Janine is an active mother who was inspired by other women who pursued their dreams. After attending a course in Melbourne, Australia, Janine believed the Aussies have it right- preventative physiotherapy for women. Combined with her background in pediatric health, she felt that combining the two was the perfect solution: preventative health for both moms and babies. And thus Inspire Physiotherapy was born.
Janine received her Bachelor of Physical Education at the University of Manitoba where she was first introduced to the world of exercise and science. This led her to pursue a career in physiotherapy by completing her degree at the University of Alberta. Janine has been working at Calgary Youth Physiotherapy for over 7 years where she continues to work with adults, children and babies. Janine continued to further her education by completing a postgraduate course in Exercise for Women at the University of Melbourne in Australia.
In March 2008, Janine was excited to introduce Owen to the family. This opened her eyes to a whole new world and to the new and exciting challenges of motherhood. Although having a child was one of the best things to happen to her, Janine realized that motherhood comes with its ups and downs. Maintaining an active lifestyle "kept me grounded, was a healthy form of stress release and made me feel good about myself".
Janine was fortunate enough to have a background in physiotherapy and access to resources in women’s health. Having this knowledge was extremely valuable in her return to activity and she realized she wanted to share this knowledge with others.
Janine is excited to pursue this exciting venture. Instead of limiting her possibilities, new doors have been opened by becoming a mother!
Janine's CV
University Education
- Post-graduate Physical Therapy course in Exercise for Women (University of Melbourne) 2009
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (University of Alberta) 2002
- Bachelor of Physical Education (University of Manitoba) 1998
Continuing Education-orthopedic
- Relieving Pelvic Pain during and after Pregnancy (Cecile Rost) 2010
On 5 year roster for treating pelvic pain www.rosttherapy.com
- Treating Urinary Incontinence in Women: Pelvic Floor Muscle Re-education and Behavioural Techniques (Dianna MacDonald) 2010
- Discover the Pelvis- Level 1 (Diane Lee) 2009
- No courses in 2008- was busy on maternity leave!!
- Level 2 Lower Extremity Orthopaedic Continuing Competency 2007
- Level 1 Orthopaedic Continuing Competency 2006
- Anatomy Refresher Course (Lorrie Maffey) 2006
- Creating a Roadmap to Functional Skills (Lezlie Adler) 2006
- Functional Exercise and Strengthening in the Neurologically Involved Child (Jacqueline Grimenstein and Michael Dilenno) 2006
- "Unravelling the Hidden Handicap" Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (Lisa Rivard) 2005
- The Invisible Disability- Sensory Integration Dysfunction (Margaret Galipeau) 2005
- Why and How to Strengthen Children with Physical Disabilities (Diane Damiano) 2005
- Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Women's Health Division
- Member of the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta
- Business member of the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta
- Attend pelvic floor interest group meetings
- Attend pediatric interest group meetings
- Volunteered at the Weekend to End Women's Cancers 2010
- Volunteered for Canadian Association of Disabled Skiing 2004-2005
