Physiotherapy Services

Manual therapy refers to hands on techniques that can include massage and muscle release, fascial and contractile tissue stretching, joint mobilizations, joint manipulations, neural mobilization and passive mobility.

Acupuncture is a treatment method  where very fine needles are inserted into specific points in the body to modulate the nervous system. A physiotherapist trained in acupuncture uses traditional meridian points, but applies it using western scientific reasoning with consideration to anatomy and neuro-physiology.

Intramuscular stimulation is a treatment technique that is used to release or lengthen muscles that may be contributing to chronic musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain. Very fine needles (the same ones used in acupuncture) are inserted directly into the affected muscle, in order to stimulate a neural response, allowing the area to relax.  

A home exercise program is an essential part of your care plan.  Evidence shows that exercise is one of the most beneficial things for both our physical and mental health. 

Your exercise program will be tailored to you - your body, your current abilities and your lifestyle.

Different modalities such as ultrasound, TENS, hot and cold therapy and taping are treatment tools which may be used in your program of care.  They can be used to relieve pain, decrease swelling, improve circulation and to reduce muscle spasm.

Physiotherapy can be beneficial for any age.  We can help with torticollis, meeting milestones, movement patterns, sports injuries, growing pains, headaches and more. Treatment sessions with children are developed to be fun and activity based, with individualized one-on-one attention.