Just like you, we are proud!
Just like you, we are proud! Proud of who we are and proud to welcome you to our clinic!
At Cigonia, we promote diversity, respect, and inclusion, and we are committed to providing a safe and caring environment for all our patients, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We understand that access to healthcare that is adapted and sensitive to diversity issues is essential for your physical and emotional well-being. That’s why we listen to your individual concerns and work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets your needs. Our team of physiotherapists, osteopaths, massage therapists, psychologists, sexologists and acupuncturists is committed to providing you with high-quality services with respect, professionalism, empathy, attentiveness and sensitivity.
In addition, we are committed to continuously training our team on issues of diversity and inclusion. We want to create a welcoming space where you can be yourself and feel safe.
*Please note that our website is being updated to improve the inclusivity of its content. We use the masculine form in some sentence formulations for the sake of editorial concision only.
Childbirth Preparation and Inclusive Perinatal Care
Pregnancy is a wonderful time in your life! That’s why at Cigonia, we understand the importance of offering you pregnancy care that is tailored to your needs, regardless of your family situation. In fact, let’s take a moment to mention that all family models are valid and beautiful! Our team of perineal rehabilitation physiotherapists is ready to accompany you throughout your pregnancy and help you prepare for childbirth. Our professionals will adapt their care in a personalized and caring manner to your fabulously unique situation!
We support you through the transition
The perineal region is at the center of the practice of physiotherapists in perineal rehabilitation. After all, we are the experts in the perineum! Therefore, accompanying a person through their sexual transition process is an integral part of our professionals’ field of practice. Preparing yourself physically before surgery (regardless of the chosen intervention) is essential to your rehabilitation. Post-operative follow-up in perineal physiotherapy is also a valuable ally in your rehabilitation, and this, very early* after the intervention.
Interdisciplinary collaboration is important to us, which is why we work closely with the GRS-Montreal team. Our professionals have been trained by this partner to become familiar with the available surgeries and their associated convalescence. Thus, we are able to accompany you adequately regardless of the chosen transitional path.
*According to the indications of the medical team, your treating physician and the state of healing.
Various intimate issues that can find solutions in perineal rehabilitation
Moreover, the care provided in perineal rehabilitation addresses various issues associated with typically female or male genitals. Regardless of your identity or gender expression, we are equipped to accompany you throughout your rehabilitation.
*Note that we name and classify different issues according to the genitals affected. This is why we refer to an issue as “typically female” or “typically male” in reference to the affected organ and not the gender identification of the person experiencing the issue. Our professionals are attentive to your needs and will adopt clear medical terminology while being available to adjust to your comfort level.
Testimonials
“As a trans woman, I was incredibly satisfied with the physiotherapy services at Cigonia. The team was respectful during my calls and upon my arrival at the reception. My physiotherapist was competent and sensitive to my needs. They helped me feel comfortable in my body through my treatments. Thank you for your valuable support!”.