About physiotherapy

My role as a physiotherapist is to work with you to understand how you can achieve optimal health. I can help you understand possible causes for why you may be experiencing pain or what may have led to your injury as well as provide you with the tools you need in order to become pain free.   

It is not okay to live in pain. In most cases of orthopedic or musculoskeletal pain, physiotherapy can help. In your physiotherapy sessions you will be educated about your injury or condition and we will together work towards your goals while getting rid of your pain and allowing you to return to your desired activities. 

Physiotherapy services are covered by almost all extended health insurance companies. Direct billing is available. If you do not have insurance or you go above and beyond what your insurance covers physiotherapy fees can be paid for out of pocket. 

Currently, Origin Physiotherapy does not provide services that are covered by OHIP or WSIB. If you are looking for a physiotherapy clinic in Hamilton that is covered by either of these please contact me and I will be happy to provide you a list of clinics.

Massage Therapy involves the treatment of muscles and joints through hands-on

treatment techniques. Some of these techniques that can be part of a treatment session include

Swedish Massage, fascial release techniques, trigger point release, and manual stretching

techniques. Massage therapy treatments can help to reduce your pain, maintain movement in

your joints, and decrease tension and restrictions within the soft tissue.

Massage therapy can be beneficial for multiple injuries and complaints. Whether you

need to decrease some tension in the shoulders or back, have chronic headaches, or are

experiencing muscle soreness from trying a new activity, massage therapy can help. A typical

appointment will begin with discussing your aches, pains, and treatment goals. Manual

massage techniques will then be used to help alleviate these areas of complaint and move you

towards achieving your goals. Near the end of each treatment, simple home care will also be

provided so that you are always a part of your treatment.

Massage therapy services are covered by almost all extended health insurance

companies. Direct billing is available. If you do not have insurance or you go above and beyond

what your insurance covers massage therapy fees can be paid for out of pocket.

Currently, Origin Physiotherapy does not provide services that are covered by OHIP or

WSIB.

Cupping therapy is a modality that can be implemented in a massage treatment alongside Swedish massage techniques. Cupping will address both blood and lymphatic circulation at the targeted area. This allows for more oxygen and nutrients to be delivered to the treated area and for fluid to be flushed out. It can also help loosen soft tissue and break down scar tissue in the body. Since cupping and manual techniques can be done simultaneously, this allows the RMT to treat multiple areas of the body more efficiently than doing Swedish Massage alone.

Cupping therapy can be used to treat a variety of conditions and complaints, such as muscle tension, headache symptoms, and loss of range of motion. There are many more concerns that cupping can help address—please speak with your RMT about how cupping can help treat your specific needs! 

During a cupping session, you may feel a “skin pulling,” "suctioning," or “burning” sensation that will subside after a few minutes. After the treatment, you may feel tenderness where the cups were applied that is similar to soreness you would typically feel after a Swedish massage treatment. You may also have cupping marks where the cups were applied. These marks are not bruises; rather, they are areas where breakage in blood vessels occurred which leads to an increase in blood flow to promote healing. These cupping marks may last anywhere from a few minutes to up to 14 days after treatment.