Gowri has over 20 years experience working in hospitals and private practice in the United Kingdom and British Columbia. She completed her basic physiotherapy education in the United kingdom and worked there for a couple of years before moving to Canada. Since moving to B.C. she has completed numerous post graduate courses in orthopaedics, orthotics, pre/post natal fitness and pelvic floor dysfunction.
She has extensive experience in orthopaedics – with sprains, strains, fractures, hand, foot and ankle injuries, neck and back injuries, burns, gerontology, womens’ health related issues – such as pre/post natal pregnancy conditions and recovery from breast cancer surgery, active rehabilitation programs, customized return to work programs, pelvic floor dysfunction and customized orthotics.
Gowri specializes in pelvic floor disorders and treats problems such as:-
1) urinary incontinence in men and women
2) vaginal pain
3) ano-rectal disorders in men and women
She also specializes in orthotic assessment and prescription services and foot and ankle conditions.
Following a consultation and assessment, treatment is tailored to the individual and combines education, exercise and a home program with one or more of the following parameters of treatment:-
1) manual therapy including soft tissue mobilization
2) electrical modalities such as ultrasound
3) transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
4) muscle stimulation
5) acupressure
6) hot/cold therapy
Please call us to book an appointment with Gowri. She is available for bookings all day on Mondays, Wednesday mornings and Friday afternoons.
Please be aware that a doctor’s referral is not necessary unless you are seeking treatment for a work related injury ( Work Safe BC ) or it is an I.C.B.C. injury.