Laura has worked as a physiotherapist since 2013 and brings with her years of experience working with orthopedic, neurological conditions and patients with cancer. Having 2 young children herself, Laura understands the need for sound women’s health care. Along with training in treating pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence Laura holds certification in functional dry needling. Laura is a central Alberta native, and is excited to be serving the communities of Olds and Three Hills
Kelsey is a dedicated pelvic health physiotherapist with a special interest in treating female athletes,
return to sport postpartum, pregnancy and pelvic girdle pain. She has a strong advanced manual therapy background. Kelsey has completed extensive pelvic health training in urinary incontinence, prenatal and postpartum care, prolapse and visceral mobilization and holds certification in IMS dry needling.
Emily has extensive training in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of pelvic health conditions across the lifespan. Her areas of focus include stress and urinary incontinence, prolapse management, bowel dysfunction, and perimenopausal symptom management. She has a particular interest in working with individuals with hypermobility disorders (HSD, EDS), as well as those navigating prenatal and postpartum rehabilitation, including strength training and return-to-sport guidance. Emily also has experience treating endometriosis, adenomyosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), dyspareunia, and chronic pelvic pain.
Emily practices from an evidence-informed, whole-person (biopsychosocial) perspective, recognizing that each individual’s experience is unique. She takes a highly personalized approach to care, developing treatment plans that align with each patient’s goals, lifestyle, and needs.
With a background as an exercise therapist and a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta, Emily brings a strong movement-focused approach to rehabilitation. She is also trained in functional dry needling, which she integrates thoughtfully as part of a broader treatment plan, alongside exercise retraining to support optimal outcomes.
Education is a cornerstone of Emily’s practice. She is passionate about empowering patients with knowledge and practical strategies to support long-term, sustainable results. She regularly presents for organizations such as Move Your Mood, local women’s conferences, Grow Kids (formerly Go Girl), and other community groups.
In recent years, Emily has partnered on research initiatives with the University of Alberta focused on improving pelvic health care in rural communities, and she hopes to continue contributing to this important work.
Nicole Schmitt, graduated from the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Alberta in 2004. She has worked in private practice throughout her career, first in a general orthopedic setting, then moved into the area of pelvic health.
She began Elle Physiotherapy and Pelvic Health in 2014 and has served the communities of Central Alberta ever since. Nicole has a special interest in complex sexual pain, pelvic pain conditions, paediatric pelvic health and postpartum rehabilitation. She holds a certificate in medical acupuncture and has completed extensive training in pelvic floor physiotherapy. Her favourite thing is walking alongside mamas in their health journey and advocating for women’s health.
