Nicole Ivaniv

Physiotherapist in Simcoe

Meet Nicole Ivaniv! Nicole is a life-long resident of Haldimand-Norfolk, Nicole loves to help members of her community reach their goals through a combination of education, exercise, and manual therapy. She loves to work collaboratively with her patients to make a plan that best suits their individual needs.

Education

Nicole graduated from McMaster University with both a Master of Science in Physiotherapy and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She has completed supplementary pelvic health physiotherapy education, allowing her to treat conditions including, but not limited to, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, dyspareunia, vaginismus, and diastasis recti. Despite having a special interest in pelvic health, Nicole can still help you with everything from acute injuries to persistent pains. She dedicates time outside of the clinic to supporting students as an Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) in the Faculty of Health Sciences (School of Rehabilitation Sciences) at McMaster University.

Clinical Focus

Conditions seen in the adult population:

Knee pain (ACL tears, meniscus tears, Jumper’s knee, etc)
Ankle sprains
Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow
Low back pain
Neck pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tendonitis
Shoulder injuries (rotator cuff tear, frozen shoulder)
Achilles Tendinopathy
Joint sprains and muscle strains

Common pelvic floor conditions seen:

Urinary leakage
Urinary incontinence
Frequent urination
Painful urination
Painful intercourse
Pelvic organ prolapse
Painful menstruation
Pelvic pain/pressure
Constipation
Post prostatectomy

About Nicole

When Nicole isn’t in the clinic, she can be found trying new recipes, exploring local restaurants and cafés, alpine skiing, or spending time with her family.