Physiotherapy for Markham patients, a straight drive down Victoria Park Ave

No. Physio Cottage has one clinic, at 2231 Victoria Park Ave, Unit #5, in Scarborough. It is about 6.5 km south of Steeles Ave along Victoria Park Ave.

From the Markham border at Victoria Park Ave and Steeles Ave, about 6.3 km in a straight line. From Markham Centre, about 10.6 km; from Unionville, about 11.5 km; from CF Markville, about 12.1 km.

From western Markham, drive south on Victoria Park Ave; it runs straight to the clinic. From central or northern Markham, take Highway 404 south to Highway 401 east and exit at 376, Victoria Park Ave, then drive south about a kilometre.

Take YRT 24 Woodbine south to Victoria Park Ave and Sheppard Ave or to Don Mills station, then the TTC 24 Victoria Park bus south to Pachino Blvd, about 100 metres from the clinic. Check a trip planner for current times.

The Stouffville GO line runs through Markham, but its closest station, Agincourt GO, is about 3.7 km from the clinic, so most Markham patients drive or use YRT and TTC buses. Plan GO and bus connections with a trip planner before you travel.

Drive west on Steeles Ave and south on Victoria Park Ave, or take Warden Ave south to Highway 401 and exit at Victoria Park Ave. The clinic is about 7.2 km from Pacific Mall in a straight line.

Take Kennedy Rd or Warden Ave south to Highway 401, go west to exit 376 Victoria Park Ave, then south about a kilometre. Unionville is about 11.5 km away in a straight line.

Yes, on-site parking at the plaza, at the clinic door. Unit 5 is wheelchair accessible.

No. Highway 404 and Highway 401 or local roads such as Victoria Park Ave and Warden Ave reach the clinic without the 407, which is a toll road.

It depends on where you live and how often you need to come. Most plans need several visits, so travel time matters. Patients in south and west Markham often find the trip short; people in north or east Markham may prefer a clinic closer to home.

Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm. Closed on Sunday.

Yes. Book at physiocottage.ca/book-online/ or call (416) 445-5353.

No. In Ontario you can book a physiotherapist directly. Some extended health plans need a doctor’s note for reimbursement, so check your plan.

Yes, Saturday 9am to 5pm, plus weekday evenings until 8pm.

English, Farsi and Tagalog.

A registered physiotherapist. The clinic is owned and led by Maryam Ahankoob, Registered Physiotherapist. Massage, chiropractic and acupuncture are provided by practitioners registered with their own Ontario colleges.

Your health card, insurance details, any WSIB or auto insurance claim number, a list of medications, any imaging reports, and clothes you can move in.

For most muscle and joint pain you can go straight to a physiotherapist. See your doctor first if you have a fever, unexplained weight loss, chest pain, numbness in the groin, loss of bladder or bowel control, or a serious injury such as a suspected fracture.

$115 for the initial assessment and $105 for each follow-up visit. Physiotherapy is HST exempt. All fees are on the pricing page.

Clinics in Ontario price by visit, not by the hour. At Physio Cottage, an initial physiotherapy assessment is $115 and a follow-up visit is $105. Massage therapy is priced by length, from $79.10 for 30 minutes to $124.30 for 60 minutes, including HST.

Private physiotherapy in Ontario is not covered by OHIP, so the fee covers a registered professional’s time, the clinic and equipment. Most people use extended health benefits, which often cover much of the cost, and we bill many plans directly.

For many muscle and joint problems, guidelines recommend exercise-based care such as physiotherapy, and early care can help you return to normal activity. Whether it is worth it for you depends on your problem and goals; your physiotherapist should give you a clear plan and review progress honestly.

Ontario funds physiotherapy at designated clinics for people who qualify, such as people 65 and older, people 19 and under, people recently discharged from hospital who need physiotherapy for that condition, and people on Ontario Works or ODSP. Physio Cottage is private and not OHIP funded; ontario.ca lists the funded clinics.

There is no general free allowance. If you qualify for government-funded physiotherapy, the treatment is free at a designated clinic. Otherwise, extended health benefits, WSIB for work injuries and auto insurance for car accidents are the usual ways physiotherapy is paid for.

Yes, we bill many extended health plans directly where your plan allows it. You get an official receipt after every visit.

Yes. Approved auto insurance and WSIB claims are billed directly where the claim covers the treatment. We also offer insurer assessments for car accident claims.

Yes. Pelvic floor physiotherapy for bladder leaks, pelvic pain, pregnancy and postpartum recovery. The initial pelvic floor assessment is $150.

Yes. Registered massage therapy is available from 30 to 90 minutes, from $79.10 to $169.50 including HST, with RMT receipts for your benefits.

Yes. Chiropractic care is $115 for the initial visit and $80 for follow-ups.

Yes. Acupuncture is $120 for the initial visit and $100 for later visits. Dry needling is also offered at the clinic.

Yes, including sprains, strains, tendon pain, and return-to-sport plans, with evening and Saturday times around training and games.

Yes. Whiplash, back pain and other collision injuries, with direct billing for approved auto insurance claims.

Yes. Vestibular physiotherapy treats BPPV, vertigo and balance problems, and concussion physiotherapy helps after a medical assessment.

Yes. These are among the most common reasons people book. Treatment includes assessment, exercise, hands-on care and advice for work, driving and sleep.

Yes, after joint replacement, ligament repair, fracture fixation and spine surgery, following your surgeon’s protocol.

Yes. We assess your feet, make custom orthotics and fit orthopedic shoes at the clinic.

Yes. Radial shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow and other chronic tendon problems, as part of a physiotherapy plan.

Yes, with a paced, active plan for pain that has lasted for months, coordinated with your doctor.

Appointments take place at the clinic on Victoria Park Ave. If you need government-funded physiotherapy at home, Ontario Health atHome arranges it for people who qualify (1-833-515-1234).

Ontario’s physiotherapy college does not allow physiotherapists to advertise that they are the best, and the right fit depends on you. Check that the physiotherapist is registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, that the clinic is easy to reach, that it bills your insurer and that its hours suit you.

Both are regulated health professions in Ontario that treat back and neck problems. Physiotherapists also treat a wide range of other injuries and conditions with exercise-based rehabilitation. At Physio Cottage you can see either, and they coordinate where it helps.

A red flag is a sign that a problem may be serious and needs a doctor, such as unexplained weight loss, fever, night pain that does not ease, numbness in the groin, loss of bladder or bowel control, or progressive weakness. Physiotherapists screen for these at every assessment.

It is an informal idea, not a clinical rule: most of your progress comes from what you do between visits, such as your home exercises and activity. Your clinic sessions guide and progress that work.

Physiotherapists in Canada usually complete an undergraduate degree and then a master’s degree in physiotherapy, then meet the national and provincial entry-to-practice requirements. In Ontario they must register with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario before they can practise.

It depends on the problem and your goals. Your physiotherapist gives you an estimate after the first assessment and reviews it as you go.