Larissa Tutert, Physiotherapist

Reflecting on my time as an in-house physiotherapist at Canada’s National Ballet School on International Dance Day.

In addition to providing proactive and rehabilitative care during the day, I had the opportunity to offer emergency/injury care on performance days.

Here I am, equipped with the crutches, tape and bandaids all ready to go! Thank gosh I barely had to use them. The dancers at have been some of the most skilled athletes I have ever worked with!

Round 2! Was invited back to speak to nurses during another one of their education days.

Great questions from the audience, which included nurses from the urogynaecology clinics, special pregnancy program, and women’s health clinics.

What a fun way to wrap up a busy month of teaching!

Haven’t felt a wind like today since presenting for the Hot Topics event - right before this match!

Had the pleasure of being invited to be a part of the event’s guest panel, along with my fellow physiotherapy, orthopaedic and sports medicine colleagues.

Answered questions and took part in a discussion regarding movement as medicine, injury prevention, and acute injury care.

A great way to end the evening - witnessing an impressive goal by Toronto while standing behind the net with my fellow colleague at .

Summer 2023 has been sandwiched with teaching! One opportunity included being invited to speak on pelvic health to the nurses at

These nurses care for a wide range of patients in various clinics that focus on high-risk pregnancies, colposcopy, menopause, primary ovarian insufficiency, and urology-gynaecology.

Such a dynamic and passionate group. Looking forward to speaking at their next education day in a couple of months.

Update: now just several hours away!

Chatting about why ‘Movement is Medicine’ at the ahead of the game.

Join my colleague and I tonight - link below!

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We’re 6 days away from our next hot topics event! Time to introduce our next speaker, Larissa Tutert 🏃‍♀️

Larissa provides physiotherapy care at the Dovigi Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Clinic, a multidisciplinary centre within Mount Sinai Hospital. She also created the Pelvic Floor Health Workshop for the hospital’s Prenatal Education Department, which she currently instructs to this day. In the past, Larissa treated elite dancers when she was an in-house Physiotherapist for Canada’s National Ballet School and also provided sports medical coverage for events such as Skate Canada, Toronto Marathon and Canada Cup Squash. In addition to direct patient care, Larissa has an academic appointment with the University of Toronto as an Adjunct Lecturer for the Department of Physical Therapy. 

Give Larissa a follow on her IG .tutert.physio 😊

Here’s the link to get your ticket if you haven’t already! https://bit.ly/3QJCPv4

On days like today, it is an opportunity for me to reflect on all of the educational opportunities I have had thus far in my career.

So much more work should and could be done, both near and far, small and large. Yet, I am thankful for all the professional and personal support from fellow females (and human beings!) to this day.

A few shoutouts to some individuals in 2023 for their support!

Myotomes, dermatomes, reflexes, oh my! FINALLY back to in-person teaching.

Really enjoyed assisting first year University of Toronto Physical Therapy students during their Cervical Spine Clinical Skills Lab.

Although students shadowed me in-clinic during the pandemic, all group learning lab sessions were on-line…until now!

Can’t wait to go back - and experience more déjà-vu!

Manipulative Orthopaedic Physiotherapy - and that’s a wrap on the very last day of the in-person courses…ever!

To think that this photo was taken 4.5 years ago, when my journey officially began with the of the

Today was the official last day of Level 5…but now onto written and clinical exam studying, mentorship, research critical appraisal, advanced exams…and then (hopefully) designation!

So grateful for the helping “hand” from all the amazing instructors during this last leg of the journey.

Finished the weekend getting a cavitation (the “sound”) on the very last lumbar spinal manipulation on my partner - I’ll take it!

Young female athletes! This podcast episode if for you, your coaches and trainers - pelvic health should be considered for optimal athletic and sport performance!

Pelvic health shouldn't be a taboo subject!

The amazing Larissa Tutert, Physiotherapist joins Micaela Zettel - Physiotherapist on episode 15 of the for part 3 of their pelvic health series for female athletes.

In this episode, Larissa shares pelvic health information and advice for youth female athletes.

🎧 Tune in to hear:

➡️ Common pelvic health issues girls face, especially during puberty

➡️ How to get help with pelvic health concerns

➡️ Advice on why and how parents, coaches, trainers, and health care professionals should talk to youth athletes about pelvic health

🎙 Listen on website + show notes: https://hersoulshot.com/herbodypodcast/15/

🎙 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DJvuDd

🎙 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3uaZmVD

Always a fun and fruitful learning experience alongside colleagues and mentors, near and (Australia-zoomed-in) far!

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Thanks for hosting our Advanced Core Needling workshop at your beautiful space 💗

you guys nailed not just a totally zen and inviting space for treatment, but for education as well!

See everyone this Friday! So looking forward to speaking again later this week on all things pelvic health to the Mom & Baby group of

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Thank you for inviting me to speak on a few of my passions, to name a few!

-Health empowerment,
-the mind-body connection, and
-all things pelvic health!

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It’s always a treat when we have Larissa Tutert, Physio] come and join our groups to talk all things pelvic floor!

Larissa is possibly one of the most passionate educators I have ever met, she is a wealth of knowledge and so compassionate. Letting our Moms know that they do not have to live with discomfort and also normalizing the discussion surrounding the pelvic floor. We all learned a ton this morning- thank you Larissa!

Larissa is currently the creator and instructor of the Pelvic Floor Health Workshops offered through the Prenatal Education Department at Mount Sinai Hospital. She treats men, women, athletes, new moms, moms-to-be and more!

Want to know more? Give Larissa Tutert, Physio] a follow!

Honoured to have made the Top Podcast cut for 2021 😅

Thanks so much Micaela Zettel - Physiotherapist her Soul Shot for inviting me to speak on



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zettel Can I keep you company on your holiday break? 🎧

This past year, I teamed up with her Soul Shot to bring female athletes the !

Here's the top episodes from this year 🎙

Tune in through the link in my bio or search "herBody Podcast" on your fav podcast app and come hang out with me and learn about your body!

“Mommy Monday”! 👩‍🍼Speaking to moms with their 3-9 month old babes - can’t think of a better way to kick off this week!

Thanks so much for inviting me to come speak on all things postpartum and pelvic health Mommy Connections Midtown Toronto Such a welcoming community.

Toronto Kids Physio - such a beautiful space you have!




Mommy Connections Midtown Toronto Do you ever just meet someone and immediately love them?! Meet Larissa Tutert, Physiotherapist who was our amazing presenter for our Leaside Mom & Baby group this morning!

Though I’ve known Larissa for awhile now, today was our first time meeting in person and I was SO excited! Back in the spring when we were totally virtual, several Moms in my online programs told me I just HAD to meet Larissa and have her talk about pelvic health to our moms.

Currently the creator and instructor of the Pelvic Floor Health Workshops offered through the Prenatal Education Department at Mount Sinai Hospital, Larissa oozes knowledge and passion for her field of study and also compassion and understanding for her patients.

Larissa addressed so many questions and concerns about pelvic health pre and post baby and also reassured Moms that they don’t have to settle for discomfort. I wish every Mom got to hear this talk, it was amazing!

Want to know more? Give Larissa Tutert, Physiotherapist a follow!

Another podcast episode in the (virtual) books! Thank you for having me!

This conversation is SO important!

I'm incredibly happy to be able to have these conversations on the and I'm even more happy that Larissa Tutert, Physiotherapist took the time to join me for two full episodes on everything female athletes need to know about pelvic health prenatal, postpartum, and during labour and delivery.

Having kids does not mean saying goodbye to your days of being an athlete. Empowered health is the name of the game and I hope these episodes empower moms, moms to be, and those considering having children 💕

🎙 Tune in to the herBody Podcast on your fav podcast app or here:

EPISODE 6 (Pelvic health Part 1): https://hersoulshot.com/herbodypodcast/6/

EPISODE 9 (Pelvic health Part 2): https://hersoulshot.com/herbodypodcast/9/

“I can start:
-crunches at 12 weeks
-jumping at 2 months
-running at 3 months
..right?”

I am asked questions like these alllll the time.

Timelines - they vary!
It’s not a one-size-fits all.

What matters most? An individualized approach for YOU!

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In episode 9 of the , physiotherapist .tutert.physio joins .zettel again (listen to episode 6 for part 1 on pelvic health!) to share her pelvic health expertise for active women who have had children, are pregnant, or are thinking about having children.

Micaela and Larissa give ALL the empowerment, advice, and info in this episode and we are here for it! 🔥

🎙 Tune in on your fav podcast app or through the link in our bio!

Nope, these are not just stickers!

DO YOU: text or type a lot? Play an instrument? Work in construction? Frequently hold a newborn baby?

If you take a close look, you can see that these are acupuncture press needles, which are inserted quite superficially.

These areas correlate with the path of the nerves in the forearm and hand:
🪡 HT-7 - ulnar nerve and its branches (think ‘funny bone’, ring and pink fingers)
🪡 PC-6 - median nerve (think most forearm muscles and carpal tunnel syndrome)

I’d like to point out (pun intended), that in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), HT-7 and PC-6 are traditionally used to target anxiety/worry/insomnia and nausea/vomiting/insomnia/irritability, respectfully.

‼️Fun fact: I had around 8 press needles in when I was almost rolled into an MRI machine for a scan...forgot they were in!

Common 🚫 Normal

Round 2! Had the pleasure of being invited to speak again with Micaela Zettel | PT | CSCS] on

Where does fit into your athletic, movement, and performance goals?

Tune in to learn more - and remember, you CAN do something about it, even proactively!

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There are so many things that happen to women’s bodies during pregnancy, labour and delivery, and postpartum that we often don’t talk about despite women experiencing these things regularly.

In episode 9 of the , physiotherapist .tutert.physio joins Micaela Zettel | PT | CSCS] again (listen to episode 6 for part 1 on pelvic health!) to share her pelvic health expertise for active women who have had children, are pregnant, or are thinking about having children.

Micaela and Larissa give ALL the empowerment, advice, and info in this episode and we are here for it! 🔥

🎙 Tune in on your fav podcast app or through the link in our bio!

Enjoy movement, sport, exercise? Pregnant? Hoping to conceive?

Listen to Episode 6 of of where I chat with .zettel on how to optimize pelvic health during the prenatal period.

Stay tuned for Part 2 where we discuss all things labour & delivery, postpartum, and meeting your functional movement and performance goals.

Can you spot me?

With so many more events and spaces re-opening this weekend, I couldn’t help but think back to my time volunteering for the Invictus Games. Volunteers from all around the world came to Toronto to help out with the events (wheelchair basketball 🏀 and powerlifting 🏋️ to name a few).

Who’s itching for this sense of community again?

(Oh, and that’s President Joe Biden after the closing ceremony - he left Prince Harry and if I remember correctly, also Meghan Markle’s side in order to speak to us - impromptu!).

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Podcast alert! I did a thing...

Thanks Instil Physio for inviting me to speak on the on her Soul Shot

Do you enjoy movement of ANY kind? Then you ARE an athlete - and yes, pelvic health applies to you, too!
🎙 Listen on website + show notes: https://lnkd.in/gshvT4r

🎙 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3i9tFF9

🎙 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yQ6Dd6
• her Soul Shot There's a gap in the healthcare world, especially for female athletes, when it comes to pelvic health.

This episode is filling in that gap!

Physiotherapist .tutert.physio joins Micaela on episode 6 of the to highlight everything women need to know about their pelvic health!

From when women should see a pelvic health physio to how female athletes should train during pregnancy, this episode covers (almost) all of it! (Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon on postpartum care for female athletes).

This is a topic you probably haven't heard much about, but is so important for women to hear!

🎙 Tune in on your fav podcast app or through the link in our bio!

There’s really nothing like attending a live athletic event...

Sport really has the potential to bring people together.

Here’s hoping for a (safe and healthy) sense of normalcy...and no penalty shoot outs (brings me back to my competitive soccer days - I don’t wish that pressure on anyone!)

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Thank you for inviting me to speak to this wonderful community!

Monday July 5, 2021 - chatting about all things pelvic health postpartum.



Posted • You know what’s super awesome? When the participants in your Mom & Baby group help you find the most amazing presenters! 

We are so thrilled to have .tutert.physio joining us for our June Mom & Baby session after several of the Moms in our May group raved about her! 🔥 

Read her bio here to learn about what she does and be sure to follow her account on Instagram! Welcome to the team .tutert.physio , we’re so excited to have you!