Amy graduated from the Master of Physical Therapy program at UBC in 2012 after completing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at Simon Fraser University. Dance has been a big part of her life from a young age and sparked a lifelong interest in movement and the human body, ultimately leading her on the path to becoming a physiotherapist.
She discovered pelvic health physiotherapy after developing pubic symphysis pain, pelvic organ prolapse, and stress incontinence with her two pregnancies/deliveries. This firsthand experience motivated her to make a significant career shift and pursue her passion for pelvic health which is now her primary area of practice. Amy has since completed numerous courses in pelvic health, prenatal and postpartum care, as well as Clinical Pilates training, and is certified in anatomical acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute. She finds it especially rewarding to help clients with pelvic pain and other persistent pain conditions.
Previously, she worked for many years with clients with neurological conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and Parkinson’s disease, helping to improve their function and quality of life using the Bobath concept. This experience has greatly influenced her treatment philosophy of addressing the whole body and the whole person, considering all aspects of their being using a biopsychosocial approach.
When she’s not busy running after her two young boys, you’ll find her hiking, snowshoeing or paddling on the water. She is also currently learning how to navigate weightlifting with prolapse. Amy is a lifelong learner and her pursuit of continued growth and excellence in client care is what brings her to come work with the incredible team at Diane Lee & Associates and take a deep dive into the Integrated Systems Model (ISM)!
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Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapy services include the following: The Integrated Systems Model, Ultrasound Imaging, Manual Therapy, Dry Needling, Acupuncture, Cranial Treatment, Movement Training and Exercise Instruction, Prenatal and Postpartum Screening, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Cancer Rehabilitation, Vestibular Therapy and Clinical Pilates.
The Integrated Systems Model
This model allows clinicians to be more effective and efficient with their assessment and treatment in order to help patients develop better movement strategies and habits to help reduce symptoms and improve function and performance.
Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound imaging is useful as a biofeedback tool for ‘rewiring the brain’ or re-educating the proper timing of muscle contraction during both individual exercises and meaningful task training.
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is a term that applies to any technique that involves the therapist’s hands and is often used to restore mobility to a joint, muscle or nerve as well as to relax, or activate, muscles. Many different manual techniques are used, often in combination, to help your body begin to move more efficiently.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be used as the only form of therapy or it may be combined successfully with other forms of medical or physical therapy. The number of treatments will vary with each individual and the condition being treated.
Movement Training and Exercise Instruction
Recent research has changed the way therapists use exercises for both rehabilitation as well as strength and conditioning. For all areas of the body, the evidence supports correcting problems associated with how you use your muscles in a coordinated manner.
Prenatal and Postpartum Screening
There are many myths around pregnancy. Physiotherapists who specialize in pre/post natal care can help debunk these myths, playing an important role in the management of physical changes that can occur both during and after these nine months.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Pelvic health physiotherapy is an umbrella term for physiotherapy that addresses aspects of anatomy and physiology related to or contained in the pelvis. This includes pelvic floor physiotherapy (the pelvic floor is the area between your legs, including your genitals, muscles, connective tissue and pelvic organs), which is an area of physiotherapy requiring specialized training.
Clinical Pilates
Take your treatments to the next level with a personalized rehabilitative Pilates program designed with your injuries in mind.
Virtual Care
Telerehabilitation is a subdiscipline of telehealth and involves any rehabilitation delivered using telehealth technologies such as videoconferencing, sensors, chat / text, educational portals and more. The most recognizable form of telerehabilitation is the reproduction of the one on one physiotherapy via videoconferencing, most commonly known now as “Virutal Care”.
Pre & Post Spinal Surgery
Have you recently had or are planning to undergo Spinal Surgery and wondering if Physiotherapy can help?
Pelvic Surgery
Training the pelvic floor is not a one size fits all exercise. A surgery specific treatment plan based on assessment findings can be helpful for a successful outcomes long term.
