Physiotherapy, under the same roof
Getting back movement, strength and confidence in your body: physiotherapy is practised at the clinic with Josh Whelan, Physiotherapist · OPPQ member, on its own or hand in hand with acupuncture.
When to see a physiotherapist?
Six common reasons. The list is not exhaustive, and the blog article takes them one by one.
Muscle and joint pain
Tendinitis, bursitis, sprains and strains, osteoarthritis: knees, hips, spine.
Back and neck
Low back pain, neck pain, disc herniation, postural problems: the most frequent reasons in clinic.
Rehabilitation
After an injury, a fracture or surgery: restoring strength and mobility, gradually and safely.
Dizziness and balance
Dizziness and problems linked to the vestibular system, approached through specific exercises.
Athletes
Prevention, recovery and performance: motor control, posture, endurance.
Performing artists
Dancers and musicians: support informed by Josh’s own background as a performer.
Josh Whelan
Physiotherapist · OPPQ member, graduate in physiotherapy from McGill University, specialized in orthopedic and sports physiotherapy. Before becoming a physiotherapist: a career as a classical singer, an experience that informs a practice tailored to performing artists.
- Motor control and movement dysfunctions
- Manual treatment of injuries
- Vertigo, dizziness and the vestibular system
“Restoring function, relieving pain and giving back confidence in movement, from everyday life to sport.”
— from his mission, on his profileWhich appointment should you book?
First visit: choose “Ouverture de dossier” (initial assessment) in Jane; the booking page is in French. The follow-up formats come afterwards, according to the plan agreed with Josh.
| Service | Duration | Adult | Student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial assessmentYour first appointment: full assessment and the start of treatment. | 60 minutes | $135 | $120 |
| Follow-upThe usual format for follow-ups. | 45 min | $120 | $105 |
| Follow-upA short format, according to the plan agreed with Josh. | 30 min | $105 | $90 |
Care is tax-exempt and often deductible as a medical expense; receipts are issued on site, and plans differ, so check your coverage with your insurer. The full rate list of the clinic is on the Rates page.
Physiotherapy and acupuncture, together
The two disciplines complement each other: physiotherapy works on strength, motor control and the return to movement; acupuncture, on pain and tension. In our clinical experience, a number of conditions lend themselves well to the combined approach: physiotherapy work, supported in particular by a training plan, with acupuncture alongside. Depending on your situation, one, the other, or both.
Your questions, plainly answered
Which appointment should I book for a first visit?
In Jane, choose “Ouverture de dossier” (initial assessment, 60 minutes); the booking page is in French. It’s the initial evaluation, required at the first appointment. The follow-up formats, 45 or 30 minutes, come afterwards, according to the plan agreed with Josh.
Can physiotherapy and acupuncture be combined?
Yes. Both are practised at the clinic and they complement each other: physiotherapy works on strength, motor control and movement, often through a training plan; acupuncture, on pain and tension. In our experience, a number of conditions lend themselves well to this combined approach. If you’re not sure where to start, call us.
Are receipts accepted by insurers?
A physiotherapy receipt is issued at every session. Care given by a member of the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec is often deductible as a medical expense. Check your coverage with your insurer. Care is tax-exempt.
What language are sessions held in?
French or English, as you prefer; German and Italian are possible on request.
A one-hour assessment to understand, then a clear plan, at your own pace.
Book with Josh (opens in a new tab)In person in the Plateau-Mont-Royal · insurance receipts issued on site