Collaborative healthcare professionalS
Team Bloom
PHYSIOTHERAPY
CLINICAL EXERCISE
NATUROPATHIC
MEDICINE
SPECIALIZED TRAINING IN ORTHOPEDICS, PELVIC FLOOR, ONCOLOGY AND LYMPHEDEMA PHYSIOTHERAPY.
All of our Physiotherapists have specialized training in pelvic health, including treating acute and chronic muscuoloskeletal complaints.
Offering patients a unique perspective and skill set of deep core and pelvic floor knowledge to their care.
The legend below indicates which provider treats certain individuals with pelvic floor concerns.
Lisa Flanders, PT
Founder, Orthopedic & Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
SERVICES IN ENGLISH
Andrea Plitz, PT & RYT
Founder, Orthopedic & Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Yoga Teacher
SERVICES IN ENGLISH
Sarah Trottier, PT
Orthopedic & Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
SERVICES IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH
Natalie Morris, PT & RYT
ONCOLOGY, LYMPHEDEMA, ORTHOPEDIC & PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST, YOGA TEACHER
SERVICES IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH
Camille Poulin, PT
Orthopedic & Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist
ON MATERNITY LEAVE UNTIL 2024
SERVICES IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH
Pegah Akbari, PT
Orthopedic & Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Resident
SERVICES IN ENGLISH, FARSI OR PERSIAN
Claudia Wagner-Searle, PT
Orthopedic, Neurological & Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
SERVICES IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH
Kristy, PTA
MARKETING COORDINATOR & PHYSIO CLASS ASSISTANT
Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Kristy grew up by the ocean and will tell you that water simply holds a piece of her soul. It goes without saying that the most important role for Kristy is being a mother of two amazing girls.
In her early twenties Kristy found a love for fitness that has never waivered. In 2012 she decided to undergo her 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training and that ignited a passion that became a full time career. Having 10 years of experience teaching yoga and movement she gravitates towards finding ways to keep bodies moving with both strength and mobility. She has continued to expand on her yoga knowledge by taking courses in various disciplines but will surely tell you that her favourite workshops were Functional Range Conditioning (FRC ™) and education in foot health.
She believes that if we step outside of our comfort zone we are provided a chance to see what might be hidden and if we acknowledge what is hiding then have the opportunity to cultivate change and a strong body is one that has choice over its movements.
Services provided in English.
Dr. Andrea Proulx
Naturopathic Doctor
ON MATERNITY LEAVE UNTIL DECEMBER 2023
Women who exercise can change the world! They feel confident and strong in body and mind.
This is what guides Dr Andréa as she works with her patients of all genders to overcome health concerns such as gut, hormone and fatigue issues that prevent them from up-levelling their health and performance in sport and in life.
Dr Andrea has been practising for over 15 years and has a special interest in women’s hormones, perimenopause and active living.
Having overcome her own chronic pain and menstrual issues through naturopathic medicine, she continue to compete internationally in Ultimate Frisbee and enjoy her time cycling, cross-country skiing, weight lifting and playing outside.
Services provided in English &/or French.
Caroline Warne DOMP
Osteopathic Manual Practitioner
Please note: Caroline is currently only accepting new paediatric patients (ages 0 – 18 years). She is not currently accepting new adult patients.
Please contact us for a local referral.
Caroline is a bilingual French-English osteopathic manual practitioner, passionate about health and wellbeing. She believes in the innate intelligence of the body and its capacity to auto-regulate, and views her work as simply assisting in this process.
Caroline combines thorough assessments and an intuitive approach to treatment to address the true state of the person under all facets: physical, emotional, psychological, energetic and spiritual.
Services provided in English &/or French.
Ayesha Bali
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Born and raised in Ottawa, Ayesha’s passion for Biology ignited at a young age, fostering a lifelong curiosity for the natural world. Her heart resonates with nature; She cherishes the time she gets to hike with her canine companions as a way to connect with the world around her. Sporting has also been a constant companion for her, as she’s embraced athleticism throughout her life. This enthusiasm drove her to choose Kinesiology as her undergraduate pursuit, a decision deeply rooted in her fascination with human movement and wellness. Currently, she’s aspiring to attend chiropractic school, aiming to blend her interests into a holistic approach to health. Beyond academics, the natural world and sport, she finds solace in the arts of music and photography.
Kerri Morrison-McCabe, PTA
Physiotherapy Assistant
& Personal Trainer
Kerri believes that learning about the physiology of the body is imperative to understanding its holistic nature. Her approach to movement awareness is intended to empower, build resiliency, strength and confidence.
Kerri is able to meet the client where they are at, designing movement sequences that fit in to your lifestyle whether it is while the kids are playing at the park, in the office or at the airport. Life is too short to perform exercise you dread. You will work together to build routines that are fun, effective and sustainable.
Services provided in English.
Dr. Laura Smith
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Laura believes the path to healing is through empowerment. She encourages her patients to play an active role in their healing journey by teaching, rather than “telling,” treatment plans. She wants to ensure that all those who step into her office feel heard, understood, and safe.
Seeing a large gap in education about women’s own bodies, Dr. Laura has taken a special interest in further learning about women’s reproductive health. During her internship, she was selected to be part of the first Reproductive Health Focus Shift at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic (Toronto), where her passion for fertility and pre/postnatal health grew.
Services provided in English.
Margaret Downey
Administrative Assistant
Originally from small-town northern Ontario, Elliot Lake, Margaret grew up spending much of her time learning to enjoy the vast outdoors. With fond memories of her friends and family, she is always at home while hiking, cross country skiing or on a stroll for fresh air.
Margaret developed an ever growing interest in mental health during her studies in Psychology at Carleton University. She became driven to help others nurture a harmonious relationship between physical and mental health; her experience beginning with journaling, yoga and practicing music.
Margaret hopes to incorporate her passionate interest in the duality of physical mental health into a career where she can help others.
Services provided in English & French.
Em Godin
CLINIC MANAGER
Em was born and raised in Ottawa, and has always had a knack for bringing a sense of harmony, order and peace wherever she goes.
As a natural lover of ayurvedic health practices, holistic wellness and strong, heartful communication, Em takes pride in serving the amazing & uniquely skilled clinicians and administrative team at Bloom.
In her spare time, Em is a trained vocalist, theatre artist and energy healer.
Services provided in English.