Massage Therapy: A Massage Therapist is a health professional that uses massage therapy to improve their patient's quality of life. Massage is the oldest and simplest form of healing and perhaps the mother of all hands-on therapy. Touch is fundamental for our physical and mental well-being and yet the value of this vital form of therapy is often underestimated.

Massage can be defined as a series of non invasive manual techniques (strokes, gliding, rubbing, kneading and pressures) that effect one or more structures (skin, fat tissue, fasciae, joint, muscles, blood and lymphatic vessels, etc.) in order to release pain, reduce swelling, enhance mobility of joints and gliding surface, alleviate emotional and mental tension. Massage has also been used successfully as a meditation to alleviate pain and anguish of patients with cancer and is also the core of many methods used for the development of human potential.

When used skillfully it is a powerful tool for healing and of vital importance for a preventive health care program. This Therapy relaxes both body and mind, restoring our energy before we burn out and become prone to stress and diseases.

Ostéopathy : Osteopathy (including Cranial Osteopathy) takes advantage of the body's natural tendency to strive toward a state of health and homeostasis. A much in demand specialty, the Osteopath is trained to palpate (feel) the body's "living anatomy" (i.e. flow of fluids, motion and texture of tissues, and structural makeup).

They address health problems with a non-invasive system of medicine called, "Osteopathic Manual Medicine" in order to restore normal function in areas impaired by trauma, chronic illness, acute health problems, etc. The Osteopath's job is to "set" the body up to heal itself. To restore this normal function, the Osteopath gently applies a precise amount of force to promote movement of the bodily fluids, eliminate dysfunction in the motion of the tissues, and release compressed bones and joints.

Ergotherapy: An Ergotherapist is a university-educated expert. The objective of the Ergotherapist is mainly to improve the physical and mental functional capacity for persons who have difficulty functioning in their daily lives. Ergotherapists direct their efforts to normalization and improvement by satisfaction of life, independence, social activity of the man.

Ergotherapy consist of evaluation and treatment in order to improve a person's functional independence through the use of activities. It is a therapy that aims to adapt to our physical and mental potential by using physical activity whether in a domestic, work, leisure or relaxation environment. We offer work or home assessments for our patients depending on the need.

Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE):
The functional capacity evaluation is performed by a health professional that assesses the individual's flexibility, strength, balance, coordination, cardiovascular condition, and body mechanics. An effective FCE determines whether there is a match between the individual's functional capabilities, and the physical demands of work. The evaluation begins with a body musculoskeletal assessment to determine gross muscle strength and flexibility. FCE's involve the worker in various activities that simulate physical demands at work.

Through the evaluation, the professional will define the worker's ability to perform activities such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, standing, sitting, reaching, grasping, etc. Whenever a job target is identified, the professional matches the worker's abilities to specific job tasks.
We utilize a system of the latest technology to evaluate our patients. This technology permits us to perform an accurate and efficient evaluation.

Chiropractor:

As a result of taking a physical assessment and patient history, chiropractors are able to provide a differential diagnosis for the patient's presenting condition(s) and develop a comprehensive treatment/management plan. Chiropractors are also trained to recommend therapeutic exercise, to utilize other non-invasive therapies, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counselling.

Chiropractors treat all articulation disorders :
· Spine (back and neck pain)
· Pelvis
· Shoulder/elbow/wrist pain
· Hip/knee/ankle pain
· ATM (jaw)

They also assess muscular conditions.

What will a chiropractic doctor do at my first visit?

On your first visit to the doctor's office, your chiropractor will determine if you are a chiropractic case. If you are not he will refer you to the appropriatiate professionnal. If you are he will do an interview and the appropriate exams to determine your condition. If necessary, take an appropriate x-ray.Its only at the second visit that you will have your diagnosis and your first treatment.

Orthotherapy:

A relatively new profession, focusing on pain relief, relaxation and regaining flexibility. It seeks to align and straighten the body using gentle massage techniques and stretching exercises.  

Kinesiology: What is a kinesiologist ???

The kinesiologist is the Health Professional that specialises in physical activities and uses exercise, healthy eating and other healthy life habits as means of prevention, treatment and performance. He holds a University degree in Physical Education Science. It is a resource person for any modification to life style in order to help the population's quality of life.

Who does this service apply to???

This service will help anyone who may be faced with cardiovascular problems, diabetes, obesity, hypertension and/or wants to improve their physical condition and at the same time, their quality of life. I am specialised with respect to personalised training to lose weight and with cardiac rehabilitation.