Services

Body Co. began with physiotherapy as it’s core business. We pride ourselves in offering the most evidence based and current techniques to assist our clients. Our focus is on hands-on manual therapy and exercise prescription to restore mobility, strength as well as improve performance. We work with everyone from weekend warriors to elite and professional athletes to achieve personal goals and personal bests. Our staff have taken extensive post graduate, specialty education and are constantly upgrading their knowledge and skill base.

Therapeutic techniques may include but are not limited to; soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization and manipulation, passive and active stretching, muscle energy techniques, exercise prescription and modalities as required. All of our sessions are conducted one-on-one with a senior physiotherapist in a private examination room. Clients have access to RPM’s state-of-the-art gravity, TRX and spinning equipment as well as their open gym space and fully stocked change room and showers.

Therapists who provide this service: Melanie Stevens Sutherland, Jordan Fortuna

We are pleased to offer pelvic floor physiotherapy. Pelvic floor physiotherapy is available for both men and women and is appropriate for clients suffering from incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, increased pelvic tone or weakness, low back pain, sexual dysfunction or post surgical complications.

Pelvic floor assessments involve a thorough history and often include an internal vaginal or rectal exam by a physiotherapist with specialized training. Internal exams are the gold standard for assessing how your pelvic floor is functioning and contributing to your core strength. Assessments are always conducted with clean technique and only after fully explaining the procedure. Following your assessment you will be given home exercises and may be asked to fill out some additional paperwork to help determine the best course of treatment.

Therapists who provide this service: Melanie Stevens Sutherland, Sandra Ghaly

Paediatric physiotherapy is a movement specialty for children between the ages of 0-18. We employ a combination of hands-on treatment and exercise prescription to support your child’s independence. By assessing your child's current gross motor function, a physiotherapist will be able to tailor a treatment plan specific to your child - after all, we know every child is special and unique in their own way. We pride ourselves in using a client-centred approach, meaning we want to work with you to identify the child's goals and help them achieve them through both fun and functional activities!

At Body Co., our paediatric physiotherapist is skilled to treat the following gross motor issues:

• torticollis (tight neck) and plagiocephaly (flat head)
• any tissue or repetitive strain injury
• delay in developmental milestones in the first year of life
• motor delay that may be associated with genetic or neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Down sydnrome or cerebral palsy
• brachial plexus injuries
• paediatric incontinence
• and more...

Therapists who provide this service: Sandra Ghaly

Whether you carry and deliver naturally, have a c-section or adopt, welcoming a new family member can be tough on a parent’s body. It is very normal to experience discomfort as your body adapts to the demands of pregnancy and parenthood. Changes can occur through several of your body systems and too often limit your ability to stay active and fit throughout this life changing process.

Since becoming a Mom herself in 2013, Melanie has been passionate about assisting parents understand and manage the changes to their bodies while minimizing pain. Treatments are focused largely on strengthening the core, improving postural and lifting mechanics and maintaining proper joint alignment. Careful attention is paid to teaching techniques that are safe and encourage healthy physical fitness.

Therapists who provide this service: Melanie Stevens Sutherland

Massage Therapy is the practice of soft tissue manipulation that affects the body both physically and psychologically. Physically, treatments mechanically affect fascial restrictions, adhesions, vascular and lymphatic systems as well the neurological system. Psychologically the effects include increased wellbeing and assist in relieving stress.

Physical injury and stress are held in the body through imbalances. Patterns of muscle tension, trigger points, and contractures pull on the fascial web requiring the body to shift and compensate. Our goal is not to treat only the symptom, but the cause of pain or injury.

Specialty massage beyond deep tissue and relaxation massages include breast massage, abdominal massage and the addition of therapeutic cupping.

Therapists who provide this service: Heather Heaney

Chiropractic is an evidence-based, non-invasive, hands-on health care discipline that focuses on the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors provide diagnosis, treatment and preventive care for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system and joints. Chiropractors use a combination of treatments, depending on specific needs of the individual patient. After taking a history, performing an examination and establishing a diagnosis, a chiropractor can develop and carry out a comprehensive treatment/management plan, recommend therapeutic exercise and other non-invasive therapies, and provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counselling. One of the most common therapies a chiropractor uses is spinal manipulative therapy (SMT). Specific training in SMT allows chiropractors to provide highly-skilled and precise manipulation to the joints of the spine, which is effective at correcting joint motion to restore proper movement, relieve pain and improve function.

Many women experience breast congestion, pain, swelling and poor circulation.

Breast surgery can leave extensive scarring that causes pain and leads to obstruction of movement, blood and lymphatic flow. Lactating women can experience pain and discomfort as a result of blocked milk ducts. Breast massage is an effective modality for addressing these problems.

The goal of breast massage is to achieve relief for the condition being addressed and through communication and support, help educate clients on how to maintain good breast health.

Therapists who provide this service: Heather Heaney

Osteopathy is a natural medicine and manual practice which which aims to restore function in your body by treating the root cause of your symptoms. Osteopathic practitioners use position, mobility and vitality to restore healthy functioning in the body.

Osteopathic treatment is hands on and uses your symptoms to guide treatment by locating areas in the body which have caused your symptoms. Osteopathic practitioners use a wide variety of techniques including but not limited to: soft tissue work, mobilization techniques, visceral techniques and cranial sacral techniques.

Therapists who provide this service: Leah Henderson, Florence Bowen

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Body co. is happy to accept clients following motor vehicle accidents. Car accidents can be traumatic and often result in chronic injuries, unfelt at the time of collision. Our goal is not only to restore you to your pre-accident functional level, but also to get you back to work and recreation safely and comfortably. Treatment focuses on restoring strength and mobility while decreasing pain. Hands on techniques are used in combination with exercise therapy and modalities to create an individualized treatment plan.

We are a certified treatment provider through the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (www.fsco.gov.on.ca) and are able to bill your health care auto insurance provider directly.

Therapists who provide this service: Melanie Stevens Sutherland, Jordan Fortuna

Acupuncture is based on an ancient form of Chinese medicine. It involves the insertion of fine, sterile acupuncture needles into the skin at specific points on the body to achieve a therapeutic effect. The needles are then manipulated by hands or by electrical stimulation. Acupuncture is used to decrease inflammation, improve function, increase relaxation, and encourage the body’s natural healing process. Furthermore, it can have an immediate effect on pain reduction as it stimulates the release of the “happy hormone” endorphin. Acupuncture is used to treat both acute and chronic health issues. Recent research studies show that acupuncture provides the best results in conjunction with other therapies. Our trained staff members will incorporate acupuncture in your physiotherapy treatment.

Conditions acupuncture is most commonly used for include but are not limited to:

Tennis elbow, golfers elbow, headaches, Achilles tendonitis, neck pain, rotator cuff injuries, mechanical back pain, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, pain following a motor vehicle accident.

Therapists who provide this service: Sandra Ghaly, Peter Johnston and Dr. Johann de Chickera

Holistic Nutrition looks at the whole individual; physical, mental, emotional, and environmental. Instead of focusing on just one aspect of the person, or taking a one size fits all methodology. Holistic nutrition evaluates the complete health history, emotional state, lifestyle habits and diet of an individual to determine the root cause of his or her health issues. An individual approach to healing will be created.

Holistic nutritionists are skilled at using the power of food to heal and prevent disease, as well as reversing nutritional deficiencies to help people reach optimal health.

Holistic nutrition can help with all health concerns including digestion, stress, anxiety, hormonal issues, high blood sugar, weight-loss and more. When working with a holistic nutritionist you will have the opportunity to work with someone who follows and promotes this understanding of health and wellness. Whole foods, non-toxic living, mindfulness, movement and sleep practices are fundamental to a holistic way of life.

Essentrics, also known as the backward aging exercise, draws on the flowing movements of tai chi which create health and balance, the strengthening theories behind ballet which create long, lean, flexible muscles and the healing principles of physiotherapy which create a pain free body.