Heather Grewar, Physiotherapist

BScPT, MScPT, FCAMPT

Founder, Owner
Orthopaedic Manipulative Physiotherapist
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

In 2011, I founded Core Connections Physiotherapy out of a deep desire to create a beautiful, community-based clinic and centre of excellence for orthopedic, pre and postnatal, and pelvic health physiotherapy services. I have always been passionate about health, movement, and helping people. Working for over the last 29 years as an orthopedic and pelvic health physiotherapist has been a deeply fulfilling journey and I truly love what I do! 

My academic studies began at the University of Toronto, where I studied physiotherapy and developed a love for learning about anatomy, physiology and neuroanatomy. After graduating, I pursued 10 years of rigorous postgraduate training in  orthopedic manual therapy and successfully completed my Fellowship in Manual and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (FCAMT) in 2008.  

A few years earlier, in 2003, my curiosity for  pelvic health was piqued at a lecture about the inter-connectedness of core muscle training and incontinence. This led me to undertake a master’s degree at Queens where I explored the interconnectedness of the musculoskeletal system and pelvic health. I went on to publish my paper,  The Integrated Continence System: A Manual Therapy Approach to the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence. That work inspired me to develop and put into practice an integrated pelvic health and orthopedics program in Ottawa in 2008 and to commit to raising community awareness about pelvic health through workshops, lectures with the Orthopedic Physiotherapy Division of the CPA, as well as presenting at an Ontario Physiotherapy Association conference. 

Over the years, I have continued to deepen my knowledge and skills through Barral Visceral Mobilization training, Integrated Systems Model training and Pessary Fitting. I collaborated with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario as the first pelvic health physiotherapist to introduce pessary fitting in Ontario in 2014, and I continue to mentor colleagues in this area. These experiences have deeply enriched my practice and ability to provide integrated care for patients with more complex conditions.

Outside of the clinic, I thrive being outdoors – playing with my son, Nikko, gardening, hiking, year-round cycling, back country camping, and cross-country skiing. I also have a love for adventure which has taken me on solo treks the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, hut-to-hut cross-country ski adventures in Charlevoix and annual cycle touring with my family in the Maritimes. Travel and exploration have shaped my educational journey, and trips to India and Nepal where I spent time exploring, trekking and participating in meditation retreats, have helped shape  my holistic view of health, wellness and mindfulness. 

Affiliations

Heather is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Musculoskeletal Therapy, and a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (Orthopedic, Women’s Health and Seniors Divisions)

Hours:

Tuesdays 10 am – 2 pm
Wednesdays 8-3 pm
Thursdays 8-3 pm

Services provided in English and French.