Consult

Free 15 minute phone consultation with the physiotherapist to ask questions, learn more about physiotherapy with a whole-person approach to address persisting pain, pelvic health, and more.


Chronic Pain Physiotherapy

Addresses pain and/or injuries that have persisted longer than 12-16 weeks or is a recurring issue. A holistic, evidence-based approach is used to assess the complex factors that contribute to chronic/persistent pain. Treatment plans include hands-on treatments, nervous system support, and coaching to support effective changes in relevant lifestyle habits.


Women's Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is an effective approach to address pelvic floor related issues such as incontinence, pelvic pain, and prolapse. It is beneficial all throughout a woman's life including prenatal, postpartum, and peri- to post-menopause.


Hypermobility

Whole-person care for individuals with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder / Ehler's-Danlos Syndromes (suspected or diagnosed). Physiotherapy sessions can include management of pain, joint instability, functional goals, and support for commonly co-existing health concerns (dysautonomia, digestive issues, pelvic floor related concerns, etc). Guidance and support with seeking diagnosis is also availa... Read More

Whole-person care for individuals with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder / Ehler's-Danlos Syndromes (suspected or diagnosed). Physiotherapy sessions can include management of pain, joint instability, functional goals, and support for commonly co-existing health concerns (dysautonomia, digestive issues, pelvic floor related concerns, etc). Guidance and support with seeking diagnosis is also available.


Breastfeeding and Breast Health

Physiotherapy support for is beneficial for many concerns for both breastfeeding mothers and infants who are breast and/or bottle feeding. Physiotherapy can help address common conditions including blocked ducts, swelling/inflammation/mastitis, damaged and painful nipples, positioning and latching difficulties, infant suck mechanics, and torticollis.


Diastasis Management and Exercise Programming

Physiotherapy and specialized exercises can help to address Diastasis Recti Abdominis (abdominal muscle separation) as well as safely rebuild general strength postpartum.

Raina Hawthorne is a Registered Physiotherapist, wife, and mother to two beautiful girls. She blends her knowledge and skills as a Physiotherapist with her intuition and experiences as a mother to provide her patients with care that considers and respects the whole person. She encourages her patients to trust in themselves and be active in their own treatment plans.

Raina completed a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Lethbridge, graduating with Honours. She went on to complete a Master’s in Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta. Once practicing as a Physiotherapist, Raina completed further specialized training to follow her passion for helping women and is registered to practice as a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist. She has also completed training in Physiotherapy support for breastfeeding. She uses her personal experiences and challenges from breastfeeding her own daughters to complement her formal training to help her patients reach their breastfeeding goals. She is certified to perform acupuncture and dry needling and can integrate these techniques into any physiotherapy treatment.

Raina loves spending time with her family, is a long-time yogi, and an avid runner. She is (slowly) working toward resuming triathlons after a break following the birth of her daughters. She loves getting to know her patients and is happy to answer any questions you may have!

Raina Hawthorne is a Registered Physiotherapist, wife, and mother to two beautiful girls. She ble... Read More

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