Monate Praamsma, Physiotherapist

I have always felt a strong pull toward helping others. Growing up in the Ottawa Valley near Almonte, I experienced first-hand, through my own sports and dancing injuries, how physiotherapy can improve and transform people’s lives by reducing pain and supporting recovery. From a young age, I knew I wanted to work in a healthcare profession that helps people. With over xx number of years experience…

With Master’s degrees in Kinesiology and Physiotherapy from the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, treating patients with orthopedic and sports injuries, as well as neurological injuries and conditions. Over time, my practice has evolved to focus more on treating pelvic health issues (for all genders), with a particular interest in supporting individuals through the transitions of pregnancy and postpartum recovery. 

Pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for babies present many challenges, both physical and mental. In my practice, I help with many of the issues that arise, including general pelvic pain, urinary pain and incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pain during sex, limitations in movement, and sacroiliac (SI) pain, among other issues. I also help people make a plan after childbirth for a return to physical activity, such as running or fitness classes, tailored to their own goals. I am committed to holistic, evidence-based care and strive to help people feel strong, empowered, and supported in their bodies.

As a lifelong learner, I continue to expand my skills through ongoing postgraduate education. My training includes:

  • Hypopressives Level 1; Ramona Horton’s Visceral Urinary System course
  • Antony Lo’s The Female Athlete course; Birth Healing Institute (postpartum body)
  • Holly Herman’s Finessing your pelvic exams and treatments
  • Susan Clinton’s Advanced GI  anorectal and Pelvic Floor Course
  • Pelvic Health Solutions Levels 1-4 (Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Pain and Pregnancy courses)
  • Diane Lee: Thorax and Pelvis and Treating women with Pelvic Girdle Pain
  • Julie Wiebe’s Athlete courses; Advanced Motor Control Training of the Spine (Dr. Paul Hodges)
  • Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Manual Therapy Level 2, Soft Tissue Release

In addition to one-on-one client centered therapy sessions, I also offer several group physiotherapy classes (currently through Zoom). I developed and led these group classes to support patients through their rehabilitation while working on achieving their personal movement goals) These classes include: 

  • Postnatal Core Restore, 
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP), 
  • Prenatal movement and prepare for birth 
  • and Postnatal Return to Running Classes.

My own life inspires and motivates my work. As a parent of three children, I see motherhood as a journey, one that shifts and changes, and requires new ways of caring for myself and my body, along with the needs and goals of my kids. I live with my husband, our kids, and our cat in the wonderful vibrant neighbourhood of Carlington in Ottawa, just a short walk from Core Connections Physiotherapy Clinic. We love to keep staying active, and we head to spend as much time as we can exploring Gatineau Park and other beautiful areas as much as possible, for skiing, hiking, canoeing, and camping together

Hours:
Mondays 8:30 am –3:00 pm
Tuesdays 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Thursdays 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fridays 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

Services provided in English.