Brenna Schuldhaus, PT

Brenna graduated from the University of Alberta with a MSc. in Physiotherapy (2020) after completing a BSc. in Honors Neuroscience (2017). She has had a special interest in women’s health since the beginning of her physiotherapy studies in 2018, and has been fortunate to work and train in a variety of settings (both private and public) centering around women’s health.

In addition to postgraduate work in women’s health, Brenna has completed coursework in Biomedical Dry Needling. She has experience working with a variety of pelvic health patients including those who are prepartum, postpartum, post-surgical, and those experiencing pelvic pain.

Brenna’s goal is to offer support and share her knowledge to help patient’s thrive, return to activities that they love, and feel empowered in their lives. She is excited to learn and grow her clinical skills at Inspire Physiotherapy & Osteopathy.

Brenna is accepting new patients and offering evening hours.

Janine Mak, PT & Clinical Pilates Instructor

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.

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 worked at Calgary Youth Physiotherapy for 10 years where she loved working 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, a course focusing on women throughout the lifespan from adolescence to post-menopause.

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.

Lucas was born in 2012.  Janine took her Reformer Pilates certification following the birth of her second son and felt like the combination of physiotherapy and pilates was an invaluable way to regain her core after having two children.

After moving to Canmore in 2018, Janine felt like it was the perfect fit.  With a strong focus on an active, outdoor lifestyle in the Bow Valley, she wanted to help women get back outside, doing the activities they love!

Anne-Marie Fafard, PT, DOMP

Osteopathic Manual Therapist & Physiotherapist

Anne-Marie graduated with a bachelor degree in Physical Therapy from McGill university in 1996. She started treating women’s pelvic floor dysfunction in 1999. Since, completing her studies in physical therapy, Anne-Marie has always had a special interest in pregnancy, delivery and the post-natal period.

Anne-Marie believes in continuing education and has taken several post graduate courses related to women’s health and the pelvic floor. She has studied with Dr. Bernadette de Gasquet, physician and yoga instructor, from Paris, France, introducing new ideas around birthing and abdominal strengthening. In 2007, she started her manual osteopathy training. She completed her training with the Canadian School of Osteopathy Manual Practice in April, 2015.

Anne-Marie’s current practice focuses on helping women, from being about 25-week pregnant to 4-month post natal. She will see women earlier during pregnancy, if they have pain or other concerns. Her goal is to offer support during the transition from pregnancy to birthing and the post natal period so it is as gentle as possible.