Do I need a referral?

No, you do not need a referral to see your physiotherapist!  However, if you are looking for coverage for physiotherapy from your health care benefits at work, then you will need a referral.  If you have a referral, make sure you bring it with you.

How do I prepare for my first appointment? What do I bring with me?

Forms: Come 10 minutes early to your appointment to fill out your intake form or print it off the webpage and fill it out in advance

Clothing: Although we do have some exceptionally unattractive 1970’s clinic apparel, we recommend that you bring clothing that will allow your therapist to see the injured part of your body, ie- shorts, a sports bra or tanktop.  If you are a runner, or participating in an impact sport, you can also bring your footwear/orthotics with you.  In addition if you have any mobility or bracing devices you can bring those along too!

Referrals/ Tests/Medications:  If you have a referral please bring it with you.  If you have had any diagnostic tests done with regards to your injury x-rays, ultrasound or MRI please have your Dr. Fax those to our clinic prior to your appointment, as this information is invaluable to your therapist. Please bring al list of any medications you are using, particularly for the injury.   If you are currently taking pain medications, it is preferred that you do not take them immediately prior to your assessment, as this will make the assessment harder to perform and may result in increased soreness after the assessment.

Am I covered for physiotherapy?

Some people are covered and some L are not.  If you have MSP coverage, then you can deduct 23$ per session of physiotherapy for up to 10 sessions.   You may also be covered for physiotherapy through your benefits at work (third party).  Coverage for physiotherapy is also provided by : Great West Life for District of Squamish, RCMP and Veterans, Greenshield , and the chamber of commerce.  If you are unsure if you have coverage or have questions you can talk to our receptionist.

How long is a session & what is the cost?

Your first session will be an assessment and generally takes about 45 minutes.  However, if you are coming in with multiple injuries or area of injury you may want to book for an hour.  Treatment session are either 30 or 45 minutes depending on the amount of treatment you require for your injury/condition.  A 1 hr session =110$, 45 minutes= 80$ and a 30 minutes session = 60$.