November 20th @ 7 PM: Your Core & Pelvic Floor Workshop

The pelvic floor is an important part of the body, but one that is often overlooked. This workshop is designed for women of all ages, all chapters of athleticism, and all fitness levels, regardless of whether or not you have been pregnant.  We encourage expecting moms and dads, postpartum moms and dads, and women at any stage of postpartum.

We also encourage coaches, trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, Crossfit coaches, and lifting coaches to attend.

In this workshop, Nadia and Christianne will be looking at:

• Female Health Considerations
• Our Female Body/Anatomy
• Prenatal Exercise
• Postpartum Rehabilitation
• Fitness Considerations/Modifications, and Postpartum; Returning to Fitness
  

Workshop Details

Topics We'll Cover;

• Pelvic Floor Health,
• Common Concerns/Dysfunctions (pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, core weakness, posture, diastasis recti)
• Benefits of preparing for pregnancy
• Ante natal exercise
• Core and pelvic floor considerations for all trainees and athletes
• Postpartum rehabilitation
• Postpartum - The "4th Trimester" considerations
• Exercise programming and reintegration into fitness/sport/crossfit/lifting/running with progressions
• The benefits of strength for pelvic health and core in the aging female

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Biographies

Nadia Philipenko obtained her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Exercise & Sport Studies) with honours and great distinction from the University of Saskatchewan in 2015; she then went on to complete her Masters of Physical Therapy in 2017.

Nadia’s approach to manual physiotherapy is strongly influenced by her mentor, Blaine, and the fantastic team that makes up Mackie Physiotherapy. Nadia uses her passion and enthusiasm to provide quality care, and her refined skills to achieve patient goals. She is progressing towards an Orthopedic Division Diploma in manual and manipulative physiotherapy, and has credentialing in Women’s Health Pelvic Floor treatment. Nadia is a former competitive gymnast and diver, and her continued experience with athletics makes her an integral member of the Mackie Sport Division.

Christianne Godart has been coaching women since 2012. Starting out as a Crossfit Coach (Synergy Strength & Conditioning) then as a Certified Trainer. She's been participating and competing in Crossfit and lifting since 2011.  She is Mom to three young children.

With a strong focus on strength, she coaches women of all ages, from teens to 55+.  In 2017 she added nutrition education and services to her tool kit, becoming certified with Precision Nutrition (PnLv1), followed by continuing education with the Brianna Battles Course: Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism.

She is passionate about educating and empowering women with their health and fitness, and helping women navigate their athleticism through the chapters of pregnancy and postpartum. She helps guide women through the rehabilitation period, and return to fitness and sport with optimal functioning and a focus on longevity.  Regardless of when a postpartum female returns to intentional movement/fitness, we are postpartum forever. 

Intentional movement and nutrition play such integral roles in how we age as women, our functionality, and our quality of life. Christianne's passion is sharing her experience and love of lifting & fitness with women of ALL ages.

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