Welcome to Motion Physiotherapy

Serving New Westminster and surrounding areas for over 5 years

At Motion Physiotherapy you can expect:

• Proven, research based therapy - that gets results
  
• A focus on correcting the root cause of your pain, not just symptoms
• Prevention strategies to keep your pain from coming back - on your own
• Experienced therapists who genuinely care about you feeling better
• To get back to enjoying a pain free life as quickly as possible
• Your insurance to cover our services, with little to no out-of-pocket fees. See coverage options tab
• Access to therapy in under 48 hours - usually same day

We also offer a convenient no-obligation appointment option so you can learn more about how we can help with no commitment.

When you choose Motion Physiotherapy you will find experienced physiotherapy, kinesiology and massage therapy staff who work together to ensure optimal care for your painful injury.

Located near Royal Ave and Columbia Square, Motion Physiotherapy recognizes the differences in shapes, sizes, strengths and degrees of injury amongst all of our patients and designs sensible rehabilitation programs that help our patients reach their personal rehabilitation goals.  Whether it is pain relief or recovery from an injury, we will provide therapy options that can help you play an active role in achieving your goals.  We are a multidisciplinary clinic that specializes in physiotherapy, massage therapy, occupational therapy and acupuncture.  By working together as a team, all clinicians are in constant communication with each other in order to ensure that each patient receives the most effective treatment possible.

We successfully treat many conditions and injuries through a variety of effective therapy options. Click on the "conditions we treat" tab above to learn more about therapy options.

Early Intervention Can Help Prevent Lifelong Chronic Pain

Early intervention is critical to a speedy recovery. Research has proven that people who seek therapy early after an injury have shorter recovery periods and are 8 times less likely to develop chronic pain.*

Motion Physiotherapy can help you feel your best. Schedule your no-obligation appointment today using the form to the right, or give us a call and put Motion Physiotherapy full spectrum of advanced rehabilitation services to work for you.

*Study by the Department of Occupational Medicine at the Orebro Medical Centre

Evaluating Your Condition ♦ Prevention Strategies ♦ Length Of Treatment ♦ Including Your Doctor

Conditions We Treat:

At Motion Physiotherapy, our team has extensive experience and training in treating a variety of different conditions.

• Bursitis
• Car Accident Injuries
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
• Chronic or Acute Muscle Pain
• Elbow Conditions (Tennis / Golfers)
• Fibromyalgia
• Foot & Ankle Conditions
• Frozen Shoulder
• Hip Injury & Pain
• Joint Conditions & Pain
• Various Knee Injuries
• Low - Mid - Upper Back Pain
• Neck Strains / Sprains
• Neurological Disorders
• Obesity / Weight Loss
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Overuse Injury (RSI)
• Pelvic pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Post Operative Rehabilitation
• Sciatica
• Shoulder Conditions
• Sports Related Injuries
• Strains / Sprains
• Tendonitis
• Whiplash
• Work Related Injury
• Other Injuries and Conditions

Personalized Treatment Plan: The First Step to Your Recovery

Our first goal is to reduce the symptoms you're feeling right now as quickly as possible. We assess and develop a personalized treatment program through means including, but not limited to, advanced exercise prescriptions, manual therapy, and various modalities.  

Evaluating Your Condition

To come up with your treatment program, a therapist will gather key information about your condition. Your answers along with the results of an expert examination will guide us in creating a specific type of treatment program to effectively address your specific condition and eventually, to facilitate your healing.

Adjustments to the program are implemented based on your actual progress, or response, to the treatment until your goals are achieved. We pay close attention to your progress. You will receive verbal instruction and hands-on guidance to improve your condition.

Prevention Strategies:
Understanding Your Condition and Implementing Prevention Strategies

A clear understanding of your condition will not only alleviate your concerns, but can also help you understand your condition, to look for and change factors that may be causing your symptoms, and to help you learn how to avoid future problems.

Our therapists may provide tips, specific stretches, and exercises to do at work, or during activities. We recommend changes to help you do your job with less strain and less chance of injury.

As you recover, you will gradually advance in a series of strengthening exercises for the muscles surrounding the affected area which helps patients begin moving easier and lessens the chances of future pain and problems.

How Long It Takes:
Quick Treatments to Let You Work on Your Other Responsibilities

Our goal is to relieve pain and correct your injury as quickly as possible, without compromising the quality of treatments you will be receiving. We adjust our therapy programs to meet your goals.

We get you in for treatment quickly, usually within a few days, and work hard to get you back to enjoying life as quickly as possible. In fact, in some cases just a few 30-minute therapy sessions is all it takes.

Including Your Doctor:
Your Doctor Is Always Our Partner

It takes a team approach to high quality health care. That is why we never take your doctor out of the equation.

Motion Physiotherapy provides clear and consistent reporting to your doctor. Reporting may include areas such as results achieved, detailed assessment of problem, treatment by physiotherapist, and future treatment options.

We Help You Get Well & Stay Well.

But the treatment doesn't stop in our office.  We may provide you with exercises to do at home on a regular basis to help control your symptoms and protect reoccurrence of injury in the years ahead. Although we will continue to be a resource, you will be in charge of practicing the strategies and exercises you've learned as part of an ongoing home program and maintain a good quality of life.

Ready to feel your best again? Schedule Your No-Obligation Appointment Today.

You are in Good Hands at Motion Physiotherapy

Healthcare Solutions to Get Well and Stay Well

Motion Physiotherapy uses many therapy options to ensure an optimal approach to your care. You will experience a variety of gentle therapy solutions that can help reduce pain, strengthen, add flexibility, improve joint range, and more. Some of our services include:

• Athletic Therapy

  Specialized treatment for the assessment, prevention and reconditioning of musculoskeletal injuries.
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• Bracing

  
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• Chronic Condition Management

  Chronic condition management is an interdisciplinary approach for improving the quality of life of those living with chronic conditions.
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• Massage Therapy

  Manipulation of the soft tissues of your body including your muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints.
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• Occupational Therapy

  Occupational therapists work collaboratively with people of all ages and abilities that experience obstacles to participation in daily activities.
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• Orthotics

  Orthotics are research based devices custom designed for providing foot support and correcting abnormalities related to your body.
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• Physiotherapy

  Helps patients with the ability to move affected body parts, restore their functional abilities and help prevent the onset of further disease or disability.
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• Sport Injury Rehabilitation

  A multidisciplinary approach designed to help athletes return to normal, pre-injury function.
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• Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

  An electronic device that produces electrical impulses to stimulate nerves across unbroken skin. It is considered an effective method to relieve pain and inflammation.
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• Ultrasound (Therapeutic)

  Ultrasound is a therapy in which ultrasound technique is used for treating chronic pain and various kinds of disorders
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Accessible and Affordable Therapy

We Take Care Of The Paperwork So You Don't Have To

Motion Physiotherapy services are covered by most health care plans; most pay 80-100% of the fees. If you have a dental plan, chances are you also have coverage for most of the services and products we offer at Motion Physiotherapy. We currently accept:

• Work Safe BC (WCB)
• Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance (ICBC)
  
• Private Insurance
• Personal Cheque
• All Major Credit Cards
• Debit/Interac
• Cash
  

Important Coverage Information:

Employer Extended Health Plans / Benefits

We bill directly to your extended health plan.

Motion Physiotherapy services are covered by most health care insurance plans. Unlike other clinics, if you are claiming through your extended health care carrier or work plan, we do not require you to pay for your therapy sessions up front. Instead, we bill your insurance company on your behalf, so there is minimal out of pocket fees.

Motor Vehicle Accident Coverage

We bill directly to ICBC for you.

If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, report your injuries to ICBC as soon as possible. ICBC only covers a partial amount of the visits, you will be asked to co-pay the difference at each visit. If you have extended health care benefits, it is possible to claim the difference back.

Work Safe BC (WCB) – Billed Directly

We bill directly to WCB for you.

WCB provides physiotherapy coverage for workers injured on the job. We bill WCB directly for treatments provided, complete necessary forms, progress reports, treatment extensions and communicate with adjudicators, your workplace and other healthcare professionals involved in your treatment. Our team can help you navigate through any WCB paperwork that you may be unsure about.

Blue Cross Billing

Motion Physiotherapy will bill all Blue Cross plans directly for physiotherapy, chiropractor, psychology, naturopath, dietitian and massage therapy treatments. Examples of employees with Blue Cross insurance:

• RCMP
• DND
• Canadian Forces
• Veterans Affairs

For more details about treatment fees, contact our helpful administrative team with any questions you may have about your payment options.

Schedule your no-obligation appointment today to get well and stay well.

Lauren Gavrailoff - B.Kin-AT, CAT(C)

Lauren Gavrailff is a certified athletic therapist. She is a graduate of the University of Manitoba Athletic Therapy program. Lauren has 3 years of clinical and field experience in musculoskeletal health and has worked with professional teams like the BC Lions. She has also completed continuing education courses in soft tissue release and has experience working with post-operative ACL rehabilitation.

Danielle Balik BSc (MBB), MPT, MCPA

Danielle graduated from University of British Columbia with a Masters of Physiotherapy degree. Her primary interests are treating orthopaedic and sports related injuries. In her spare time, Danielle enjoys being in the outdoors and is an avid skier, mountain biker, and mountaineer.

Stephen joined Motion Physiotherapy as an associate in 2007. He holds a degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University (1999), a degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto (2002), and has received post graduate training in manual and manipulative therapy through the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. His practice focuses on treating orthopaedic and sports related injuries through the use of specific manual therapy techniques, therapeutic taping, and injury specific exercises.

Autumn Manestar, RMT

Autumn graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy and has been practicing since 2008. Her treatment techniques include trigger point and fascial release, joint mobilizations, cranio-sacral therapy, and visceral manipulation. These skills allow her to treat a wide range of conditions from TMJ dysfunction, whiplash associated disorders and sports injuries, to pre and post natal care, stress and digestive disorders. In her spare time, Autumn enjoys running, hiking, nutrition, and cooking. She continues to learn and grow as a therapist through workshops and keeping up with latest research. Autumn is currently pursuing a Bachelor‘s degree in Health Science and is working towards becoming certified in Fascial Manipulation.

Christine Symonds - MOT, BHKin

Christine graduated from the University of British Columbia faculty of Human Kinetics in 2009 with a bachlor of Kinesiology and Health Science. In 2011 she graduated from the University of British Columbia's faculty of Medicine with a Master of Occupational Therapy. Christine has a growing interest traumatic nerve injury and international rehabilitation practice. As a return to work coordinator with pt Health, her focus is on-site job assessments and return to work planning. Christine joined pt Health in October 2011 and practices across the lower mainland clinics.