LJ Johnson, Dr. Anna Cabeca, Dr. Sarah Boyles, Dr. Heather Bartos
Live and Virtual events are held throughout the year in a variety of locations.
Speakers from an array of professions will share their wisdom and knowledge as it pertains to topics associated with female pelvic health.
Incontinence, Organ Prolapse, Vaginal Dryness and pain with sex are all topics that many deal with and often suffer in silence with.
It’s time to end the shame and suffering!
Lj Johnson is a women’s hormone coach who specializes in endometriosis, PCOS and fibroids. Lj has worked in the health, fitness and women’s hormone industry for over 20 years. Her passion for all things women’s health stems from her own personal healing journey including the diagnosis of endometriosis which unfortunately took her 16 years.
Lj’s passion is to empower, motivate and educate others so they too can have quality of life despite their symptoms or diagnosis.
Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, FACOG, is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She has special certifications in functional medicine, sexual health, and biodentical hormone replacement therapy.
For the past 20 years, she’s served 10,000+ women in hger private practice – and millions more through her books, online videos and articles.
When her own health took a troubling turn during menopause, she sought out the wisdom of healers around the world. She learned that modern medicine and time-tested natural remedies are not at odds. Working together, they create indisputable results and true well being. Using delicious, healing foods and simple lifestyle changes, Dr. Anna reclaimed her health and life.
Fueled by her belief that every woman deserves to be empowered and in control of their health and life, she developed the Keto-Green lifestyle, which has helped thousands of women opt out of menopause misery and experience a joyful transition to the next stage of their lives. With her methids, you, too, can breeze through menopause into your “second spring”, feeling the best you ever have.
Dr. Sarah Boyles is an expert urogynecologist (FPMRS) with more than 15 years of clinical experience. She manages her successful group practice, publishes widely in her field and creates national FPMRS quality standards. Recognizing the need for pelvic floor education in society at large, she has recently pivoted to creating quality content for women that is easy to obtain outside the doctor’s office. Her latest work includes a virtual course, BLADDER 101. You can see her work at thewomensbladderdoctor.com and on Instagram @thewomensbladderdoctor.
Dr. Heather Bartos is an OB-Gyn, podcaster, author, speaker and everyday gal who’s considered a go-to voice for sexuality + women in the media:Shape,Glamour,Refinery, ABC News, Jenny McCarthy’s radio show, etc. Cosmo magazine has called her a “supremely badass gyno.”
She has a knack for making taboo or uncomfortable material feel approachable with her own podcast, The ME Spot. Not many women who could work Charles Dickens, Tiffany Amber Thiessen, and queefs into the same conversation. Check her out on TheMESpotPodcast.com
Kegels and Cocktails was founded in 2009 by Kim Vopni. She is the owner of Pelvienne Wellness Inc and co-founder of Bellies Inc offering innovative pelvic health products and services to women in all life stages. Kim is a mom of 2 boys, a Certified Personal Trainer and a passionate pelvic health promoter. She is the creator of the Kegel Mojo program and the Prepare To Push™ program. She is determined to normalize the conversation around pelvic health and is an active voice for women of all ages.
You can find her on-line at www.vaginacoach.com
on social media at @vaginacoach.
Occupational Therapist – Pelvic Resilience
Lara Desrosiers is the owner and operator of Pelvic Resilience, an Occupational Therapy practice dedicated to helping individuals struggling with pain, pelvic health challenges, and other distressing symptoms to get back to living a rich and meaningful life.
As an Occupational Therapist, Lara firmly believes in offering approaches to pelvic health recovery that are creative, flexible, accessible and focused on restoring quality of life.
As a skilled mental health clinician, Lara also offers psychotherapeutic strategies in the work that she does with her clients. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are evidence-based approaches that guide individuals toward a more empowered and flexible recovery by offering new ways of managing symptoms and the emotions that are intertwined with them.
As someone who has Pelvic Organ Prolapse herself, Lara is particularly passionate about supporting individuals with navigating this diagnosis and the emotional rollercoaster that can often accompany it. Lara provides Online Programs for folks navigating POP at Mind Your POP™ with curiosity, flexibility & hope.
Registered Physiotherapist, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist & Clinical Director of GWHA
Janet has a passion for keeping people active at all ages and stages of life. By working closely as a team with her clients, Janet is able to create a personal achievable program for any level of fitness. Janet works with all genders experiencing orthopaedic or pelvic health issues.
Janet is a graduate of University of Guelph and McMaster University. Having over 10 years of experience in both pelvic health and orthopaedic physiotherapy allows her to generate a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the whole body. Janet specializes in Pelvic Health having taken Pelvic Health Physiotherapy levels 1-5 (Female and Male Urinary Incontinence), Pelvic Pain, Pregnancy, and Anorectal Disorders as well as further courses for pregnancy and exercise. Janet has completed courses in acupuncture through McMaster University, as well as many running injury and female athlete courses.
Janet has taught at the University of Guelph and at the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario sharing her passion for physiotherapy and health.
Janet can often be seen running around Guelph either driving kids to hockey, dance and swimming or herself running the roads and trails.
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Hi! I’m Dr. Annaleeza Caputi ND and I’m so happy you’re here.
I’m a naturopathic doctor and women’s health advocate dedicated to helping you achieve the life you deserve.
I believe that you don’t need to feel limited by your health. I’m an ambitious, motivated, busy-bee life lover that wants you to feel that you can tackle life feeling your best. I know what it’s like to feel trapped by your health and hormones, and I want to redefine what your healthcare means to you.
Together we will create a sustainable and unique health and wellness plan to help you achieve your goals. Whether it’s solving period problems, reclaiming control of your hormones, easing the transition into menopause or being preventive with our metabolic health, I help you dig deep, remove obstacles and create change with no quick fixes. We’re here for long run.
My promise to you will always be to make you feel safe, comfortable, and empowered. I look forward to working with you.
Dr. Annaleeza Caputi ND is a Naturopathic Doctor who’s clinical practice focuses on women’s health and hormones. Her main focus is in educating and empowering women to take control of their healthcare and to make informed, evidence based decisions to meet their goals.
Dr. Annaleeza Caputi ND is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, and is a member in good standing with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) and Canadian Associations of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND).
She is ambitious and passionate about evidence based medicine, and is spending her career investing in continuing education and research in order to provide the best support for her patients.
Naturopathic Doctor
Hi, I am Dr. Daniela Jesin, ND.
From an early age, I have been passionate about health, active living, and adventure. I thrive on new experiences, meaningful connections, and immersing myself in nature. In my personal time you may see me hiking, skiing, camping, or exploring the beautiful trails around Guelph with my husband and dog. My love of family and friends is paramount, and community connection is a very important aspect of my life. I believe wellness is not only the absence of disease, but it is also the ability engage in what we love, fuel our passions, and live our lives to the fullest. I love that my Naturopathic medical training allows me to provide practical and result oriented care which guides my patients in their quest to achieve their personal vision of wellness.
I have a family centered practice with a clinical interest in women’s health concerns such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, premenstrual syndrome, integrative fertility support, perimenopause/menopause support, and metabolic health. I believe Naturopathic Medicine has so much to offer women who are looking for an integrative and holistic approach to their hormonal health. I also have a clinical interest in supporting women suffering from Fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and fatigue.
I spent the past 3 years practicing on beautiful Vancouver Island. However, I have decided to move my practice to Ontario to be closer to family, an to serve this wonderful community. I completed my Naturopathic Medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. As part of my clinical internship, I was a member of the clinical focus shift treating patients suffering with Fibromyalgia and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. I am a licensed and registered member with the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Ontario as well as the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia. I am a member of CAND, OAND and BCNA. I hold my prescription authority which grants me prescription rights to best support you.
I am driven to find out the “why” to any health concern, the underlying root cause while managing more than the symptoms of illness. Whether your goals are to work towards disease prevention and health optimization, or whether you are looking to peel back the layers in understanding and addressing a complex condition, I believe in an individualized, compassionate, and straightforward approach. Together, we can navigate your journey to health so that you can maximize your state of wellbeing and engage in what is most important to you.
Cindy McMann is a public educator at Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis.