East Mill Physio
294 E Mill St N0B1S0 Elora, ON, Canada

Happy International Women's Day! Thank you to all of the women who have cheered me on in my life and business this past year . I couldn't have done it without you. I'm on a mission to pay it forward.

I've been a little bit quiet on here this past month, so I just wanted to pop in and let you know that I am still here! I've been busy working on some exciting new projects which I am looking forward to sharing with you soon! In the meantime, check out this podcast that I had the pleasure of doing with Kayla The Athlete Connection a couple of weeks ago. I hope you enjoy!... Best wishes, Kristin https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SPeFDxKl69jHHjHmUfoPz

I had such a fun time celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) with Kayla The Athlete Connection last week! We featured the lessons learned and words of encouragement from several amazing female athletes to inspire the next generation women and girls in sport. Here they are if you missed them! Tonight we go live on IG at 6pm EST to discuss our own experiences with sport, injury and Physical Therapy. ... Come join us! We would love to have you :) https://www.instagram.com/kristinbignell.pt

IT'S FINALLY HERE! This book was a labour of love. I am a bit sad that the project has come to an end but I am excited to finally pass it along! This book is 100 pages of information that I hope will help support you in your health and lifelong athleticism as a female athlete!... It's not too late to get your hands on a copy if you would like to check it out! Visit the link in my bio Happy reading! See more

Hi Friends! Kristin (from East Mill Physio) and Kayla (from @theathleteconnection) here! Throwin’ it back to some old college sports headshots. As former college athletes and now physios, we have teamed up to celebrate the upcoming National Girls and Women in Sports Day, on February 3rd!... We will be posting ALL week long (February 1st-7th) to celebrate and will be providing educational content to bring awareness to female athlete health and wellness. We will be sharing our own stories as female athletes, including some of the challenges and achievements we experienced in sports, as well as the stories of other female athletes to inspire the next generation all while bringing awareness to unique health and wellness considerations for girls and women in sports. On Monday, February 8th from 6-6:30pm EST we will be doing an IG live to discuss our experiences with sport, injury, rehab and to answer any questions! We look forward to celebrating with you! P.S. If you haven’t already signed up to receive my FREE e-book, The Female Athlete’s Guide to Lifelong Athleticism, now’s your chance. It will be sent out this Sunday, January 31st!

Hi Everyone! I need your help! As many of you know, I have been working on writing a FREE BOOK for female athletes and it is all set to launch on January 31st. This book is full of information that I have learned through my time in sport, and now as a physiotherapist. It is all the things I wish I had known sooner in my journey through sport. If you use your body for exercise in any way, then this book is for you. My goal is to get it into the hands of as many people as possi...ble! Whether you are a female athlete or know one, this is a resource that I hope will help to empower and support you in your health and sport. Please help me spread the word! Thank you in advance! SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eastmillphysio.ca/free-book

Check out our NEW WEBSITE! New offerings and a hint as to what is coming your way in 2021! www.eastmillphysio.ca

|SIX MONTHS| Today marks 6 months since I officially opened my doors to clients. I pulled a business and website together in 2 weeks with little time to perfect it in the way I would have wanted (1 year would have been more suited the the needs of my personality). My walls were bare and unpainted. I didn't have my furniture. I didn't know if I would have any clientsOh AND we were in the middle of a pandemic So I put my head down and got to work. I worked hard to clarify my... passion and the purpose of my work, and then got busy creating a place that was true to my values and positioned me to help clients in the way I best know how. And, somehow, 6 months have passed and things are starting to come together. My room is painted, I have furniture, I get to work with the most amazing clients and, most importantly, I am so filled up by my work. In just 6 months, I’ve been reconnected and made new connections. I’ve experienced the most overwhelming support and have faced the most disheartening adversity. So many lessons have been learned in such a short time and I am so extremely appreciative for everyone who has supported me through it all. Every suggestion, call, text, meeting, referral, like, comment and share is so appreciated. I couldn’t have made here without such a wonderful support system. It is all of you who motivate me to become the best practitioner I can be! I am excited to see what the next 6 months brings. I have some cool ideas in the works and I look forward to sharing them with you all. Thanks again for being here!

Rest is equally as important as your training routine!

Did you know that many risk factors for pain and injury are modifiable? With the right approach and the right tools, IT IS possible to detect and treat dysfunction before it causes you problems! By being proactive and taking care of your Performance, you can support your body to continue doing the things you love!... If you have any questions, I am happy to answer. Check out the link below if you are looking for more information! https://www.eastmillphysio.ca/post/performance-care

Kristin Bignell - PT | MScPT | BScES | CMAG -Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Provider -Neurofunctional Sports Performance Practitioner -McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program - Instructor in Training -Registered Physiotherapist and Owner of East Mill Physio... Keeping you doing the things you love, for life. Supporting lifelong athleticism using a unique and integrative approach to injury rehab, injury prevention and performance optimization.

NEUROFUNCTIONAL ACUPUNCTURE: A specialized application of acupuncture used to stimulate the peripheral nervous system to evoke real-time changes in movement, function and symptoms. A key part of our Integrative Physiotherapy approach. Learn more about how Neurofunctional Acupuncture can be used to REHAB INJURY, MINIMIZE INJURY RISK and OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE for sport or life. You don't need to be injured! https://www.eastmillphysio.ca/p/neurofunctional-acupuncture

Did you know that injuries leave behind signs? Sometimes these signs are obvious and apparent to you, in the form of pain, weakness or stiffness. But many times these signs are subtle. It might look like: --> a slight neuromotor inhibition (where you can't recruit a muscle in a full or controlled fashion) -->lingering sensitivity with touch or specific movements (healthy tissue doesn't hurt when you touch it!)... -->or a restriction in movement A trained practitioner can perform a physical assessment to help you identify areas of dysfunction and come up with a plan to restore function...even if your injury happened 20 years ago! Many of these dysfunctions can be treated with improvement seen in real time. Even if your old injury is asymptomatic, or if your new injury is "healing well", you need comprehensive treatment. Ignorance only leads to maladaptive changes and eventually, our body runs out of compensations and things will start to complain. Identify and address. While earlier intervention is better, it really is never too late. Let me know if you have any questions!

A great personal story about how scar acupuncture helped with long-standing hip and core issues...12 years later! For more information, check out my new blog https://www.eastmillphysio.ca/post/scars

How can Physiotherapy help keep you feeling good and moving well? Performance Care. Check out this blog for more information! https://www.eastmillphysio.ca/post/performance-care

One thing that has really become clear to me over the past few months is how much I value information sharing. I love learning, arranging and sharing information that will help empower others in their health and wellness journey. I also love finding creative ways to share information and so what better way than to try my hand at Pinterest. I would love if you would join me! Head on over, follow my account and let me know if there is anything in particular you would like to learn more about! https://pin.it/cvLME6p

Website updated (again), this time with new pictures! Thanks to Stephanie Bignell for the pics and Kale Cowper for being my model . Enjoy! www.eastmillphysio.ca

Ever wondered about acupuncture? Check out this post to learn more about Neurofunctional Acupuncture and how it can be a highly effective tool for injury rehabilitation and in supporting your physical performance. https://www.eastmillphysio.ca/p/neurofunctional-acupuncture

Spent some time revamping the website to better portray what East Mill Physio has to offer. It is a work in progress but it is coming along! Check it out and see what you think! www.eastmillphysio.ca

Had a great time chatting about life, business and volleyball Check it out to hear how East Mill Physio was born out of quarantine

A little peak of the gym at Old Quarry Commons. I really lucked out that my new treatment room is right next to a private gym. Yay for silver linings! The extra space has been especially useful for assessing movement and prescribing individualized exercise programs to help clients achieve their health and performance goals.

I am excited to report that I got my new furniture last weekend and things are finally starting to feel like they are coming together. I am feeling especially grateful to have such a nice space to work and hopeful that it feels warm and welcoming to all who enter!

I wrote this article as part of my application to the Master of Education program at Laurier earlier this year. It is full of great information about a topic that everyone should know about! It also highlights how, in the case of pain and nagging injuries, we can’t only blame the tissues. There are so many factors that contribute to pain and movement issues and it is a disservice to assume that these problems are always musculoskeletal. I love to spend time learning about these different physiological factors so that I can better help solve problems for clients. I hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think :) https://www.eastmillphysio.ca//a-hidden-detriment-to-healt

Hi Everyone! Did you know that in addition to providing treatment out of my new office in Elora, I am also offering VIRTUAL PHYSIOTHERAPY appointments?! These appointments are great for many different areas of concern and are covered by many insurance companies. They can be an effective way to support you in reaching your movement goals.... We can work together to get to the bottom of your pain or movement problem and give you solutions to help you maximize your health Some of the strategies that can be effectively employed via virtual appointments are: ~EDUCATION: to gain a thorough understanding of your body, the reason behind your pain or movement problem and practical solutions to empower you in your pursuit of wellness. ~EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION: learn individualized strengthening, motor retraining, mobility and/or release exercises tailored to your unique needs and goals, all designed to fit within your busy schedule! ~CORE RETRAINING: learn how to use your core effectively (including your pelvic floor!) to improve your pain problem, build injury resilience and/or improve your movement efficiency. If you are wondering if a virtual appointment might be beneficial for you, please feel free to send me a message! You can book online at www.eastmillphysio.ca