Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness

Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness Vital Physiotherapy and Wellness is a Toronto-based physiotherapy practice focused on pelvic health

Vital Physiotherapy and Wellness is a Toronto-based physiotherapy practice focused on pelvic health and women’s health physiotherapy. Our highly skilled physiotherapists assist clients of all ages and stages with pelvic health issues such as diastasis recti (“mummy tummy”), pelvic pain, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pre and postnatal conditions as well as labor and delivery support. With designations as Pelvic Health Physiotherapists, our team has undergone extensive training in pelvic-specific techniques. Both professional and sensitive to our clients’ needs, we pride ourselves on providing extraordinary patient-focused care and comprehensive treatment that is grounded in evidence-based medicine. We use a holistic treatment method, recognizing that each person is different and requires a unique approach addressing all aspects of their lifestyle. We strongly believe in a collaborative model and work closely with area physicians and other allied health professionals to treat the complex nature of our patients’ symptoms. Our mission at Vital Physiotherapy and Wellness is to equip you with the necessary tools to improve your quality of life. We are honoured that you have considered our team to help you with your journey.

Just a little reminder 💛Urinary incontinence is common, but it is not something you have to live with. Leaking happens w...
01/27/2026

Just a little reminder 💛

Urinary incontinence is common, but it is not something you have to live with.

Leaking happens when your pelvic floor muscles aren’t functioning optimally, whether they are overactive, underactive, or out of sync with your core system.

The good news is that pelvic floor physiotherapy can help rehabilitate and re-educate your muscles, giving you control and confidence again.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy can help you manage any incontinence you may be experiencing.

Take note of when leaks happen, your hydration, and bowel habits. This information is valuable to share with your physiotherapist. With the right support, you can regain control and live without leaks.

Reach out today to book your pelvic floor assessment ✨

Here’s everything you need to expect when you are expecting.Pregnancy is compared to a marathon, and just like athletes ...
01/27/2026

Here’s everything you need to expect when you are expecting.

Pregnancy is compared to a marathon, and just like athletes would train for the race, expecting
Mothers should also train and prepare for the big event.

Whether you’re delivering by vaginal birth or by
cesarean birth, it is important to know your body, prepare it for delivery and have the information to
support you during the process and postpartum.

At Vital, our pelvic floor physiotherapists are trained to assess the external and internal pelvic floor muscles.

If you are experiencing symptoms like incontinence, pelvic heaviness or pressure, back pain, pelvic pain, pain with
in*******se, urinary urgency and frequency (just to name a few), your physiotherapist will be able to guide you to ensure you work towards decreasing or eliminating those symptoms.

Pregnancy is hard on its own and no one needs the extra stress!

Ready to feel strong, supported, and confident in your pregnancy? Book your pelvic floor assessment with our expert team at Vital today and take the first step toward recovery and lasting strength.

As pelvic health physiotherapists, one of the most common misconceptions we hear about cesarean births is: “Since I didn...
01/23/2026

As pelvic health physiotherapists, one of the most common misconceptions we hear about cesarean births is: “Since I didn’t have a vaginal delivery, I don’t need pelvic floor therapy!”

The truth is that every body deserves and requires postpartum support regardless of how you birthed your baby.

Your pelvic floor is part of your core system that is made up by your inner abdominals, back muscles, and diaphragm. Pregnancy alone places enormous demands on this system to support your growing baby, stretching your abdominal wall, raising your diaphragm, and working your back muscles hard for 9 (really 10!) months.

A cesarean section is a major abdominal surgery, one that significantly impacts the coordination and function of your core system. Once fully healed, your tissues benefit from stretching, massaging, and guided therapy to restore mobility and flexibility. Your core system and pelvic floor and surrounding tissues have still experienced changes that deserve attention.

Post-C-section pelvic floor and core therapy isn’t optional- it’s essential. Your body did incredible work, and supporting it now is how you regain strength, confidence, and full function.

Book your pelvic floor assessment today 💗

Therapist Thursdays ✨Meet Chantal Simms, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist, now supporting clients at...
01/22/2026

Therapist Thursdays ✨

Meet Chantal Simms, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist, now supporting clients at Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness through Bravella Health.

With over 15 years of clinical experience, Chantal Simms supports women through life’s most meaningful transitions including perimenopause, menopause, postpartum adjustment, mood changes, relationship shifts, and caregiver burnout.

Her work is grounded in evidence-based therapies including CBT for mood, sleep & vasomotor symptoms (VMS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness-based approaches. She also brings experience supporting women within Women’s College Hospital–affiliated care settings, working collaboratively within interdisciplinary women’s health teams.

Chantal is especially passionate about supporting women who have spent years being capable, resilient, and responsible and who may now be noticing that these coping strategies feel heavier or less effective in midlife. Her approach focuses on helping women develop sustainable, compassionate ways of coping, supporting emotional balance, clarity, and confidence.

Ready to feel supported through this stage of life? Chantal would love to support you.

Click the link in our bio to book your appointment.



Your pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation, it responds to your Nervous system, lifestyle and behaviours.Sometimes the ...
01/21/2026

Your pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation, it responds to your Nervous system, lifestyle and behaviours.

Sometimes the things impacting your symptoms aren’t the ones you’d expect.

Here are three things that may be quietly influencing your pelvic health:

🌸 Stress - Your pelvic floor is directly connected to your fight-or-flight system. When stress becomes constant, those muscles respond by overworking, becoming tight, tired, and less functional which can contribute to symptoms like pain, urgency, and incontinence.

🌸 Sleep - Poor sleep affects everything from mood and concentration to healing and pain. And because stress and sleep are so closely tied, lack of restorative sleep can drive persistent pelvic pain and make daily symptoms feel heavier.

🌸 Support - The people around you matter. Supportive relationships can improve resilience and shape positive treatment outcomes, while negative or unsupportive environments can influence how your body interprets and holds pain.

Your symptoms might show up in your pelvis, but the story behind them is often bigger.

When we address you as a whole person, we take into account your biology, your stress, your sleep, your relationships and we’re able to truly achieve incredible results.

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

Reach out today and let’s support your pelvic health together.

“Why didn't anyone tell me??”This question is something we hear a lot. There is an overwhelming amount of information an...
01/20/2026

“Why didn't anyone tell me??”

This question is something we hear a lot.

There is an overwhelming amount of information and misinformation (and sometimes nothing at all!) about pelvic health, perimenopause and perinatal care and it can be difficult to know what to do and how to go about doing it!

Here are 4 things you might not have known that Pelvic Physiotherapy can support you with!

1. Hip pain: Your inner hip muscles can ONLY be treated internally, with amazing success! Nagging ongoing hip pain? We got you!

2. Uncontrollably Passing Gas: It's absolutely normal to pass gas throughout the day. But, if you find yourself releasing gas at the most inopportune times without control, pelvic physio is your answer!

3. Bladder Leaking: Leaking while sneezing, laughing, jumping, or just not making it to the bathroom in time are common. A pelvic physio can help you stop leaking!

4. Urinary Frequency: Do you know where every bathroom is, everywhere? Do your trips to the bathroom constantly conflict with your life? Pelvic Physio can help!

At Vital, it is important for us to educate you about your anatomy and physiology and arm you with evidence-based information so that you know that what you may be experiencing is common, within our scope of practice and we support people like you everyday!

And even better news? It’s treatable!

If you’re experiencing any of the above things, please reach out to us, we’d love to help!

Did you know that the support of pelvic floor physiotherapy will improve your experience during your pregnancy, birth, ...
01/19/2026

Did you know that the support of pelvic floor physiotherapy will improve your experience during your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience?

Your pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation. It responds to your stress, your movement, your lifestyle, and the incredible physical changes of pregnancy and with the right support, you can feel stronger, more confident, and more prepared for what’s ahead.

Swipe through to learn 5 power ways pelvic floor physiotherapy can support you before you give birth.

You deserve exceptional care that meets your goals and fits your life.

Pregnancy is not something you have to navigate on your own and you don’t have to wait until postpartum to get the support your body needs.

Reach out today and book your prenatal pelvic health appointment.

Link in bio.

If you’re having UTI symptoms like urgency, a burning sensation, bladder pain, or feeling like you have to p*e constantl...
01/16/2026

If you’re having UTI symptoms like urgency, a burning sensation, bladder pain, or feeling like you have to p*e constantly but your tests keep coming back negative, your pelvic floor muscles may be the real source of your symptoms.

Your pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that sit like a basket at the bottom of your pelvis and connect from your tailbone to your p***c bone and go through your vaginal canal, re**al canal, and your urethra. These muscles control your bladder and bowel function. If there are any issues or dysfunction with your pelvic floor muscles, this can cause issues around your urethra and bladder which can mimic UTI symptoms, when in reality you’re dealing with tight or overactive muscles.

At Vital, our pelvic floor physiotherapists will assess your muscles, address dysfunction, and help you understand how bladder and bowel habits may be contributing to your symptoms.

You don’t have to keep guessing.

If you’re ready to take charge of your pelvic health, book your appointment at Vital today.

Meet the Vital Team 💞Antonia is our incredible Client Care Coordinator. She is currently pursuing a Specialized Honours ...
01/15/2026

Meet the Vital Team 💞

Antonia is our incredible Client Care Coordinator.

She is currently pursuing a Specialized Honours degree in Health Management with a focus on Health Policy and Digital Health.

Antonia is passionate about making healthcare more compassionate, accessible, and innovative, one step at a time.

Reach out today and let’s support your pelvic health together.

FAQ Guide Part 2 💛Everything you need to know about Vital’s new collaboration with Bravella and the new level of care!!!...
01/14/2026

FAQ Guide Part 2 💛

Everything you need to know about Vital’s new collaboration with Bravella and the new level of care!!!

Big news, Vital community 💛We’re so excited to share that Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness is now part of the Bravella Hea...
01/13/2026

Big news, Vital community 💛

We’re so excited to share that Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness is now part of the Bravella Health network.

This is an important step forward in expanding women’s health care and we want you to feel informed, supported, and completely clear on what this means for you.

✨ Swipe through the carousel for our most common FAQs, including what’s staying the same, what’s expanding, and what care options are now available.

And if you still have questions after reading? Please reach out.

We’re happy to walk you through what this means for you if you’re an existing or a new Vital client.

If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens during your first pelvic health session, here’s what you can expect. → You...
01/12/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens during your first pelvic health session, here’s what you can expect.

→ Your physiotherapist will begin by taking a comprehensive medical history and completing a detailed physical assessment. With your consent, this may include an internal pelvic examination to understand the current state of your pelvic floor muscles and pelvic girdle joints.

→ Your physiotherapist will do a movement assessment to pinpoint the root cause of your symptoms so your therapist can support you with precision and confidence.

→ All sessions are one-on-one and tailored to you. Your care may include a hybrid approach of virtual and hands-on treatment, with any internal or external techniques performed privately and respectfully.

→ After your assessment, your physiotherapist will create a personalized treatment plan and home exercise program.

→ Each follow-up session builds on the last, progressively moving you toward achieving your goals.

You deserve care that feels safe, informed, and deeply supportive.

Ready to reach your pelvic health goals? Book your appointment today.

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734 St. Clair Avenue W
Toronto, ON
M6C1B3

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

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Vital Physiotherapy and Wellness is a Toronto-based physiotherapy practice focused on pelvic health and women’s health physiotherapy. Our highly skilled physiotherapists assist clients of all ages and stages with pelvic health issues such as diastasis recti (“mummy tummy”), pelvic pain, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pre and postnatal conditions as well as labor and delivery support. With designations as Pelvic Health Physiotherapists, our team has undergone extensive training in pelvic-specific techniques. Both professional and sensitive to our clients’ needs, we pride ourselves on providing extraordinary patient-focused care and comprehensive treatment that is grounded in evidence-based medicine. We use a holistic treatment method, recognizing that each person is different and requires a unique approach addressing all aspects of their lifestyle. We strongly believe in a collaborative model and work closely with area physicians and other allied health professionals to treat the complex nature of our patients’ symptoms. We offer our clients specialized concierge services, which allow them to enjoy the convenience and comfort of private appointments in their own homes. Our mission at Vital Physiotherapy and Wellness is to equip you with the necessary tools to improve your quality of life. We are honoured that you have considered our team to help you with your journey.