Our Team
Diane Rizzardo
Pelvic Health, Pilates & Sports Physiotherapist
Diane is a Registered Physiotherapist and founder of Elevate Pilates & Physio. She sees a mixture of sport & orthopaedic patient’s as well as Clinical Pilates & Pelvic health patients. As a multi-sport athlete growing up and now a distance road and trail runner she understands how important sport and activity is in our overall health, both psychologically and physically and wants to help everyone stay active and injury free.
Diane has a Bachelors of Kinesiology and Masters of Physiotherapy Degree from UBC, and has completed additional training in STOTT Pilates, IMS/ FDN, Herman & Wallace, and is PHS Pelvic Health Continuing Education instructor.
BOOK WITH DIANE *Diane’s caseload is full, if you would like to work with her please email hello@elevate-womenshealth.com
Roxenda Bhagat
Pelvic Health, Orthopedic, Geriatric & Oncology Physiotherapist
Roxenda's mission is to help and empower her clients to adopt a proactive approach to their pelvic health and oncology related conditions. She believes in efficient evidence-based patient care and providing inclusive knowledge putting her patients in the drivers seat as they navigate changes that come with pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, and Cancer.
The births of her boys had her undergo 2 emergency c-sections and 1 VBAC - leaving her with 3 amazing kids but also quite a few complications after. Roxenda combines her personal experience and professional knowledge to help her patients understand their bodies, and meets patients where they are at to formulate treatment plans using a whole-body approach.
Taylor McKay Smith
Dona International Trained Doula, Certified Wellness Counselor
Taylor is a birth Doula (DONA International), a certified Wellness Counselor (Cornell University), and a Women's Circle Facilitator (trained at WMN Space in Los Angeles). Taylor blends together her education along with her personal experience as a mother of two in order to support women along their unique wellness journey. With a passion for helping women to feel seen and heard, Taylor works to create a safe and supportive environment for each of her clients to feel empowered in.
“A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother before, during and shortly after childbirth to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.” - DONA International
Hayley Smith
Registered Massage Therapist, Prenatal RMT
Hayley is a graduate of the 3000 hour RMT program at West Coast College of Massage Therapy. With a passion for health, nutrition and overall wellness, she strives to assist her patients in reaching optimal health and performance through varying techniques and lifestyle practices. She leads an active West Coast lifestyle. In my spare time you will either find me spending time with family, running, exploring the north shore trails, playing soccer, travelling, or cooking up delicious plant based meals.
Hayley has over 10 years of experience in treating a multitude of conditions. Some of the many ailments she see in her practice are: TMJ dysfunction, Chronic pain, Headaches, Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), Osteoarthritis, Sports related injuries (strains, sprains), MVA related injuries (whip lash, soft tissue), Pre/post natal massage , breast massage (pre/post mastectomy) , Soft tissue injuries, Neurological (sciatica, Bell’s palsy, TOS) Scoliosis, Myofascial restrictions