About Us

Our growing team consists of highly skilled and experienced pelvic floor specialists who are passionate about women's health.

Meet the Team


  • Founder & Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

    Maggie is a Registered Physiotherapist based in Nanaimo, BC with a speciality in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. Maggie graduated from UBC with a degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. She worked for one year as a clinical kinesiologist before heading to Glasgow, Scotland to complete her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy. She played varsity volleyball for one year during her schooling in the UK. Maggie has a special interest in treating female athletes and pelvic floor conditions, especially the peri natal and post natal community. In her spare time, Maggie likes to run, mountain bike, hike big mountains, play beach volleyball, and explore new trails with her Bernese mountain dog, Kai, who is also a clinical dog therapist. 

    Courses:

    L1 and L2 Dry Needling, Acupuncture Canada, July 2021

    Spinal Thrust Manipulations, Institute of Clinical Excellence, January 2023

    L1: The Physical Therapy Approach to Anyone Experiencing Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Health Solutions, May 2021

    L2: The Role of Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Anyone Experiencing Pelvic Pain from a Trauma Informed Lens (April 2024)

    Cesarean Birth and Rehab, Pelvic Health Solutions,  May 2023

    Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete: Pregnancy and Post Partum, Institute of Clinical Excellence, January 2024

    Management Level 1 & 2, Concussion Rehab Works,Shannon McGuire. May 2020.

    Introduction to Pelvic Health, Embodia. November 2020.

  • Holisitic Nutritonist, Childbirth Educator

    Teri-Ann is a Holistic Nutritionist through The Canadian School Of Natural Nutrition in 2016 and has served women in their pursuit for health. She supports vegan, vegetarians, and meat eaters as she has pursued health by implementing all styles of eating in the different chapters of her life personal life, before, during, and after birth and breastfeeding. She received her Childbirth Educator certification through Birthing From Within in 2020 after a very transformational 11 month course that enhanced how she mentors her nutrition, pregnant, postpartum, and menopausal clients. She also offers education around ways to implement herbs for optimal health of the whole family including newborn babies and children. Her personal interests include hosting women art and energy self discovery circles, walks and hikes around Vancouver Island with her fiancee, two children, and dog.

  • Kinesiologist

    Hanna Harrison graduated from Camosun College with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in June 2023. Being a new grad she is excited to gain experience in this field of work, and has a lot of interest in chronic disease management & exercise rehabilitation. Over the last few months she has been working as Physical Therapy Assistant, helping and supporting clients through the rehabilitation process. She is currently in the process of obtaining her exercise physiologist certification (CSEP-CEP).

    Hanna is new to the world of pelvic health and very interested in gaining more experience and knowledge in this line of work. In school she focused many of her assignments on exercise rehabilitation for pre & post partum women as she found it a very interesting field of study.

    Vancouver Island born and raised, Hanna has grown up in both Victoria and the Cowichan Valley. She plans to build up her career here on the island and will always call this place home. She has always lived a rather active lifestyle and was heavily involved in dance as a child, she mainly focused on Highland, Irish and ballet. In her free time she enjoys travelling and getting outdoors. She loves to hike, paddle board, and explore the west coast.


  • Physiotherapist

    Gemma is a registered physiotherapist who completed her Master of Science in Physiotherapy at McMaster University. She has taken advanced education in pelvic health, persistent pain, pessary fitting, dry needling/IMS, running injury management, vestibular and balance disorders, and more.

    She combines wholistic assessment, education, hands-on treatments, and individualized programs to help her patients achieve their goals and thrive. She is interested in working with individuals through various stages of life, including perinatal care, athletes, older adults, post-operative recovery, and injury rehabilitation.

    Outside of the clinic, you may run into Gemma exploring the many wonderful trails around the island… or searching for something sweet at a local bakery!

  • Athletic Therapist

    Lucas is a graduate from the Athletic and Exercise Therapy (BAET) program at Camosun College in Victoria B.C. Lucas has experience working with a range of athletes, from the weekend warrior up to national level rugby players. You will find Lucas using his knowledge of rehabilitation through a range of manual treatment and exercise therapy. Lucas grew up snowboarding and playing competitive lacrosse, through which his love of sport and physical activity, as well as personal experience with multiple injuries led him to pursue Athletic Therapy. Lucas saw the value of exercise therapy first hand and wants to help everybody get back to their full potential. Lucas works in a goal-oriented style helping you get back to sport or just every day life as quickly and safely as possible. Whatever the end goal, he is there to help along the way. Lucas has done continuing education in male pelvic health in order to to better treat males with pelvic floor dysfunction.

  • Clinic Dog Therapist

    Meet Kai, the beloved furry companion at Northwood Pelvic Health and Wellness Clinic. Kai brings joy and comfort to our patients as they embark on their journey towards optimal pelvic health. With a wag of her tail and a gentle nuzzle, Kai provides a welcoming presence, helping to create a warm and supportive environment for all who visit our clinic.

What is the Pelvic Floor?

The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that attach to the front, back and sides of the pelvic bone and sacrum, and include some of your glute muscles as well. The pelvic floor sits in the middle of your hips and low back, therefore it is important for the function of multiple joints in the area.

  • Maintains bladder and bowel function

  • Maintains sexual function

  • Provides support for abdominal organs

  • Provides stability for core and pelvis

  • Allows optimal blood flow and lymphatic drainage

Maggie is a Certified Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist. She is specifically trained to treat multiple conditions related to the pelvic floor, including diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse, stress and urinary incontinence, pelvic girdle pain, and core stabilization. Pelvic floor physiotherapy’s is also helpful with reducing symptoms related to endometriosis, and for rehab pre and post-hysterectomy.