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- Most services are eligible for direct billing, but individual benefits plans vary and coverage rules may apply. Please check with your insurance provider for plan details.
- If you need to cancel, reschedule, or make changes to your appointments: please do so online/by phone with at least 12 hours notice to avoid any cancellation fees.
- Prices include HST where applicable and are valid for all appointments in 2024. **Orthotics orders placed in December are subject to rush fees for insurance deadline.
- Our therapists are registered health professionals and do not accept gratuities (tips) on treatments. If you love our team, let ‘em know! Referrals are always welcome.
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Active Release Technique*
Active Release Technique* is a unique system of assessment and soft-tissue release that uses hands-on care by specially-trained providers. ART* is an effective method for treating sprains, strains, and musculoskeletal dysfunctions, and can be used alone or in conjunction with other manual therapies. Active Release Techniques* use a combination of compression/pressure and active patient movement to reduce tension, improve mobility, and restore function. ART* is often considered the "gold standard" of manual therapy, based on neurofunctional and somatic research. When performed by a chiropractor, Active Release Technique* is eligible to be billed as Chiropractic to extended benefits plans.
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Acupuncture (TCM)
Acupuncture is a unique therapeutic method involving the insertion of extremely thin steel acupuncture needles into acupoints along Traditional Chinese Medicine's meridians pathways, to prevent and treat a variety of ailments. Treatment with our Registered Acupuncturist may also include acupressure, Tuina massage, tool-assisted Gua Sha soft-tissue release, and cupping. Treatment without the use of needles is optional. Eligible for direct billing with most major companies that include coverage for Registered Acupuncture treatment.
Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique is an educational process that teaches the student how to deal with unwanted and unnecessary tension producing habits that lead to misuse of the body. These habits are often the cause of ailments such as excess tension in the neck and shoulders, headaches, back and neck pain, postural issues, vocal problems and repetitive strain injuries. The Technique is taught one to one as each person requires individual attention in this process. Alexander Technique is a unique and personal study of movement and dynamic posture, not a healthcare treatment. It allows the individual to identify and understand their movement patterns , improve coordination, reduce patterns of excess tension, free up breathing, and develop deeper kinesthetic awareness. Alexander Technique is well known to be utilized by performers of all types, from public speakers, to athletes and actors looking to find more ease, confidence and self-awareness of their movements.
Athletic Therapy
Certified Athletic Therapists (AT) are experts at assessment and rehabilitation using the Sport Medicine Model of care. Treatments include manual assessment and multiple treatment modalities, including soft-tissue release, exercise therapy, cranio-sacral therapy, joint mobilizations, athletic taping, and bracing. Athletic Therapy is not just for athletes -- Certified Athletic Therapists work with clients of all ages and abilities to recover from acute and chronic/repetitive injuries, to heal and strengthen after surgery, and return to their daily activities with pain-free ease. Athletic Therapy is covered by many insurance plans -- direct billing is available for many Medavie Blue Cross members, and a receipt will be provided where direct billing is not available.
Chiropractic Treatment
Evidence-informed and patient-centered treatment by a Chiropractic Doctor may include soft-tissue treatment, Active Release Therapy, joint mobilizations & manipulations, nerve stimulation, and remedial exercise to treat musculoskeletal injuries & dysfunction.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping Therapy uses glass or silicon cups and vacuum pressure to apply varying levels of suction to specific points on the body. When performed by an RMT as part of a massage session, Cupping Therapy is often referred to as Tissue Distraction Release, using shear force (instead of compression) to release trigger points. Physiotherapist uses cupping as soft-tissue therapy and pain relief within the context of an overall rehabilitative care plan. When Cupping Therapy is performed by a Registered Acupuncturist, cups may be placed along meridian lines or Acu points to stimulate Qi and blood flow in accordance with Traditional Chinese Medicine practice. All styles of cupping are used to distract congested tissues, targeting adhesion and restrictions, increasing local circulation and reducing pain. Cupping is billed as treatment under the individual practitioner's main registration (RMT, Physio, or ACU).
Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics are made to measure with state-of-the-art 3D digital scanning.
Base price is subject to change by the manufacturer, Price includes assessment and dispensing appointment fees and custom orthotic shoe inserts.
A medical prescription is required to claim orthotics on most benefits plans -- please consult your plan for details of your coverage. Orthotic expenses are not eligible for direct billing.
Diet and Nutrition
As a Certified Diabetes Educator and Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Christina De Avila is focused on empowering and transforming the lives of individuals living with diabetes. Diabetes Support can help patients manage their blood sugar, weight, and cravings and help them to make meaningful, sustainable changes to their diet and lifestyle habits, while offering a unique, whole-person approach to improving their overall health. Naturopathic Doctors use a variety of approaches to help manage diabetes, metabolic syndromes, and any underlying or related conditions as part of a holistic care plan that can include diet, lifestyle counselling, routine and specialized lab tests, clinical nutrition and supplementation; botanical medicine; eastern and Traditional Chinese medicine; acupuncture; hydrotherapy; and physical medicine. Direct billing is available on most benefit plans including Naturopathic coverage.
Dry Needling
Dry Needling is a focused acupuncture technique that treats myofascial trigger points, spasms and adhesions with the insertion of very thin needles directly into the affected muscle tissue. Dry needling is performed by a Chiropractor or Physiotherapists as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, offering effective relief from chronic tension, pain, and overuse injuries. Treatment is often combined with other forms of manual therapy such as soft-tissue release, stretch and exercise, joint mobilizations or adjustments.
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a neurofunctional approach to recovery that uses assisted stretching and manual therapy targeted to the joints and connective tissues of the body, not just the muscles. Its proven ability to enhance nervous system response, increase strength, and improve mobility and balance make it particularly useful for chronic pain conditions, athletic performance enhancement, and injury rehabilitation. Fascial Stretch Therapy is a specialized technique used by various healthcare providers. At Anatomica, FST is billed as Physiotherapy or RMT depending on the provider, and performed under their main scope of practice. Direct billing is available to all major plans.
Head, Face and Jaw Care
Our team offer a variety of integrated treatment solutions for chronic headaches and migraine, positional vertigo, facial muscle and jaw tension, TMJ dysfunction, and other concerns involving the head, face, neck and jaw. I
Medical Acupuncture
Contemporary Medical Acupuncture (aka Neurofunctional Acupuncture) is performed by Chiropractic Doctor and involves stimulation of the peripheral nerves at specific anatomical points for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and movement disorders, sports injuries, functional problems, headaches, stress-related disorders, and chronic pain stemming from or exacerbated by dysregulation of the nervous system. Medical Acupuncture differs from Traditional Chinese Medicine in that it is mechanism-based, not disease-based, and follows Western principles of diagnoses and treatment. *Eligible for coverage on insurance plans that offer Chiropractic coverage.*
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine is the treatment and prevention of disease by natural means. A number of different approaches may be used throughout the course of treatment. Treatment modalities include diet, lifestyle counselling, clinical nutrition (primary via supplementation), botanical medicine, homeopathy, eastern and Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, hydrotherapy, physical medicine and IV therapy. Most extended health plans include coverage for Naturopathic treatment.
Osteopathic Manual Therapy
Osteopaths are functional anatomists who use manual therapy and gentle manipulations to restore proper body mechanics, nerve impulses and the circulation of cardiovascular, digestive, lymphatic and spinal cord fluids. Classical osteopathy considers both soft tissue (fascia, muscles, tendons) and hard tissues (bones, ligaments), while also paying attention to the nerves, arteries, veins and lymphatics in the area, and also has consideration for what is happening on the visceral level. With a knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics, osteopaths use just their hands to figure out what isn't functioning normally, and then use gentle manipulations to get the body back into alignment so that it can self heal and regulate.
**Direct billing is offered on most major plans, but not currently available to RWAM, or Canada (Great West) Life.**
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists have mastered the mechanics of movement under the Sports Medicine model of care -- they focus on both prevention and rehabilitation of injury, using functional rehabilitation to improve alignment, stability, mobility, and strength. Physiotherapists remedy dysfunctional patterns of movement and posture that affect the body's ability to withstand resistance. Physiotherapy is a great option for chronic pain, repetitive strain, sports injuries, accident rehabilitation, healthy aging, and athletic performance and is eligible for direct billing on most major benefits plans.
Reflexology (RMT)
Reflexology is a natural therapeutic technique that applies manual pressure on reflex points in the body, based on their map within the body to other areas and tissues, including the glands and organs. Through the application of pressure on these reflexes, the body's own healing and restoration is facilitated. When performed by a skilled RMT, reflexology is eligible for reimbursement on insurance plans with massage therapy coverage.
Registered Massage Therapy
All registered massage therapists at Anatomica are members in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, and are trained to assess and treat soft-tissue injuries using the evidence-based practice of traditional Swedish massage. Our RMT staff each have a minimum of 3 years combined training and professional practice.
Registered Massage Therapy (Senior RMT)
Our Senior RMTs each have over 10 years of massage therapy professional practice, as well as additional training in advanced assessment and treatment techniques and a dedication to continuing education in their field. All registered massage therapists at Anatomica are members in good standing with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, and are trained to assess and treat soft-tissue injuries using the evidence-based practice of traditional Swedish massage.
Reproductive & Prenatal Care
Integrated healthcare treatments can offer support for all genders and stages of life. With a holistic focus on improving overall health and homeostasis, our practitioners offer treatments specific to fertility, hormonal balance, pregnancy, post-partum recovery, and reproductive conditions such as PMDD, endometriosis, and PCOS.
TCM Manual Therapy
This diversified session is rooted in the Traditional Chinese Medicine model of care, and may incorporate a variety of manual therapy modalities including acupressure, shiatsu and tuina massage techniques, cupping therapy, instrument-assisted soft tissue release (Gua Sa, jade rolling), and topical applications. Manual therapy sessions performed by a Registered Acupuncturist are eligible for reimbursement under plans with Acupuncture coverage, even when no needles are used during the treatment! When performed by an TCM-trained Osteopath, "Integrative TCM Manual Therapy" is billed as Osteopathy. Perfect for patients who are interested in a diversified approach to the TCM model of care.
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