- Bachelor of Science Physiotherapy, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2009
- Pilates Comprehensive Certification in mat, Body Arts in Science International (BASI), Vancouver, graduated November 2016
- Pilates Comprehensive Certification in equipment: Reformer, Cadillac, WUNDA Chair, Barrel, Spine Corrector, Body Arts in Science International (BASI), Vancouver, graduated December 2016
Additional training:
- Dry needling Level 1 & 2
- Facial Manipulation Certification level 1 & 2
- Introductory pelvic health courses, Diana McDonald level 1 and Pelvic health solutions level 2 & 3
- Pregnancy and Pelvic Girdle Pain
- Innovative exercises for the Sensitive Nervous system
- Preserving the active Hip
- The abdominal wall after pregnancy and DRA
- Motivational Interviewing, CBT and ACT for treating Pain
- Dermo neuromodulation
- Managing Mechanical Lower Back Pain and Pelvic Girdle Pain- Telerehabilitation friendly
- The physical therapy approach for Dyspareunia
- Certificate in Pain Management
- The female athlete and pelvic floor
- Explain Pain
- Mobilization of the visceral fascia
- Labour and delivery: maternal support through comfort measures and pelvic biomechanics
- Cesarean Birth: The role of Physiotherapy in preparation and recovery
- Elevating pregnancy birth and the 4th trimester
- Reframe Endometriosis in Rehab
- Hypopressives Level 1
- Webinar: How to be an LGBTQ+ inclusive physiotherapist
- Pain Neuroscience Applied to Childbirth: Exploring Theory, Integration and Outcomes
- How to Structure a Birth Preparation Session Workshop
Philosophy:
Lisa is a registered Pilates Instructor and she enjoy using this unique skill in rehabilitation to give her clients a different experience of movement in their bodies. Her physiotherapy values include building a strong therapeutic relationship, establishing self-efficacy, and taking a holistic approach to rehabilitation using the bio-psycho-social model of care to reach client specific goals. Lisa’s goal is to empower her clients to be the best version of themselves or to help them gain back control of their bodies. She loves helping clients explore endless and creative possibilities to move and feel better. Ultimately, Lisa would describe herself as a compassionate motivator. Furthermore, she values the skills and expertise of peers and other health care professionals and she is always willing to learn from others. Mantras: “Motion is lotion”, “do it differently”
Fun fact:
I am a South African born Canadian who loves hockey and cats!