Irene Chau
MScPT, BSc.Kin (Hons)
Physiotherapist/ Pelvic Floor/ Pediatric
Irene graduated from Queen’s University with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. She also has a background in Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology. She is registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, and is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
​
She has treated many different conditions in various hospitals and clinical settings including acute injuries, sports injuries, chronic pain, neurological disorders, stroke, etc. She is motivated to work with patients to set personalized goals and tailor treatments to help them achieve their maximal potential. She utilizes a hands-on approach with a combination of manual therapy, exercise, patient education, and more in her treatments.​
​
Being active and helping others achieve the same is what led her to pursue physiotherapy. She especially enjoys dragon boat and gymnastics out of the many sports in which she participates, and is motivated to help others regain their physical abilities to do what they enjoy.
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
She has a particular interest in the relationship of pelvic floor and pregnancy, and therefore has furthered her studies beyond Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy with education in:
​
-
Childbirth and the Pelvic Floor
-
Diastasis Recti Abdominis and Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction
-
Pregnancy, Pelvic Girdle Pain and the Pelvic Floor
-
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Considerations
-
Cesarian Birth and Rehabilitation
​
Irene treats infants and children from newborn to 18 years of age, with a particular focus in infant development under 3 years of age. She has completed additional training in neurodynamic techniques (NDT) to help with motor development in infants with congenital, orthopedic, and neurological conditions.
Common conditions treated:
​
-
Torticollis (tight neck) and plagiocephaly (flat head)
-
Developmental milestone delays (sitting, crawling, walking)
-
Identify abnormalities in growth, posture, alignment and development
-
Feeding/eating difficulties
-
Premature infants
-
Brachial plexus injuries
-
Gross motor development associated with neurological conditions (e.g. cerebral palsy, down syndrome, etc)
-
Scoliosis
-
Overall assessment of physical health and well-being for infants
​
​
English
Cantonese
Mandarin