Courtney Pigott – Registered Physiotherapist

Snapshot

Courtney Pigott is a Registered Physiotherapist with extensive experience in pelvic health and orthopedic physiotherapy. She was the first physiotherapist to bring pelvic health physiotherapy services to St. Catharines in 2012 and continues to be a trusted provider for individuals experiencing pelvic pain, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Education

• Master of Science in Physical Therapy – University of Toronto (2009)
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – McMaster University (2007)

Specialty Training / Certifications

• Pelvic Health Solutions – Multiple advanced pelvic health courses including neurodynamics, persistent pain, pregnancy, menopause, oncology, cesarean rehabilitation, and vulvar health 
• Reframe Rehab – Endometriosis in Rehabilitation
• Contemporary Medical Acupuncture – McMaster University
• Orthopaedic Manual Therapy – Upper and Lower Level 2 
• McKenzie Method – Lumbar Spine
• Mulligan Concept – Upper Quadrant
• APTEI – Pelvis & SI Joint Dysfunction and Lumbar Spine
• Pain Science Division – Pain UnConference
• Concussion Management Workshop

Areas of Focus

• Pelvic health physiotherapy
• Pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation
• Pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction
• Orthopedic injuries and rehabilitation
• Persistent pain conditions
• Menopause and women’s health
• Bladder/bowel dysfunction
• Sexual pain / dyspareunia
• Diastasis recti

Care Philosophy

“I believe in looking at the whole person when treating injuries and pain. My goal is to identify the root cause of symptoms and help patients regain confidence in their body so they can return to the activities they enjoy.”

Bio

Courtney Pigott is a Registered Physiotherapist who completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at McMaster University and her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. Born and raised in St. Catharines, she returned to the Niagara region to build her career and has many years of experience working in private practice.

Courtney has a strong interest in pelvic health physiotherapy and was the first physiotherapist to bring this specialized service to St. Catharines in 2012. Since then, she has developed a deep referral network and has continued to expand pelvic health care in the region.

Through extensive continuing education in pelvic health, orthopedics, acupuncture, and pain science, Courtney takes a whole-body approach to treatment, helping patients uncover the root cause of their symptoms and achieve lasting recovery.

Outside the Clinic

Outside the clinic, Courtney enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She has previously spent many years playing hockey, curling, and training in the gym, and most recently volunteered as the trainer for her daughter’s ringette team.

Fun Fact

Courtney shares her home with a very sassy bunny named Cookie who free-roams the basement but, according to Courtney, shows her absolutely no respect.