Childbirth Education Classes: Prenatal, Pelvic Health and Postpartum

  • Pelvic Floor Birth Prep + Early Postpartum Workshop

  • Born to Birth Prenatal: 2 Day

  • Born to Birth Postpartum: 1 Day

  • THE FULL PACKAGE (Born to Birth Prenatal + Born to Birth Postpartum + Pelvic Floor Birth Prep + Early Postpartum Workshop for a discounted price)

Registration OPEN for March, April, June, July, September


Exercise Class Schedule

Wednesday 10:30am Postpartum Strength Series (starts May 2025)

Wednesday 5:30pm Prenatal Strength Series (starts May 2025)

Wednesday 6:45pm Prenatal Yoga

Friday 9:30am Move Strong: Peri and Post Menopausal Strength Series (starts May 2025)


Please note, we have a 24 hour cancellation policy. Any cancellations made within 24 hours of your appointment time will be charged the full amount of the appointment.

Group Classes / Workshops are billed within 48 hours of booking. Please note that refunds are not available, but you may transfer your booking to a friend if you are not able to attend.

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Pelvic health physiotherapists are registered physiotherapists who have undergone extensive additional training to assess and treat dysfunctions of the pelvic floor and surrounding areas. They are trained to perform internal vaginal and rectal exams.


Physiotherapy

Registered physiotherapists assess and treat musculoskeletal conditions using a variety of treatment techniques including manual therapy, exercise, movement training, education, and lifestyle interventions.


Chiropractic

Chiropractic care is focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal issues, particularly those involving the spine, joints, and nervous system. Chiropractors use hands-on techniques, such as spinal adjustments and mobilizations, along with exercise therapy, to relieve pain, improve function, and promote the body's natural ability to heal. It’s a non-invasive approach that can benefit a wide... Read More

Chiropractic care is focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal issues, particularly those involving the spine, joints, and nervous system. Chiropractors use hands-on techniques, such as spinal adjustments and mobilizations, along with exercise therapy, to relieve pain, improve function, and promote the body's natural ability to heal. It’s a non-invasive approach that can benefit a wide range of conditions, from back pain to headaches.


Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a gentle, hands-on approach to healthcare that focuses on treating the body as a whole. It aims to support the body's natural healing processes by improving mobility, reducing tension, and enhancing circulation. Osteopathic treatment can help with various issues, from muscle and joint pain to digestive and respiratory concerns. Sessions are tailored to each client's needs, making ... Read More

Osteopathy is a gentle, hands-on approach to healthcare that focuses on treating the body as a whole. It aims to support the body's natural healing processes by improving mobility, reducing tension, and enhancing circulation. Osteopathic treatment can help with various issues, from muscle and joint pain to digestive and respiratory concerns. Sessions are tailored to each client's needs, making it a versatile option for those looking to address pain, improve function, or simply support overall well-being.


Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a modality of healing within Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for over 2000 years. Acupuncture offers holistic support through every stage of life by balancing hormones, relieving stress, and promoting overall well-being. From regulating menstrual cycles and enhancing fertility to providing relief during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, Acupuncture addresses both... Read More

Acupuncture is a modality of healing within Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for over 2000 years. Acupuncture offers holistic support through every stage of life by balancing hormones, relieving stress, and promoting overall well-being. From regulating menstrual cycles and enhancing fertility to providing relief during pregnancy and postpartum recovery, Acupuncture addresses both physical and emotional needs. Acupuncturists in BC are trained in the full spectrum of Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities, including: cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, tui na (Chinese massage), lifestyle and dietary guidance. Treatments typically involve a combination of these modalities to support you and your wellness goals, offering a truly holistic approach to healing. By offering personalized and holistic care, acupuncture can help support health through all life stages.


Registered Massage Therapy

Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) is a hands-on treatment that involves the manipulation of soft tissues, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues, to promote relaxation, relieve tension, and support overall health and wellness. RMTs are highly trained professionals who use evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you're managing stress, rec... Read More

Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) is a hands-on treatment that involves the manipulation of soft tissues, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues, to promote relaxation, relieve tension, and support overall health and wellness. RMTs are highly trained professionals who use evidence-based techniques tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you're managing stress, recovering from an injury, pregnant or postpartum, or addressing chronic pain, massage therapy can be an effective part of your healthcare routine. Our registered massage therapist is trained to provide customized treatment plans that are tailored to your specific needs and goals which may include stretches or exercises based to help keep your body feeling at its best long after you leave the clinic. We work with you to identify areas of concern and develop a treatment plan that addresses your individual needs. The goal is to help you achieve optimal physical health and well-being through the therapeutic power of massage.


Athletic Therapy

Athletic Therapy focuses on the prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions, with expertise that extends to pelvic health. This specialized approach addresses a wide range of concerns, including injuries, pelvic pain, core weakness, pregnancy related conditions, postpartum recovery, and pelvic floor dysfunction such as incontinence or prolapse. Certified Athletic Th... Read More

Athletic Therapy focuses on the prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions, with expertise that extends to pelvic health. This specialized approach addresses a wide range of concerns, including injuries, pelvic pain, core weakness, pregnancy related conditions, postpartum recovery, and pelvic floor dysfunction such as incontinence or prolapse. Certified Athletic Therapists use evidence-based techniques such as manual therapy, modalities, therapeutic exercise, and movement retraining to restore strength, mobility, and balance. Whether you’re managing an injury, transitioning back to activity after childbirth, or seeking to optimize your performance, Athletic Therapy provides tailored care to meet your unique needs and goals. Suitable for all activity levels, it empowers you to move confidently and feel your best.


Breast / Chest Health

Breast / chest health practitioners treat conditions related to pre-operative and post-operative breast / chest surgery as well as engorgement and mastitis / blocked milk ducts. This includes any breast surgery (mastectomy, lumpectomy, etc) or gender affirming top surgery. Your practitioner will help with scar management, cording, shoulder movement restrictions, muscle tension, changes in stren... Read More

Breast / chest health practitioners treat conditions related to pre-operative and post-operative breast / chest surgery as well as engorgement and mastitis / blocked milk ducts. This includes any breast surgery (mastectomy, lumpectomy, etc) or gender affirming top surgery. Your practitioner will help with scar management, cording, shoulder movement restrictions, muscle tension, changes in strength and posture, engorgement, blocked milk ducts or mastitis.


Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) / Dry Needling

Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) / Dry Needling is a specialized treatment used to relieve muscle tension, pain and dysfunction. It helps to release tight or overactive muscles to release trigger points, improve circulation and restore function and mobility.


Pediatrics

At Maven, our pediatric care is designed to support your child’s unique growth and development from infancy through childhood. During your child’s first visit, our practitioners will conduct a thorough review of your their medical history, including birth details, developmental milestones, and any specific concerns you may have. The assessment will be followed by age appropriate treatment. Our ... Read More

At Maven, our pediatric care is designed to support your child’s unique growth and development from infancy through childhood. During your child’s first visit, our practitioners will conduct a thorough review of your their medical history, including birth details, developmental milestones, and any specific concerns you may have. The assessment will be followed by age appropriate treatment. Our pediatric treatment options include chiropractic care, osteopathy, and acupuncture.


Group Exercise

Wednesday 10:30am Postpartum Strength 6 Week Series (starts May 2025)

Wednesday 5:30pm Prenatal Strength 6 Week Series (starts May 2025)

Wednesday 6:45pm Prenatal Yoga

Friday 9:30am Move Strong: Peri and Post Menopausal Strength Series (starts May 2025)


Birth Education Classes + Workshops

A comprehensive, evidence-based prenatal education course designed to empower expectant parents with knowledge and confidence to make informed choices for labor, birth, and postpartum. Led by a registered nurse specialized in labor and delivery, along with a pelvic health physiotherapist, the course covers everything from pain management and labor positions to postpartum recovery and newborn ca... Read More

A comprehensive, evidence-based prenatal education course designed to empower expectant parents with knowledge and confidence to make informed choices for labor, birth, and postpartum. Led by a registered nurse specialized in labor and delivery, along with a pelvic health physiotherapist, the course covers everything from pain management and labor positions to postpartum recovery and newborn care. It includes essential pelvic floor education, preparing your mind and body for labor, and reducing risks. Hands-on labour techniques for partners and personalized guidance ensure that both birthing parents feel empowered and prepared for the birth journey. Whether you're planning a hospital or home birth, this course will help you approach childbirth with strength, support, and informed choices.

On maternity leave until June 2025.

Catherine specializes in pelvic health for all genders, birth preparation, and postnatal care.

Some of the common pelvic floor related conditions that Catherine treats include: - Incontinence (urinary or fecal) - Pelvic organ prolapse - Pelvic trauma or injuries to the tailbone or pelvis - Dyspareunia (pain with sex) - Pelvis related pain (including low back pain, hip pain, pubic pain) - Vaginismus - Vulvodynia - Endometriosis related symptoms - Interstitial cystitis / bladder pain syndrome - Pregnancy & postpartum care - Birth preparation - C-section recovery - Diastasis recti (abdominal separation) - Erectile dysfunction - Penile or Testicular Pain

Catherine can help with orthopaedic musculoskeletal concerns such as shoulder, knee, ankle and jaw pain. Catherine’s passion for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance has grown in part due to her extensive history competing in sport, including competing at the national level in track & field, and coaching athletes in the weight room, pool and on the field. She has a passion for health and fitness and enjoys helping people return to the activities they love.

Catherine completed her Master of Physical Therapy degree at the University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology at the University of Victoria. She has taken numerous postgraduate training courses including: - Level 1: Urinary/Fecal Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Level 2: The Role of Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Anyone Experiencing Pelvic Pain Through a Trauma Informed Lens - Level 3: Biopsychosocial Reframed - Pelvic Physiotherapy in Trans Health - Caesarean Birth & Rehabilitation - Comprehensive Physical Therapy of the Breast Cancer Patient - Pessaries: Clinical Integration and Manages of Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Stress Urinary Incontinence - Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain – Evaluation and Treatment - The Painful Shoulder

On maternity leave until June 2025. Catherine specializes in pelvic health for all genders, birt... Read More

Ivy Elling Quaintance (she/her/hers) earned her Master of Physical Therapy degree from McGill University and her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Washington State University, where she rowed on an athletic scholarship and gained experience working in an exercise physiology lab.

She is passionate about empowering individuals to address pelvic floor health with confidence and manage chronic pain. As a physiotherapist, her goal is to equip patients with knowledge and support through a biopsychosocial lens, combined with her enthusiasm for physical activity.

In her spare time, Ivy enjoys trail running, socializing, backpacking, cooking, and meeting new people.

Ivy Elling Quaintance (she/her/hers) earned her Master of Physical Therapy degree from McGill Uni... Read More

Robyn earned her Masters degree in Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. She practiced for many years in private practice orthopedic clinics before specializing in pelvic floor health care.

She is a kind, compassionate therapist that strives to provide comprehensive, trauma informed pelvic health care. She has experience with pre and postnatal care, pelvic pain conditions, bowel and bladder concerns and pelvic organ prolapse. With a strong focus on empowering the client, she loves to integrate her knowledge of pilates and movement into her sessions as well as other training including IMS when appropriate.

She strives to leave each client feeling heard and understood with a plan and confidence in moving forwards. Helping clients return to their activities, daily tasks or other meaningful goals they might have is the favorite aspect of her work.

Robyn earned her Masters degree in Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. She pr... Read More

Dr. Matt Graham (he/him) is a Chiropractor, UVic graduate, and former Vikes rugby player, who earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree summa cum laude from the University of Western States in Portland, OR. With Dr. Matt, you can expect a listening ear and a holistic chiropractic approach.

Dr. Matt offers Webster Technique, used for assessment and treatment of the pelvis and commonly during pregnancy. Dr. Matt has a particular interest in back pain and sciatica, pregnancy and postpartum care, and gender-affirming surgery recovery. He has completed post-graduate certifications in spinal manipulation and strength training, and is a current member of the BC Chiropractic Association’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Group.

Dr. Matt Graham (he/him) is a Chiropractor, UVic graduate, and former Vikes rugby player, who ear... Read More

Rachel Hargreaves completed her Bachelor of Athletic & Exercise Therapy at Camosun College here in Victoria and added a Diploma in Massage Therapy from the Alberta College of Massage Therapy in Calgary.

Drawing from years of experience in the field, Rachel integrates a variety of therapeutic techniques to help athletes and clients recover from injuries, improve mobility, and maintain optimal physical health. Whether you’re an athlete pushing your limits or someone seeking relief from chronic tension, Rachel’s personalized approach focuses on restoring balance and improving overall well-being. By combining deep tissue massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and athletic stretching and strengthening, Rachel creates individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Rachel Hargreaves completed her Bachelor of Athletic & Exercise Therapy at Camosun College he... Read More

Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Megan Kuciak (she/her) is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner with a passion for all things health & wellness. She is committed to helping her patients feel their best through a holistic, full body approach that consists of gentle, manual manipulation, tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

Megan completed her Master’s of Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, where she completed over 4200 of hands-on training as well as 1000 supervised clinical hours. Prior to studying Osteopathy, Megan received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick where she played on the varsity volleyball team. It was through dealing with her own injuries that Megan became curious about Osteopathy and became passionate about a gentle, holistic approach to treatment.

Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Megan Kuciak (she/her) is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner wit... Read More

I’m Avery Savage, an acupuncturist and herbal medicine practitioner deeply committed to the transformative power of traditional healing. I work with people of all genders to address pelvic health, including fertility, menstrual health, pregnancy, menopause, hormonal imbalances, and pelvic pain. Acupuncture is a powerful tool for balancing hormones, reducing inflammation, and improving circulation, promoting optimal health and well-being.

My journey into acupuncture began with skepticism, but after experiencing its profound effects firsthand, I was inspired to become an acupuncturist myself. I’m passionate about introducing others to acupuncture and herbal medicine, answering questions, and providing care tailored to each individual.

I completed my Acupuncture Diploma at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta, in 2019, and recently graduated from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Program at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC, in 2023. Both programs have provided me with a strong foundation in acupuncture and herbal medicine, and I continue to expand my knowledge through ongoing education, ensuring I bring the best care possible to my patients.

I’m Avery Savage, an acupuncturist and herbal medicine practitioner deeply committed to the trans... Read More

As a RN specializing in labour and delivery, I am thrilled to embark on this journey with you.

My primary goal is to provide guidance and support during the final weeks of your pregnancy, the labour and birth process, and the postpartum period as you nurture and bond with your newborn.

I believe in placing the birthing person at the centre of care, recognizing that every person has their own unique experiences and stories.

I view pregnancy, labour and birth as special opportunities to enhance self-confidence and foster a positive self-image. I bring additional expertise in trauma and mental health care to better support your unique needs.

As a RN specializing in labour and delivery, I am thrilled to embark on this journey with you. M... Read More

My practice is deeply rooted in nervous system regulation - cultivating and strengthening your nervous system primes the body and allows for deeper healing to take place throughout all systems. We are better able to work through muscle tension, digestive disturbances , sleep issues, hormonal imbalances, fertility support, mood disorders, skin concerns, chronic and acute pain. Compassion and integrity are at the forefront of each & every treatment. Assessing and improving the body as a whole rather than as individual parts, listening intently to formulate a treatment plan to fit you like your favourite sweater. With a background in psychology, a curious mind and open heart it would be my absolute pleasure to hold space in the treatment room for you and have you leaving looking and feeling better than you came in xxx

My practice is deeply rooted in nervous system regulation - cultivating and strengthening your ne... Read More

Olivia specializes in women’s pelvic health, birth preparation, postnatal care, women’s breast surgeries and gender diverse top surgeries.

Olivia works with clients throughout pregnancy and postpartum to help with:

  • Preparing you to have an empowered, positive birthing experience
  • Incontinence (urinary or fecal)
  • Dyspareunia (pain with sex)
  • SIJ pain
  • Low back pain
  • Hip pain
  • Pubic symphysis pain
  • Round ligament pain
  • Exercise
  • Birth preparation
  • Perineal tearing / episiotomy recovery
  • Scar management (perineal and c-section)
  • C-section recovery
  • Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Postpartum exercise and return to running
  • Retraining the pelvic floor muscles

Some of the common pelvic floor related conditions that Olivia treats include:

  • Incontinence (urinary or fecal)
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Pelvic trauma or injuries to the tailbone or pelvis
  • Dyspareunia (pain with sex)
  • Pelvis related pain (including low back pain, hip pain, pubic pain)
  • Vaginismus
  • Vulvodynia
  • Endometriosis related symptoms
  • Interstitial cystitis / bladder pain syndrome
  • Period pain
  • Pregnancy & postpartum

Olivia works with breast health clients treating the following conditions:

  • Pre and post breast surgery (mastectomy, lumpectomy)
  • Pre and post top surgery (all genders)
  • Scar management
  • Cording
  • Shoulder movement restrictions
  • Muscle tension
  • Decreased strength
  • Postural changes
  • Blocked milk ducts

Olivia completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy degree in 2019 at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. She has taken numerous postgraduate training courses including:

  • Women’s Health Training Associates Maternity and Pelvic Floor Health Comprehensive Course Certification
  • Continence and Women’s Health Level 1
  • Continence and Women’s Health Level 2
  • Bulletproof Your Body - Pelvic Floor and Core Level 1
  • Nutrition Recommendations Relating to Women’s Health Physiotherapy
  • Recognizing and Treating Clinical Conditions Related to the Pelvic Floor
  • How to Implement a Biopsychosocial Approach in Pelvic Pain
  • Healing Pelvic Pain and Abdominal Pain
  • Role of Manometry Assessment for the Investigation of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
  • Comprehensive Physical Therapy of the Breast Cancer Patient
  • Advanced Rehab Techniques in Breast Cancer
  • Pelvic Health Physiotherapy in the Trans Community
  • Intro to Gender Diversity – Expanded

Olivia will work with you to create an individualized treatment approach from a holistic view to help you reach your own personal goals.

Olivia specializes in women’s pelvic health, birth preparation, postnatal care, women’s breast su... Read More

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