Andrea Plitz PT & RYT

01/09/2023

Group Physio Classes at Bloom Integrative Health & Movement

Come move with me for Season 11 of Bloom Integrative Health's Group Physio class series:

🐍 Spine Savvy Yoga
🤰 Prenatal Yoga
🍑 Pelvic Wellness Yoga *co-taught with Natalie Morris, Physiotherapist
+ many other classes taught by talented Bloom PT Team

Series start next week, registration required by THIS Friday Jan 13th.

May be covered under private health insurance. Conditions apply.

Weekly Group Physio Classes curated for the participants. Weekly yoga, strength, pilates, hypopressives & alignment classes to optimize health.

10/07/2022

We all need to do this

10/07/2022

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10/05/2022

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Season 10 is somehow upon us already!! at Bloom Integrative Health.

I truly believe that group rehab is the next step towards the future of physio/ therapeutic movement (continuing in tandem with the amazing 1:1 care we all already provide). There are SO many benefits to learning, moving & treating in a group format - both for patient and clinician.
.. And, DYK that group rehab has been found to be as effective as individual physio care (for urinary incontinence & low back, knee, shoulder, & neck pain); and provides a significantly greater degree of independence and satisfaction among patients, with the added benefit of more cost savings? Pretty awesome, right?! 🙌

👉 Support your phenomenal treatments of education, manual therapies, foundational exercises, et al from your Physio, RMT, osteo, chiro, etc. by joining Bloom's Season 10 Group Physio series (running Nov 8 - Dec 16).

Varying formats of 4 or 6 week series, 45 or 60 minute classes, virtual or in studio + class replays) are available and series continue to be adjusted to best support individuals' goals, movement profiles, and comfort.

📆 Registration closes Oct 29th and class spaces are limited. Virtual attendance for any Ontario resident is also possible.

🤔 Not sure how to refer? Check out our quick referral form here".

FYI: All externally referred patients will have a 15 minute phone or virtual consultation with the class teacher or supervising physio (for classes taught by PTAs) prior to the start of class.

More questions? Schedule a Phone Consult with me. As always, happy to chat about future series foci that would better support you and your patients' rehab needs.

Classes, registration & referral form: https://bloomintegrativehealth.ca/group-physio-rehab/

Conditions: https://bloomintegrativehealth.ca/policies-procedures/

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09/16/2022

Happy weekend y’all ☀️✌🏼

09/08/2022

Perseverance. ✨

09/06/2022

This might just be the next step on your rehab journey!

Bloom Integrative Healths Season 9 Physio Group Rehab series starts the week of Sept 17th. Registration closes Sept 10th and spaces are limited.

Join in person or online for a group rehab series tailored to meet your specific rehab and movement goals. More varied formats (4 or 6 week series, 45 or 60 minute classes, virtual or in studio + class replays) to meet you where you're at.
https://bloomintegrativehealth.ca/group-physio-rehab/

🤰Prenatal: Alignment; Yoga

🤱 Postnatal: Running Ready; Core Strength (Level 1 & 2); Pilates (Level 1 & 2) - open to anyone who also might benefit

🐍 Spine Savvy: Yoga - open to anyone with an issue head to tail;)

🦵 Functional Strength - for those needing more integrated movement time with loaded functional tasks

🦄 Hypopressives - amazing for those with pressure imbalance/ injury including hernia/ spinal compression &/or degeneration/ prolapse, postural dysfunction and more)

DYK you can get referred in from your current Physio to have it covered under insurance? Certain conditions apply. Check out our quick referral form here: https://bloomintegrativehealth.ca/referring-providers/

👉Join our mailing list (unsubscribe at any time) to try our free class samplers here: https://bloomintegrativehealth.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=89da05e4fa6c753f3ba5ee51c&id=6871908d33

07/18/2022

Good to know - especially with the heat of the summer upon us ☀️

How much fluid do you need before a workout?

In the 90 minutes leading up to your training session, if you are low on body water, you need to drink as much as comfortable of low-carbohydrate fluid. If it is a hot environment and you are not used to the heat, drinking icy fluid will help drop your core temperature and help as “pre-cooling” before you head out.

07/18/2022

Hey, Wanna Sit at my Lunch Table? Adult Friendships and Middle School Vulnerability - M.A.P. Physiotherapy

Love this! 💕

This is the story of my journey to helping people in a truly holistic manner.

07/15/2022

So important. I’m rounding into 40 (in a few years) and am working now to rehab myself post- kids & chronic back issues so I can start lifting/ training more for a resilient body for the rest of my life.

What small steps are you taking today for a better, more healthy and resilient tomorrow?

The fact is, everyone - both men and women - naturally loses muscle and strength with age. If you do nothing to stem that loss, you can expect to lose up to 8 percent of your strength each decade after your fortieth birthday, and that accelerates after age 60.

The years around menopause can make this worse, as estrogen is essential for muscle stem cell function and maintenance and is also a main driver of muscle mass and strength.

Now is the time to lift heavy sh*t! to build and maintain muscle quality and preserve balance, coordination, and proprioception for daily tasks!

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04/28/2022

Love this!

Fuel. I use that term a lot. Why?

Because language is one of the first ways we can create positive relationships with food -- especially when it comes to our children.

Too often, magazines and fitness guides talk about "magical equations" and food in terms of calories ("if you eat this much, you have to do this much exercise to burn it off..."), which greatly oversimplifies how food and exercise work. 👉 What if we instead taught our children first simply about the benefits of feeling good and performing well when we are appropriately fueled?

Food SHOULD be positive, not restrictive. We should approach food as something that, when done right, boosts our performance and keeps our bodies feeling strong. Food can also be fun -- I'm all for eating that holiday cookie (check out my post from November 10 if you don't know what I'm talking about 😉🍪).

Once we start approaching food as much-needed fuel, we can start having more positive conversations about nutrition choices as part of our fueling -- not restricting.

Listen to my conversation with about how parents can approach fueling in their April 21 episode, at https://thereadystate.com/trs_podcast/stacy-sims-menopause/

04/08/2022

Season 8 of Bloom Integrative Health 's Physio Rehab classes is now open for registration!

We love to collaborate on patient care which is why you are able to get referred in to these classes by YOUR physio.

Continue to progress your recovery with the added benefits of:

🧘integrating key concepts to more dynamic & functional movement
🙏🏻 complimenting one on one care from your physio, osteo, rmt, chiro, ...
⏳scheduling guided movement time
🙌🏻 improving mind body connection
👫 gaining new perspectives & support from community
$ maximizing your health insurance

Classes run May 14 - June 24. Registration required by May 6th, latest. Limited spots in clinic (strong covid protocols). Virtual option.

Not sure on how to get referred in? Or need an assessment to see if these might be helpful on your health journey? Check out the link, drop me a comment below with your Qs or send me a PM 🤓

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https://bloomintegrativehealth.ca/physio-classes/

03/11/2022

Just 🐒 around with my Kerri

👯‍♀️ Kerri and I met years ago and have been working together on patient care since before . Her attention to detail, functional integration, and ability to help people succeed are a few of the reasons why I 💚 working with her.

Enhance, empower and expedite your rehab and return to doing what you love by:

💪 integrating more movement to your health journey

🤩 providing more individualized, progressive & functional clinical exercise & lifestyle medicine

🥳 adding another coach & cheerleader to your health team

📆 accommodating your availability by having 2 schedules to work from

Your clinical exercise program is curated and overseen by me and I work closely with Kerri on each case to carry out the movement component of your treatment plan. This is covered by most private healthcare plans under Physiotherapy (always check with your insurance provider).

Kerri and I continue to learn and grow together around our love for , mindful and integrative movement with a pelvic and women's health focus; as well as our own goals.

03/08/2022

⏰ Last call! Season 7 Physio Rehab Classes at Bloom Integrative Health.

SUPPORT YOUR REHAB GOALS BY:
🧘integrating key concepts to more dynamic & functional movement

🙏🏻 complimenting one on one care from your physio, chiro, osteo, rmt, …

⏳scheduling guided movement time

🙌🏻 improving mind body connection

👫 gaining new perspectives & support from community

$ maximizing your health benefits

Curated & led by regulated health care providers, these small group classes are the perfect match for individuals who are injured & recovering, living with complex medical concerns or simply in search of a more supported integration back to movement.

Gather weekly & progress through safe & relevant sequencing, supportive modifications and props, and increased mind-body connection.

MARCH 22-APRIL 30, 2022
🤰Prenatal Prepped
🤱Postnatal Power
🤷‍♀️ Core Confidence
🐍 Spine Savvy
💪 Menopause Strong
🍑 Pelvic Wellness
💃 Cancer Warrior

May be covered by private health benefits. Registration required. Conditions apply.

03/08/2022

For all my ... 🤜

I've been having some great conversations with patients lately around parenting and our conversations around bodily changes, sexuality, and empowerment of health.

I am already having conversations with my girls around these topics - although at a basic level as they are still quite young👱‍♀️👶. But, the earlier we can talk about and normalize these things, the better educated, empowered and healthful they will be (I hope🤞).


These are a few books I have recently bought and are still making my way through, but am 💜 them all so far.

What are your favourite resources to go to for these important topics? For any gender 🌈


I am also now happy to see kids/ teens for pelvic health concerns including but not limited to bladder or bowel concerns, painful periods (don't just medicate!), core dysfunction and more.

See my upcoming Pelvic Wellness Physio Rehab class starting March 23rd - for those experiencing pelvic girdle pain of any kind including painful periods, endometriosis, p***c/ tailbone/ sexual/ etc.

https://bloomintegrativehealth.ca/physio-classes/

03/04/2022

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What is individual clinical exercise? 🤔

Your in-house physiotherapist at Bloom will work together with your physiotherapist assistant to create a unique treatment plan that is specifically tailored to your needs. 💪🤸This will allow you to add more movement, train more often and reach your goals faster. Let us help you do more of what you LOVE!

Clinical exercise receipts can be submitted to insurance for reimbursement under your physiotherapy benefit!

01/04/2022

A gentle whole body connecting breath and vocal toning exercise for your Tuesday! 🥰

I am back in clinic 👩‍⚕️ after a restful holiday and am looking forward to integrating more breath and mind-body work into my group rehab classes 👉 Season 6 is starting the week of January 15th (registration deadline Jan 9th).

Join me for weekly movement classes over a 6 week PhysioYoga series that is curated with your health needs in mind (& can be deducted from insurance🥳):

🤰Prenatal Prepped
🤱 Postnatal Power
🏃‍♀️ Core Confidence
🐍 Spine Savvy
🦸‍♀️ Menopause Strong

More info at bloomintegrativehealth.ca/physio-classes

11/29/2021

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If the morning brings you sadness, its okay to stay in bed.⁣
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There’s no shame in rearranging; don’t make yourself feel worse.⁣
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If a shower stings like needles, and a bath feels like you’ll drown,⁣
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If you haven’t washed your hair in days, don’t throw away your crown. ⁣
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Don’t think of it as failure, just a quiet, kind retreat.⁣
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The world will not stop turning while you get realigned.⁣
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You can climb it in your own time; just love yourself til then.⁣
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07/21/2021

Another amazing It’s Not TMI video from 💕🙌🏻

Check it out 😘

07/07/2021

📣Last call mamas of Ontario! 🤰

That’s right! This class is virtual only meaning you can tune in from anywhere📍

Join me for a 6 week Prenatal PhysioYoga class series focused on birth prep & postnatal prehab for body & mind 🤩

🧘🏽‍♀️Support your rehab goals (birth prep, coordinated & adaptable core & floor, fast track postnatal recovery & return to fitness… just to name a few) by integrating key concepts to more dynamic & functional movement

🤲Compliment the work done one on one by physio, chiro, osteo, rmt

⏳Get more guided movement time and specific practice

✅ Weekly home exercises & become even more engaged in self management

👫 Connect with a small community of patients with similar symptoms &/or conditions

Registration required. Conditions apply.

See link in bio or DM me to join🥳

05/25/2021

Well... the return to clinical care did not go as planned😪


I am now taking the summer to slow down, focus on sustainable business development for , and will postpone seeing patients until September (except in my )


Fluctuating energy levels, non restorative sleep (despite getting the hours), brain fog and difficulty concentrating are some issues I've been having lately. Don't worry helpful IG friends 😘, I have already seen & am getting spectacular treatment from .nd &


I wanted to post this here to let all the Moms out there know that just because you are postpartum (no matter how long) does not mean that you have to live with fatigue, brain fog, leaking urine, pain (any where, including with resuming in*******se).... or anything else that is "normal because you just had a baby..." These are signs that you need some extra support. And if not now, when?


There is help out there that will give you the guidance, tools, resources and support to improve from where you are now.


I am *aiming* 🤞 to provide some content here that you find helpful and thought provoking on how we recover.... scratch, that... how we FIND HEALTH postnatally after the marathon that is pregnancy, labour & delivery, then jumping back into the marathon that is caring for & feeding a new born (plus any other kids) while you are physically/ mentally/ emotionally healing, then returning to work.... all in a global pandemic!

Let's find our postpartum health (where ever you are in that timeline) together.


My "exercises" will be focused on ones that are safe to do even though you might be fatigued or not feeling at your best, will integrate some core, abdominal wall and pelvic floor pieces, as well as some mindfulness, breath work and more.

Let me know in the comments 👇 if this resonates with you, what you'd like to know or see, and how you are needing support these days?

05/21/2021

Our small group Physio rehab classes, at Bloom Integrative Health, are now open for registration (Summer session: July 10-Aug 20th)!

These classes are perfect for those who are injured, at risk or have complex medical concerns that make it difficult or impossible to attend traditional fitness or movement classes. May be eligible for insurance coverage (conditions apply).

Get referred from YOUR current Physiotherapist to:

🧘🏽‍♀️Support your rehab goals by integrating key concepts to more dynamic & functional movement

🙏🏻 Compliment the work done one on one by physio, chiro, osteo, rmt, ...

⏳Get more guided movement time and specific practice

🙌🏻 Improve adherence with home exercises

👫 Connect with a small community of patients with similar symptoms &/or conditions

SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE (all classes provided Virtually; limited to 8 participants for more individualized care):

Postnatal PhysioPilates: starting Saturday July 10th 9:30AM
POP + Core PhysioRestore: starting Tuesday July 13th 6pm
Prenatal PhysioAlignment: starting Tuesday July 13th 7:30pm
Prenatal PhysioYoga: starting Wednesday July 14th 12pm
SpineCare PhysioYoga: starting Wednesday July 14th 1:30pm

More info: https://bloomintegrativehealth.ca/physio-classes/
Referral info: https://bloomintegrativehealth.ca/referring-providers/
Registration required & conditions apply: https://bloomintegrativehealth.ca/policies-procedures/

04/07/2021

I ’ M B A C K !

While it seems like only yesterday that I was patiently awaiting the arrival of my newest 👶, I am excited to get back to working with pre/ postnatal women🤰🤱, perimenopausal women &, really anyone with a pelvic floor - especially those who are having a hard time finding the right next steps on their rehab & health journey. 🏃‍♀️

This includes not only those who have the “typical” bladder, bowel, sexual or reproductive concerns that pelvic health Physio’s are so well known for helping. But also those who have lingering musculoskeletal aches/ pains/etc, altered movement patterns, or have not made the expected gains despite putting in the effort. Or those with a complex medical history or symptoms that make it hard to tease out where to start or how to continue.

I 💙working with these puzzle people & weaving together their story with an integrative whole body (& mind) approach - with the additional knowledge of my pelvic health perspective (a piece often overlooked or not looked at at all 🤓).

I am also very excited to work more with small groups of patients in our physio rehab classes. There is SO much benefit to community and group learning, not to mention the reduced cost to quality care.

Connect with me:

👯‍♂️ Group Physio Classes, weekly x6:

🧘Spine Care PhysioYoga (any back, neck pain or diagnosis)
💪PhysioYoga for Healthy Aging (for women 50+: combo bone, heart & pelvic health)

Classes start next week & limited to 4 participants. Register ASAP at Bloom Integrative Health

🎯One on one in-clinic or virtually. Contact my admin team to schedule a phone or virtual 10 minute consult to determine if we would be the right fit for one another.

👉Online through questions, discussions and more. I am working on some free webinars to be launched in the next few months so let me know what you’d like more info on - and remember, I’ve heard it all. Nothing is TMI... but maybe DM me 😜

03/31/2021

Do you ever feel the need for more...

📍guided progression from one on one rehab to life and fitness?
🕑designated and integrated practice time?
👯‍♀️community connection with peers?
💻individual online support, education, and exercises?
🙌collaborative health care focused on your goals?

Whether feeling good enough but concerned for the future, having years of poor habits creep up on you, plateauing with traditional care, or currently under active medical care: we have you covered.

Add more successful challenge to safely and specifically progress your recovery, prevention and return to health or high performance with out small group Physiotherapy rehab classes.

Some spaces still available for our Spring session starting April 10th:

🤱Postnatal Core + Floor PhysioRestore with
🤰Prenatal PhysioAlignment with
🐉Spine Care PhysioYoga with me
🏃‍♀️POP + Core PhysioRestore with
💪Healthy Aging PhysioYoga with me
🧘Cancer PhysioRestore with

Gather weekly to integrate knowledge of key health education with mindful movement and function. Progress over 4-6 weeks safely and effectively through relevant sequencing, supported by modifications and props, and experiencing mind-body connection.

Join live in person (ideal) or virtually (as needed).

More info in bio. Registration required

Other class ideas? Let me know 👇what else you'd like to see. Or if you like the ones I have in the works:

💜Postnatal Cardiac PhysioYoga (for women with cardiovascular conditions)
🍑PhysioYoga for Pelvic Pain
✨Pain Care PhysioYoga




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