"The smile and joy that a client exudes when their pain is relieved and their function has improved is what motivates me to continue practicing."

Catherine Lagasse Holden

BScPT

Physiotherapist

Background and Treatment Approach

I was born and raised in a small town near Winnipeg, Manitoba. I moved to Ottawa to complete my Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and graduated in 2008. For more than 10 years I have worked in private practice and have volunteered as a team therapist for both a competitive soccer and ball hockey team. I have also performed workplace ergonomics assessments.

I love treating and helping everyone achieve their optimal function. This includes office workers, weekend warriors and athletes of any age to name a few. Sessions with me will be geared towards reaching your personal physiotherapy goals. These goals will be achieved with evidenced based treatments including hands on manual therapy techniques from joint mobilizations to soft tissue release, taping, and other modalities for pain. Empowering people and giving them the tools to help themselves such as a personalized home exercise program and education also hold important places in my practice.

Training and Experience

As a part of my commitment to continuing education and to your care, I have completed the following courses and certifications:

Advanced Exercise Progressions with Scotty Butcher
New Advances in Hip Rehabilitation
Temporomandibular Joint Assessment and Treatment
Diane Lee: The Thorax and Pelvis
Myofascial Release: Fascial Pelvis
Manual Therapy Level II
Bahram Jam: Cervical Headaches
Sahrman: Introduction
Acupuncture: AFCI Level 1
MacKenzie Part A

Personal Interests

When I am not in the clinic, I enjoy spending time with my son, husband, our dog and our family and friends. We love getting outside and being active. In the summer, we go hiking, camping and swimming as much as possible. In the winter, we love playing in the snow!