Nest Health is a physiotherapy clinic located in Port Coquitlam, BC that helps active individuals that want to stop the cycle of re-injury and feel strong for life. Through one-to-one physiotherapy appointments I allow space for you to tell your whole story, get to the root cause of your pain, and develop a home-based exercise program that gets you back to your hobbies.

From “fragile” to strong and resilient. Physiotherapy for life after the dance studio.

 

It is time to come to physio if you are experiencing:

  • Fatigued

  • Difficulty having enough energy to get through your day let alone exercise

  • Not restored by sleep

  • Anxious

  • Low tolerance for exercise

  • Difficulty weight training without pain

  • Pain in multiple joints in your body

  • Continuously getting re-injured

  • Your muscles always feel tight but you don’t feel anything when you stretch them

  • Numbness and Tingling

  • Feel fragile or sensitive

  • Nerve pain

Meet Cathy!

Growing up as a competitive dancer, Cathy knew she was flexible but she didn’t think about it other than trying to get deeper splits and better lines. In her first week of university, she got in a car accident that changed her life. She stopped dancing and developed chronic low back pain and a concussion. It was through these injuries that Cathy started her journey with physiotherapy and learning more about hypermobility.

Cathy works with active hypermobile individuals who may not be dancing or doing gymnastics anymore, but they still want to live an active lifestyle without chronic injuries and pain. Whether it’s enhancing your performance in your hobby, having a pain-free pregnancy, or feeling strong again postpartum, Cathy can help you feel strong in your hypermobile body again.

 

work with me

PHYSIOTHERAPY

One-to-one appointments that include a comprehensive history taking, and assessment. Treatment options include home-based exercise prescription, Active Release Techniques, acupuncture, manual therapy, and Neurokinetic Therapy. I treat all musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, not just hypermobility and pelvic health. Head to my online schedule to book an in-person or virtual physiotherapy assessment. Head to my online schedule to book an in-person or virtual physiotherapy assessment.

HYPERMOBILITY

Physiotherapy and education for individuals who have been diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos (EDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) or people who are double-jointed and bendy. Physiotherapy focuses on learning how to control your joints, improve your sense of where your joints are in space, and improve strength without causing pain or injury. We also take into account your other conditions including fatigue, anxiety, Dysautonomia, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, etc. If you live in BC, Canada, you can book an in-person or virtual physiotherapy appointment. If you are from outside BC, join my email list to learn more about upcoming webinars, group programs, and courses.

PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM

These appointments are for pregnant or postpartum people that are suffering from low back pain, pelvic pain, carpal tunnel, neck pain, etc. We work to help keep you active in a way that is safe for your body. Then I provide an individualized exercise program postpartum to help you get back to your hobbies. Please note that I do not perform internal pelvic exams. Head to my online scheduler to book an in-person or virtual physiotherapy assessment.

CLINICIAN MENTORSHIP & WORKSHOPS

I offer virtual workshops for clinics and communities who want to know more about working with hypermobile clients. I also work one-on-one with clinicians with hypermobility on work-life balance, energy management, launching solo practices and creating systems within their businesses. Send me an email to book a free 15-minute discovery call.

 

what clients say about Cathy

Testimonials

MC

“I have been seeing Cathy for years now. Her approach to healthy and pain free living is easy to follow and very practical. If you have a dance background, I highly recommend her as being a dancer herself, she understands body movements and potential injuries a dancer (especially an older dancer) can get. She sets achievable plans that not only help you with your current injury but also plans to keep you strong, healthy, and mobile moving forward. Thank you Cathy!”

Justine

“I highly recommend Cathy for anyone, but especially for dancers including pole dancers. I went to her for her background in dance because I was tired of explaining dance terminology and why I had different and greater expectations of my body that most. I am a pole dancer and she helped me rehabilitate my wrist injury and prevent it from happening again. She was also the first one to validate, and actually help me with my hips clicking.”

Alexandra

“Starting physio with Cathy after my c-section was the best decision I made for my postpartum health. I was so scared to move after the surgery but wanted to get back to an active lifestyle. Cathy had endless patience with me when I needed extra direction to be sure I was doing each exercise correctly. The app she uses to prescribe the exercises helped so much with accountability and reminding me how to do them. I have regained confidence in my own body and have the strength and techniques to be able to safely carry my baby as she gets heavier and return to doing regular workouts. I also felt safe during each visit with Cathy's vigilant COVID protocols. Dedicating the time for sessions with Cathy plus doing my exercises each day at home had such a positive impact on my mental health as well, I cannot recommend starting physio with Cathy enough!”

Sara

“I saw Cathy for my pregnancy with my second baby. What a huge contrast to my first one. Thanks to her I was able to get into my third trimester with a strong core which made a huge difference in my physical and mental well being. Investing in a good physio with expertise in pregnancy related issues will be a life saver for any woman. I especially loved working with Cathy. She really knows what she’s talking about and I’ve already recommended her to at least 5 other friends. I simply can’t say enough good things. I will be going back after the baby comes so she can have me back to running ASAP.”

Jarod

“Cathy is a fantastic physiotherapist. I've been seeing her for years for various injuries. She is always kind, thorough, and a great listener. Cathy gives her patients personal attention and is supportive through the entire rehab process. I would highly recommend her to anyone.”

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