Women's Health

Mercedes Eustergerling, BKin(Hon), MPT, MHM

Mercedes is a lifelong learner. She received a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary in 2008, a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario in 2010, a post-graduate certificate in pain management from the University of Alberta in 2014, and a Master of Health Management from McMaster University in 2018.

Other professional development includes a certificate in acupuncture and advanced courses in pelvic health. Mercedes has advanced training to do pessary fittings for pelvic organ prolapse.

Mercedes has unique experience in physiotherapy for breastfeeding support. She completed the BreastEd series of courses and has done hundreds of hours of shadowing and volunteering at the Riley Park Breastfeeding Clinic. Mercedes is the only physiotherapist and lactation consultant in Canada. In 2018, Mercedes was invited to speak at the Pelvic Health Solutions Symposium in Toronto. She has taught webinars in breastfeeding support for physiotherapists and will be teaching in-person courses in 2019.

Outside of her clinical roles, Mercedes is a dancer, swimmer, and knitter. She spends as much time as possible with her daughter, husband, and dog.