Acupuncture
Post-graduate training completed in acupuncture. Acupuncture involves inserting thin, disposable needles into specific acupuncture points throughout the body.
Cancer Rehab
Specialty program designed to help address issues that typically develop as a result of cancer or cancer treatments.
Concussion Care
Specialty program designed to help address issues that typically develop as a result of a concussion injury. Therapist providing care have post-graduate training in concussion care within their scope of practice.
Dizziness + Balance / Vestibular Rehab
Specialty program designed to help address issues that typically develop as a result of a vestibular system condition. Therapist providing care will have completed Lifemark Vestibular Rehabilitation training offered by Sheelah Woodhouse and have infrared goggle and other vestibular equipment as outlined by Sheelah Woodhouse.
Exercise Prescription
General exercise and conditioning program offered in clinic or offsite at a gym or home.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy services provided by a registered massage therapist.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy services provided by a registered occupational therapist.
Orthotics
Custom orthotic, insole and/or footwear services with physician prescription. Services provided by a Pedorthist, Chiropodist/Podiatrist and/or other clinician with post-graduate training in custom foot orthotics including Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Kinesiologist (funding inquiry or pre-approval may be required for these other clinicians).
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy treatment provided by a registered physiotherapist.
Kinesiology
Kinesiology treatment services provided by Kinesiologist registered with an association and/or College.
Neurological Rehab
Single or multi/interdisciplinary rehabilitation services supporting individuals who have sustained a neurological event or injury or are living with progressive/degenerative neurological disease. Clinicians offering this service must have clinical knowledge, experience and appropriate equipment at their facility to best serve the neurological population.
Temporomandibular Joint Rehabilitation
Assessment and treatment of issues arising from the Temporomandibular Joint. Typically clinicians will have taken post-graduate training in this area.
Hand Therapy
Assessment and Treatment by a Certified Hand Therapist to address hand specific injuries or post-surgically.
Sport Medicine/Sport Therapy
Sport medicine is a field of healthcare that treats and prevents injuries related to sport, play and exercise. Practitioners are trained in the discipline, which also emphasizes physical fitness, conditioning and overall well-being.
Visual Rehabilitation
Visual functional rehabilitation services addressing vision issues as they relate to movement and function. Services provided by clinicians with post-graduate training in the area of visual system function and rehabilitation.
Myofascial Release Therapy
Therapist with advanced training in myofascial release manual therapy techniques.
Psychology
Psychology treatment provided directly by a registered psychologist.
Pain Management
Multi-disciplinary team of professionals with advanced knowledge, understanding and experience working with patients living with persistent pain. Team consists most often of OT, PT, Kinesiologist/ET and Psychological care provider.
Functional Testing
Evaluation of an individual's level of function. More customized than an FAE, certification in a standardized protocol preferred but not required.
Functional Restoration
Function program aimed at improving an individual's physical capabilities to return to work and/or normal daily activities.
Work Conditioning/Hardening
Structured functional program aimed at improving an individual's capabilities to return to work and/or normal daily activities.
Cupping Therapy
Post-graduate training with plastic- or silicone suction cups to treat fascial, myofascial trigger points/restrictions combined with massage techniques and movements.
Comprehensive Cognitive Assessment (CBS)
A comprehensive Cognitive Assessment includes objective clinical evaluation including Cambridge Brain Science (CBS) online cognitive assessment featuring scientifically-validated cognitive tasks in addition to traditional subjective and other objective evaluations of the patient and their function.
Functional Dry Needling
Post-graduate training and clinical experience in functional dry needling techniques including indications, contraindications, precautions and safe use of this treatment approach.
