Synergy Physiotherapy + Pilates

04/13/2026

🌟 Registration is officially open! 🌟

Our Term 4 Pilates classes and workshops at Synergy Physio + Pilates are now open, and we’re so excited to welcome you into the upcoming session.

Registration timeline:
• Pre-registration: April 13 to 17 (current members)
• General registration opens: April 21
• Term 3 begins: Tuesday, May 19

What sets Synergy classes apart:
All of our Pilates classes are taught by licensed healthcare professionals, billed as Group Physiotherapy, and covered by many insurance plans. Registration includes unlimited live Zoom access to all of our regular mat classes (Level 1, 2, 3, Prenatal Core + Core Restore). With this flexibility, many clients attend their registered class in-studio and also Zoom into an additional class/es each week. It’s also the perfect option when travelling or on days you’d prefer to move from home. We’re proud to be the only studio in town offering this level of access and convenience.

How to register:
Email admin@synergyphysiopilates.ca or call (902) 407-1417 - our admin team is happy to help.

While you’re in the studio, take a moment to enjoy the artwork. The piece featured here is one of the beautiful original works by the talented Richelle Williams, each paired with an inspiring description.

We can’t wait to move into Term 4 with you.

04/10/2026

Prenatal Core + Core Restore - Term 4 Registration Coming Soon!

Whether you’re preparing for birth or rebuilding strength postpartum, our Prenatal Core and Core Restore classes are designed to support you through every stage with safe, physiotherapist-led movement.

Prenatal Core supports you during pregnancy by helping to prevent and manage low back, hip, and pelvic pain, while preparing the pelvis and pelvic floor for delivery and building core strength.
Designed for 2nd & 3rd trimesters.

Core Restore - Level 1 focuses on rebuilding strength after birth (vaginal or c-section), helping restore core stability and functional movement in a supportive environment.
No experience needed. Babies welcome. Minimum 6 weeks postpartum (no maximum)

Core Restore - Level 2 is a more active class designed to prepare you for higher impact activities like running and jumping, while continuing to retrain core strength safely.
Exercise experience recommended. Babies welcome. Minimum 6 weeks postpartum (no maximum)

✨ What sets Synergy classes apart:
All of our classes are taught by "pelvic health" physiotherapists., billed as Group Physiotherapy, and covered by many insurance plans. Registration includes unlimited live Zoom access to all of our regular mat classes (Level 1, 2, 3, Prenatal Core + Core Restore). With this flexibility, many clients attend their registered class in-studio and also Zoom into an additional class/es each week. It’s also the perfect option when travelling or on days you’d prefer to move from home. We’re proud to be the only studio in town offering this level of access and convenience.

Please note: If you are brand new to Synergy, your registration includes a free 30 min assessment.

04/08/2026

Meet our Team - Jalisa den Hartog ☀️

Around the clinic, Jalisa is often described as vibrant, adventurous, bubbly, fun, eager, and truly a ray of sunshine - and her energy is something both patients and colleagues quickly notice.

You can find Jalisa’s full bio on our website, but here are a few highlights:

✨ Jalisa is a Registered Physiotherapist specializing in orthopedics, pelvic health, and PhysioPilates, with training from Dalhousie University and McGill University.
✨ Before becoming a physiotherapist, she worked as a research coordinator in Orthopaedics at the QEII, gaining valuable insight into surgical care and sports medicine.
✨ Jalisa has a special interest in chronic pelvic pain and hypermobility disorders, and has completed extensive training to support patients navigating complex conditions.
✨ She developed Synergy’s Pelvic Pain and Pelvic Core classes, combining education and movement to help clients better understand and support their bodies.
✨ Her research on urinary incontinence in female athletes was presented at the International Continence Society conference in Toronto.

Outside the clinic, Jalisa loves travelling, surfing, hiking, painting, and drawing - and spending time with her beloved cat, Tuna.

Learn more about Jalisa and her work through the link in our bio.

04/07/2026

Synergy is teaming up with .retreats again for the trip of a lifetime! and .physio will be teaching again in beautiful Costa Rica! 🐒

Missed out this year? Come join us in 2027! 🌴

04/06/2026

04/02/2026

Synergy is excited to be attending The Pregnancy & Parenting Expo on Sunday, April 19th, 10-4pm at The Westin Nova Scotian.

Join Jalisa den Hartog and Victoria Horne, Physiotherapists and Pilates Instructors at Synergy Physiotherapy + Pilates, for a 30-minute pregnancy movement session designed to support you through pregnancy.

This session is a guided overview, introducing safe and effective exercises you can continue throughout pregnancy. You will be taken through movements to help mobilize your pelvis and hips in preparation for birth, along with breathwork, pressure management, and core and pelvic floor awareness to support your changing body.

Whether you’re early in pregnancy or preparing for delivery, this session is designed to meet you where you’re at and give you practical exercises you can take with you.

All bodies, all experiences, and all fitness levels are welcome. No prior experience needed.

If you have any medical concerns or have been advised to limit exercise during pregnancy, please consult with your healthcare provider prior to attending.

10:30–11:00 am
Sunday, April 19th
The Westin Nova Scotian
The Pregnancy & Parenting Expo
Hosted by Birth Baby Sleep

03/31/2026

Gender Affirming Physiotherapy at Synergy ✨

Gender affirming physiotherapy supports individuals across all stages of their journey - with care that aims to be inclusive, respectful, and tailored to each person’s unique needs.

At Synergy, this work is led by Amy Prescott (she/xe), who is deeply committed to creating safe(r), welcoming spaces and expanding access to care for gender-expansive individuals.

Care may include support with:
• Sexual health & wellbeing - addressing function, comfort, and confidence
• Chest binding - guidance on binding practices and managing related symptoms
• Gender affirming surgery - prehab and rehab to support recovery and long-term outcomes
• Chronic pain - strategies to better understand and manage persistent pain
• Pelvic health - including bladder, bowel, pelvic pain, and pre/postnatal care
• Disability management - supporting function and independence
• Hypermobility - managing symptoms and improving joint stability
• Mobility & body awareness - helping you move with confidence and control
• Physiological changes with GAHT - adapting care as the body changes
• Movement pattern awareness - building strength and sustainable movement habits

This is whole-person care - meeting you where you are, and supporting you in how you move, feel, and live.

If you have questions or are looking for care, we’re here to help.

📩 Reach out to the clinic to learn more or book an appointment.

03/27/2026

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.

For many people living with endometriosis, the journey to diagnosis and treatment can be incredibly long. The current waitlist for the Endometriosis Clinic at the IWK is over two years, and even getting a referral to a gynaecologist can take years. In fact, the average time to diagnosis is about 10 years!

To help support people navigating this journey, we have reduced the price of our Pelvic Pain Clinic by half, for anyone currently on the waitlist for the IWK Endometriosis Clinic.

This 6-week workshop, taught by Jalisa, focuses on education, movement, and strategies to help people better understand and manage pelvic pain.

🗓 Tuesdays | May 19 – June 23
🕕 6:15 PM
💲110*

* Please note, all classes are billed as Group Physiotherapy and are covered by many extended health insurance plans, making movement an ongoing part of your health care. As well, if you are brand new to Synergy, we include a FREE 30 min physiotherapy assessment with your registration.

📩 If you are currently on the IWK Endometriosis Clinic waitlist and would like to learn more about joining the class, please reach out to the clinic.

Raising awareness and supporting people living with pelvic pain is an important part of the work we do at Synergy.

03/23/2026

What is PhysioPilates? It’s simple: Physiotherapy + Pilates.

We combine our physiotherapy expertise in injury prevention, treatment, and active aging with the principles of Pilates to create a space where you can build strength and improve mobility safely and effectively.

Every client is assessed, with individual attention and modifications provided so you can work toward your own goals.

Our classes aren’t drop-in. You join a weekly class with the same group, building consistency, connection, and a sense of community as you progress together.

And most importantly - this isn’t a trend.

Our classes are led by physiotherapists, experts in movement and exercise, making PhysioPilates part of your health care and how you stay strong, mobile, and active for life.

03/18/2026

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month.

For many people living with endometriosis, the journey to diagnosis and treatment can be incredibly long. The current waitlist for the Endometriosis Clinic at the IWK is over two years, and even getting a referral to a gynaecologist can take years. In fact, the average time to diagnosis is about 10 years.

To help support people navigating this journey, we have reduced the price of our Pelvic Pain Clinic by half, for anyone currently on the waitlist for the IWK Endometriosis Clinic.

This 6-week workshop, taught by Jalisa, focuses on education, movement, and strategies to help people better understand and manage pelvic pain.

🗓 Tuesdays | May 19 – June 23
🕕 6:15 PM
💲110*

* Please note, all classes are billed as Group Physiotherapy and are covered by many extended health insurance plans, making movement an ongoing part of your health care. As well, if you are brand new to Synergy, we include a FREE 30 min physiotherapy assessment with your registration.

📩 If you are currently on the IWK Endometriosis Clinic waitlist and would like to learn more about joining the class, please reach out to the clinic.

Raising awareness and supporting people living with pelvic pain is an important part of the work we do at Synergy.

03/16/2026

Meet our Team - Jenna Stirling

Around the clinic, Jenna is often described as confident, open, powerful, strong, honest, trustworthy, and clever - qualities that shape the way she supports her patients every day.

You can find Jenna’s full bio on our website, but here are a few highlights:

✨ Jenna completed her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at Queen’s University after earning a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (Honours) from the University of Ottawa.
✨ She treats a mix of orthopedic and pelvic health physiotherapy patients and also teaches several PhysioPilates classes at Synergy.
✨ Jenna’s patient-centred approach begins with listening to each person’s story and developing a treatment plan together that supports their goals.
✨ She is passionate about education and mentorship, teaching physiotherapy labs at Dalhousie, mentoring students in clinic, and offering labour and birth workshops for expecting parents in the community.

Outside the clinic, Jenna enjoys running, swimming, soccer, yoga, and pilates - but her favourite time is spent with her daughter Ivy,

Learn more about Jenna and her work through the link in our bio.