A team that is here for you and your pelvic floor.
Our team
Corina Kerrison, PT
Corina is Co-Director of Optimum Perinatal Health and has a keen interest in pelvic health and the perinatal population. A University of Alberta graduate, Corina obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiotherapy in 2000 and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1995. Corina has spent her physiotherapy career working in private practice expanding her knowledge and skill set in orthopaedics and pelvic health physiotherapy obtaining her certification in Traditional Chinese Medical Acupuncture (2003), Doula certification (2005), and certification in Spinal Manipulation at the Swodeam Institute of Manipulative Physical Therapy (2006). She has developed her skills in assessment and treatment of pelvic health related dysfunctions with formal and extensive postgraduate training in pelvic health physiotherapy (2001-2009), specifically in the assessment and treatment of incontinence, prolapse, pregnancy related dysfunctions, post-obstetrical trauma, and pelvic pain.
Corina maintains a very busy practice offering much needed help to women with pelvic health concerns as she incorporates both her orthopaedic, acupuncture and pelvic health skills in her active and holistic approach to treatment. Outside the clinic Corina is a busy mom of four and enjoys spending time with her family, being active and outdoors.
Gina-Marie Cerantola, PT
Gina is Co-Director of Optimum Perinatal Health and a physiotherapist with a special interest in pelvic health. She enjoys working with clients during their pregnancies to prepare for labour and delivery, and also postpartum to help with recovery and safe return to activity. Gina is experienced in treating low back, pelvic girdle, and tailbone pain, abdominal separation (DRA), and pelvic health concerns such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic floor pain. Gina graduated from Pacific University in Oregon, USA with her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2003, and is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). She recently returned to the University of Calgary to pursue research investigating pelvic floor scar tissue related to birth injury.
Lisa Rae Pollard, PT
Lisa graduated in 2010 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta. After graduating, Lisa started working in a busy outpatient orthopaedic clinic, which allowed her to focus on her orthopaedic skills and become certified in anatomical acupuncture and Gunn IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation). She developed a keen interest in pelvic physiotherapy after taking formal post graduate training in this area in 2013. Since then, she has pursued further training including certification in Rost Therapy to assist with assessing and treating pregnancy-related pelvic girdle, sacro-iliac and pubic pain.
As a Mother of two, Lisa has had personal experience with the importance that pelvic physiotherapy can provide. For this reason, she is extremely passionate about her practice. In her spare time, she enjoys seeing friends and family as often as she can, golfing with her husband and chasing her little ones and dog around on different adventures.
Ashley Duguid, PT
Ashley graduated with a Masters of Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta in 2011. She has always enjoyed working in a busy outpatient setting and has since trained in postgraduate manual therapy and Functional Dry Needling (IMS) techniques. Ashley found her passion for care when she trained as a pelvic health physiotherapist. As a mother of two, she understands the importance of support through the pregnancy, labor and postpartum journey. Ashley specializes in treating pelvic health issues like pelvic floor pain, incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. She also has been certified with Rost Therapy to treat pelvic girdle pain, including sacroiliac joint, symphysis pubis joint and tailbone pain. Ashley enjoys working with her clients to maintain a symptom free pregnancy and an educated and empowered labor and delivery. She is experienced in assessing and treating for abdominal separation and providing exercises for a safe return to function and fitness after delivery.
Outside of work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She has 2 young children, so when time allows for it she can be found biking, running, swimming, traveling, and walking with her French bulldog.
Jennifer Sauro
Jennifer Sauro is the Administration Office Manager at Optimum Perinatal Health. She has a Fashion Design Diploma from Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. She has worked as a healthcare professional for the past 10 years. Jennifer’s goal is to make visiting the clinic an enjoyable and stress-free experience while providing top quality care and attention. She is friendly and accommodating and very willing to talk hockey with almost anyone.
Originally from London, Ontario, Jennifer, and her family have been Alberta residents since 2002. She enjoys camping, hiking, and watching her daughters play soccer.
Ashley Quann
Ashley Quann is our media and marketing director at Optimum Perinatal Health. Ashley takes care of all things marketing and media related, including social media and event planning, as well as assisting with patient inquiries and bookings.
Ashley is a mom of two young boys and runs multiple at home businesses. She enjoys spending time with her family and running after her two little kids.
If you have any media related questions, please reach out to Ashley and she would be happy to help.