Alana is proud to be an advanced practice physiotherapy clinician in female pelvic health with over 2 decades of experience. She has participated in advanced training throughout Canada and the US being a mentor, speaker, and educator to a variety of medical health professionals. Alana obtained her degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Manitoba in 1996. She holds a certification to practice anatomical acupuncture and needling through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada. She became a certified manipulative therapist in 2002 and began to pursue further advanced training in her passion for women's health. She holds a certificate of achievement in pregnancy/postpartum care in addition to a certificate of achievement in pelvic physical therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association. Alana completed her Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy with a focus on women’s health, in the summer of 2021. Alana is fortunate to work in close alliance with gynecology, gastroenterology, and urogynecology and has much experience in pre-and post-operative treatment for gynecological and pelvic surgical interventions.
Alana is passionate about pelvic health disorders ranging from fecal and urinary incontinence, constipation, painful intercourse (dyspareunia), pre-and postnatal education and treatment, prolapse, and other types of pelvic pain.
She is particularly interested in the promotion of women's health and providing education regarding under-recognized women's health concerns.