Laura Werner

Laura Werner is a Registered Physiotherapist with specific post graduate training in the management and treatment of pelvic floor, abdominal, pre and post pregnancy, uro-gynecological and lumbopelvic dysfunction. She earned her Masters of Physiotherapy Degree from University of British Columbia in 2008 and her Bachelors of Kinesiology Degree in Athletic Therapy from the University of Calgary in 2002. Laura is an active member of the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia and was recently featured in a recent PABC video. Laura is passionate about Womens Health and keenly continues to advance her knowledge in this field of study. Her passion to work in the field of womens health developed while working at British Columbia Womens Hospital where she learned how to assess and rehabilitate issues associated with the bladder, bowel and pelvic organs due to dysfunction with the pelvic floor muscles. After taking postgraduate courses in pelvic floor rehabilitation, she sought the training of Marcy Dayan, who has taught and worked extensively in this field. Laura mentored intensively with Marcy and was asked to join her practice. She worked at the highly regarded Dayan Physiotherapy and Pelvic Floor Clinic for over five years. Laura has also worked for the renowned Multidisciplinary Vulvodynia Program at Vancouver General Hospital. Lauras ongoing commitment to Continuing Education is important to ensure that the most recent research is being accessed in order to provide the best evidence-based treatment strategies for her patients. Conferences, workshops and journal articles are regularly used to update knowledge and up-skill. Laura is regularly asked to lecture at education forums for medical staff, physiotherapists, nurses and for the public. Laura uses Real Time Ultrasound and biofeedback for assessment of pelvic floor disorders.