FAME physiotherapy, 560 Anne Street N, Barrie, ON (2026)

02/03/2026

🩸what is a period??

02/02/2026

🩸What do periods have to do with performance?

I know, I know, periods SUCK!

And yes, I know it’s frustrating when your body, your energy levels, cramps, pain, moodswings, cravings etc etc etc get in the way of you feeling your best throughout your cycle.

Well, look no further, FAME is here to give you the low down on how your PERIOD actually works, and how it impacts your body throughout your cycle.

Knowledge is POWER! The more you know about your cycle, what’s actually happening in your body and what the heck you can do about it the better!

AND we’re here to myth bust.
Cycle syncing is OUT
Cycle MASTERY is in

Because I’m NOT telling my national ballet school, elite gymnasts, NCAA hockey hopefuls that they can only do low impact activity in their luteal phase 🙄 … thanks but no thanks.

We continue to hold back female athletes if we tell them that 2 weeks of every month they have to stick to yoga and meditation … tell that to Tessa, Christine, Marie-Philip and Summer as they go win Olympic Gold Medals …. 🤷‍♀️

Let me give you some REAL, EVIDENCE-BASED, ACTIONABLE advice that will help you feel empowered by your body and not held back!

Join me for FAME PERIOD WEEK !! Let me know in the comments below if you’re excited!! 👇🏻

01/30/2026

I’m heading to coach a tournament this weekend!

There’s nothing better than the excitement that comes with the beginning of a tournament. It’s the hotel stay, the team bonding, the grit and determination to make it through a weekend with your eye on the prize.

But, too often, I see teams falter, lose bodies with injuries and have a decrease in performance over the weekend.

Most commonly, I see overworked muscles, muscle strains and overall fatigue

Here are my 4 tips to have your best tournament yet

🥗 Fuelling is non-negotiable
Having 2 high intensity games about an hour and a half each could burn anywhere from 1200-2000 extra calories for the day .. keep in mind that doesn’t include warm up, cool down and everyday energy expenditure. It’s non-negotiable to be eating ENOUGH calories to keep your energy up throughout the weekend
🔥❄️ Warm Up/Cool Downs
Think of warm up and cool downs as your time to truly prepare and take care of your body. Your warm up should follow a RAMP style protocol that raises heart rate and body temperature, mobilize and activates the muscles you’re about to use and brings you up to game speed. Your cool down should be the opposite, from game speed back down to normal. This can also include longer periods of stretching and foam rolling
🧘🏼‍♀️ Recovery Modalities
On top of nutrition, hydration and sleep, this is where you get to use the fun tools - massage gun, ice baths, epsom salt baths,
💤Sleep over everything
I know you want to spend time with your friends, scroll tik tok or just have a bad schedule. But if you can prioritize 7-9 hours of sleep, in a cool, dark room, you will feel energized and ready to go tomorrow. An added bonus of feeling less irritable and short with teams, parents and siblings!!!

01/29/2026

💜✨Day in my life

01/28/2026

Back walkovers are hard! They require an immense amount of spinal mobility, flexibility and strength. I assess many cheerleaders who have varying levels of pain and discomfort with back walkovers. It’s common, but it’s definitely not normal!

Some practitioners may tell you to just rest until the pain goes away. But unfortunately, if you don’t fix the root cause the pain will end up coming back! Here’s what I would do instead:

1️⃣ Let’s check in on your technique. Many athletes tend to overcompensate in one area of the spine which increases the load and causes pain in that segment

2️⃣ With that said, is it a spinal mobility issue? Core stability issue? Is it the shoulders lacking mobility or the hip flexors holding the pelvis back? With an in depth assessment and movement analysis we can find the root cause

Don’t just guess or choose rest!

At FAME physio, I can help you determine the root cause and put a plan in place to get you back to flipping and bending in no time!

01/27/2026

Sure it’s tricky, the research is mixed. We have no exact science or data that could totally eliminate your daughter’s risk of injury.

BUT injuries are caused by 3 main factors
Trauma
Overloading
Repetitive Overuse

Trauma
A trauma is often what we think of when we think of injury. A collision into the boards, a slide tackle gone wrong, an impact of some sort. A trauma is usually when some sort of external force pushes the body’s tissues beyond what they are capable of and we get injuries like sprains, strains and fractures.

While a stronger, more mobile, more flexible tissue can withstand more impact, we can’t always dictate how forceful the impact will be, so we can’t completely eliminate this category.

So at best, getting stronger and more mobile will help you withstand some forces, and is better than being untrained, it can’t protect you from everything.

Overloading
This is when we do too much too soon. We do more than what our bodies are capable of. Whether that’s because we aren’t physically prepared for the task OR we aren’t allowing rest and recovery.

This is super common at the change of season (going from offseason to in season with little lead up time)

Repetitive Overuse
Doing too much of the same thing over and over again is bound to wear away at the resiliency of a tissue.

Even worse, pair this with muscle imbalances, poor form and poor recovery and you have essentially created an injury s***storm! Think when we are focused on quantity of reps vs quality of reps.

We see this in manual laborers as much as youth athletes. This comes down to lack of recovery, rest, variety and a nervous system that is just plain unhappy.

So what’s the common denominator here?
Recovery is your best friend. Good sleeping, fuelling and bodywork habits go a long way
Strength training, mobility and sport specific training is your friend. It provides balance, variety and resiliency
Quality is far more important than quantity

Need help with these?
FAME physio has got you covered!

01/26/2026

Most young female athletes don’t quit sports because they stop loving it.

They quit because they feel broken, exhausted, and scared they’re falling behind.
And instead of saying “I’m not okay”…
💪🏻they push harder.
🧘🏼‍♀️go quieter
🪨and carry it all alone.
If your daughter is more tired than usual, injured more often, or suddenly losing confidence … that’s not a motivation problem.
That’s her nervous system, her mind, her body asking for support.

She needs to feel safer, stronger, and supported in her body.
This is my main motivator at FAME physio … to help girls move, play and perform with confidence. Confidence in their mind, body and performance.

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Share it with an athlete mom who needs to hear this.

01/24/2026

Is your daughter doing all the things and still not making progress ? Sometimes it not the quantity, it’s the quality.

01/23/2026

A long one, but a good one

Calling all hypermobile women and girls … there is a place for you!

01/22/2026

So let’s talk about mid season. So often we talk about pre-season or offseason, but rarely are we focused on the pressure of the mid-season and the inevitable feelings of anxiety that come along with it.

Time feels like its running out, the safety of the prep phase is gone, and every competition, training and event feel more intense. It’s do or die time.

Naturally, we think its time to lock in, gear up and push as hard as we can to the finish line. And while this is partly true, I see so many athletes at this point in the season, feeling burnt out, overwhelmed with life, sore and tired.

Pushing harder, training more and sacrificing your wellbeing isn’t exactly the answer. Well not alone at least.

Now more than ever, is the time to make sure your recovery is matching your training intensity. And here are my 3 non-negotiables:

💤Sleep over everything! An uninterrupted 7-9 hours of sleep is our number 1 recovery tool. Our best recovers while sleeping and if we are running on short sleep, its a recipe for disaster

🥪🥗🥙Food is non-negotiable. Making sure you are eating enough, and the right types of foods to fuel your training is mandatory. Full stop, period. Think carbs for energy before training and protein + carb for recovery after.

🧘🏼‍♀️Intentional mental and physical rest breaks. Even if this is 1 hour, half a day or once a week, it is imperative
that your body and nervous system get a chance to just cool off for a bit. Whether this looks like an active recovery day (think long walk, yoga or mobility session) or a full do nothing day, your body and mind will thank you for the chance to turn off!

So if you’re truly ready to finish off this season as your best self, then give these 3 things a try.

You can thank me later!

01/21/2026

Most people are focused on the wrong things.

They’re focused on muscles, joints, the biomechanics and anatomy.

Sometimes, it’s important. But I guarantee you, its not the only thing when it comes to having your best season yet.

What about recovery, technique, quality of movement.

What about training load, intensity, tapering and adjusting to meet the demands of the season.

What about what you’re eating and drinking to fuel your body.

OR resting when your body is asking for it. Surrounding yourself with teammates, coaches and programs that make you feel seen and loved. You belong and are supported. Your nervous system feels safe. You’re having the most fun doing the sport you love.

And suddenly, your body follows. The aches and pains are gone, your energy is coursing through your body. Your performance is better than its ever been.

And it was never really about those knots, or hamstring flexibility.

01/20/2026

Recently I’ve had a handful of patients say “wow, we wish we had found you sooner”. And damn that really hits home. I hear everyday about negative health care and medical experiences, where women, especially girls, have their symptoms dismissed, hoping they will grow out of it or learn to live with it. Even worse when the concerns are made to feel like there’s “no way that could happen”!

At FAME, that doesn’t have to be the case. Each visit is like a chat with a good friend. You should feel supported and empowered, with an awesome plan in place to reach your goals.

So, this year, I have to make it my mission that everyone knows what I have to offer. I am here to deliver high quality care and support on your journey to your best season yet.

This starts with education that is relevant, age appropriate and relatable for girls at all ages. From periods and performance, to how to manage training volume, how to be a good teammate and everything in between.

FAME’s superpower is offering this information in a really cool, digestible way. It’s not preachy or too technical. It’s the girl talk with your friend’s older sister .. but with more accurate information. Raise your hand if you learned to shave or how to use a tampon in this exact way!

If you’ve been in my office and loved your experience, the greatest gift is to pay that experience forward. Let all your friends and family know, reach out to book workshops or just share and like a social media post.

Together we can change the quality of care for girls and women!

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