I started having pain and stiffness in my left shoulder in summer of 2017 which gradually got worse…read moreto the point that I couldn't move my shoulder/hand, unbearable pain even while taking strong painkillers, I was sleep deprived and emotionally drained. I had to wait few months for MRI appointment and see a specialist. I decided to try physiotherapy while waiting for my appointments. In my first appointment, Ali listened to me carefully, examined my shoulder, neck and limited movement. He diagnosed it's frozen shoulder, explained what are the stages of frozen shoulder, took the time to show me what muscles/tendons are causing the pain, what should or shouldn't I do and planed a treatment routine using manual stretches (very painful!!), Laser, ultrasound, Acupuncture twice a week. After few weeks, my range of motions increased and had less pain. He even thought me how to put a pillow under my shoulder and arm at night so there is less pressure on my shoulder so I can get some sleep. He is very professional, knowledgeable, informative and cares about his patients. I still book appointment to see Ali every couple months for maintenance and relieve the tension buildup in my neck & shoulder due to my type of work. I referred few friends to Premier Care Physiotherapy and they are liked him and thanked me for recommending Ali and his team.

I Highly recommend Premier Care Physiotherapy!…read more The clinic has real expertise and is focused on getting you well and back on your feet. Every time I visit the clinic, my head, shoulders, back, legs and knees feel a million times better; and I leave the Clinic feeling great! Based on my experience as a patient and a healthcare worker, it is the Best Physiotherapy clinic in Richmond Hill - extremely clean and up to date facility, conveniently located which provides excellent services and care; more importantly, it has Professional, friendly and very helpful staff. I will certainly return for any other physio problems - because I found Ali and Mary very knowledgeable, extremely supportive and assertively empowering - they truly demonstrated concerns about my well being. Thank You indeed! Michael ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GLA:D program is for those whom are suffering from Osteoarthritis of hip and knee. I truly recommend the GLA:D program - the results from the Program and Physiotherapy that I have received are undeniable. After completing the 12 sessions my knees felt much better, the pain level decreased and mobility improved. During the 12 sessions of the GLA:D program, I have witnessed that it successfully supports people with hip and knee Osteoarthritis to manage their symptoms, improve their function and quality of life, and increase their physical activity. And that is the reason that I returned for another 12 additional sessions. It is important to mention that Mary, the program therapist, is very professional, knowledgeable, extremely supportive, encouraging and empowering. I highly recommend the GLA:D program and the clinic not only for the superb treatment, awesome environment, welcoming and super friendly receptionists, but for holistic and humanistic approach of the GLA:D program therapist - Mary! Thank You May! Michael

Amazing clinic with very professional staff…read more I injured my low back and could barely get out of bed. Did not think physical rehab would do any good. After trying self exercises, massagers and taking advil, I decided to give chiro or physio a try since nothing was working. Went to HealthMax Physiotherapy in Thornhill and was so happy with the entire experience. The front desk was so helpful and welcoming. The Chiropractor I saw made me feel so comfortable and was extremely knowledgeable. After my first treatment, I already felt so much relief and was able to walk without shooting pains. I went back for two more visits and my back pain was gone! I am so grateful to all the staff at HealthMax Physio in Thornhill. Would definitely recommend this clinic!

I have suffered with severe chronic pain for 15 years. During this time I have tried various…read moreclinics, treatments, drugs and therapies all of which I have eventually given up on either because I felt I was not getting anywhere or because some of the practitioners made me feel like they had lost interest in my case and of course for financial reasons. It is a very difficult and lonely road to travel when one lives with constant, never ending pain. Aside from the fact that it is depressing, debilitating and frustrating to try and live a normal life, it is also very degrading and embarrassing to constantly have people treating you, listening to your sad story and at times wiping away your tears. By chance one day I walked into HealthMax Physiotherapy clinic as it was very close to my home and I decided to try one more clinic before giving up altogether. I had the good fortune of meeting with the wonderful doctors, therapists and staff and immediately felt like part of a caring family and I have been receiving treatment ever since. Dr. Mirza not only devoted hours of his valuable time to talk to me, often late into the evening so as to try and determine the correct course of action for my various issues, but he also made a point of following up and looking into many different options to help me in every way possible. He gave me hope which was something I lost a while back. I cannot thank the doctors, therapists and staff at HealthMax enough for all that they have done and continue to do for me. I believe I have finally found the right people to help me on this path of recovery, people who will not let me give up even though at times it is so difficult. I will be forever grateful and indebted to them all. Lauren Thornhill

I have been maintaining my body with Dr Koromilos and his team for years…read more I have been able to have relief walkIng, turning my head, lower back relief and migraine relief.. (if I don't maintain I suffer more) Dr. Koromilos offers services that other chiropractors don't do.. his knowledge of the body and how it works is amazing.. He knows how your body should be moving and using his techniques for maximum results. The aftercare is so helpful too.. All my family and friends go to Balance and Rehab..

I have had lower back pain for years now, I have taken pills, done stretching and pretty much have…read moredone everything that the internet says to do. I have had less than 5 appointments with them and and i feel excellent. Oprah, the receptionist, is a wonderful person who is great with people and knows her stuff, she is a very responsible and organized person. The physiotherapist is an enthusiastic and well experienced practitioner. He shows me the results of treatment every appointment. The kinesiologist, is a great guy who is experienced. He helps me with stretches and muscle loosening from its once ridged state. Balance rehab is the place to go when in need of help.

Excellent place for Physiotherapy These guys are very good…read moregenuine and gentle I go there for physio I wasn't a great believer in physiotherapy but actually believe in it since I'm getting much better Every one working here is Very professional and does a great job Excellent The physiotherapist here Kamal is really good in fact excellent Recommends the right exercises and helps u to get them right The physiotherapy here has really helped me in just 2 sessions

Dr. Badwall and the team are phenomenal. I injured my mcl recently and have been suffering from…read morepain, and reduced mobility. I came in for 3 visits over the course of one week, and my improvements have been incredible. Dr. Badwall fully explained the body mechanics so I was able to understand, and provided strategies for me to manage the injury on an upcoming vacation away. The staff are timely, professional, interactive and take a sincere interest in improving your health and well-being. I fully recommend this clinic and especially Dr Badwall to anyone who wants to see improvements in their body and health. If you want to get better, this is the place!

I've been very fortunate to have been treated by physiotherapist, Emily Russo at The Urban Athlete…read more Whether it's been an injury to my elbows courtesy of overuse during heavy shovelling last Winter or relieving a long-standing lower back issues. She provides excellent therapy, listening and responding to my concerns. She provides exercises and modifies them as needed. I look forward to her emails with PDFs giving insight in supporting her efforts in reducing my need to receive treatment. Thank you.

The Urban Athlete is the best place to go in Toronto if you have a sports related injury. The…read morestaff at UA include doctors, trainers, therapists and specialists who are also athletes. The concept is that they can understand your challenges and your desire to get back to your chosen sport or activity as quickly as possible. Instead of coming back week after week for physio, they will try to get you fixed up and ready to compete in as few visits as possible. I went there after 15 years of knee pain while running longer distances. I thought I suffered a knee injury in high school rugby that kept cropping up throughout my life. As it turns out, Dr Bill Wells assessed me and determined in a matter of minutes that the problem was an inactive glute median (nowhere near my knee) and was able to treat me in two visits. He performed ART on the muscle, and showed me several exercises to get it firing again. I am pleased to say that two visits and about 3 to 4 weeks of simple home exercises put me right after years of sometimes quite severe pain while running. I've seen him since then for other problems with similar success. I've also had a great experience with Dr Jen Castle, the resident Naturopathic Doctor. If you compete at any level or take sports or athletic activities seriously, this is the place to go for treatment.

During my trip to Mexico, I developed an excruciating case of sciatica. The pain was unbearable,…read moreradiating from my lower back through my hip, groin, and all the way down to my calf. My sister recommended this physiotherapy clinic, and I'm so grateful she did. Sayali, my physiotherapist, was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. After just a few sessions, she was able to release the trapped nerve and significantly relieve my pain. Her expertise and care made an enormous difference in my recovery. I highly recommend both sayali and this clinic to anyone looking for exceptional physiotherapy treatment. They truly exceeded my expectations.

i have been seeing Shereen for over a year and i have found her to be a true professional and one…read morededicated to her craft. Shereen is very patient and caring and takes time to explain the problem in detail and then provides various exercises to correct it. Even when you have not done the homework she is very supportive in encouraging you and does it with a smile. i look forward to my visits because i know i will leave feeling better than i came if not physically , mentally. i feel optimistic when i leave knowing that she has given my problem the best shot . She is very exemplary in her conduct and represents the chiropractic profession well.

I'm writing this review to clarify Peter's bodywork. I often see reviews for massage that say very…read morelittle to enlighten you and it's so subjective. Saying things like,"excellent massage" aren't helpful for clients looking for a specific type of work. I'll break Peter's work down into a few categories which are all of equal importance: KNOWLEDGE - Peter has an encyclopedic understanding of anatomy of the human body. He knows all the muscle (not just the main muscle groups) along with their origin and insertion points. Why does this help? Because you can work muscles along any of three points: origin, insertion and the muscle belly itself (as well as the fascial layers). With this knowledge and understanding of the location, you can work a particularly stubborn area a multitude of ways that are harder for therapists that don't have a good working knowledge of anatomy. Peter was also previously a personal trainer and is a current bodybuilding competitor so he knows the body from different perspectives: a normal person, an athlete, and a trainer. INTUITION - I am a massage therapist and it's rare to find another therapist who has Peter's level of intuition. This is obviously more subjective and harder to quantify (and likely something that's not even noticed by non-therapists). What I mean by this is his ability to listen/feel the muscle and to know precisely when to stay on it, when it's about to release and when to push through it. This is a skill that you either have or you don't. I have been to many massages where the therapist has zero intuitive sense of the body and they basically force their way through the muscles. This results in unnecessary additional soreness and doesn't help to relax the muscles. This makes his sessions less painful (compared to an un-intuitive therapist) and more effective. The body gives you clues when it's ready and Peter listens! PRESSURE - also a subjective area. Pressure, to me, is enough force to cause release of the adhesion. With an un-intuitive therapist so much force is used that I'm gritting my teeth, I've stopped breathing and I'm involuntarily contracting the exact muscle they are trying desperately to release (causing the therapist to use even more force to get it to release: result unnecessary soreness and likely the muscle never even fully released and still causes pain). I love deep tissue massage and I have a fairly high pain tolerance and I found that Peter was phenomenal about taking you right to that edge (where the pain building and could get very intense quickly but doesn't). If you listen to the body, it tells you exactly how much pressure is needed. I was recommended to Peter by my brother upon my visit to Canada. I was pleasantly surprised to find he had such a well rounded combination of skills, which makes him a PHENOMENAL bodyworker. I will be setting up a massage with Peter every time I visit my brother...or maybe I'll see my brother every time I come to visit Peter ;-).

I've been to see David for acupuncture for the past 5 years. For exhaustion, colds, body aches,…read morefever, cold sweats, and alignments to my joints whenever something felt "off." David is extremely knowledgeable. I understand his teacher is recognized as a world leader in standardizing the safest and most effective methods of acupuncture. He considers all aspects of my symptoms during a consultation. Then when he puts the needles in, it's hardly noticeable! He and his wife go out of his way to make sure I'm comfortable, and often asks if he can give me extra "bonus" treatment to boost my energy level even when I don't complain about fatigue. The treatment rooms are spacious, and come with soothing music. Most importantly, I feel better within the day of treatment, or by the next day. Highly recommended.

Visited Maxiwell Health Centre for my first acupuncture experience. The clinic was clean, and I…read moreappreciated the thorough assessment before treatment. I also liked learning more about traditional Chinese medicine and how treatments are tailored to each individual. My experience was just okay overall. I understand that acupuncture often requires multiple sessions to achieve the best results, so one visit wasn't enough for me to evaluate its effectiveness. While it wasn't quite the experience I was hoping for, I can see why others who are committed to a full treatment plan may find it beneficial. I'd recommend going in with realistic expectations and discussing the number of sessions that may be appropriate for your goals. This wording is fair, explains why you're giving 3 stars, and doesn't criticize the clinic unfairly or make claims about the treatment's effectiveness. It also aligns well with the balanced tone you've used in your content.