ATTENTION NEW CHIROPRACTIC PATIENTS:
DR. SARAH IS NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. If you are an existing patient of Dr. Sarah's, please call the office to book. Dr. Daniela and Dr. Olivia are Dr. Sarah's clones (really! They were trained by Dr. Sarah!) and are accepting new prenatal and postpartum patients.
FOR A PAEDIATRIC CHIROPRACTIC APPOINTMENT, Please click on Dr. Daniela's picture below, and you will see the booking options for paeds visits.
We block off a few hours each week to see last-minute new patients who are either a) in tremendous pain, b) 36+ weeks or c) breech, transverse or posterior. These extra appointments are not shown in the online calendar. Please call us at 416.960.5656 or email us at hello@westendmamas.ca if you are unable to find an online appointment time that works for you.
*When selecting your appointment type for your first visit with a chiropractor at West End Mamas, please choose "INITIAL PRENATAL or INITIAL POSTPARTUM VISIT", which will block you off for a one hour visit, which is the amount of time we need for your first visit. If you have previously been a patient during your pregnancy and are returning for your first postpartum chiropractic visit, please choose the INITIAL POSTPARTUM VISIT*
We offer physiotherapy! Our physiotherapists are trained in regular physiotherapy (the kind you go to for a knee or shoulder injury) but also are specialists in pelvic health physiotherapy.
Pelvic health physio is for everyone who is pregnant or who has had a baby. Did you know that 1/3 of women in Canada are incontinent? It's common, but it's not normal. It's totally fixable.
Do you have chronic pelvic pain?
Do you pee a little when you cough or sneeze or jump?
Do you find yourself rushing to the bathroom when you have to pee, but not quite making it in time?
Is intercourse painful?
Do things just not look or feel quite like they used to "down there"?
Do you feel like you can't quite make it to the bathroom on time, or once you're there, you don't completely empty your bladder?
Do you have a chronic sacroiliac joint or hip problem that just refuses to budge with standard treatments?
If you answered yes to any of the above, you need a pelvic physio. Pelvic health physio can help to restore normal function to your pelvic floor and surrounding structures, and get you feeling like yourself again.
Massage therapy for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum is safe and effective, and is performed by our highly experienced massage therapists. Our RMTs each have over 10 years experience working with the perinatal population.
Acupuncture can safely relieve tension, decrease pain, increase fertility, prevent early labour or miscarriage, and even promote labour when the time is right. During your postpartum months or “fourth trimester”, acupuncture can relieve tension, assist with sleep, encourage healing, decrease postpartum depression, and help increase milk production. Acupuncture is the process of inserting tiny needles along energy lines in the body. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture balances the body’s systems to achieve overall optimal health. Since it is complementary to other treatments, you can combine acupuncture with any of the other services we provide at West End Mamas.
Becoming a mother is one of the most impactful life transitions that many women will go through. During the fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey we will inevitably take care of our physical selves but it is just as prudent to care for our mental and emotional selves. Even if everything is going well, it’s often a good idea to sit down with a therapist so that tensions don’t become bigger issues. Family relationships are dynamic and we want you to have the tools you need to deal with change, life transitions, and complex times. Individual and couples counselling can help release old wounds, address fears, and combat any small problems before they become big issues.
**PLEASE NOTE THAT ALLISON MARTINEAU IS NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS UNTIL MAY, 2018. IF YOU WISH TO BE PUT ON A WAITLIST FOR ALLISON'S SERVICES, PLEASE EMAIL US AT info@westendmamas.ca OR CALL US AT 416.960.5656.**
TO BOOK WITH ALLISON, PLEASE VIEW HER CALENDAR HERE: https://calendly.com/allison-47
The right food choices can help speed labour recovery and give you the energy you need for fertility, pregnancy and to raise your brand new baby. Our registered dietician and certified nutritionist can help you choose foods to increase milk production, encourage better sleep quality for all of you, healthily drop unwanted pregnancy pounds, and decrease your risk for postpartum depression. They can even help with introducing new foods to your baby, feeding challenges, and food (in)tolerance or allergy issues. It all starts with a consultation and an action plan that works for your family.
Naturopathic medicine can treat polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, hormonal imbalances, and unexplained infertility. Prenatal naturopathic care can cover everything from the physical complaints of pregnancy such as swollen ankles and insomnia, to emotional concerns such as anxiety and depression. Postpartum, your body goes through a myriad of changes. Naturopathic care can help balance and adjust you to your new normal. We can help you with mood support including postpartum depression and anxiety, adapting to your new lifestyle, and issues with sleep, diet, or general recovery.
Your Naturopathic Doctor will examine your medical history, lifestyle habits, and emotional responsibilities then create a plan that works for you. Treatments may include herbs and supplements, diet changes, acupuncture, homeopathy, and more. Naturopathic medicine is a great complement to any of the treatments available at West End Mamas.
NB - Book your in-office lactation consultant appointment here. If you require immediate, in-home help, please call either one of our lactation consultants, Rose LeBlanc (www.roseleblanc.com) or Taya Griffin (www.tayagriffin.com) for a home visit.
Lactation consultants can assist with every aspect of breastfeeding. From helping establish a latch, to assessing for a tongue tie, to dealing with low milk supply, to pumping, and more. Our in-office LC consultations are one hour long and are offered by Rose Le Blanc, IBCLC.
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