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.

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Gundega Auzina, R.Ac., is a dedicated and compassionate Registered Acupuncturist specializing in women’s health. She has studied extensively at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC, and supplemented her knowledge with various specialized courses in nutrition, cosmetics, and myofascial methods.

With an open, friendly, and holistic approach, she helps clients navigate hormonal balance, fertility support, pregnancy care, and postpartum recovery. She also enjoys providing facial acupuncture to help teach others to embrace natural beauty solutions. In her practice, she welcomes people of all ages, including infants.

Her practice integrates traditional Chinese medicine with modern therapeutic techniques to promote well-being. Gundega is committed to empowering women on their health journeys and providing personalized treatments at Women’s Health Physio Centre.

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Please Contact Jandy directly www.jandyberesford.com to book your visit with her.

Like most lactation consultants, it was her own struggles to breastfeed her first child that helped Jandy find the passion for working with breastfeeding families. After having two children, putting it off and finally making the decision, Jandy returned to the International Breastfeeding Centre and began studying to become a lactation consultant in 2014. In 2018 Jandy qualified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Currently, she works in private practice in the Durham region as well as at IBC both with clients and training students.

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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.

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Anya Dimaculangan is a Registered Nurse, Lactation Counsellor, and Mama Coach. Anya is passionate about helping parents feel peaceful and confident in their parenting journey. She specializes in guiding families through all the stages - birth, breastfeeding, postpartum and starting solids. Anya has a unique focus on supporting parents of fussy babies—especially those who have sought help from multiple care providers, tried everything, and still feel stuck. Using evidence-informed solutions, she empowers parents to trust their instincts and their baby. You don’t have to do this alone. Anya is here to walk alongside you, help you find answers, and create a plan tailored to your family’s needs.

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Michelle F. Smith B.A.,RMT,Electrons+Provider

Michelle is a mother, author, professor, E+Provider and Registered Massage Therapist who has been practicing massage therapy since 2001. She is a 1999 graduate of the University of Toronto and 2001 graduate of Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy and has served as a Massage Therapy Professor at Centennial College, Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy, the International Medical Massage Therapy Institute and currently at Durham College . Over her 25 year career​, her practice has been varied, treating everything from sports injuries and Motor Vehicle Accidents to stress management and patients with cancer. Michelle’s primary focus is in women’s health, providing support during pregnancy, birth, postpartum​ ​and for infant​s​ and children. Michelle is the only Canadian RMT who is an Electrons Plus Provider offering Guided Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequency Therapy that stimulates the healing process at a cellular level. Revolutionizing massage by building PEMF directly into her massage treatments. What is E+ Therapy? Much like a battery, the human body is electric. Our cells carry voltage. The electric charges necessary to maintain optimum health in our cells can decline from age, injuries, and illness. Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) helps to restore this healthy electrical balance within the body.

As your Registered Massage Therapist and perinatal pleasure coach, Michelle is excited to offer her wealth of experience and education to the patients at Women’s Health Physiotherapy Centre Whitby location only.

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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.

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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.

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Nadia completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Western Ontario in 2003 and graduated in 2006 from D’youville College in Buffalo, New York with a Masters in Physical Therapy. Upon graduation Nadia practiced in various locations throughout the United States, working in a variety of hospitals, rehab centers and outpatient clinics. Nadia took a special interest in pelvic health when she herself experienced ongoing pelvic pain and after seeing many specialists was left with many unanswered questions. It wasn’t until meeting a pelvic health physiotherapist that she was able to gain a better understanding of her pain and how it could be treated. Due to this experience, In 2009 when Nadia returned to Canada she completed her first pelvic health course. Since then Nadia has continued to develop her skills by working with a variety of pelvic health clients and by attending ongoing educational courses.

Nadia is passionate about Pelvic Health and is focused on creating a rehabilitation program that is unique to each patient.

If Nadia’s not in the clinic or playing with her sons you’ll most likely find her at the gym, walking her dog, enjoying the outdoors or at yoga .

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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/

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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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