Your Body & Birth


Recently, I have been keeping busy completing a Whole Body Alignment course with Katy Bowman and developing a pre-natal education program which I'm happy to share with you now! Introducing... 

Body & Birth Physiotherapy
Education, Alignment and Preparation for your Pregnancy and Beyond

 Pregnancy is an exciting and important time in a woman's life. It is also a time where your body is going through many changes and you have an opportunity to prepare yourself for the amazing feat that is childbirth. 

 Your body comes with all the equipment it needs to carry and deliver a baby, however the way that we use our bodies in this modern world has led to some of that equipment being ill prepared. This increases the risk of post-natal pelvic floor dysfunction, perineal tearing and the need for an emergency C-section. 

 Julie, my colleague, and I are both Pelvic Health Physiotherapists and often see post-natal problems that could have been prevented. Therefore, we have recently developed a program helping to prepare your body for your pregnancy and delivery. We offer 3 hour Sunday afternoon group workshops once a month or 1-2 hour individual home visits including both an educational and practical components. Topics covered include:

  • Optimal Alignment during and after pregnancy
  • Anatomy of the pelvic floor and abdominals and their role in pregnancy and birth
  • Safe exercise during and after pregnancy
  • Active birthing positions, optimal breathing patterns, diaphragmatic suspension and pushing during labour
  • Diastasis recti, prolapse and incontinence education and prevention
  • Sex during and after pregnancy
  • Post-natal pelvic care and return to activities

Each class is limited to 10 participants to ensure that you are still able to claim the cost of the classes on your extended health care/private health insurance as a Physiotherapy service. Individual sessions can also be claimed under health insurance. 
We are excited to begin teaching this program in Calgary, AB and would love for any mummas in their 2nd or 3rd trimester to come and join us! Please feel free to email/call if you are interested in participating. 


Julie Banack                 (587) 437-8121    

Samantha Cattach        (403) 926-7635

 bodyandbirthpt@gmail.com



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