Upcoming Events

2025 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

GWHA is bringing women together this winter to connect, support local businesses, and carve out time for YOU. Starting January 15th, we’re hosting in-person pop-ups in our clinic space with some incredible local female-owned businesses. Let’s embrace winter together, one connection at a time!

Upcoming & Current Classes

PHYSIO MAT PILATES WITH JACKIE

January 15-February 26 | Wednesday evenings from 7:45 - 8:45 PM

Physio Pilates is a comprehensive and effective exercise method in rehabilitation. The exercises combine progressive resistance and restorative movements to strengthen the afflicted area.

Physio Pilates has been shown to help with:

Low back pain, Upper back pain & stiffness, Postural concerns, Hip stiffness or chronic “tight hips”, Core strengthening, Return to fitness & rehabilitation

Participants must either be referred by their physiotherapist or be assessed by Jackie before starting the class. If you are a new or returning client of EPA, not currently in treatment, then the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario requires a recent clearance assessment to determine that you are safe for participation ** Our assessment fee will be charged** Physio Pilates fees are eligible for insurance reimbursement if your plan allows it. A receipt will be provided for every class you attend.

CORE CONNECT CLASSES WITH JACKIE

January 15 - February 26 - Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm-7:30pm

Core Connect Group Class

Are you someone who has been experiencing low back, hip and/or pelvic dysfunction? Core Connect is a group exercise class that can benefit anyone with these concerns.  This supervised environment helps improve awareness of body mechanics and helps strengthen your core and lower extremities. 

It is suitable for anyone experiencing:

  • Pelvic floor dysfunction (urinary leakage, pelvic heaviness/pressure)
  • Low back pain and/or tightness
  • Hip pain and/or tightness

The Core Connect class will help you become more aware of your whole pelvic girdle and learn:

  • how to connect the pelvic floor with other muscles of the body during exercise.
  • how to up-train your weaker muscles
  • how to down-train your dominant/tense muscles

Join Jackie, as she guides you through customized pelvic floor, core, hip and back exercises and works with you to achieve your individualized goals. This class will help you become more aware of your whole pelvic girdle and learn how to connect the pelvic floor with other core muscles during exercise. Learn how to up-train your weaker core muscles and down-train your dominant/tense muscles, all while gaining a better connection with your body’s foundation – your PELVIS!

Registration is Now Open!

Reach out to our administration staff and reserve your spot today at 519-780-0606!

Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm-7:30pm

Led by: Jackie Sinkeldam

$40/class

Classes are booked and billed for the 6 sessions. A fee of $320 ($40/class x 8 classes) will be due at the time of registration. Classes are covered under Physio benefits!

***Participation: Each class member would have to be assessed** and referred by a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to ensure that you are appropriate for the classes. Assessment is an additional fee.***

PRENATAL CLASSES WITH LINDSAY

Join Lindsay, our perinatal nurse and lactation specialist, in our comprehensive prenatal course designed to build your confidence and readiness for the arrival of your new family member!

Prenatal Class

Join Lindsay, our perinatal nurse and lactation specialist, in our comprehensive prenatal course designed to build your confidence and readiness for the arrival of your new family member!

Course topics encompass a wide range of essential subjects such as:

  • birth preparation
  • signs of labour
  • comfort and pain management tools
  • delivery
  • postpartum
  • baby care and infant feeding
  • emotional well-being
  • introduction to local resources.

While the optimal time to take the course is between 28-36 weeks gestation, this class can be taken at any time during your pregnancy.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Book Online Here with Lindsay

Please talk to our admin team to register, give us a call at 519-780-0606!

Past Events

Hormones & High Tea - Sunday, October 20th, 2024

Join us for an empowering afternoon focused on menopause and women’s health, hosted by Eramosa Physiotherapy Associates! Speakers at this event will include Shirley Weir, founder of Menopause Chicks, along with Meryl Da Costa (Registered Physiotherapist), Megan Dunn (Nurse Practitioner), and Heidi Smith (Registered Dietician). This panel of experts will be sure to provide valuable guidance on confidently navigating menopause and other areas of women's health. This is a not for profit event with proceeds going towards Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis. Last year’s event was able to raise over $3,000! Hosted by Eramosa Physiotherapy Associates and Guelph Women’s Health Centre, your participation in this event will help foster awareness and community. Register today to join us for an afternoon of education, connection, and support!

GWHA Educational Classes & Events

 

A large part of our client’s success is understanding their Path to Improved Health.  Our team of highly skilled physiotherapists and staff use the most recent research to support our clients in understanding their treatment, plan, progress and results. We strive to help our local community by:

  • Promoting optimal mobility, physical activity and overall health and wellness
  • Preventing disease, injury, and disability
  • Managing acute and chronic conditions, activity limitations, and participation restrictions
  • Improving and maintaining optimal functional independence and physical performance
  • Rehabilitating injury and the effects of disease or disability with therapeutic exercise programs
  • Educating, planning maintenance and support programs to prevent re-occurrence, re-injury or functional decline