See Our Reviews:Personalized Pelvic Floor Treatment in Burlington
At Pillars of Wellness, our pelvic floor physiotherapists in Burlington provide safe, evidence-based care for women and men experiencing urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, bladder or bowel dysfunction, chronic constipation, pregnancy-related pelvic discomfort, and postpartum recovery challenges.
Treatment focuses on improving how the pelvic floor muscles, core, bladder, and bowel function together to reduce pain, improve control, and restore confidence in everyday life. Many pelvic floor conditions respond extremely well to early physiotherapy treatment when properly assessed and treated.
Reviewed by Mari Mueller, Registered Physiotherapist (CPO) | MSc. Physiotherapy, McMaster University | Pelvic Health Certified Level I, II & III
Why Patients Choose Our
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists
- 5Private One-on-One Treatment Rooms
- 5Pelvic Health Certified Physiotherapists
- 5Internal Assessments Always Optional
- 5Women & Men Welcome
- 5Direct Billing Available
- 5Free Parking in Burlington (Aldershot)
What is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and tissues that run from your tailbone to your pubic bone. Think of it as a hammock that supports your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs.
When those muscles stop working properly — either too tight or too weak — it affects your daily life. You may notice leaking, pain, urgency, or discomfort you assumed you had to live with.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialized treatment that restores how these muscles function. Your physiotherapist will help them contract, relax, and coordinate the way they’re meant to.
Tight or Weak? It’s Not Always About Strengthening
Pelvic floor dysfunction comes in two forms — and the treatment is different for each.
Too much tension (hypertonic): The muscles are overactive and can’t fully relax. This often causes pelvic pain, urgency, and frequent bladder or bowel urges. Kegel exercises can actually make this worse — which is exactly why a proper assessment comes first.
Too weak or low tone (hypotonic): The muscles lack strength and control. This can lead to stress incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and reduced sexual sensation. Targeted strengthening — using exercises like Kegels, reverse Kegels, bridges, squats, and side-lying leg lifts — is a key part of treatment here.
Working the pelvic floor together with your abdominal muscles is also important. Most generic exercise programs miss this connection entirely.
Our pelvic floor physiotherapy team in Burlington will assess your muscles first — then build a treatment plan around exactly what your body needs.
Symptoms of
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Pelvic floor dysfunction doesn’t always announce itself clearly. Many people live with symptoms for months or years — assuming it’s normal, or feeling too embarrassed to ask. If any of the following sound familiar, pelvic floor physiotherapy may be able to help.
Loss of Bladder and/or Bowel Control
Urinary Urgency and Frequency
Chronic Constipation
Bed-Wetting or Daytime Wetting
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Painful Sex
Mummy Tummy
Pelvic Pain
Surgical Scar Tissue
These symptoms can affect people of all ages and genders — not just women after childbirth. Men, teenagers, and older adults can all experience pelvic floor dysfunction. If you recognise one or more of these signs, it’s worth speaking with one of our Burlington pelvic floor physiotherapists for an assessment.
Conditions Our Burlington Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists Treat
Pelvic floor physiotherapy addresses a wide range of conditions affecting both women and men. If you have been diagnosed with one of the following — or are experiencing symptoms you haven’t yet had assessed — our team is here to help.
Women’s Pelvic Health
- Stress Urinary Incontinence — leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising
- Urge Incontinence & Overactive Bladder — a sudden, strong urge to urinate that’s difficult to control
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse — a feeling of heaviness, pressure, or bulging in the pelvic region
- Painful Intercourse (Dyspareunia) — pain during or after sexual activity
- Vaginismus — involuntary muscle tightening that makes penetration painful or impossible
- Endometriosis-Related Pelvic Pain — chronic pelvic pain associated with endometriosis
- Prenatal Pelvic Health — pelvic girdle pain, pubic symphysis dysfunction, and bladder changes during pregnancy
- Postpartum Recovery — healing after vaginal or caesarean birth, including diastasis recti and perineal rehabilitation
- Diastasis Recti (Mummy Tummy) — separation of the abdominal muscles during or after pregnancy
Men’s Pelvic Health
- Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) — persistent pain in the pelvis, perineum, or genitals without bacterial infection
- Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence — bladder leakage following prostate surgery
- Pelvic Floor Tension — muscle tightness causing pain, urinary urgency, or bowel discomfort
- Erectile Dysfunction Related to Pelvic Floor — reduced function linked to pelvic muscle tension or weakness
General Pelvic Conditions
- Interstitial Cystitis — chronic bladder pain and urinary urgency not caused by infection
- Chronic Constipation & Obstructed Defecation — difficulty with bowel movements related to pelvic floor coordination
- Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) — pain at the base of the spine affecting sitting and movement
- Pelvic Girdle Pain — pain across the pelvis, hips, and lower back
- Surgical Scar Tissue — internal adhesions following pelvic or abdominal surgery affecting movement and function
Not sure whether your symptoms fall under pelvic floor dysfunction? Book a free 15-minute consultation with Mari or Shree.
They’ll let you know whether pelvic floor physiotherapy is the right fit for you.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Postpartum Recovery
Your six-week GP checkup is an important milestone — but it was never designed to assess your pelvic floor. A standard postpartum appointment can confirm that external healing has occurred. It cannot tell you whether your pelvic floor muscles are coordinating properly, whether a diastasis recti separation needs attention, or whether perineal scar tissue has healed in a way that will cause pain later.
Diastasis recti — the separation of the abdominal wall along the midline — is extremely common after pregnancy. Not all core exercises are safe when this separation is present. Sit-ups, crunches, and certain yoga movements can push the gap wider rather than helping it close. A pelvic floor physiotherapy assessment identifies the width and depth of the separation and builds a progressive programme specific to where you are in your recovery. If something still doesn’t feel right weeks or months after giving birth, that’s reason enough to book an assessment.
What Causes Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?
Pelvic floor dysfunction rarely has a single cause. For most people, it develops through a combination of physical, hormonal, and lifestyle factors — some within your control, others not. For example, Pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary health are directly connected. Understanding what contributed to your symptoms is an important part of how Mari and our team build your treatment plan.
- Pregnancy, labour, and delivery — the most common trigger, affecting the pelvic floor through physical strain, tearing, or surgical birth
- Pelvic surgery — procedures involving the bladder, bowel, uterus, or prostate can alter muscle function and create scar tissue
- Gender confirmation surgery (GCS) — changes to pelvic anatomy can affect muscle coordination and require specialized rehabilitation
- Prolapse of pelvic organs — when organs shift from their normal position, the surrounding muscles compensate in ways that create dysfunction
- History of sexual trauma — trauma can cause chronic muscle guarding and tension that persists long after the event
- Aging and menopause — declining estrogen levels reduce tissue elasticity and muscle tone throughout the pelvic floor
- Posture — poor alignment places uneven load on the pelvic floor muscles over time
- Stress — chronic stress keeps the nervous system in a heightened state, which directly affects pelvic muscle tension
- Breast binding — alters breathing patterns and trunk mechanics, indirectly affecting pelvic floor function
- Lifestyle and diet — factors such as high-impact exercise, chronic straining, caffeine, and low fibre intake all influence pelvic health
- Medications — certain medications affect bladder control, bowel function, or muscle tone as a side effect
Many people are surprised to learn how many everyday factors contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction. If you recognize one or more of these causes in your own history, it’s worth having an assessment — even if your symptoms feel minor right now.
Pelvic Floor Changes During Perimenopause and Menopause
As estrogen drops during perimenopause and menopause, the tissues lining the vaginal wall and urethra become thinner and less elastic — affecting lubrication, tissue resilience, and how well the pelvic floor supports the bladder. Prolapse risk increases. Bladder urgency becomes more frequent. Waking at night to urinate becomes common. Many women accept these changes as inevitable. They aren’t.
These are physiological responses to hormonal and tissue changes that respond directly to pelvic floor physiotherapy. Treatment focuses on restoring tissue function through targeted exercises and improving bladder coordination — and works well alongside GP or gynaecologist care, particularly where hormone therapy is also being discussed. If you’re in your forties or fifties and noticing changes to your bladder, pelvic comfort, or intimacy, there is a specific, evidence-based treatment pathway for you. Naturopathic support for menopause is also available at Pillars of Wellness for a fully integrated approach.
What to Expect During Your First Visit
Your first visit to Pillars of Wellness is all about understanding your health history and its connection to your pelvic floor disorders or concerns. We provide a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment to ensure you feel comfortable throughout the process.
Comprehensive Assessment
During the assessment, your physiotherapist will evaluate your condition and discuss potential treatment options, including pelvic floor exercises to strengthen or relax the pelvic floor muscles as needed.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Once we’ve identified the issue, your therapist will design a customized plan focused on recovery, prevention, and long-term wellness. You’ll also receive home exercise recommendations to keep your progress going between visits.
Physical Examination
Our experienced physiotherapists conduct a thorough physical exam to better understand your condition. If necessary, immediate treatment may begin using manual therapy or other proven techniques to provide relief.
Individualized Care, Every Step of the Way
At Pillars of Wellness, we don’t believe in generic care. Every session is designed around your goals, ensuring you get the focused attention and expert guidance needed to move, feel, and live better.
What goals can Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy achieve?
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is goal-oriented care. Every treatment plan at Pillars of Wellness is built around what matters most to you — whether that’s getting through the day without leaking, returning to exercise, reducing chronic pain, or feeling comfortable in your own body again.
Common goals your physiotherapist will work toward with you include:
- Reducing or eliminating bladder and bowel leakage
- Relieving pelvic pain, pressure, or discomfort
- Improving sexual comfort and function
- Supporting recovery after childbirth or pelvic surgery
- Managing symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse
- Rebuilding strength and coordination in the pelvic floor muscles
- Establishing healthy bladder and bowel habits
To get there, one of our pelvic floor physiotherapists will conduct a thorough assessment — including a physical exam and, when appropriate, an internal exam — to identify what’s contributing to your symptoms. Internal assessment is always optional, always explained in advance, and never rushed. If you’re not ready, we start with external treatment and move forward only when you feel confident.
Treatment typically includes a combination of manual therapy, soft tissue release, postural alignment, breathing techniques, and a personalised exercise program. Every plan is tailored to your specific condition, your goals, and your comfort level.
Lifestyle Tips for Better Pelvic Health
Good pelvic health isn’t just about what happens in the clinic. Small daily habits can make a real difference — especially when combined with pelvic floor physiotherapy.
Here are five simple things you can do starting today:
- Move regularly — gentle daily movement supports pelvic floor strength, coordination, and body awareness. You don’t need intense exercise — a walk counts.
- Eat more fibre — fibre-rich foods keep bowel movements regular and reduce the straining that puts pressure on your pelvic floor.
- Maintain a healthy weight — excess body weight increases downward pressure through the pelvic region, which can worsen symptoms over time.
- Manage your stress — chronic stress keeps your muscles tense, including your pelvic floor. Even five minutes of breathing or gentle movement daily helps.
- Lift safely — engage your core before lifting anything heavy, and ask for help when you need it. Repeated poor lifting is one of the most overlooked causes of pelvic strain.
These habits won’t replace treatment — but they will support it. Patients who make small lifestyle adjustments alongside their pelvic floor physiotherapy sessions tend to see faster progress and longer-lasting results.
Meet Burlington’s Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists
Your Expert Recovery Partners
Mari Mueller (Maskell)
Mari Mueller is a highly skilled registered physiotherapist (College of Physiotherapists of Ontario) at Pillars of Wellness in Burlington. With a deep understanding of the human body’s functionality and movement, she has successfully treated various types of sports injuries, Pelvic health therapy (certified level I, II, III), concussions, vestibular disorders, jaw pain (TMJ) and neurological conditions.
Shree Solanki
Shree is a dedicated and versatile registered physiotherapist at the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario with a passion for holistic patient care. With her diverse educational background and extensive clinical experience, she brings a unique perspective to the field of rehabilitation. Shree is also experienced in treating pelvic disorders (certified level I, II, III).
Mari Mueller | Registered Physiotherapist, CPO Pelvic Health Certified — Level I, II & III
Mari has helped countless patients across Burlington reclaim their comfort, confidence, and quality of life through pelvic floor physiotherapy. She brings advanced pelvic health training to every session — whether you’re recovering from childbirth, managing prolapse, dealing with chronic pelvic pain, or navigating changes that come with menopause or aging.
Mari’s approach is calm, thorough, and always led by your comfort. Nothing happens without your understanding and consent, and no two treatment plans look the same.
Shree Solanki | Registered Physiotherapist, CPO Pelvic Health Certified — Level I, II & III
Shree brings the same depth of pelvic health training and the same patient-first philosophy to every appointment. She has a particular passion for helping patients who feel nervous or uncertain about pelvic floor assessment — creating a space where you can ask any question and move at your own pace.
Shree’s approach is client-centered and educational while making sure she explains every steps and ask for consent before treating you.
Both Mari and Shree are registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and in good standing.
Why Burlington Patients Choose Pillars of Wellness for Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Pelvic floor treatment requires a level of trust that goes beyond a typical physiotherapy appointment. You’re sharing something deeply personal — and who you see, and where, matters. Here’s why hundreds of Burlington residents have chosen our clinic for their pelvic health care.
Your Comfort and Dignity Come First From your very first appointment, your pace sets the treatment pace. Nothing happens without your understanding and consent. Mari and Shree are experienced in creating an environment where patients feel safe, heard, and in control throughout every stage of their care.
Certified Pelvic Health Specialists Not all physiotherapists are trained in pelvic health. Mari Mueller and Shree are both certified at Level I, II, and III through Pelvic Health Solutions — the highest level of pelvic floor training available in Canada. You’re in experienced, qualified hands.
Results That Hold Up Over Time Our consistently high patient satisfaction scores reflect something straightforward — when treatment is personalized, communication is clear, and progress is monitored closely, patients get better outcomes. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to on every case.
A Multidisciplinary Clinic Under One Roof Pelvic health rarely exists in isolation. When your care benefits from naturopathy, counselling, massage therapy, or another discipline, that support is available here — no referrals, no separate clinics, no gaps in communication between providers.
Five-Time Award-Winning Care in Burlington Recognized five times for excellence in patient care, Pillars of Wellness has built a reputation in the Burlington and Aldershot community that reflects what happens when clinical quality and genuine compassion work together.
Looking For A Pelvic Floor Physio Expert in Burlington, Ontario?
Located in Aldershot, Burlington at 100 Plains Rd W — free parking, direct billing available. Evening and weekend pelvic floor physiotherapy appointments in Burlington.
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Highly recommended for everyone who is looking for friendly, warm and very professional help in physiotherapy. Flexibility and accommodation to make your appointment viable and fit to your schedule. Warm, new and clean environment going very well together with informative and friendly, professional personnel. My therapy clinical notes, invoices and appointment reminders were also available on line and on time. Khizar, Nancy, Thank you.
Feeling better by the day. Thank you so much!
This is the first time I give a review. I cannot say enough about this clinic. They are really amazing. Friendly, great customer service and helped me with a condition I have for years. Feeling better by the day. Thank you so much!
I was very impressed by their customer service and professionalism
I recently used Pillars of Wellness services for my injuries. I was very impressed by their customer service and professionalism. The first time I came to do my assessment, the owner, the physiotherapist and the chiropractor sat with me to help me figure out the best way to feel better and faster. I spent 6 weeks with on-going treatment using different modalities. The end result was no more pain and I was able to move again!! Thank you so much for your help. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone.
Summing it up Pillars of Wellness is a well run top notch health clinic!
Lori and Laurent Pinci who run Pillars of Wellness along with their team are very professional and efficient. They make you feel welcome with a smile and kind words every time you walk through their doors. They truly care. We have not yet had the need to experience the many other services that Pillars of Wellness offers, but if we ever did, we definitely would not hesitate to use them.
I’m feeling very supported during my recovery….
On the advice of a friend, I reached out and booked a series of appointments with their occupational therapist, Lori; physiotherapist, Abida; and their naturopath, Dr. Galantai to help with recovering from a concussion. It has been an excellent experience! They are all incredible practitioners.
This is the first time I’ve ever experienced a longer term injury and their genuine, individualized care has really lessened my stress. I’m feeling very supported during my recovery and highly recommend their clinic. I credit my continual improvement to the holistic way I’m getting treatment for my symptoms and am very grateful.
I went to different clinics I finally found one worth going to.
Friendly, caring and professionals like nothing I have seen around Aldershot//Burlington. Attentive to the needs of their patients. They take the time to listen. Beautiful and well designed clinic that is extremely well maintained. I have had two car accidents in the last year and I went to different clinics I finally found one worth going to.
Recognized Excellence in Patient Care You Can Trust
Burlington’s Best Pelvic Physio Clinic: 5-Time Award Winner
Recognized for excellence in patient care, Pillars of Wellness is proud to be a five-time award-winning provider for physiotherapy in Burlington. Our commitment to high-quality treatment, compassionate care, and lasting results has made us a trusted choice within the local community.
Before Your Visit
Frequently Asked Questions
About Pelvic Health Solutions
We believe an informed patient is an empowered person. Below, find expert answers to the most common questions about the care at our Burlington clinic, helping you take the first step with confidence.
What is pelvic floor physiotherapy?
Pelvic floor physiotherapy focuses on assessing and improving the function of the muscles and connective tissues that support the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. A trained physiotherapist uses evidence-based techniques to help improve strength, coordination, and control, while reducing pain or discomfort.
Who can benefit from pelvic floor physiotherapy?
Pelvic floor physiotherapy can benefit people of all genders and ages. It is commonly recommended for individuals experiencing bladder or bowel concerns, pelvic pain, pregnancy or postpartum changes, and conditions such as erectile dysfunction.
What conditions are commonly treated with pelvic floor physiotherapy?
Pelvic floor physiotherapy may help with a range of concerns, including:
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Bladder or bowel leakage
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Pelvic pain or pressure
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Pregnancy and postpartum recovery
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Core and pelvic stability concerns
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Erectile dysfunction
A personalized approach is used based on your symptoms and goals.
What happens during a pelvic floor physiotherapy appointment?
Your first appointment typically includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and goals. With your informed consent, the physiotherapist may perform an assessment to better understand how your pelvic region is functioning and create a personalized care plan tailored to your needs.
Is pelvic floor physiotherapy uncomfortable or painful?
Pelvic floor physiotherapy should not be painful. Your comfort, consent, and privacy are always prioritized. Physiotherapists explain each step of the process and adjust care based on your comfort level at all times.
How long does it take to see results from pelvic floor physiotherapy?
Everyone’s experience is different. Some people notice improvements within a few sessions, while others may require ongoing care depending on their condition, overall health, and personal goals. Your physiotherapist will regularly review progress and adjust your care plan as needed.
Feel free to contact us for more information or book your physiotherapy in Burlington today!
