We're thrilled to welcome Kendra Gowdy to Flow Physio + Wellness. Starting November 18, Kendra offers paediatric physiotherapy and dance physiotherapy at our clinic at 15 King St W in downtown Bowmanville. She sees clients on Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings.
Whether you're a parent with questions about your baby's development or a dancer working through an injury, Kendra brings a rare mix of clinical training and lived experience.
About Kendra
Kendra is a Registered Physiotherapist and a dance teacher with a passion for working with children and dancers. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Kinesiology (Honours) from Ontario Tech University and a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto.
Kendra grew up immersed in the dance industry. She trained in tap, jazz, ballet, acrobatics, pointe, lyrical and contemporary. Dancing and teaching sparked her interest in healthcare, and they inspired her to help bridge the gap in resources and support for dancers.
She works with children of all ages, from infants to teens. She loves partnering with families to support each child's development, movement and individual goals.
What a session with Kendra looks like
Kendra blends play-based activities with purposeful movement strategies. A session might include an obstacle course of agility rings, balance beams, step-ups onto boxes or a wobble on the BOSU ball. To a child, it feels like play. To Kendra, every activity targets a specific skill, like balance, strength, coordination or confidence.
Every plan is built around your child's or your own goals. Kendra values open communication, creativity and a whole-body view. She wants every client to feel welcome, encouraged to challenge themselves and proud of their progress.
Paediatric physiotherapy: who Kendra can help
Babies and infant development
Torticollis (tight neck, head tilt, always turning to one side)
Plagiocephaly and brachycephaly (flat head syndrome)
Tummy time trouble
Delayed rolling, sitting, crawling or standing
Low muscle tone (hypotonia) or high muscle tone (hypertonia)
Brachial plexus injury (Erb's palsy)
Hip dysplasia (DDH) support after diagnosis
Developmental follow-up for babies born premature
Motor milestones and coordination
Late walking or toe walking
Clumsiness, frequent falls or trouble with balance
Developmental coordination disorder (DCD or dyspraxia)
Trouble running, jumping, hopping, skipping, using stairs, riding a bike or catching a ball
Low endurance or tiring quickly compared to peers
Feet, legs and posture
Flat feet and foot pain
In-toeing (pigeon toes) and out-toeing
Bow legs and knock knees (assessment and reassurance)
Leg length differences
Postural concerns and scoliosis (exercise-based management)
Joint hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Growing bodies and young athletes
Growing pains
Osgood-Schlatter disease, Sever's disease and Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome
Sprains, strains and rehab after a fracture
Sports injuries in hockey, soccer, gymnastics and dance
Return to sport after injury or surgery
Neurological and developmental conditions
Cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and spina bifida
Autism spectrum disorder (motor skills and coordination)
Muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular conditions
Genetic syndromes that affect movement
Acquired brain injury
Other support
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
Rehab after orthopaedic surgery
Strength and fitness for kids who avoid physical activity
Help with activity at school and in the community
Dance physiotherapy: built by a dancer, for dancers
Dancers ask a lot of their bodies, often through growth spurts, competition season and exams. Kendra has stood in the studio herself, so she understands both the injury and the art. She'll help you heal and get back to doing what you love, stronger.
Foot and ankle: ankle sprains, dancer's heel (os trigonum), anterior ankle impingement, Achilles and FHL tendinopathy, sesamoiditis, metatarsal stress injuries, plantar fasciitis, bunions and big toe stiffness, cuboid syndrome, pointe pain and returning to pointe
Lower leg: shin splints, tibial stress fractures, calf strains
Knee: kneecap pain, patellar tendinopathy, Osgood-Schlatter, Sinding-Larsen-Johansson, knee pain from forced turnout, kneecap instability, return to dance after ACL or meniscus injury
Hip and pelvis: snapping hip, hip impingement (FAI) and labral tears, hip flexor and groin strains, hamstring strains and tendinopathy, outer hip pain, SI joint pain, hip hypermobility
Spine: low back pain, spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis, neck and mid-back stiffness
Upper body: shoulder and wrist injuries from partnering, lifts, floor work, acro and hip hop
Training and prevention: hypermobility support, growth-related pain, overuse injuries from competition or exam season, safe ways to improve turnout and flexibility, pre-pointe readiness assessments, injury prevention and strength programs, return-to-dance plans after injury or surgery
Kendra's schedule
Thursdays: 3:00 to 7:00 PM, great for after school and after dance class
Fridays: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, great for babies and toddlers
Fees and booking
Paediatric physiotherapy
Initial Assessment: 60 minutes, $180
Follow Up: 45 minutes, $145
Follow Up: 30 minutes, $105
Dance physiotherapy
Initial Assessment: 60 minutes, $150
Treatment/Training Session Follow Up: 60 minutes, $140
Follow Up: 45 minutes, $120
Follow Up: 30 minutes, $90
New clients start with an initial assessment. Follow-up visits are for clients who have already seen Kendra.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral? No. You can book physiotherapy directly in Ontario. Some extended health plans require a doctor's note for coverage, so check your plan.
Is physiotherapy covered by insurance? Many extended health benefit plans cover physiotherapy by a Registered Physiotherapist. We provide receipts to submit to your provider.
What should my child wear? Comfortable clothes they can move and play in. For babies, bring whatever you'd use for tummy time, plus a favourite toy.
What should dancers bring? Comfortable clothing that shows the knees and ankles, and your dance shoes if your pain comes up in a specific style or on pointe.
Ready to book? Book with Kendra online or visit us at 15 King St W, Bowmanville. We can't wait for you to meet her.
