ESQUIMALT: ​Parking is FREE for the first 3 hours in the lot beside the Rec Centre off of Fraser St. Or the lot acorss from the Rec Centre near the Archie Browning arena. JAMES BAY: Parking is FREE in the LARGE lot off of Simcoe Street beside the Pharmasave and across from the Thrify's .

ESQUIMALT: We are located INSIDE the Esquimalt Recreation Centre. Just come in the front door and walk past the centre's reception and head toward the back exit looking out on the field. We are across the hall from the daycare and near the pool. We might be just finishing up with a client but have a seat and we will be right out. JAMES BAY: We are located across the street from Thrifty's in the Pharmasave building. We are on the second floor with ramp and stair access beside the coin shop.

Wear comfortable easy to move in clothing that allows access to your injured area(s). Please bring or wear gym shoes incase we head out in to the gym to do some rehabilitation exercises.

We require a credit card on file before your first appointment. You can pay online before your appointment if you prefer. We accept all major credit cards, 'Visa debit', eTransfer and cash. Sorry no debit/interac, at this time. We can also direct bill to most insurance companies to save you money.

If you have been injured in a car accident after April 1 2019, you are automatically approved for many different treatments with no upfront cost to you, like physiotherapy, massage therapy or kinesiology and we will be happy to help you. If you were injured at work we just need your WCB claim number and we can help you from there.

YES. We make it very easy. Just upload pictures of your insurance card to our Jane App booking system with your intake form and we will do the rest. If you have two plans we can submit/bill your primary insurance plan and then we give you a receipt to submit the remaining amount to your secondary plan.

Physiotherapy is a holistic approach that includes an assessment and treatment for the whole body muscles, joints, bones, nerves and soft tissues. We use a thorough assessment to figure out and diagnose your injury and then develop a treatment plan for you. We are looking for the source of your pain not just the pain its self so that we can use the right treatment that will give you the best results. We want help you get better through hands on techniques, ultrasound, acupuncture, IMS (dry needling), education and exercise to help with your recovery or injury prevention. In British Columbia, you can see a physiotherapist without a doctor's referral. ​

​No, Physiotherapy is considered a primary healthcare profession which means you can directly access our services without a doctors referral. However, check with your insurance plan, as some plans require you to have a referral on file to claim the cost (for example, public service employees with SunLife). Yes & No, Massage Therapy is also accessible directly but most health insurance plans require a doctors referral to approve to pay for treatment.

Vertigo is an extremely uncomfortable sensation of spinning or movement that can happen voluntarily without any movement occurring.

Yes & No, Massage Therapy is accessible directly if you are willing to pay privately but if you want your health insurance plan to cover it than you often require a doctors referral to get approval for massage coverage.

Kinesiology is a form of treatment using supervised exercise and movement to treat many conditions and symptoms, from pain to cancer.

Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine involving the insertion of thin acupuncture needles into the skin at specific points on the body to achieve a therapeutic effect. No drug is injected. The needles alone create the beneficial effects of acupuncture. Acupressure is the stimulation of the same points as acupuncture just without the needles and instead the use of manually applied pressure. They are both used to encourage natural healing, improve mood and energy, reduce or relieve pain and improve function of affected areas of the body. It is safe and effective and is often successfully when paired with exercise and physiotherapy.

The conditions for which one can say that there is the highest level of evidence that acupuncture is effective include: + Low back pain + Neck disorders + Recurrent headache and Idiopathic headache It is also very effective at treating: + osteoarthritis pain + sciatica + shoulder pain + pinched nerve pain + acute and chronic pain

There is NO catch! We want to provide our community with the most recent research on Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis. The better informed you are about Osteoarthritis and how it impacts the knee or hip joint, the better you can help yourself.

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Functional Dry Needling or IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation), is a very effective technique, for the treatment of persistent pain. Persistent pain is pain that continues in the absence of ongoing trauma, this is also called “neuropathic” pain. Neuropathic pain can be when nerves aren't sending messages appropriately which can be associated with muscle shortening and trigger point tenderness in muscles. This can create a “supersensitivity” in the involved area; however, this response is undetectable by medical testing and therefore is often missed and results may say that there is “nothing wrong”. When muscle shortening occurs in the spinal muscles, compression of the disc, spinal joints and consequently the spinal nerves can create pain and dysfunction in the area. Because the affected nerves supply the muscles, skin, blood vessels and organs, other changes can also occur over time. These can include the following: + Swelling + Hair loss + Cold skin + Goose bumps + Sweat over the area + Brittle nails + Psoriasis FREQUENCY of TREATMENTS: 1-2 times per week for 4-6 sessions

The IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation/Dry Needling) treatment involves the insertion of very fine acupuncture needles into tight muscle bands. The muscle responds with a reflex grabbing sensation like a deep, achy muscle cramp and then it relaxes (lengthens). Usually an immediate change is noted by the patient. Range of motion improves and the muscles feel more relaxed. The conductivity of the nerve improves and initiates a healing response. The effects of IMS are cumulative when paired with specific corrective exercises to assist in retraining healthy movement. Eventually the condition is healed and pain is resolved.

Treatments are usually booked 1x/week to allow for tissue healing. Patients may experience a deep achy feeling following treatment for 24-48 hours. This is normal, and considered a good reaction. We encourage the use of heat to help with any post-treatment soreness. The number of treatments varies from patient to patient depending on the extent and duration of the condition.

IMS is not recommended if you are pregnant, have a local infection, are a hemophiliac or have had surgery in the last 12 weeks. Please inform your therapist if you are taking anti-coagulants.

Pool Therapy is supervised physical rehabilitation in a pool. Usually it is supervised by a Physio, Athletic Therapist or Kinesiologist.

There is no difference between any of these terms they all refer to using the pool/water environment to help with someones physical recovery from an injury or illness.

Bring all the items you would want for going in the water (ie. swim suit, towel, bathing cap, nose plug, ear plugs, etc.). Also bring shampoo, conditioner, etc. for after the pool. It you need a life jacket or floaties we will provide them.

Our help starts on the pool deck, outside of the change area. We can help you get in the pool via a pool wheelchair or pool lift.

Go to the lifeguard stand and your therapist will find you there.

Cancer physiotherapy is the use of exercise, education and hands-on techniques to help manage symptoms of cancer and cancer treatments. The cancer journey can be complicated and we offer symptom management through exercise as one of your medicines and specialized education tailored to your cancer experience.