PELVIC HEALTH physiotherapy
Restoring Function, Rebuilding Confidence
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ORKA Pelvic Health Therapy, Restoring Function, rebuilding confidence
What Is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy?
Pelvic health physiotherapy is a branch of physiotherapy dedicated to addressing concerns related to the pelvis and core. This area of care encompasses a variety of conditions and scenarios, including but not limited to:
Bladder and bowel dysfunction
Pregnancy-related discomfort
Safe exercise during pregnancy and birth preparation
Postpartum recovery (following both vaginal and C-section births)
Pelvic and sexual pain
Pelvic organ prolapse
Rehabilitation before and after abdominal or pelvic surgeries
Lower back pain
This type of physiotherapy plays a crucial role in improving pelvic function, reducing pain, and enhancing overall athletic performance by addressing pelvic symptoms.
What to Expect During a Pelvic Health Assessment
A pelvic health assessment shares many similarities with a standard physiotherapy evaluation. It begins with a detailed discussion of your medical history, lifestyle, and support systems. Your physiotherapist may also assess your movement patterns while clothed and examine muscles and joints externally, depending on your specific concerns. Pelvic health physiotherapists undergo extensive additional training that enables them to conduct internal pelvic floor assessments and treatments when necessary. These assessments are always performed with your informed consent.
The pelvic floor muscles span from the pubic bone at the front to the tailbone at the back, also connecting to the sit bones and hips. The most effective way to evaluate these muscles—assessing their strength, flexibility, and sensitivity—is through an internal digital examination. This involves inserting a gloved finger into the vagina or rectum, depending on your anatomy and the concerns being addressed.”
why is pelvic health at ORKA different?
YOU GET OFF THE TABLE AND UNDER THE BARBELL, ON THE TREADMILL OR ONTO THE TURF
At ORKA, we take a unique approach to pelvic health physiotherapy by breaking down the steps towards your activity goals. This means getting you off the table and seeing how you move outside of just doing kegels on the table.
We understand that there is a time and place for pelvic floor muscle training in isolation but we find success for our clients in a more dynamic, activity based approach to pelvic health that strives to find ways to immediately change your symptoms. You leave your session with tools to help facilitate the transition back into sport or fitness.
REHAB FOR EVERYONE THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN
Our pelvic physiotherapists work with anyone from LGBTQIA+ individuals to Cis Gender Females and Males looking to access pelvic health care across their lifespan. This ranges from individuals in the early, mid or late stages of pregnancy/ postpartum wanting to continue in activity and sport safely, individuals post operative gender affirming surgery looking to manage pain or symptoms, to Individuals going through menopause looking for direction to address their genitourinary symptoms.
AN ENTIRELY INDIVIDUAL REHAB PROGRAM
Rehab is a unique process that requires individual attention. Our pelvic health physiotherapists will manage your entire program through Teambuildr or Physiapp, our programming applications. You won’t just get a few exercises on a sheet of paper and you will be involved in the process of creating a plan that reflects and respects both your goals and current lifestyle.
ACCESS TO OUR REHAB GYM SCHEDULE WITHIN OUR REHAB MEMBERSHIP MODEL
Within our rehab membership model, you get unlimited access to our facility for the price of 1 physiotherapy session per week. These Rehab Gyms will let you work on managing your symptoms up to 5 days per week. What this gives us is incredible outcomes and getting you back to the activities you love and living a symptom free life, faster.
Accountability can be challenging especially when it comes to self care and pelvic rehab, this model allows for you to keep a routine and make change faster with more touch points with a physiotherapist.
Your Practitioners
Both practitioners are athletes. They know the difference between being cleared and being ready — and they don't settle for one when you need the other.
Pelvic Health Team
Justine Tobin
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Areas of Focus
"Athletes spend years developing their bodies. Returning to sport after a pregnancy shouldn't be rushed or guessed at."
Pelvic Health Team
Catherine Stoyles
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Areas of Focus
"Your pelvic floor is a performance muscle. We treat it like one."
What Our Athletes Say
ACL Rehab,done right.
An ACL injury isn't the end of your athletic journey. Our 360° rehab mirrors the care given to professional athletes — so you return to sport confident, tested, and performing at your peak.
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ORKA has supported athletes competing across professional, Olympic, collegiate, and elite junior sport. Team names, logos, and marks are property of their respective owners, and used for identification purposes only. No affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement is implied.
The dreaded ACL statistics.
At ORKA Performance, our comprehensive 360-degree rehab approach ensures a confident return to your sport and peak performance — combining sports medicine, physiotherapy, strength & conditioning, and recovery under one roof.
We understand the emotional toll of injury, so we've built a team-like environment to prevent isolation during rehabilitation.
Our experience with hundreds of ACL reconstructions has shaped meticulous systems that leave no detail unchecked in your recovery.
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Athletes that have trusted us
ACL rehabilitation sets you up for success — the first time around.
We map out the journey so you know every step of the way.
Rehab can be overwhelming with tons of misinformation out there. On your discovery call and first assessment, you'll leave knowing the important details are handled. Every question answered, your car packed to start the journey.
We focus on the big rocks first.
Early wins in rehab are crucial. It's imperative we restore full range of motion and clear swelling as soon as possible. Landing this win early sets us up for success — the sooner we get it, the quicker we can load the knee joint and begin running.
Access to our Sports Rehab Membership.
Our rehab membership gives you unlimited access to our facility at a price that won't break the bank. These Rehab Gyms let you rehab five days per week — incredible outcomes, getting you back to the sport you love, faster. You can jump straight in right after surgery.
We manage a smooth transition into your mid-stage rehab.
At most clinics, once you reach this stage you're referred elsewhere for mid-stage rehab. At ORKA, you'll have met your strength coach in your first week — a smooth transition where you feel beyond comfortable. No new systems to learn. The only thing that changes is your coach and programming.
Access to a state-of-the-art Recovery Room.
Recovery is just as important as training. Everyone in our rehab membership gets unlimited access to our Recovery Room powered by Hyperice — Normatec Boots, Hypervolt Recovery Gun, and the Hyperice X Contrast Device. A key piece to maintaining a robust training volume.
We manage your entire transition back to sport.
This is where things get exciting. You'll have gone through rehab runs and field sessions, and your full return-to-sport block is complete. We communicate every aspect of your rehab to your sport coaches for a smooth transition — including routine neuromuscular testing to ensure you're performing at your best.
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A 5-stage pathway, engineered for every step.
We've developed a 5-stage rehabilitation pathway that ensures you succeed at every stage — built to tackle every key performance indicator found in your testing during each block.
The rehab membership program.
Discover why so many athletes are taking advantage of the rehab membership. We took a professional sporting organization's rehabilitation program and brought it to the private sector of sport. Outcomes are the heart of our business.
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Book your initial 60-minute assessment.
Book sessions outlined by your therapist.
Enjoy the process.
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Learn More About ORKA’s Pelvic Health Program
Discover why so many individuals are taking advantage of ORKA’s Pelvic Health pathways. We’ve worked hard to ensure we developed an all encompassing program that combines comprehensive clinical evaluations in the privacy of the treatment room, with an individual rehab program getting you off the table, into the gym, gaining confidence in tasks and drills that will help you bridge the gap back to the activities you love.
OUR GUARANTEE.
At ORKA Performance, we are dedicated to your success. Our integrated team of coaches, physiotherapists, and sports medicine experts, combined with cutting-edge technology, ensures a comprehensive and athlete-centric experience. With VALD Performance equipment and a collaborative approach, we leave no stone unturned in your journey to peak performance. Your progress is our priority, and we're here to support you every step of the way in your athletic rehabilitation and development. Trust ORKA Performance to be your dedicated partner in achieving your athletic goals.
pricing
WHAT IS YOUR INVESTMENT?
ORKA's Pelvic Health program offers flexible rehabilitation options to suit your unique needs and schedule. Whether you’re looking for consistent weekly support or a more flexible approach, you can choose from Weekly Rehab Memberships, Punch Pass Packages, or Session-by-Session Follow-Ups.
Each option comes with its own set of perks and inclusions to support your recovery journey. Explore the details below to find the plan that works best for you.
initial assessment
$200
Individualized 60 Minute 1 on 1 Assessment
Clinical History
Physical Examination
An ØRKA Pelvic Health Plan of Care
Individualized Rehabilitation Plan
follow up 60 mins
$165
60 Minute 1 on 1 Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Appointment
Physical Re-Examination
Communication to your Integrated Medical Team (if required)
Streamlined Referrals to Community Pathways (e.g.Gynecology, if required)
Recovery Room Access During Appointment
Does not include access to Rehab Membership
follow up 45 mins
$145
45 Minute 1 on 1 Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Appointment
Physical Re-Examination
Communication to your Integrated Medical Team (if required)
Streamlined Referrals to Community Pathways (e.g.Gynecology, if required)
Recovery Room Access During Appointment
Does not include access to Rehab Membership
follow up 30 mins
$125
30 Minute 1 on 1 Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Appointment
Physical Re-Examination
Communication to your Integrated Medical Team (if required)
Streamlined Referrals to Community Pathways (e.g.Gynecology, if required)
Recovery Room Access During Appointment
Does not include access to Rehab Membership
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This Different from a Vaginal Exam or Rectal exam at the Doctor’s Office?
Unlike a medical pelvic exam, a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist does not use a speculum or perform PAP smears or prostate exams. The focus is on addressing your specific concerns while ensuring you feel comfortable throughout the process.
Many individuals seeking pelvic health physiotherapy have a history of trauma, negative experiences, or past discomfort related to the vulva, vagina, penis, testicles or rectum. While not everyone may feel comfortable sharing these experiences, your physiotherapist will always prioritize your comfort by proceeding slowly, maintaining open communication, and adjusting the approach based on your needs.
Is an Internal Exam Mandatory ?
An internal exam provides the most detailed insight into your pelvic health, but it is always entirely optional.
It’s important to remember that any internal or external examination is based on your consent—whether at a physiotherapy clinic, a doctor’s office, a hospital, or even during childbirth. Informed consent means you are given clear information about the benefits, potential risks, and alternatives before making a decision that aligns with your comfort and preferences, without pressure or coercion. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
Throughout your assessment, your Pelvic Health Physiotherapist will maintain open communication with you to ensure that you feel safe, informed, and in control while working toward your personal health goals.
Can I Have a Pelvic Health Assessment During My Period?
Absolutely! It is completely fine to have a pelvic health assessment while on your period. Since hormonal changes can affect vaginal tissues and symptoms, an evaluation during this time can provide valuable insights—especially if your concerns are linked to your menstrual cycle.
If an internal exam is part of your assessment, you will be asked to remove any menstrual products, such as a tampon or menstrual cup, beforehand and can replace them afterward. However, internal assessments are always optional and only performed with your consent. If you’re not comfortable with it during your period, we can focus on external assessments and revisit the internal exam another time if needed.
Is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Just for Females?
While much of pelvic health training and clinical experience has focused on cisgender women, your ORKA pelvic health physiotherapist is a dedicated ally of the LGBTQIA2+ community. The holistic, biopsychosocial approach they use applies to individuals of all genders; however, there are specific factors to consider for those undergoing gender affirmation therapy or surgery.
Our Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Justine, is available to answer any questions you may have about these services. If she is unable to fully address your concerns, she will gladly connect you with a trusted local practitioner who has additional expertise in this area.
Justine also sees males for conditions related to urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, post surgical management (ie. post operative radical prostatectomy or vasectomy etc), persisting low back pain or groin pain that has not resolved with traditional management.
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Rehabilitation Hours
6:30am-7:30pm Monday - Friday
7:30am - 2pm Saturday
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