
Following the birth of her own children, Laura developed a strong interest in women’s health. WHPC rose to fill the void in postpartum care that she found first hand as a new mom. The past decade has been dedicated to improving care for women at all ages and stages of their lives, but especially during pregnancy and postpartum. Laura continues to work as a clinician, treating patients and improving her skills, and brings her 17 years of clinical experience to her position as Senior Pelvic Physiotherapist at WHPC.
Laura is passionate about helping women find strength and confidence in themselves, and believes all women deserve the knowledge to confidently understand how their bodies work.
Laura is the mother of two beautiful girls, a wife, a former dance instructor, alternative health enthusiast, and wannabe Yogi.
Laura is the founder and CEO of Women’s Health Physiotherapy Centre (WHPC). Her two Durham regio...
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Leigh-Anne is a graduate of Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy. She was drawn to the profession for its healing and relaxation capacities and believes that massage offers a foundation for education, rehabilitative exercise, health maintenance, optimization and wellness.
Leigh-Anne recognizes that every person is unique, bringing varied life experiences and having distinct needs for her or his body. She tailors her massages to reflect individual preferences, and to provide patient-centred treatment plans that meet each individual’s specific requirements.
With clinical experience that includes treating a variety of musculoskeletal issues, including sports-related injuries, neuropathy, spinal cord rehabilitation and high-risk obstetrics. Leigh-Anne also brings a deep understanding of acute care treatment for therapeutic and relaxation benefits. Her evolving experience in the field has blossomed into a dedicated focus on women’s health and lymphatic drainage. Leigh-Anne is skilled in perinatal care, post-operative care, TMJ dysfunction as well as a multitude of other women’s health issues and prioritizes comprehensive care and a wholistic approach in all of her treatments.
Leigh-Anne is also a qualified birth and postpartum doula and a mother of two. She draws on that knowledge where relevant for her massage therapy practice.
Leigh-Anne is a graduate of Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy. She was drawn to the profe...
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Kayla is a graduate of Centennial College’s Massage Therapy Program.
She treats all populations including prenatal, postnatal and infants. Kayla also specializes in manual lymph drainage, fascial stretch therapy and breast massage. She is dedicated to helping women achieve their optimal health goals.
Kayla has a variety of clinical experience and provides an individualized treatment to each person’s needs and preferences. She continually expands her knowledge through ongoing education and training in the latest massage techniques and practices.
When not in the clinic, she enjoys running, lifting weights, and chasing after her two kids.
Kayla is a graduate of Centennial College’s Massage Therapy Program.
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From an early age my inclination to help others was so strong that my mother would refer to me as the “little mother.” I had a particular fascination with caring for babies. As I got older and started thinking about my future career, I knew that I wanted to do something that would allow me to have a positive impact on pregnant women and the paediatric population.
My passion for maternal-child health has led me to work in underserviced communities as a labour & delivery, postpartum and pediatric nurse to one of Toronto’s prominent neonatal intensive care units.
In my practice I use an evidence based and research driven approach, that is also holistic in nature to provide the best comprehensive care. I also place a value on the maternal-infant combined care. I am passionate about improving the ease of access to quality postpartum medical support and meeting the needs of newborns, moms and their families wherever they are.
Educational Background:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Brock University
Neonatal Certificate- Mohawk College
Perinatal Certificate- Conestoga College
Master of Nursing/Paediatric Nurse Practitioner-University of Toronto
Areas of Specialty
Infant Development
Postpartum Wellness
Newborn Health
Breastfeeding Support
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Andria graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from D’Youville College, NY in 2013. Prior to her graduate studies, she completed her BSc Honours Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario.
Andria has been a physiotherapist for several years working with a diverse population in orthopaedics. It was during her first pregnancy with her son that Andria developed a passion for treating pelvic conditions and women’s health and has loved blending both sets of skills I her practice.
At the clinic Andria is known for her compassionate, caring, and calm nature. She loves to ensure her knowledge and skills are up to date through active participation in courses and seminars in pelvic health.
Andria truly enjoys being a physiotherapist and is excited to help support her patients reach their health and fitness goals, and to empower them to change their lives.
Andria graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from D’Youville College, NY in 2013. Prior...
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Liron has always had an interest in pregnancy, labour and delivery, and postpartum care. These interests naturally transitioned into a passion for pelvic health physiotherapy while in school and during her clinical placements.
Liron has completed the Pelvic Health certification through Pelvic Health Solutions and continues to broaden and strengthen her knowledge and skills through continuing educational courses. Liron is highly motivated and inspired to continue her professional and clinical development in the specialty of women’s health. She strives to empower all women through all stages of life.
Liron completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at York University in 2018, followed by a Master’s in Physiotherapy in 2021 from Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland, United Kingdom. She is excited to be a part of the physiotherapists’ team!
Apart from physiotherapy, Liron loves Latin dance, being outdoors, cooking and dogs.
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Swaati has worked for many non-profit organizations, specifically in the healthcare industry.
She has always had a passion for healthy living. After the birth of her two children, she came to understand the importance of care needed for her post-baby body and mind, and takes joy in the fact that she works in a place that supports women’s health. Swaati holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Culture, Women’s Studies and Languages from York University. She has earned her 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training, Pre/Postnatal Yoga Training, Yoga for Pelvic Health Training and enjoys teaching Yoga for Pelvic Health for all stages in life.
Swaati and her husband have two awesome boys. She enjoys listening to educational podcasts, thoroughly enjoys food, is a music lover and travel enthusiast.
Book your yoga sessions with Swaati on our appointment booking site. Contact Swaati for virtual sessions at connect@yogawithswaati.com.
Swaati has worked for many non-profit organizations, specifically in the healthcare industry.
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Tori earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences from Queen’s University in 2009 followed by her Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy from McMaster University in 2013.
Tori discovered her passion for Pelvic Health Physiotherapy early on and has been working exclusively in this field since 2014. She has completed Levels I-IV in Pelvic Health through Pelvic Health Solutions. She has since earned her 200 hour Yoga Teacher and Pre- and Post-natal Yoga certification from Balanced Life Yoga to support her practice in pelvic health.
Tori is dedicated to lifelong learning and continues to build her clinical skills through continuing educational courses and attending conferences. She is also a passionate practitioner who loves to help her patients achieve optimal pelvic health! When she is not working in the clinic, you can find her spending time with her husband and their little boy outdoors on the trails and beaches!
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Theresa earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology (1991), Bachelor of Social Work degree (1994) and her Master of Social Work degree (2001) each from York University. Theresa is a registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist and over the past twenty-five years has provided non-judgemental and compassionate professional counselling and social work services in a variety of agencies.
Theresa is a life-long learner and has engaged in professional development throughout her career, continuously enhancing her clinical skills. Theresa believes in the uniqueness of every individual and is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them reach their personal goals.
Theresa and her husband have two fantastic kids that keep them busy. Theresa enjoys reading, going for hikes, practicing yoga and is a self-proclaimed foodie.
See Theresa’s schedule in our Whitby location for her virtual sessions. Please inquire with us about in-person sessions.
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See WHITBY location to book a virtual or in-person exercise rehabilitation session with Jennifer.
As the proud owner of Fitmama Strong Durham, Jennifer helps women achieve their personal wellness goals and promotes healthy birth experiences for new and expecting moms. With over 17 years in the health & wellness field she brings extensive experience in group facilitation and public speaking, and is skilled in providing enhanced learning and fitness experiences for her clients.
As a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Jennifer has been teaching prenatal Lamaze classes for over 10 years to families across Durham Region. Her background in Adult Education, Group Facilitation and Public Speaking ensures that your group or private series is fun and informative. She is well known for her sense of humour and past participants often say that attending her classes was the highlight of their week! Jennifer is also a certified Birth Doula with DONA International and feels privileged to provide labour support to the families she works with. She is one of the Co-Program Directors for the Institute of Childbirth Educators.
She regularly attends workshops and courses to ensure her knowledge regarding fitness and healthy birth practices for the childbearing mother, is current. In her free time, Jennifer, gives back to her community as an active volunteer with the Durham Family YMCA.
Most importantly, she is also known as Mom to two busy, growing boys Ben & Jakob.
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Jesseny Rojas, D.O. (Q), is mother to two beautiful children and a sought after Manual
Osteopathic Practitioner, High Performance Trainer and Wellness Consultant. She has a deep intelligence of the inner workings for the human body. Her passion is to help others to a feel their greatest. Jesseny continues to work privately or with groups in both the clinical and practical setting. This keeps her skills sharp and up to date. Jesseny is an experienced speaker quite at ease presenting complex information to large groups and a published author most notably contributing an entire chapter on exercise in pregnancy for Canada’s 2009 “Pregnancy Care Guide”.
Trained by the Académie Sutherland d’ Ostéopathie in Québec. She specialized in articular pumping, fascial work and myo-fascial stretching. Other specialties include, ELDOA (Longitudinal Stretching with Osteo-Articular Decoaptation) and proprioception exercises. These exercises help to assist in healing, pain management and rehabilitation.
Jesseny can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/osteo.jesseny/
Jesseny Rojas, D.O. (Q), is mother to two beautiful children and a sought after Manual
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Kristen has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2015 and has been a certified Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Instructor since 2017.
She provides massage therapy to everyone including those in the prenatal and postnatal stages.
Her love of prenatal and postnatal care comes from her own prenatal and postpartum experience where she noticed a lack of support for moms. From there, she knew she wanted to focus her career on this population.
Kristen’s goal is for all of her patients to feel supported and taken care of.
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