What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapists are primary health care professionals with a significant role in health promotion and treatment of injury and disease. They combine their in-depth knowledge of the body and how it works with specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat symptoms of illness, injury, or disability.

Through individualized treatments, physiotherapists can help you regain and maintain your mobility, and manage your condition independently.

Learn more at: https://mbphysio.org/

What is Massage Therapy?

Massage therapy is manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being. There are dozens of types of massage therapy methods (also called modalities).

Massage Therapists can help you with extensive soft tissue damage, injury, chronic disease, pain management, impaired mobility and for common treatments to help stress relief and maintain well-being.

Learn more at: https://massageforlife.ca/

FAQ

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What can I expect at my first visit?
The physiotherapist will discuss the history of your injury or area of pain. A physical exam will be conducted to determine which physical structures are contributing to your pain. Lastly, an individualized treatment plan will be discussed and started.

Where can I park?
Parking is available in the parking lot on a first come first serve basis.

Do I need a referral from my doctor?
You do not need a referral from a doctor to see a physiotherapist. Occasionally third party insurance providers require a doctor’s referral to cover the costs of treatment.

Do you direct bill?
In most cases direct billing is available, but in some cases it’s not possible. Direct billing for massage therapy can also vary. Please contact our office for more details.

How long will my treatment take?
The initial evaluation will take between 45 – 60 minutes. Follow up treatments generally take 30 minutes. Evaluation and treatments are direct one to one sessions with the physiotherapist.