Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is a form of rehabilitation based on an understanding of how and why movements occur. Physiotherapists combine their in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and how it works with specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat, and prevent symptoms of illness, injury or disability. Physiotherapists shape their techniques through scientific evidence and education, meaning their skills are constantly evolving to deliver the most effective method of treatment. They have the ability to adapt their skills as required for all populations and medical conditions in order to optimize strength, function, and overall movement.
Massage Therapy
“The practice of massage therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991).”
There are many benefits that can be achieved from massage therapy treatments by a Registered Massage Therapist. Whether you are looking for relaxation, relief from chronic pain, recovery from injury or to improve performance in sport, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall well-being.
Chiropractic Therapy
Chiropractic care is a patient-centred, non-invasive, hands-on, regulated healthcare profession focused on your spine, muscles, joints, and nervous system.
Chiropractors use the best available evidence and clinical expertise to diagnose and prevent issues that affect your body’s mobility. Chiropractic care avoids medications and surgery and aims to promote health and improve quality of life. Treatments vary based on individual needs and can include manipulation, traction, acupuncture, soft tissue release, education, etc.
Athletic Therapy
"Athletic Therapists are best known for their quick-thinking on-field emergency care of professional and elite athletes. The first to respond when someone gets hurt, they are experts at injury assessment and rehabilitation. It’s that same mix of on-site care and active rehabilitation skills that makes Athletic Therapists so effective in treating the musculoskeletal (muscles, bones, and joints) injuries of all Canadians, whether on the field or in the clinic. Athletic therapists adhere to the Sports Medicine Model of care. They treat a wide range of patients, from kids with concussions to seniors recovering from hip replacement surgery, using various manual therapies, modalities, exercise prescription and even bracing and taping. The treatment varies but the objective doesn’t: an Athletic Therapist's goal is to help clients return to their usual activities, whether that means playing competitive sports or walking to the mailbox and back (CATA)."
Naturopathic Medicine
"Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. The naturopathic philosophy is to stimulate the healing power of the body and treat the underlying cause of disease. Symptoms of disease are seen as warning signals of improper functioning of the body, and unfavourable lifestyle habits. Naturopathic Medicine emphasizes disease as a process rather than as an entity.
In addition to diet and lifestyle changes, natural therapies including botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, naturopathic manipulation and traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture, may also be used during treatments (CAND)."
Hynotherapy
Hypnotherapy works within a heightened state of concentration and focused attention. Guided by a certified hypnotherapist, hypnosis allows you to be more open to suggestions to making healthful changes in your perceptions, sensations, emotions, memories, thoughts or behaviours.
Hypnotherapy may help treat any number of medical conditions in which psychological factors influence physical symptoms.
Common health uses for hypnosis include but are not limited to: smoking cessation, weight control, stress/anxiety management (insomnia, PTSD, panic attacks, etc.), chronic pain mitigation, and nausea relief.