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Rehab involves combining knowledge of science with your own personal values to explore the changeable and controllable factors in your life. Let the dedicated team of physiotherapists at One to One Wellness support you on your healing journey.

Osteopathic Manual Therapy (OMT) is a holistic approach to healthcare that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body’s systems and the body’s ability to heal itself. OMT uses a hands-on approach to assessing, treating, and managing a wide range of medical conditions. Osteopathic treatment techniques are used to aid in alleviating acute and chronic pain, improving overall…

Congratulations! You’re growing a new life, what a feat! Everyone knows, pregnancy is a time of profound changes for the body. As your baby grows, you may experience various physical and emotional challenges. One effective way to navigate these changes and support your overall wellness is through massage therapy. Supporting Health During Pregnancy Massage therapy…

What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that most commonly effects the following joints: hips, knees, spine, hands, and feet. The condition impacts the structure and function of the whole joint, including the cartilage, bone, joint capsule, and fluid within the joint. Some of the joint changes that occur are: Thinning of the cartilage Increased…

In recent years, mental health has become increasingly destigmatized, leading to more people seeking out professional help. However, even before the COVID-19 pandemic forced many to look to unconventional methods to receive treatment, traditional therapy wasn't always accessible for everyone. Geographical location, transportation barriers, limited insurance coverage or other constraints could prevent individuals from getting…

For patients who have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, physiotherapy can be an important component to promote overall wellness and improve quality of life before, during, and after treatment. Physiotherapy can help manage the physical side effects of cancer treatments, improve functional abilities, and reduce pain and discomfort. While your physiotherapist may not be the…

Are you experiencing new pain? Recently undergone surgery? Suffering from a concussion? Perhaps you’ve been recommended to see a physiotherapist but have no idea about this method of care? Understanding what physiotherapy is and how it can help you overcome your injury or illness doesn’t have to be a research project. Below, we explore what…

What is tendinopathy? A variety of painful conditions that occur in and around tendons in response to overuse. Tendons are rope-like tissues that attach muscle to bone. For example, your achilles tendon connects your calf muscle to your heel bone. Some of the most common tendons where we see tendinopathy would be: achilles (heel), patellar…

Scar tissue can form whenever there is an injury. These injuries can arise from an accident, burn, or surgery just to name a few. In the healing process, normal tissue is replaced by denser, fibrous tissue to ensure the continuity of whatever was injured. However, sometimes in the healing process, the laying down of scar…

Constipation massage is a soothing and relaxing massage, with a focus on abdominal muscles. The massage can include other areas of the body, depending on where you may be feeling pain, or holding tension. The treatment will begin with a conversation with the massage therapist to go over any questions or concerns you may have.…