FOR PROFESSIONALS
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES + EVENTS
FOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
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Jessica Bergevin is a Registered Physiotherapist (PT) and a Doctor of Science candidate in Rehabilitation and Health Leadership at 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
Virtual courses are listed first, followed by In-person courses
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Course Name: Pilates for the Equestrian Population
Date: Tuesday March 31 from 7:30-9PM Atlantic (6:30-8PM EST);
Location/Format: Virtual with Embodia
Cost: $65
Registration Link: https://embodiaapp.com/webinars/1066-pilates-for-the-equestrian-population
Description: Jessica Bergevin, PT (Registered Physiotherapist) provides comprehensive assessment and evidence-based interventions for equestrian riders that focus on spine, hip, and pelvic alignment, mobility, core strength, and equestrian-specific function. Her approach integrates postural analysis, manual therapy, exercise prescription, and therapeutic movement tailored to the unique needs of each rider. In Pilates for the Equestrian Population, Jessica shares the treatment strategies and specific Pilates protocols she has developed for the equestrian population. This course includes patient resources and video content to support implementation of the strategies and protocols clinically.
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Course Name: Physiotherapy for the Prevention of Maternal Morbidity: A 5-Part Series
Dates: Monday March 2, Monday March 9, Monday March 23, Monday April 20, Monday May 4
Time: 7:30-9PM Atlantic (6:30-8PM EST)
Location/Format: Virtual with Embodia
Cost: $345 for the 5-Part Series; $280 for PRH Division Members (look for course discount code in e-blast)
Registration Link: https://embodiaapp.com/webinars/1067-physiotherapy-for-the-prevention-of-maternal-morbidity-jessica-bergevin
Description: Maternal morbidity, which is prevalent during pregnancy and after childbirth, poses a significant risk of lifelong disability. Consequently, reducing preventable maternal morbidity has become a central focus of current health initiatives. Published scholarly evidence increasingly supports physiotherapy’s preventive and essential role in prenatal care. In this comprehensive 5-part course, Jessica clarifies five categories of maternal morbidity for which prenatal physiotherapy offers valuable prevention—maternal injury, pain, dysfunction, systemic disease, and childbirth-related trauma. Each category is explored through a detailed narrative review, enriched with clinical reflections and practical recommendations. Open access research is highlighted to support evidence-based practice. To facilitate clinical implementation, Jessica also shares treatment strategies and frameworks she has developed for the prenatal population and offers access to printable patient resources.
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In-Person Courses with Jessica Bergevin, PT for 2026
For all in-person courses, please email contact@remediahealth.ca to register
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Course Title: Physiotherapy Assessment of Equestrian Riders
Date: Sunday May 31, 2026 (After CPA Congress); 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Willow & Whithers Stables + Remedia
Cost: $300
Description: This brand-new course includes access to a horse simulator and combines riding and postural analysis, manual therapy, exercise prescription, and therapeutic movement.
Registration: email contact@remediahealth.ca to register
Course Title: Comprehensive Prenatal Care
Date: Friday April 17, 2026; 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Canning, Nova Scotia
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 April 18, 2026; 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Canning, Nova Scotia
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
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.