SILVIA SARAIVA,

REGISTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST, BSCPT

Hello! My name is Silvia Saraiva (she/her). I am a registered physiotherapist and have special interest in Pelvic Health / Women’s Health.

I completed a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (BSc. PT) in 2008 in Brazil, where I’m originally from.  

For years, I worked in clinics, hospitals and finally a maternity hospital, where I discovered my true passion for Women’s Health. After this realization I centred my practice in Gynecology and Obstetrics, helping people in prenatal, labour, and postnatal stages. 

Shortly after arriving in Canada, I obtained licensure in Ontario and in 2017 completed a specialization in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. I am currently a graduate student (Master of Science in Human Kinetics – MSc. HK) and researcher at the University of Ottawa where I focus on Women’s Health. I am a proud member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and Women’s Health Division.

areas of focus

Incontinence of bladder and bowels

Chronic pelvic pain

Pre-natal and postnatal care

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP)

Diastasis recti (DRA)

Constipation

Dyspareunia (painful intercourse)

Vaginismus

Vulvodynia

Endometriosis

Post-menopausal care

Lower back pain

Pelvic girdle pain

Coccydynia

 I believe in a multidisciplinary approach where patients are seen as whole. I enjoy listening, validating, and empowering my patients. I combine my treatments with manual therapy, soft tissue techniques, acupuncture, dry needling, cupping, athletic taping, education, and home exercise program. I am a strong believer in evidence-based practice where I combine the best evidence with clinical experience, aiming to find the root cause of the conditions and to achieve the patient’s goals.

Silvia offers her services in both English and Portuguese.

Services & Pricing

Discovery Session | 15min - Free

Physiotherapy

Initial Assessment | 60min - $155

Follow up | 60min - $155

Follow up | 45min - $130

Follow up | 30min - $105

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Initial Assessment | 60min - $170

Follow up | 60min - $170

Follow up | 45min - $145

Follow up | 30min - $115