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Physiotherapy treatments in downtown Vancouver

Every plan starts with an assessment to find where your pain is coming from. Then we pick the treatments that fit, and show you what to do between visits.

  • No doctor’s referral needed
  • One-on-one with a registered physiotherapist
  • ICBC and WorkSafeBC claims

Our treatments

Most plans combine two or three of these. Open any treatment to see how it works and what it’s used for.

Physiotherapist using hands-on technique on a patient’s back

Hands-on therapy

Hands-on care isn’t standard at every clinic. Here, it’s at the heart of most visits: mobilization, manipulation, trigger point work, deep tissue massage and myofascial release to free up stiff joints and tight muscles.

Often used forNeck and back stiffness, muscle tension, getting movement back after an injury
Learn about hands-on therapy
Physiotherapist placing fine needles in a patient’s upper back

Dry needling (IMS)

Very fine needles reach tight bands deep in a muscle that hands can’t get to. The muscle often gives a brief twitch, then relaxes.

Often used forDeep knots in the neck, shoulders, back and hips, and muscle tension that keeps returning
Learn about dry needling
Physiotherapist guiding a resistance band exercise

NeuroKinetic Therapy

Muscle testing shows which muscles are overworking and which aren’t firing. Targeted exercises then retrain the pattern.

Often used forPain that keeps coming back, old injuries, imbalances in athletes
Learn about NKT
Shockwave therapy on a patient’s heel

Shockwave therapy

Acoustic waves applied to a stubborn tendon or soft-tissue problem. Short sessions, usually as a series, with no downtime.

Often used forPlantar fasciitis, tennis and golfer’s elbow, Achilles and shoulder tendon pain
Learn about shockwave
Electrotherapy pads on a patient’s upper back

Electrotherapy

Small electrical currents to help calm pain and wake up muscles. Used alongside hands-on care and exercise, not on its own.

Often used forAcute pain, weak muscles after injury, swelling after a sprain
Learn about electrotherapy
Ultrasound imaging of a patient’s shoulder, coming soon

Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging Coming soon

Real-time imaging of muscles, tendons and ligaments, so your physio can see what’s happening and track healing.

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Not sure which treatment you need?

You don’t need to choose. Book an assessment and your physiotherapist will recommend the mix that fits your problem, your goals and your schedule.

Book an assessment
  1. Assess

    We ask how it started, then test how you move to find the cause.

  2. Treat

    Hands-on work plus the treatments that suit your problem.

  3. Strengthen

    Exercises that keep you progressing between visits.

Conditions we treat

Some of the most common problems we see. Don’t see yours? Call 604-428-3266 and ask.

  • 1

    Neck and upper back

    Stiff neck · Tension headaches · Whiplash

  • 2

    Shoulder

    Rotator cuff pain · Stiff shoulder · Gym injuries

  • 3

    Elbow and wrist

    Tennis elbow · Golfer’s elbow · Wrist strain

  • 4

    Lower back and hip

    Recurring low back pain · Lifting strains · Hip pain

  • 5

    Knee

    Runner’s knee · Ligament sprains · Pain on stairs or squats

  • 6

    Foot and ankle

    Plantar fasciitis · Achilles pain · Ankle sprains

Hurt in a crash or at work?

We treat ICBC and WorkSafeBC patients. Bring your claim number to your first visit and we’ll take care of the paperwork.

Driver holding her neck after a car accident

ICBC

Whiplash, neck and back pain after a crash

Warehouse worker holding his lower back

WorkSafeBC

Lifting injuries, strains and repetitive strain

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most common questions patients ask.

If you don’t find the answer you need, feel free to contact us!

Which physiotherapy treatment do I need?

You don’t need to know before you book. At your first visit, your physiotherapist assesses how you move to find the cause of your pain, then recommends the treatments that fit. Most plans start with hands-on therapy and exercises.

Can I combine different treatments in one visit?

Yes, and most plans do. A visit might combine hands-on therapy with shockwave, dry needling or electrotherapy, plus exercises to do at home.

How many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

It depends on the problem and how long you’ve had it. After your assessment you’ll get an honest estimate, and your physiotherapist will check your progress as you go.

Is physiotherapy treatment painful?

Some treatments can be uncomfortable for a moment, but they shouldn’t be more than you can handle. Your physiotherapist explains what you’ll feel before starting and adjusts as you go.

Will I get exercises to do at home?

Yes. Most plans include a few simple exercises to keep you progressing between visits. They’re chosen for your problem and your schedule, not a generic sheet.

Ready to find out what’s going on?

Same week appointments available. Most insurance accepted.