Born in Toronto and raised in Chatham, Grecia is excited to be back in her hometown and be able to offer her services to better her community.
Clinical Interests
Persistent Pain Conditions
Grecia has been no stranger to persistent pain and has become passionate about addressing pain through a holistic approach. She is specifically interested in addressing pelvic and low back pain, central pain mechanisms involved in conditions such as fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain.
Pelvic Health, Prenatal & Postpartum Care
The training and experience Grecia has attained allows her to effectively assess and treat a variety of urogenital and ano-rectal dysfunctions in both men and women. She has also worked extensively with prenatal and postpartum mamas to ensure they have the tools to assist them in their delivery and recovery.
Orthopaedics
This has been the foundation for Grecia’s knowledge and practice, where she has experience treating post-operative joint replacements, arthritis and joint pain, and osteoporosis. Grecia is also an advocate for falls prevention and strives to reduce falls risks in her patients.
Education
- Master of Science Physiotherapy
McMaster University
- Honours Bachelor of Science Kinesiology
McMaster University
Courses & Certifications
- Level I: The Physical Therapy Approach to Female and Male Urinary Incontinence
- Level II: The Physical Therapy Approach to Female and Male Pelvic Pain
- Level III: Clinical Skills for Treating Pelvic Pain
- Mobilization of Visceral Fascia: Urinary System
- Piston Science I: Diaphragm & Pelvic Floor
- Piston Science II: Bridge the Gap Between Rehab & Fitness
- McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Certification
- Endometriosis and the Gut-Immune Link
Leadership
Research Supervisor
Physiotherapy Department
School of Rehabilitation Science
McMaster UniversityRepresentative/Accreditation Reviewer
Physiotherapy Education Accreditation of Canada (PEAC)
Memberships
- Member of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Member of the Orthopaedic Division, Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Member of the Women’s Health Division, Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Research Publications
Dufour S, Daniel S, Alaniz G, DeGroote Y. Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: understanding practice patterns and clinical decision making. Front Womens Health. 2018.
Gabara A, Harrison R, Alaniz G, Birk T, Essah K, Ross C, Hossain R. Simulation through research based theatre: Using drama in interprofessional education to improve healthcare for persons experiencing homelessness. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Alaniz G, Dufour S, Dods M, Erceg H, Mascola M, Moreira K. Knowledge of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy among Pre-Licensure Students. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Works in progress
Improving Knowledge of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy among Pre-Licensure Students through Interprofessional Education Workshops (McMaster University)