Contino® Trainers & Incontinence Clinics

Dr Chasta-Dawne Bacsu

Urologist

Victoria, BC

Dr. Chasta-Dawne Bacsu stands as a seasoned urology specialist based in Victoria, BC, with a profound commitment to delivering a holistic and thorough patient experience across the entire urological spectrum. Her unwavering objective is to offer cutting-edge, patient-centric urologic care that upholds the highest standards of integrity and compassion. Dr. Bacsu focuses her expertise on addressing a wide array of urinary tract conditions, catering to the well-being of both men and women. Her specialized focus shines particularly brightly in the realms of kidney stone management and urinary incontinence, where her comprehensive approach sets a cornerstone for efficient and effective treatment.

Dr. Chasta-Dawne Bacsu is her commitment to incorporating the most current and advanced treatment methodologies into her practice, ensuring that patients receive the pinnacle of urological care. Her mission is rooted in providing patients with not only state-of-the-art medical solutions but also an unwavering sense of compassion and dedication to their overall well-being.

Specialty CONDITIONS: Urinary Incontinence, Prostatitis, Interstitial Cystitis & Bladder Cancer

Naomi Wolfman

RN, NSC

Vancouver, BC

Founder of Embrace Continence Solutions Ltd, a nurse-led private practice, Naomi advocates for the preservation of continence and the management of incontinence. Conditions treated are pelvic organ prolapse, bladder and bowel incontinence, restore/ improve pelvic floor muscle tone and catheter care. A University of Victoria Allum, Naomi remains deeply committed to bettering people’s lives. Relevant specialty preparation:

Board Certified Biofeedback Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD) Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), since 2015

Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certificate (PRPC) Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, since 2015

Manometry: Behavioural and Rehabilitation Treatment of Bowel Disorders Marquette University, 2014

Nurse Continence Advisor McMaster University, 2009-2010

Dr Garson Chan

Urologist

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Dr. Chan completed medical school at the University of Saskatchewan and his urological surgery training at Western University. He then spent two years of additional clinical training with an immersive fellowship in neurourology, reconstruction and functional urology in Melbourne, Australia. It was here that he experienced for the first time, winter without snow. However, he has still not become accustomed to the local delicacy of Vegemite.

He is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, with a cross appointment in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Chan has presented at numerous international meetings, co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts, and serves as a reviewer for several urology journals.

Dr. Chan strives for excellence in genitourinary reconstruction, and has performed the first sacral neuromodulation for lower urinary tract dysfunction in Saskatchewan. His other clinical interests also include stricture disease, erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse.

Dedicated to enhancing men's health, quality of life, and survivorship, Dr. Chan extends his expertise by providing state-of-the-art solutions for post-radical prostatectomy urinary incontinence management. Among these innovative options is Contino, a discreet and pioneering system designed to effectively address moderate to severe stress incontinence.

Dr Jennifer Locke

Urologist

Kelowna, British Columbia

Dr. Locke, a certified Urologist with expertise in reconstructive urology, specializes in female and male urology, neurogenic bladder, overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and urethral stricture disease.

Originally from Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Dr. Locke completed her education journey with a PhD in experimental medicine from the University of British Columbia and MD training at the University of Toronto. Her residency training in urology took place at the University of British Columbia, followed by a fellowship in reconstructive urology at the University of Toronto.

Operating from Kelowna General Hospital, Dr. Locke serves the Okanagan region and beyond. Dr. Locke also helps offer her patients cutting-edge technologies to manage urinary incontinence following prostate surgery (radical prostatectomy, transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP) such as Contino. Contino is a novel, discrete system to rapidly resolve moderate to severe stress incontinence. Dr. Locke's commitment to innovation and patient well-being defines her practice.

Dr Kevin Zorn

MD, Urology, FRCSC, FACS

Montreal, Quebec

Dr. Kevin Zorn is a professor of urology at the University of Montreal (CHUM) with a sub-specializing in robotic prostate surgery for both BPH and cancer surgical care. Dr. Zorn attended McGill University for his pre-med Bachelor program, then completed his medical degree followed by residency in urological surgery at McGill. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2005. He has completed a two-year fellowship in oncology and endourology at the University of Chicago. In 2007, Dr. Zorn also became American Board of Urology certified in urology and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. After remaining on faculty at the University of Chicago until 2009, Dr. Zorn returned to Canada in 2010 to join the faculty of the Division of Urology at the University of Montreal.

As an attending urologist, he has cultivated a clinical and research interest in localized prostate cancer, robotic surgery (over 3500 robotic prostatectomy cases performed), artificial intelligence, men’s health, sexual dysfunction and BPH. He holds a number of roles including medical director of robotic surgery and fellowship director for robotics and MIS since 2011. In pursuit of helping men's health, quality of life and survivorship, Dr. Zorn also helps offer his patients cutting-edge technologies to manage urinary incontinence following prostate surgery (radical prostatectomy) such as Contino. Contino is a novel, discrete system to rapidly resolve moderate to severe stress incontinence. Dr. Zorn's commitment to innovation and patient well-being defines his practice.

Sudarshan “Sid” Anandkumar

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

Port Coquitlam, BC

Sid’s specialization includes dealing with stress incontinence, urinary urgency/frequency as well as male pelvic pain. He uses a variety of techniques including manual therapy, dry needling and shockwave therapy.

Lindsay LeBourdais

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

Invermere, B.C

Lindsay’s practice is: manual therapy techniques to reduce pain and functional limitations, and individualized exercise programs for long lasting pain relief and self-management. She has taken advanced training in dry needling, and manual and manipulative therapy. She has also taken continuing education courses in shoulder rehabilitation, chronic pain, and pelvic health and rehabilitation. Her special interests are injuries of the arm, hands, and lower back, as well as assessment and treatment of pelvic floor function.

Wendy Marchlewitz

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

Prince George, B.C.

Wendy graduated from the Victorian University of Manchester in 1998, having completed her thesis on electrotherapy in the treatment of incontinence. She completed her first Canadian course in women’s health five years later at BC Women’s Hospital. Recognizing the need to expand her skillset to help fulfill the need in the North and Central interior, Wendy completed courses in both pelvic pain and post-prostatectomy care in the spring of 2018. She is excited and proud to serve a northern and rural population at the first pelvic floor clinic outside of the Lower Mainland!

Sam Hughes

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

White Rock, B.C.

Sam Hughes is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, chair member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Acupuncture Division and is the author of “The Guide to Optimizing Recovery after Prostate Cancer Surgery”. She is passionate about treating pelvic dysfunction, with a special interest in sexual health, pre and post partum care and prostate cancer surgical recovery. Sam Hughes is a unique physiotherapist using whole body approach to treat pelvic dysfunction, bladder and sexual issues.

Shannon Lawrence

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

Comox, B.C.

Shannon’s professional career has also encompassed extensive training in pelvic floor physiotherapy. Her numerous post graduate courses have included given her expertise in treating many pelvic health conditions including, urinary and fecal incontinence in women and men, pelvic organ prolapse, pessary fitting for prolapse, pelvic floor muscle re-education and lifestyle modifications and treating pelvic pain syndromes such as vestibulodynia, coccyx pain and painful intercourse.

Rachel Richards

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

Squamish B.C.

For more than a decade Rachel has been practising pelvic floor rehabilitation for anyone seeking help with incontinence (urine and/or fecal), pelvic organ prolapse, and pain conditions of the pelvis and genitourinary system. Rachel has also done advanced training in nerve entrapment conditions of the pelvis and prostate cancer rehabilitation.  Rachel can help with pre-treatment education and conditioning, as well as post treatment rehab, including continence support device training.

Gillian McCormick

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

North Vancouver, B.C.

Gillian is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist with over 20 years experience in North Vancouver. She provides one-on-one assessments and individualized treatment plans that get to the root of the problem for people with low back pain and pelvic pain, people who are  pre-operative or post-operative rehabilitation and for those recovering from pelvic surgeries, cancer treatments. As a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist (also called Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist) she has special training to assess and treat incontinence, constipation, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain and painful sex in all bodies for all genders.

Corinne Wade

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

Kelowna, B.C.

Specializes in Male Pelvic Health

"Corinne is one of the few physiotherapists in the Okanagan that specialize in treating men.  She frequently sees men for conditions such as pelvic pain, pudendal neuralgia, athletic pelvic pain, hard flaccid syndrome, erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence related to prostate cancer treatment."

These are IN PERSON 1:1 appointments focusing on pelvic floor health. Pelvic health physiotherapists are Registered Physiotherapists who are specially trained to internally assess the musculature and soft tissues within the pelvis. In addition to assessing the pelvic floor tissues a comprehensive orthopedic evaluation is completed.
For people who identify as men conditions treated are: urinary incontinence, prostatitis, chronic pelvic (penile, testicular, tailbone) pain, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and conditions related to prostate cancer treatment.