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My work as a physiotherapist and health coach is grounded in science and clinical experience.
The programs I’ve created — including StrongBIRTHS and my Health Coaching Program — combine physiotherapy, functional training, and evidence-based nutrition principles drawn from current research in women’s health, metabolic function, and postpartum recovery.
Below is a summary of research findings and key references that guide my approach, as well as links to scientific literature supporting the Metabolic Balance® program and the role of physiotherapy and nutrition in women’s health.
Postpartum Recovery & Physiotherapy
Postpartum Recovery & Physiotherapy
Key Evidence & Statistics
Key Evidence & Statistics
More than one-third of women experience lasting health challenges after childbirth — including fatigue, pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, and musculoskeletal issues.
Targeted physiotherapy improves postpartum pelvic floor function, reduces pain, and prevents long-term incontinence or prolapse symptoms.
Early postpartum rehabilitation enhances mobility, reduces back pain, and improves maternal quality of life.
Progressive, guided return to exercise postpartum supports cardiovascular recovery and mental health outcomes.
Clinical Implication
Clinical Implication
Physiotherapy is a critical bridge between obstetrical care and a woman’s safe return to activity, particularly for core, pelvic, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Metabolic Health, Nutrition & Hormones
Metabolic Health, Nutrition & Hormones
Key Evidence & Statistics
Key Evidence & Statistics
Approximately 1 in 3 women experience signs of insulin resistance, which can manifest as fatigue, cravings, hormonal imbalance, or weight fluctuation.
Addressing metabolic health through personalized nutrition supports hormone regulation, energy levels, and weight management.
Individualized nutrition based on metabolic markers yields more sustainable improvements in glucose regulation and lipid profiles than generalized diet plans.
Clinical Implication
Clinical Implication
Personalized nutrition strategies — such as those within Metabolic Balance® — play a pivotal role in supporting women’s hormonal recovery and metabolic stability postpartum.
Metabolic Balance® Research & Program Outcomes
Metabolic Balance® Research & Program Outcomes
Summary of Internal & Published Research
Summary of Internal & Published Research
Participants showed statistically significant improvements in blood glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, and body composition within 12 weeks.
Case series demonstrated improved metabolic markers and self-reported energy levels among participants following individualized MB plans.
Personalized, whole-food programs improve weight stability, insulin sensitivity, and inflammatory markers more effectively than calorie restriction alone.
Clinical Implication
Clinical Implication
Metabolic Balance® is a safe, non-pharmacological intervention for restoring metabolic balance and supporting long-term lifestyle change.
Collaborative Care
Collaborative Care
My approach is designed to complement medical treatment — not replace it.
I welcome collaboration with physicians, OBGYNs, endocrinologists, and allied health professionals to support patient care, particularly in:
Postpartum rehabilitation and safe return to activity
Hormonal and metabolic rebalancing
Nutritional replenishment after pregnancy or depletion
Lifestyle interventions for metabolic syndrome or fatigue
References available upon request. This page is intended for educational purposes and to encourage collaboration among healthcare and wellness professionals.
How can we collaborate?
Feel free to Contact me directly to furthur discuss our partnership!
📍 Based in Pointe-Claire, QC | Available for local and virtual collaboration
References
References
World Health Organization. (2023, December 7). More than a third of women experience lasting health problems after childbirth. WHO News. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news/item/07-12-2023-more-than-a-third-of-women-experience-lasting-health-problems-after-childbirth
Webb, D. A., et al. (2008). Postpartum physical symptoms in new mothers. Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy, 32(2), 30-39. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3815625/
Meyling, M. M. G., et al. (2023). Health problems experienced by women during the first year postpartum – A systematic review. European Journal of Midwifery, 7, 27. https://doi.org/10.18332/ejm/173417
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. (2021). Canadian Guidelines for Physical Activity through Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period. CSEP Publications.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/insulin-resistance.html
Harvard Health Publishing. (2022). How insulin resistance affects women’s hormones and energy. Harvard Medical School.
Zujko, M. E., et al. (2021). Individual diet modification reduces the metabolic syndrome components. Nutrients, 13(6), 2102. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13062102
Meffert, C., et al. (2010). The Metabolic Balance Study: Effects of an individualized nutrition program on weight and metabolic parameters. Journal of Obesity & Weight Loss Therapy, 1(2), 109. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3010672/
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (2019). Personalized nutrition based on metabolic profiles improves glucose regulation and lipid control compared to generic diet plans. Eur J Clin Nutr, 73, 123–131.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. (2021). Targeted physiotherapy for pelvic floor dysfunction in postpartum women: A randomized controlled trial, 225(4), 513-522.
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