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Lara Desrosiers MSc. OT Reg. (Ont.)

Education

MSc. in Occupational Therapy – McMaster University – 2009

BSc. in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology – McMaster University – 2007

Relevant Continuing Education

  • Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma – NICABM – March 2021
  • Reframe Menopause – Special Challenges for Mature Women with MSK Pain – Reframe Rehab – March 2021
  • Diastasis Reframed – Reframe Rehab – December 2020
  • Sexual Health & Pelvic Pain – Navigating Care for Cisgender Men – Pelvic Health Solutions – September, 2020
  • Pediatric Incontinence & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction – Pelvic Health Solutions – June, 2020
  • Pregnancy, Pelvic Girdle Pain, and the Pelvic Floor – Pelvic Health Solutions – May, 2020
  • POP Up Pro: A Comprehensive Evidence-Based Course for Health Providers working with individuals who have Pelvic Organ Prolapse – POPUp – January, 2020
  • Hands-On Biofeedback for Complex Pelvic Floor Cases – Biofeedback Training & Incontinence Solutions accredited by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) – September, 2019
  • Biofeedback Evaluation and Treatment for Elimination Disorders and Pelvic Floor Disorders – Biofeedback Training & Incontinence Solutions accredited by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) – September, 2019
  • Clinical Skills for Treating Pain (Level 3) – Pelvic Health Solutions – April, 2019
  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills – The DBT Centre of Vancouver – February, 2019
  • Innovative Exercises for a Sensitive Nervous System – Pelvic Health Solutions – January, 2019
  • CBT Depression; CBT Anxiety – Beck Institute – October, 2019
  • Hypopressives/Low Pressure Fitness Level 1 – Hypopressives Canada – June, 2018
  • Motivational Interviewing & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Treating Pain – Pelvic Health Solutions – June, 2018
  • Dancing for Birth™ Level 1 & Level 2 Training
  • Integrating Aromatherapy into Clinical Practice – Pelvic Health Solutions – March, 2018
  • Diaphragm/Pelvic Floor Piston for Adult Populations – Julie Wiebe, PT – January 2018
  • Non-Internal Introductory Pelvic Floor Course – Pelvic Health Solutions – October, 2017
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Russ Harris – June – September, 2017
  • Core Confidence Certification (preventing & addressing core and pelvic floor dysfunction) – Bellies Inc. – August 2017
  • The Female Athlete: Bullet Proof your Core and Pelvic Floor – Antony Lo – July, 2017
  • An Integrative Approach to Perinatal Health – Melissa Lapointe – May – July, 2017
  • Trauma-Informed Support Skills – The Canadian Mental Health Association – 2015
  • Multiple workshops and in-services in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, & Motivational Interviewing – 2009 – 2016
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) – LivingWorks – April, 2010

Memberships

  • Registrant in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
  • Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists
  • Association for Contextual Behavioural Science
  • Global Pelvic Health Alliance Membership