FOR PROFESSIONALS
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES + EVENTS
FOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
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Jessica Bergevin is a Registered Physiotherapist (PT) and has a Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation and Health Leadership from Queen’s University. Her research focuses on reducing maternal morbidity with the integration of physiotherapy into routine prenatal care.
Jessica constructs continuing education courses for physiotherapists and interdisciplinary health professionals that synthesize published scholarly evidence with experience, and a focus on clinical relevance, to provide practical tools for clinical care.
Her vision is to support and advance evidence-based practice related to physiotherapy care across health systems and enhance patient experiences/health outcomes through research, strategy, advocacy, and collaborative innovation.
2026 Courses with Jessica Bergevin, PT
​​​​​​​​In-Person Courses with Jessica Bergevin, PT for 2026
For all in-person courses, please email contact@remediahealth.ca to register​
Course Title: Comprehensive Prenatal Care
Date: Friday September 18, 2026; 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Prince Edward Island
Cost: $345 ($300 when combined with Clinical Pilates with a Pelvic Health Perspective)
Description: This brand-new course explores comprehensive screening, assessment, treatment, and reporting in prenatal physiotherapy care.
Course Title: Clinical Pilates with a Pelvic Health Perspective
Date: Saturday September 19, 2026; 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Prince Edward Island
Cost: $345 ($300 when combined with Comprehensive Prenatal Care)
Description: Clinical Pilates with a Pelvic Health Perspective teaches the foundations of Pilates, pelvic floor cueing, prenatal techniques, and modifications postpartum considerations such as pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, and diastasis recti. Resources provided in this course are applicable to musculoskeletal, pelvic health, and community-focused physiotherapists and allied health professionals.
Registration: email contact@remediahealth.ca to register
Event: Maritime Pelvic Physiotherapy Conference and Social
Dates: Friday October 23 – Saturday October 24, 2026
Location: Canning, Nova Scotia
Cost: $350 (for two-days)
Description: a professional development event that blends education, well-being, and networking for physiotherapists who practice pelvic health.
Registration: email contact@remediahealth.ca to register
RECORDED COURSES​
Prenatal Physiotherapy:
Building Maternal Capacity
through the Trimesters
Prenatal Physiotherapy is an evidence-informed course that guides you through initial prenatal assessment, trimester-specific prenatal care, birth preparation, postpartum follow-up, and ongoing care. Feel right at home with Jessica Bergevin, an experienced and respected physiotherapist in the world of pelvic health, as she takes you through the basics of prenatal and postpartum care. Course content includes physiotherapy’s evolving role in prenatal care, a toolkit for physiotherapists offering prenatal care, key components of the five phases of optimal care, and considerations for designing group prenatal classes. This course is intended for physiotherapists who currently work with the prenatal population or those looking to expand their practice confidently to this area of practice. Physiotherapy students/assistants and allied health professionals are also welcomed to attend. Jessica Bergevin includes an extensive handout highlighting for participants to easily refer to and incorporate into their practice.
Clinical Pilates
with a Pelvic Health Perspective
Pilates is a functional form of exercise that integrates breathing principles, spine alignment, postural strength, and pelvic floor function. Pilates is a safe form of prenatal exercise and pelvic floor rehabilitation when positional cues and modifications are integrated. Additional pelvic health populations that can benefit from Pilates practice are individuals with persistent pain, abdominopelvic surgery, athletes, and men’s pelvic health. Clinical Pilates teaches the foundations of Pilates, pelvic floor cueing, prenatal techniques, and modifications post-partum considerations such as pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence, and diastasis rectii. Resources provided in this course are applicable to musculoskeletal, pelvic health, and community-focused physiotherapists and allied health professionals.
Assessment and Treatment in Pregnancy for the Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
This evidence-informed course will teach assessment considerations for physiotherapists working with pregnant individuals presenting with orthopaedic symptoms or exercise inquiries. Course content includes precautions/contraindications, prenatal assessment, a review of clinical practice guidelines, exercise prescription, and patient education. Prior experience in prenatal care or pelvic health is not required.
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Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
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Integrate a prenatal assessment tool into clinical practice.
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Select and prescribe appropriate treatment techniques for the prenatal population.
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Access patient and clinician resources for prenatal physiotherapy care
Physiotherapy
for the Equestrian Population
Horseback riding requires considerable pelvic mobility and strength. The pelvis is where the rider and the horse meet. Riders can present with muscular imbalances that affect the advancement of their riding. Enjoy this unique and thought-provoking course by Jessica Bergevin where she shares her experience working with the equestrian population. This online course is intended for both orthopaedic and pelvic health physiotherapists with an interest in assessing and treating the equestrian population. Course content blends the evidence base with clinical experience and provides specific case examples. Previous experience with riding not required!
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Learning Objectives:
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Describe movement patterns and functional limitations during horseback riding.
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Identify orthopaedic and pelvic health dysfunctions in the equestrian population.
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Select treatment strategies and prescribe individualized exercises for the equestrian population.