Physiotherapy

We treat a wide array of musculoskeletal injuries (back, neck, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee and feet/ankles) along with chronic pain. We are certified in Vestibular Rehab (Dizziness and Vertigo), TMJ (Jaw issues), GUNN IMS Dry Needling Technique, and Concussion Management. We are also able to provide custom orthotics for those in need in house. Additionally, we are specialized in Bala... Read More

We treat a wide array of musculoskeletal injuries (back, neck, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee and feet/ankles) along with chronic pain.

We are certified in Vestibular Rehab (Dizziness and Vertigo), TMJ (Jaw issues), GUNN IMS Dry Needling Technique, and Concussion Management. We are also able to provide custom orthotics for those in need in house.

Additionally, we are specialized in Balance and Gait Retraining, provide strengthening programs for those with osteoporosis and can treat a wide array of neurological conditions (ie, patients that suffered from stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, etc.)

We have unique and state of the art equipment to aid in a client’s rehab, such as shockwave therapy, Cold laser along with Gunn IMS dry needling.

Our staff is highly trained and we aspire to provide the best treatment possible while maintaining the highest ethical standards.


chiropody

A Chiropodist is a primary health care professional who specializes in the assessment, management and prevention of dysfunctions, disorders and diseases of the foot. ... Chiropodists often work closely with other medical professionals as part of the health care team.


Acupuncture

Acupuncture improves the body’s functions and promotes the natural self-healing process by stimulating specific anatomic sites--commonly referred to as acupuncture points, or acupoints. The most common method used to stimulate acupoints is the insertion of fine, sterile needles into the skin. Pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation may further enhance the effects. Other acupoint stimulation t... Read More

Acupuncture improves the body’s functions and promotes the natural self-healing process by stimulating specific anatomic sites--commonly referred to as acupuncture points, or acupoints. The most common method used to stimulate acupoints is the insertion of fine, sterile needles into the skin. Pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation may further enhance the effects. Other acupoint stimulation techniques include manual massage, moxibustion or heat therapy, cupping, and the application of topical herbal medicines and linaments.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on an ancient philosophy that describes the universe, and the body, in terms of two opposing forces: yin and yang. When these forces are in balance, the body is healthy. Energy, called "qi" (pronounced "chee") flows along specific pathways, called meridians, throughout the body. This constant flow of energy keeps the yin and yang forces balanced. However, if the flow of energy gets blocked, like water getting stuck behind a dam, the disruption can lead to pain, lack of function, or illness. Acupuncture therapy can release blocked qi in the body and stimulate function, evoking the body’s natural healing response through various physiological systems. Modern research has demonstrated acupuncture’s effects on the nervous system, endocrine and immune systems, cardiovascular system, and digestive system. By stimulating the body’s various systems, acupuncture can help to resolve pain and improve sleep, digestive function, and sense of well-being.


Massage Therapy

Massage therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients. We offer massage therapy services to complement your current physical therapy, to promote recovery of injured and straine... Read More

Massage therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. With their touch, therapists relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of clients.
We offer massage therapy services to complement your current physical therapy, to promote recovery of injured and strained muscles, improve flexibility and range of motion, reduce stress, muscle fatigue or to just relax and enjoy a therapist’s healing hands at the end of a stressful day. Whether you are utilizing massage for general muscle relaxation or as an adjunct to a rehabilitation program, our therapists will help restore normal tone and balance to your body. We offer a variety of individualized massage therapies including Orthopedic, Stress Reduction, Sports Massage, Customized Massage, and Prenatal Massage


Chiropractic

Chiropractors use many different types of therapies besides spinal manipulation (spinal adjustment) to treat neck and back pain. Like other types of spine specialists, doctors of chiropractic (DC) perform a thorough physical and neurological evaluation of the patient to diagnose the cause of spine-related pain. Diagnosis of the spinal disorder is essential to the patient's chiropractic treatmen... Read More

Chiropractors use many different types of therapies besides spinal manipulation (spinal adjustment) to treat neck and back pain. Like other types of spine specialists, doctors of chiropractic (DC) perform a thorough physical and neurological evaluation of the patient to diagnose the cause of spine-related pain. Diagnosis of the spinal disorder is essential to the patient's chiropractic treatment plan. Common treatments chiropractors recommend include therapeutic exercise and stretching, spinal traction, manual soft tissue therapy, transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS), ultrasound, Laser, shockWave Therapy, diet, and nutritional counseling, and lifestyle modification.


Osteopathy

Osteopathy treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal problems, but it also has a role to play in the management of a number of other conditions. The most common complaints for which patients consult Osteopathic Manual Practitioners include: Back pain Neck pain Sciatica Headaches Pains in peripheral joints such as shoulders, knees and ankles, tendinitis and muscle strainsWork-related and r... Read More

Osteopathy treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal problems, but it also has a role to play in the management of a number of other conditions. The most common complaints for which patients consult Osteopathic Manual Practitioners include:

Back pain
Neck pain
Sciatica
Headaches
Pains in peripheral joints such as shoulders, knees and ankles, tendinitis and muscle strainsWork-related and repetitive strain injuries
Sports-related injuries
However, Osteopathy can also play a significant role in pain management or when used in conjunction with medical treatment.

Venkata Patnala has developed a passion for helping people who suffer from all manner of musculoskeletal injuries or conditions, with a special interest in neck, shoulders, hands, back, and knees, as well as treating Concussion.

Venkata believes that finding the root of the problem is the key to relieving the symptoms experienced by his patients, rather than simply masking the symptoms with medications, or providing treatment with only short-term benefit. This approach requires understanding his patients individually and applying an appropriate treatment intervention after a thorough assessment process. Using this individualized approach, Venkata can achieve results leading to significant improvement in symptoms for the majority of musculoskeletal injuries.

With the skills acquired throughout this period, Venkata has helped countless clients and patients with their goals of living a pain-free, active, and full life. He guarantees that his patients will receive the highest quality and highest evidenced level of care, now and into the future.

With a background in exercise prescription, Venkata has also completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and a Master of physiotherapy in Orthopedics,

• Introductory Vestibular Rehab Course from Bernard Tonks • TMJ Certification • Concussion; Prevention, detection, and management (University of Calgary) • Gunn IMS (Dry needling), CGIMS(UBC) • Level 1 & 2 Mastering Shoulder (Active Shoulder Seminars) • Level 1 Shift Concussion Provider (Shift Concussion.ca) • MDT, Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Certified McKenzie Therapist) • BSPTS ( Certified Schroth Scoliosis Management) • Level 2 Advanced Manual Therapy - Upper • Medical Acupuncture Certification (McMaster University) • Mulligan Concept, Upper and Lower quadrant • K Taping Certification, • Certification in Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapy (Michigan, USA)

Venkata Patnala has developed a passion for helping people who suffer from all manner of musculos... Read More

Carren has a Masters in Physiotherapy specializing in musculoskeletal and sports disorders from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India.

Carren has over 4 years of rich and diverse work experience in different clinical settings and with various populations in different countries. So far, she has undertaken McKenzie, Mulligan and Concussion management courses and it does not end there. She believes in constantly updating her knowledge by doing new courses to learn new techniques that can help people heal faster. Using an evidence-based treatment approach along with the experience of seeing different cases over the years have helped her get good outcomes for her patients. Outside work, Carren loves spending time with family and reading fiction novels.

Carren has a Masters in Physiotherapy specializing in musculoskeletal and sports disorders from t... Read More

Dr. Varela is a board certified Chiropractor and Manual Osteopathic practitioner, specializing in neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Varela graduated from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois with Bachelor of Science (Honours) degrees in Human Biology, as well as a Doctorate in Chiropractic. Dr. Varela earned his Bachelor of Science Kinesiology (Honours) degree from York University. He received his acupuncture certificate from the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University. Dr. Varela also graduated with top honours from the National Academy of Osteopathy in Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Varela has many years of clinical experience in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He has treated a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints ranging from sports injuries and rehabilitation to geriatric injuries. His treatment focus is hands-on care including; chiropractic manipulation and osteopathic mobilization of the spine and/or extremities, spinal decompression, soft tissue release/therapy, acupuncture, custom orthotics, nasal release technique and necessary electro-modalities. Dr. Varela is committed to personally connecting with the patient as a whole person and developing a personalized treatment plan to address each patient’s unique needs. Dr. Varela is actively engaged in continuing education in order to ensure his patient’s have access to the most up-to-date tools necessary in their recovery to optimum health and future injury prevention. He uses the most cutting edge and innovative examination and manual techniques to help you deal with pain, increase mobility, optimize health, prevent injury, and increase participation in activities of everyday living. He keeps up-to-date with current research, as well as with continuing education courses, so that he delivers and you receive the most current and effective treatment. He will work together with that patient to come up with a treatment plan that will be effective and that patients are comfortable with.

Dr. Varela is a board certified Chiropractor and Manual Osteopathic practitioner, specializing in... Read More

Hurong (Helen) is a passionate and reliable person. Because of her Western medicine background, she can better understand the clients and follow the principle of Chinese medicine to deal with the overall balance of the human body better. Helen Got her Bachelor’s degree in medicine at Shanghai Medical University, Shanghai, China in 1995. Shanghai Medical University is one of the top Western Medicine schools in China. She got her Ph.D. degree at Fudan University, Shanghai, China in 2012. After she moved to Canada, she studied TCM acupuncture at the Georgian College and is now a Registered acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturist of Ontario (CTCMPAO). In order to gain unique experience in treating patients, since the year 2018, she becomes an apprentice of Dr. LU, Lihuan, who is a famous inheritor of “Lu’s Acupuncture and Moxibustion Therapy”, which is national’s and Shanghai’s intangible cultural heritage. She continues to keep further academic learning and practicing. Helen’s areas of interest are gastrointestinal disorder, women’s conditions such as PMS, infertility, menopause, and menstrual cramps; eye disorders such as dry eye, myopia, macular degeneration; mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, stress and insomnia; other conditions treated include any kinds of pain conditions. During her treatments she is not only limited to acupuncture, she adopts multiple modalities including cupping, tui-na massage, acupressure and gua sha according to the situation of patients. Her main goal is to use the TCM principle to help the clients to live in a healthy and happy mannered

Hurong (Helen) is a passionate and reliable person. Because of her Western medicine background, s... Read More

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