Posture & repositioning
Explore pelvic and rib cage positioning, habitual asymmetries and ways to vary how your body moves and manages load.
Posture. Breathing. Movement.
Find your balance.
Move with
more ease.
Thoughtful, individualized physiotherapy that explores how your whole body works together, so you can move with greater comfort and confidence.
New and returning patients welcome · Thornhill, Ontario
25+ years of physiotherapy experience
A WHOLE-BODY PERSPECTIVE
Everything
is connected.Find support.
Create possibility.
is connected.Find support.
Create possibility.
25+years as a qualified
physiotherapist
physiotherapist
10+years of training with the
Postural Restoration Institute
Postural Restoration Institute
↗Care built around your body,
your goals and your everyday life.
your goals and your everyday life.
The approach
A different way
to look at movement.
Your posture is more than how you stand. It is also how you breathe, shift your weight and move through the day.
Jacqui uses postural retraining and specific repositioning techniques to explore relationships between the pelvis, rib cage, feet and the rest of the body. Assessment considers where you find support, how your muscles share the work and which movements feel limited.
Her approach is informed by more than 10 years of training with the Postural Restoration Institute® (PRI), alongside over 25 years of physiotherapy experience.
Breathing & muscle balance
Work on breathing mechanics and coordination, including patterns in which neck and upper trapezius muscles take on extra effort.
Gait & movement retraining
Practise shifting your centre of mass, alternating from side to side and recruiting muscles more efficiently in everyday movement.
Understand your body
Small connections.
A whole-body perspective.
Physiotherapy looks beyond a single painful area. These illustrations introduce some of the relationships Jacqui considers during your assessment.
The spine & its curves
Your neck, mid-back and lower back form a connected column. Assessment explores how these regions move alongside your rib cage and pelvis.
Breathing, ribs & pelvis
The diaphragm sits beneath the lungs. Jacqui considers breathing mechanics together with rib cage and pelvic positioning as part of your movement assessment.
Foot support & walking
Feeling support through your feet helps you explore weight transfer. Gait retraining focuses on coordinating movement as you alternate from one side to the other.
Simplified educational illustrations, not to scale. Your assessment and treatment are tailored to you.
Areas of care
Care that considers
the bigger picture.
From persistent discomfort to changes in balance, your assessment starts with your experience and what you want to get back to doing.
Back, pelvis & hips
Low back pain, sacroiliac joint (SIJ) discomfort, hip pain or popping, and changes in pelvic positioning and movement.
Neck, shoulders & jaw
Acute or persistent neck and upper trapezius pain, symptoms following whiplash, shoulder mechanics and jaw tension associated with clenching.
Pelvic health & motherhood
Individualized physiotherapy for pelvic floor concerns and the changing needs of the body during pregnancy and postpartum.
Feet, knees & footwear
Foot and ankle loading, knee alignment, plantar fascia discomfort, Achilles tendinopathy and forefoot symptoms, with practical footwear education.
Balance & walking
Centre-of-mass awareness, balance, gait difficulties and neuromuscular coordination, with an emphasis on reciprocal, alternating movement.
Strength & movement efficiency
Build awareness of which muscles are doing the work. Explore unnecessary gripping in the toes or fists, and develop support for strength and power.
Recommendations depend on your individual assessment. Where symptoms need another perspective, care may include referral or collaboration with other health professionals.
A life in movement
An athlete’s
understanding.
A clinician’s
perspective.
understanding.
A clinician’s
perspective.
15 yearsNational-level gymnastics
10 yearsCompetitive bodybuilding
Strength. Precision. An ongoing curiosity about the body.
Jacqui’s story
Movement has always
been personal.
Jacqui Walt
Jacqui’s understanding of movement comes from both clinical practice and a life in sport. She spent 15 years as a national-level gymnast and 10 years as a competitive bodybuilder, bringing a personal appreciation of strength, coordination and the demands of training to her work.
A qualified physiotherapist for over 25 years, she combines that athletic background with an individualized approach to care. Her focus is on how the body shares the work: breathing, finding support, recruiting muscles and moving with greater efficiency.
Jacqui has studied Postural Restoration® for more than a decade, including over 10 years of study with Ron Hruska, MPA, PT, founder of the Postural Restoration Institute®. This continuing education informs her approach to posture, breathing and reciprocal movement.
Whether your goal is more comfortable everyday movement, returning to an activity you love or building strength, Jacqui helps you understand the purpose behind your plan and how to bring it into daily life.
Continuing education
A deeper study of posture,
breathing and movement.
The Postural Restoration Institute® is an educational institute founded by Ron Hruska in 2000. Its teaching explores postural adaptations, asymmetrical movement patterns and relationships between muscle systems. Jacqui draws on this education alongside her clinical assessment and your individual goals.
Meet PRI founder Ron Hruska ↗Explore PRI patient resources ↗What to expect
Understand. Practise.
Build it into your day.
Start with your story.
Discuss your symptoms, history and goals. Assessment may explore breathing, joint movement, postural habits, balance and walking.
Find what works for you.
Receive guided repositioning and movement strategies selected for your presentation, with clear instruction and time to understand the purpose.
Make the connection.
Bring the work into standing, walking and other daily activities. Footwear advice and follow-up reassessment help guide the next steps.
A little more clarity
Your questions,
answered.
You do not need to understand postural terminology before your first visit. The approach is explained in practical terms, at your pace.
What is PRI-informed physiotherapy?
It is physiotherapy informed by education from the Postural Restoration Institute®. This perspective considers relationships between asymmetrical movement patterns, the rib cage, pelvis and breathing. Jacqui combines this training with her physiotherapy assessment to guide individualized care.
Is the goal to have perfectly symmetrical posture?
No. Bodies are naturally asymmetrical. The focus is on your options for movement, comfort and function, rather than holding one rigid or “perfect” posture throughout the day.
Why are breathing and posture considered together?
The diaphragm, rib cage and pelvis participate in both breathing and movement. Assessment may explore how these areas coordinate, and whether other muscles, such as those around the neck, are doing more work than necessary.
Why might we talk about shoes?
Footwear can influence how you feel support under your feet and how you transfer weight. Jacqui teaches awareness of foot contact and considers footwear as part of balance, gait and load-management strategies.
Can this approach support pregnancy and postpartum?
Jacqui works with prenatal, postpartum and pelvic floor concerns. Any recommendations are selected for your symptoms, stage of recovery and individual needs following assessment.
What should I bring to an assessment?
Bring comfortable clothing you can move in, your usual everyday shoes and any relevant information about your symptoms or previous care. Write down the activities you would most like to feel more comfortable doing.
Appointments in Thornhill
Request your
appointment.
Request an appointment with Jacqui. Share your preferred day and time, and she will be in touch to confirm availability.
Connect with Jacqui
Personal care.
A direct conversation.
Emailjacwalt@rogers.com
Phone905-771-6486
Prefer to call or email directly? Both are welcome for new and returning patients.