Pelvic floor & Pediatric physiotherapy
Discreet, respectful pelvic floor care — during pregnancy, after birth, through menopause — and gentle physiotherapy for little ones. You set the pace; we follow it.
For you
Pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, pelvic pain, leaking: discreet care, at your own pace.
See care for adultsFor your child
Torticollis, flat head, motor development, bedwetting, constipation: play-based sessions, always with a parent present.
See care for childrenYou are not alone
Leaking after childbirth, pain during sex, pelvic heaviness, lower abdominal pain — these are among the most common reasons people come to see us. Many wait years before mentioning them, often because someone told them it was "just what happens after a baby." It is not something you have to live with.
Who you will see
You see the same professional at every session. You will never have to tell your story over again from the beginning.
Éliane Fréchette-Chaîné
pht, M.Sc.
Mom of two little treasures
As a physiotherapist since 2018, I have had the privilege of supporting hundreds of people in hospital settings, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and pediatric physiotherapy. These experiences have shaped the way I practise today: with a rigorous clinical approach that always remains centred on the person.
I deeply believe that good care begins with a relationship built on trust. My approach is gentle, compassionate, and free of judgement, with a strong emphasis on listening, education, and respecting each person’s individual pace. As a mother of two young children, I also have a firsthand understanding of many of the everyday challenges women and parents face: fatigue, a changing body, worries, and sometimes the feeling of having to hold everything together at once.
Assessing and treating effectively is important, of course — but above all, I believe in taking the time to listen, to explain, and to support each person with care and humanity.
Our services
Every treatment plan is built from your assessment, your goals and your comfort level. Nothing is off-the-shelf.
Relieving pregnancy-related pain and preparing the perineum for birth, safely for you and your baby.
Recovery after birth — a few weeks later or many years later. There is no expiry date on this.
For every stage of life, including perimenopause and menopause, whether or not you have been pregnant.
Gentle, play-based physiotherapy for babies, children and teens — always with a parent in the room.
Reasons people consult
If your situation is not on this list, call us. We will tell you honestly whether pelvic floor physiotherapy can help, or who to see instead.
Your first visit
Feeling nervous before a first pelvic floor appointment is completely normal. Here is how the hour unfolds, so that nothing takes you by surprise.
The session starts with a conversation — seated, fully dressed, behind a closed door. We go through your symptoms, your medical and birth history, your daily habits and, above all, what you want to get back to. This often takes up half the appointment.
Before any examination, your physiotherapist describes what she would like to assess, why it matters in your case, how she will proceed and what you will feel. Ask anything. If you would rather postpone the exam to a later session, that is a perfectly reasonable choice.
The assessment may include looking at your posture, breathing and abdominal wall, and then — only if you consent — a pelvic floor examination. You are draped with a sheet, alone in the room with your physiotherapist, and you can ask to pause or stop at any moment without explaining yourself.
You leave with a clear picture of what is going on, realistic goals, an idea of how many sessions may be needed and a few exercises for home. The plan is yours: it adapts to what is actually workable in your life.
Your comfort, your consent
Pelvic health touches on the most private parts of a person’s life. These are our commitments — without exception, and without you having to ask.
An internal exam is a useful assessment tool, not a condition of being treated. You can decline it, postpone it, or complete your entire course of treatment without ever consenting to one. External approaches exist and work well.
"Stop", "wait", or simply raising your hand is enough. No explanation is required, and it changes nothing about the care you receive afterwards.
Consent is asked for before every examination, at every session — not once at the first appointment. You can withdraw it after giving it.
Every session takes place behind a closed door — never in an open space or behind a curtain. You undress and dress alone, and stay draped with a sheet throughout the assessment.
Partner, friend, parent, interpreter: you are welcome to bring whoever you like, and they can stay in the room for the whole session if that is what you prefer.
Your file is confidential and covered by professional secrecy under the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec. Nothing is shared with a doctor, an insurer or a family member without your written authorization.
If anything makes you uncomfortable during a session — a word, a movement, the pace — say so. That is useful clinical information, never an inconvenience.
For parents
Pediatric sessions happen through play, at the child’s level, without force and without pain. Part of our job is to equip you too.
A closed, quiet room with no rush, where your child can take the time to get comfortable with the physiotherapist and the equipment before anything starts.
Depending on their age, we explain what is about to happen and ask if it is okay. With a baby or toddler, we read their cues — crying, tensing, gaze — and adjust: nothing is forced, and we take the time it takes.
Exercises that fit into daily life, positioning advice, developmental milestones and a clear summary of what we observed.
Frequently asked questions
Not finding your answer? Call us — no question is too awkward to ask.
No. In Quebec, you can see a physiotherapist directly, without a medical referral. Some private insurers do require a prescription for reimbursement, so it is worth checking with yours before your first session.
Never. It is the most precise way to assess the pelvic floor, but it is always offered, never imposed. You can decline it at the first visit, postpone it, or never consent to it — your treatment continues with external approaches.
The assessment should not be painful. Some techniques on sensitive or scarred tissue can be uncomfortable; we warn you beforehand and adjust immediately when you tell us. Pain is not a necessary part of treatment.
It depends entirely on your situation. Many common problems improve substantially within a handful of sessions spread over a few months, with home exercises in between. After the assessment you will get an honest estimate — including if physiotherapy is not the right answer for you.
Yes — it is not a contraindication and it does not bother us. If you would rather reschedule, or have a session without an internal exam that day, just say so when booking or when you arrive.
A first assessment is usually possible around six weeks postpartum. If you are in significant pain before then, call us — some gentle work is possible earlier. And if you gave birth years ago, it is absolutely not too late.
Yes. Babies and young children are welcome in the room during your session. A lack of childcare should never be the reason you put off taking care of yourself.
Physiotherapy in a private clinic is not covered by RAMQ. It is, however, reimbursed in full or in part by most group and private insurance plans. You receive an official receipt after every session for your claim.
Yes. Sessions are held in French or English, whichever you prefer. Just mention it when you book.
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