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UPDATES: July 2nd, 2025
We have switched to a new JANE payment system to increase security and reduce processing fees. You will be prompted on your next appointment to update your credit card info. Please DO NOT ignore the message. It may come by email, text or in person or over phone depending on how you rebook.
We will also now be able to take Mastercard Debit Cards as a payment option. We will also be able to send you a payment LINK by text or email so you may get a TEXT from us regarding payment. If you have had a recent appointment or you have an outstanding balance you can expect a TEXT and EMAIL with a payment link, please utilize the form with which you are most comfortable.
We have updated our Credit Card & Cancellation Policy to protect us all with a more streamlined and secure process. For those paying by CASH, we can not direct bill insurance plans, we are sorry for any inconvenience.
Masks are a personal choice for in-person appointments. If you’d like to wear a mask please bring your own.
Looking forward to seeing you at your next visit!
PHYSIOTHERAPY
We use assessment and treatment methods that focus on the science of movement to help you restore, maintain and maximize your physical strength, function, motion and overall well-being by addressing the underlying physical issues. Our approach is one-on-one and individual to you. We use hands-on techniques, manipulations, dry needling or IMS, education, exercise, pool therapy and massage techniques to help reduce pain, restore function and your quality of life.
INTRAMUSCULAR STIMULATION (IMS) / DRY NEEDLING
đź“Ś Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) / Dry Needling: Targeted Relief for Muscle Pain
IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation) or Dry Needling is an advanced physiotherapy technique used to effectively treat chronic pain caused by muscle tightness, shortening, and trigger points. It is not traditional acupuncture, but a science-based approach using fine, sterile needles to directly target dysfunctional muscle tissue.
What Is It?
The technique involves inserting a needle directly into a tight band or trigger point within a muscle. When the needle hits a shortened, hypersensitive muscle, it often elicits a characteristic, brief twitch or cramp. This is a therapeutic signal that forces the muscle to release its tension, effectively resetting the muscle to a normal, resting length.
Key Benefits
1. Releases Chronic Muscle Shortening: Directly addresses muscle knots and deep tension that manual therapy or stretching cannot fully resolve.
2. Reduces Referred Pain: By releasing a primary trigger point, IMS can eliminate pain that radiates to other areas (e.g., releasing a shoulder muscle that refers pain into the arm).
3. Restores Function: Once the muscle is lengthened and relaxed, range of motion improves, allowing you to move with less pain and participate more fully in your rehabilitation exercises.
4. Accelerates Healing: Helps improve blood flow to the area, promoting better recovery of the soft tissues.
IMS/Dry Needling is a powerful tool used by our physiotherapists to resolve underlying muscle dysfunction, moving your body beyond a cycle of chronic pain and stiffness.
PERI-MENOPAUSE & BEYOND PHYSIOTHERAPY
This specialized, one-on-one physiotherapy appointment is designed for any woman navigating the perimenopause or post-menopause transition—no matter how many years post-menopause you are! **This is not a pelvic floor or vaginal health assessment;** our focus is on your overall strength, vitality, and long-term health.
The hormonal shifts of menopause impact everything from your joints to your metabolism. We provide an empowering, evidence-based approach to mitigate these effects.
**What to Expect:**
Musculoskeletal Assessment: A detailed analysis of your posture, balance, and any new or existing joint pain or stiffness (arthralgia).
Targeted Strength & Bone Health Plan: We create a personalized, progressive resistance training program to address muscle loss (sarcopenia) and maximize bone health to significantly reduce your risk of osteoporosis and falls.
Vitality & Longevity Strategy: Education on how to use exercise intensity, timing, and recovery to manage hormonal symptoms, support heart health, and improve sleep and energy.
Empowerment: We equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to stay active, strong, and reduce the physical disruptions caused by this natural transition.
Every woman is entitled to a vibrant, strong second half of life. If you are experiencing unexplained aches, struggling with weight management, or concerned about your bone density, this appointment is your first step toward long-term strength and vitality.
**Suitable for: Women in perimenopause, menopause, and all post-menopausal women.**
VERTIGO, VESTIBULAR & CONCUSSION PHYSIOTHERAPY
Do you suffer from disabling dizziness or vertigo? Have you had a concussion? Does it cause you to lose your balance, trip or even fall? Vestibular Physiotherapy is a targeted assessment and treatment approach that helps to determine the cause of your dizziness and then use specific techniques and exercises to improve your symptoms and help you get back to feeling normal.
KINESIOLOGY
Kinesiologists are highly trained exercise physiologists. Their scope of practice allows them to prescribe exercises and stretches to help you reach your rehabilitation goals. Our team has additional training and experience working to help manage persistent reoccurring health conditions and pain. You can expect strengthening, stretching, balance retraining, education and pool therapy, if appropriate. Exercise rehabilitation is the most research supported treatment you can use to get back to the things you love.
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Located at: 100 - 230 Menzies St, Victoria
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