Pregnancy & Perinatal Care
Module 3 of Our Women’s Health Series
From Conception to Postpartum Recovery - Are You Ready to Support Women at Every Stage?
Pregnancy brings your clients into contact with the healthcare system more consistently than almost any other life event — yet many allied health practitioners feel underprepared to treat across the full perinatal care spectrum.
The gap isn't in your clinical awareness. It's in structured, stage-specific training that integrates manual therapy, functional assessment, and evidence-based support from early pregnancy through postpartum recovery.
This pregnancy course gives you the clinical framework to treat confidently at every stage — prenatal, perinatal, and beyond.
Register Now Dates & Location
Friday, November 13th - 2pm to 7pm
Saturday, November 14th - 9am to 5pm
Sunday, November 15th - 9am to 5pm
2000 Argentia Road, Plaza 5, Unit 406, Mississauga, ON L5N 1V8
*Includes ~8 Hrs Recorded Virtual Theory*
Treat Across The Full Perinatal Timeline With Confidence
From managing pelvic girdle pain and low back pain to supporting c-section recovery and postpartum tissue healing, you'll have assessment and treatment tools that are appropriate, safe, and clinically grounded at every stage — not just "pregnancy-modified" versions of what you already do.
Go Beyond Pain Management To Whole-Person Perinatal care
Pregnancy affects sleep, nutrition, posture, nervous system regulation, and more. This module equips you to address the full picture — integrating phase-specific exercise guidelines, nutritional considerations, and sleep support alongside hands-on treatment — so your clients leave with strategies, symptom relief, and knowledge.
Add Skills That Set Your Practice Apart
Taping techniques for a changing body, c-section scar tissue management, and perinatal-specific manual therapy are not commonly covered in foundational training. Practitioners who offer this level of care become a go-to resource for OBs, midwives, and the growing population of clients actively seeking informed, integrative support during pregnancy and postpartum.
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Buy the BundleRegister for all five Women's Health modules for only $2,900 (a $725 savings!) Payment plans available
The Certification Difference
Demonstrated Competency
Assessment-based, not attendance-based.
The credential means you've demonstrated competency — not just sat through the hours. You'll complete a high standard certification criteria. That distinction matters to your patients, your colleagues, and the public you serve.
Integrative Care Model
A collaborative scope across the female lifespan.
Five connected modules — puberty, fertility, perinatal, pelvic health, menopause — so you see how patterns in one life stage shape the next and how health disciplines intersect to provide the best possible care.
Professional Credibility
Built by clinicians, for clinicians.
Evidence-informed content delivered by practitioners who work with these patients every week — and who respect your unique expertise. You'll become a part of a network and community that promotes excellence in practice.
Who This Is For:
Physiotherapists · Chiropractors · Osteopathic Practitioners · Registered Massage Therapists · Athletic Therapists · Naturopathic Doctors · Pelvic Health Specialists · Occupational Therapists · Nurses
Any other manual therapy or health practitioner working in reproductive health, fertility, pregnancy and perinatal care.
It's the right fit if you:
- Want to specialize in or expand your pregnancy-related practice
- Are already seeing pregnant patients and want deeper clinical grounding
- Are ready to work confidently alongside reproductive specialists, and other allied health providers
- Believe that the best patient outcomes happen when disciplines work together — not in silos
- Care deeply about providing whole-person care at one of life's most pivotal moments
What You Will Walk Away With:
✅ Apply evidence-informed manual therapy and taping techniques adapted for the physiological changes of pregnancy and the postpartum period, including c-section scar tissue assessment and care.
✅ Identify and assess common pain presentations in perinatal clients — including pelvic girdle pain, diastasis recti, and musculoskeletal dysfunction — and select appropriate treatment approaches for each stage.
✅ Integrate current exercise prescription guidelines and sleep support strategies into a comprehensive perinatal care plan.
✅ Demonstrate clinical reasoning that accounts for trimester-specific, postpartum-specific, and birth-type-specific factors when developing and adapting treatment plans for perinatal clients.
Want to Know Even More About this Course?
Watch this video for an in-depth description of the virtual and in person content.
Sharmila Kulkarni, PT, MOMSc, MSc Aging & Health
Sharmila Kulkarni is a physiotherapist and osteopathic manual practitioner with over 25 years of clinical experience. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy from McMaster University's renowned School of Rehabilitation Science, and a Master of Osteopathic Manipulative Science from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy & Holistic Health Sciences. Her Master's in Aging and Health further deepened her understanding of how bodies change across the lifespan.
Sharmila's practice has always centred on the full arc of women's health — and on the gaps in practitioner training that leave patients underserved at every stage of it. That clinical frustration became a professional mission. As co-founder and director of Integration Health + Education, Sharmila has built a continuing education community grounded in multidisciplinary collaboration, rigorous curriculum, and the conviction that better-trained practitioners produce better patient outcomes.
She brings that same standard to the Women's Health Certification — co-teaching and shaping a program designed not just to add knowledge, but to build genuine clinical competency in women's health across the lifespan.
Dr. Sandhya Sahi-Jain, DPT, MOMSc
Sandhya Sahi-Jain is a physiotherapist and osteopathic manual practitioner with a clinical foundation spanning neurology, orthopaedics, and pediatric care. She completed her Physical Therapy degree at the University of Toronto, including thesis work with SickKids Hospital, and holds an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Carleton University.
Sandhya earned her Master of Osteopathic Manipulative Science from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton in 2012, and most recently completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2025. Her depth of training across manual therapy, neuroscience, and pediatric practice makes her particularly well-suited to the clinical complexity of adolescent health.
Sandhya is the creator of the Paediatric Foundations series of courses for manual therapists and teaches extensively in Canada.
Sandy Antunes, MOMSc
With 20 years of practical experience, Sandy has evolved throughout her professional career, from Shiatsu Therapy into Osteopathy in the last 10 years. As well as running her own successful practice and serving as a highly respected Anatomy and Physiology Teacher, Sandy is also now an International Lecturer for The Institute of Classical Osteopathy.
Graduating from The Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and Holistic Health Services Sciences, with a Diploma in Osteopathic Manipulative Theory and Practice in 2008, she went on to complete her Master Osteopathic Manipulative Science Education.
Sandy initiated her Health and Wellness career at the Shiatsu School of Canada in 1995. She continued her education at the Shiatsu Academy of Tokyo with over 4400 hours of hands-on learning.
Before starting her private practice in 2004, Sandy worked for over 5 years alongside various healthcare professionals including; MD's, RMT's, Chiropractors and Physiotherapists, whose shared goal was to create the most effective treatment plan for the individual patient.
Sandy is a Director and Volunteer for The Society For Osteopathic Wellness and is constantly updating her knowledge base and techniques. She is also a Guest Speaker for Running Room, Community Centres and Special Interest Groups
Dr. Carole Smith, BA, DC, MEd, MS-CP
Dr. Carole Smith is a pediatric and women’s health chiropractor with advanced training in perinatal care, infant development, and family wellness. She graduated with clinic honours from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC), where she now teaches Pediatrics and Clinical Psychology.
Carole holds a Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics, a Master of Education, and certifications in Webster Technique, contemporary medical acupuncture, and pediatric training through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.
With more than a decade of experience supporting children with diverse needs—including autism, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy—Carole provides gentle, evidence‑informed care for infants, children, and teens. Her clinical focus includes infant feeding and latch issues, cranial and intra-oral techniques, sports and gait concerns, and family‑centred support for children of all abilities.
Carole is also passionate about women’s health, including pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and menstrual wellness. As a CAPPA‑trained doula, she supports birthing families and teaches prenatal and postnatal wellness workshops.
Women's Health Series/Certification
at Integration Health + Education
The series is comprised of five modules which can be taken individually or as part of the full
Women's Health Certification.
Feedback from our Learners
"Valérie is one of the most engaging teachers I've ever had, and the community that was built within 2 days was something I hadn't experienced in other courses before. 10/10 course".
C.B. Participant in Fertility & Reproductive Health, Sept 2026
"Valérie is an amazing lecturer and person. Great energy. And she is full of knowledge. I do believe it is a course that bridges our work - there is a gap this course fills. Thank you so much. It was a wonderful course."
J.I. Participant in Fertility & Reproductive Health, Sept 2026
"I found the course to be incredibly valuable, offering practical information and techniques to support people going through fertility treatments."