Free Workshop
Prenatal Workshop - Understanding The Role of your Pelvic Floor
Wednesday Nov. 27th, 2024 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1051 Baxter Road, OTTAWA, ON
Join us for an informative evening with Meghan Blanchard & Emilie Emond, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists
- How to prepare your pelvic floor for birth
- Evidence-based positioning and introduction to using a peanut ball
- Breathing and pushing techniques
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REFORMER PILATES INSTRUCTOR TRIANING
STOTT PILATES
INTENSIVE REFORMER 2ND EDITION
1051 Baxter Road, OTTAWA, ON
Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2025
Feb 8 - Feb 9, 2025
Feb 21- Feb 23, 2025
Mar 1 - Mar 2, 2025
This course is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement, as well as those who are unable to devote the time required in our Comprehensive Program due to work and/or scheduling issues. Conducted over 3 weeks or 4 weekends. Building on your industry knowledge it teaches you to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Reformer repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. You will leave with a solid foundation and required skills to develop effective and motivating Pilates Reformer programs. While IR may be taken prior to IMP, we recommend completing IMP first.
MAT PILATES INSTRUCTOR TRIANING
STOTT PILATES
INTENSIVE MAT PLUS 2ND EDITION
1051 Baxter Road, OTTAWA, ON
Apr 11 - Apr 13, 2025
Apr 26 - Apr 27, 2025
May 2 - May 4, 2025
This course is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement, as well as those who are unable to devote the time required in our Comprehensive Program due to work and/or scheduling issues. Conducted over 2 weeks or 3 weekends. Building on your industry knowledge it teaches you to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Matwork repertoire, for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. You will leave with a solid foundation and required skills to develop effective and motivating Pilates Matwork programs.
Baby Friendly Group Fitness
Mom & Babe's Postnatal Pilates Class
Weekly Drop - In Classes Every Thursday at 10am
1051 Baxter Road, Ottawa, ON
- class curated and taught by Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor
- designed to promote postnatal healing, helping you reconnect with your pelvic floor and deep core, re-align your body and movement patterns, and rebuild strength
Free Workshop
Baby Sleep 101 + Pelvic Floor Health
Tuesday April 23rd, 2024 from 10:00AM - 11:00AM
1051 Baxter Road, Ottawa, On
The HW Women's Health Team
Featuring "The Good Snooze" Baby Sleep Consultants
- Safe Sleep Guidelines
- Mastering the perfect Bedtime Routine
- Everything you need to know about Wake Windows
- Understanding your Pelvic Floor
- What is & Isn't Normal After Having A Baby?
Free Workshop
Beyond the Kegel: Pelvic Floor + Pilates
Wednesday March 6th 2024 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1051 Baxter Road, OTTAWA, ON
An evening of movement + education
- Learn about your pelvic floor + core function
- Understand pelvic floor tension vs. pelvic floor weakness
- How to optimize your pelvic floor health - why pilates?
- Includes a FREE 50-minute Mat Pilates class
- Use movement to release tension and connect to your pelvic floor
- Intro to Pilates Reformer - Free Trial
- Q & A _ Refreshments
Learn and Move Workshop
Restore Your Nervous System
90 Minute Course and Yoga
Next Session - TBA
1051 Baxter Road, Ottawa, ON
- Learn about the nervous system and how it protects us.
- Learn tools to stimulate the vagus nerve for deeper relaxation.
- 60 minutes of yoga with hands on adjustments
Self Care Principles
Pre and Post Natal Care for the Pelvic Floor
Next Session - TBA
1051 Baxter Road, Ottawa, ON
- Learn about what to expect during your pregnancy and post delivery.
- Learn how vaginal and cesarian births both impact the pelvic floor.
- Learn the basics of self-care and how to know when to seek help
Free Workshop
International Women's Day - Fun Run!
March 2nd, 2024
1051 Baxter Road, Ottawa, On
The HW Women's Health Team
Featuring "Running with Richelle" and Ashley Charlebois (Dietitian)
- Fun Run to Commemorate International Women's Day (3km, 5km, 8km routes)
- Female Runners and the Pelvic Floor Seminar (20 min)
- How to address urinary leakage on the run
- Meghan Blanchard, Pelvic Foor Physio
- Female Runner Dietetics (20 min)
- How Women Should Fuel Differently than Men
- Ashley Charlebois (Registered Dietitian)