Contino® Trainers & Incontinence Clinics

Dr Richard Casey

Urologist

Halton Healthcare Services, Oakville, ON

Canadian trained general Urologist with postdoctoral work in endocrinology at the University of Texas, Dallas. Presently Chief of Urology at Halton Healthcare Services , a 600 bed Community facility that services a population of 750,000. In addition, Dr Casey manages a research company that specializes in early stage new product development. His research group consists of over 50 practicing Urologist across Canada and the United States. Main clinical interests include male sexual function and BPH. Since 2011 he has spent approximately 2 years overseas practicing general Urology in 2-3 month sessions primarily in New Zealand. His Community research practice includes a number of Real World Data Registries that have collected practice data on Prostate Cancer investigation and treatment. With over 3000 men on Registry, Dr Casey has a broad knowledge on the patient journey through diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

Dr Dean Elterman

Urologist

Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, ON

Dr. Elterman has worked in the areas of men’s health and survivorship at the Iris Cantor Men’s Health Center at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College and at the University of Toronto. He is the Medical Director of the Prostate Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic at Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre. He completed his Masters degree in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research at Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences. Dr. Elterman is a member of several professional societies including the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction, the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons, the International Neuromodulation Society, and the International Society of Men’s Health.

Dr Brian Blew

Urologist

The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON

Dr Katie Anderson

Urologist

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), Vancouver, BC

Dr. Katie Anderson is a bright new talent in the field of female and functional urology. She completed her residency at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS and her fellowship at the Bristol Urological Institute in the United Kingdom (UK), with a certificate in urodynamics. In 2021, Dr. Anderson was awarded a prestigious travelling fellowship in surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada to support her sub-specialty surgical training in the UK and build capacity and expertise within Canadian academic surgical programs. She gave a podium presentation on the topic of urologic trauma during pregnancy during an annual scientific meeting in Bristol, and looks forward to sharing her expertise and knowledge to improve the health of patients in BC. Dr. Anderson starts with the team in October 2023. She is the Diamond Foundation Surgeon-Scientist in Female and Functional Urology.

Dr Geneviève Nadeau

Urologist

CHU de Québec - Université de Laval, Quebec City, QC

Dr. Geneviève Nadeau is a Urologist at the CHU de Québec - Université de Laval and a clinical professor in the Department of Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine. She has expertise in functional and reconstructive urology with clinical interests including complex urinary incontinence, female sling complications, and management of neurogenic bladders.

Dr Christopher Wu

Urologist

Burnaby Hospital, Burnaby, BC

Dr. Christopher Wu completed his Medical School at the University of British Columbia and his Urology Residency at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. He then completed Fellowship training in Male Reproductive Medicine and Andrology at the University of Toronto under the auspices of Drs. Keith Jarvi, Kirk Lo, and Ethan Grober, with a special focus on urological microsurgery and penile reconstruction procedures. He practices general adult and pediatric urology in the Fraser Health Authority. He is based out of Burnaby Hospital but also works at the Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody as well as the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. His areas of interest include Male Infertility, Andrology, as well as minimally invasive urologic procedures.

Dr Ian Wright

Urologist

Ridge Meadows Hospital, Maple Ridge, BC

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.

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!

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.

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.