About Haven Physiotherapy

Amy Tao, pelvic health physiotherapist in Port Coquitlam and Greater Vancouver

Amy Tao

Founder and Registered Physiotherapist

MPT, B.Sc. (Kin), BFA

Amy (she/her) graduated from the Master of Physical Therapy program at UBC in 2012 after completing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at Simon Fraser University. Dance has been a big part of her life from a young age and sparked a lifelong interest in movement and the human body, ultimately leading her on the path to becoming a physiotherapist.

She discovered pelvic floor physiotherapy after developing pubic symphysis pain, pelvic organ prolapse, and stress incontinence with her two pregnancies and deliveries. This firsthand experience motivated her to make a significant career shift and pursue her passion for pelvic health, which is now her main area of practice. She also has a special interest in treating overactive bladder and bladder pain, as well as sexual pain conditions such as vulvodynia and vaginismus.

Previously, she worked for many years with clients with neurological conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and Parkinson’s disease, helping to improve their function and quality of life. This experience has greatly informed her whole person approach to treating pelvic health symptoms and understanding of the influence of the nervous system on all other body systems.

Amy is a lifelong learner and recently completed a two year mentorship at Diane Lee & Associates Physiotherapy in the Integrated Systems Model (ISM). When she’s not busy running after her two boys, you’ll find her at the karate dojo, out exploring the local trails or at the gym working on her deadlifts.

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Postgraduate Coursework

  • Pelvic Floor Level 1 (Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute)

  • Level 2 and 3A: Female and Male Pelvic Pain (Pelvic Health Solutions)

  • Pregnancy, Pelvic Girdle Pain & the Pelvic Floor (Pelvic Health Solutions)

  • Advanced Pelvic Floor: Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence (WHTA - Taryn Hallam)

  • Pudendal Neuralgia and Complex Pelvic Pain Solutions (Tracy Sher)

  • Pessaries: The science and the art (Marcy Dayan)

  • Integrated Systems Model Series (Diane Lee)

  • The Abdominal Wall After Pregnancy & Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (Diane Lee)

  • Foundations Health Education: Modern Dry Needling (AN-IMS 1)

  • CAFCI: Certified by Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute

  • STOTT Pilates Rehabilitation (Mat and Reformer): RMR1 and RMR2

  • Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging with Jackie Whittaker

  • Bowel and Bladder Treatment of the Client with Neurologic Dysfunction

  • Advanced Facial Neuromuscular Retraining

  • 15-day Basic Bobath Course: Assessment and Treatment of Adults with Neurological Conditions

  • The Study of Human Movement - Bobath Concept

  • Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!)

  • Exercises for a Sensitive Nervous System 

What our clients say

  • “Very punctual, helpful and an excellent physiotherapist. Very knowledgeable about pelvic floor issues. Gave great advice and practical ideas for support as well as exercises. 10 out of 10 and I have been to a number of physiotherapists.”

    -R.B.

  • “Amy is a fantastic clinician! I'm a physio myself but Amy has specialized in pelvic floor physio and my wife has been seeing her. She is very thorough in her assessment and discusses the various treatment options. She also has an ultrasound machine which helps with the feedback of pelvic floor muscles. Highly recommended!”

    -S.A.

  • “Amy changed my life! I started seeing Amy when I was about 7 weeks postpartum and had all the common pelvic floor issues a lot of women experience after having a baby. She was instrumental in my healing journey and I am now much stronger both physically and mentally and able to do a lot of the activities I enjoy thanks to her.”

    -S.Y.

  • “I could feel the difference immediately. It was refreshing having a practitioner who had such an in-depth knowledge of the field. A true professional in all facets. She is my go to for all pelvic related issues. Thank you Amy.”

    -M.M.

  • "Amy is great! She is kind, attentive, and full of knowledge. I feel more empowered to get back to my old exercise regimen thanks to her guidance. If you’re ever on the fence to go to a pelvic floor physio, you should go! I know who to turn back to if I ever need help again."

    -K.E.

  • "Amy is such a wonderful physiotherapist. She is kind, attentive and very knowledgeable. Amy has helped me with my SI joint pain immensely, she is very skilled at what she does! I highly recommend going to see Amy at Haven Physiotherapy for your pelvic floor needs!

    -K.S.

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