Full Service Veterans’ Health Care at One to One
At One to One Wellness, we offer whole-person wellness tailored to the needs and experiences of Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP veterans. Our care involves an interdisciplinary team that may include medical practitioners, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and massage therapists, among others.
We provide sessions in private treatment rooms or virtually that focus on your specific goals, whether you’re focused on relieving chronic pain, improving your mental health, feeling strong, or reducing stress. We will work together with other members of your health care team to provide consistency in care, both at One to One and externally. We can liaise with Veterans Affairs Case Managers and Medavie Blue Cross as necessary.
Contact us for more information or to book an initial consultation.
The 7 Domains of Well-Being
Our programs and services are designed to support the 7 domains of well-being as described by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). The 7 domains include:
- Employment and meaningful activity
- Finances
- Social integration
- Life skills and preparedness
- Housing and physical environment
- Cultural and social environment
- Health
We work to support mental, physical, and emotional health through our pain management program; our medical, mental health, and rehabilitation services; and our pensioned condition assessments. Browse our services or contact us directly for more information.
Veterans’ Health Services
Our veterans’ health services include assessments and medical, mental health, and rehabilitation services.
- Pensioned condition assessments: We provide third-party assessments when applying for disability benefits or health care programs as a veteran pensioner.
- Medical services (POC 6): Our physicians and nurse practitioners provide primary care services, including medical services that may be covered under POC 6.
- Mental health services: Our interdisciplinary team includes psychologists and a sleep medicine psychiatrist who provide support and treatment for mental health conditions and sleep disorders.
- Rehabilitation services: Physiotherapists and occupational therapists, who assist with improving mobility, reducing pain, and adapting environments to better suit abilities. Our team also includes osteopaths and massage therapists who can assist with chronic pain conditions, muscle tension, and nervous system relaxation.
Veterans’ Pain Management Program
Our Veterans’ Pain Management Program is focused on supporting the needs of individuals who have served in the Canadian military or RCMP and are dealing with chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and sleep disorders, such as insomnia.
Our Veterans’ Pain Management Program is a year-long program divided into 3 phases. We follow an evidence-based approach aimed at reducing the impact of pain, restoring function, and supporting long-term health and well-being through personalized care and self-management strategies.
Our program follows this overall structure:
- Phase 1: Understanding Pain (Weeks 1–12)
Participants are introduced to the science of pain, develop foundational self-management skills, and work to reframe unhelpful thought patterns that may exacerbate pain. - Phase 2: Skill Building (Weeks 13–24)
Participants focus on improving strength, mobility, and daily function throughout phase 2, while integrating individualized pain management strategies. - Phase 3: Maintenance and Transition (Weeks 25–52)
Phase 3 emphasizes long-term success through routine development, self-care planning, and connections to community resources such as YMCA LiveWell and the People in Pain Network.
Participants are regularly assessed using validated tools such as the pain catastrophizing scale (PCS) and the pain self-efficacy questionnaire (PSEQ) to measure progress and tailor care. The program is flexible in pacing and can be adjusted to support early transitions when appropriate.
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) most often occurs after an experience that is, or is perceived to be, threatening to the person. Individuals may relive the experience, have intense fear or helplessness, and feel like they are on alert or find themselves avoiding certain situations for a period of time. A PTSD diagnosis may occur with military personnel, first responders, motor vehicle accidents, individuals who’ve experienced sexual assaults, and countless other traumatic experiences.
The Veterans’ Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program at One to One Wellness offers a 3-phase, evidence-based approach to pain management. It is designed to empower veterans with tools and strategies to reduce the impact of pain and improve their overall well-being.
How Can Physiotherapy Help with PTSD?
It is very common for individuals with PTSD symptoms to experience chronic pain. Physiotherapy can help in a variety of ways, in conjunction with other healthcare providers, including your doctor and psychologist. An interdisciplinary team is key to success if you’re experiencing pain and have a PTSD diagnosis.
Your physiotherapist can take time to explain how various factors in your life, including life experience, can contribute to your current pain experience. They will assist you with reducing tension, increasing mobility and blood flow, and rebuilding functional strength as needed. Finding ways to reduce overall stress and how your body responds can be a key factor in your recovery.
Wrap-Around Support for Veterans’ Health
At One to One Wellness, we offer wrap-around support for medical, mental, and physical health. Our practitioners work together to address your health concerns and increase your mobility, daily function, and reduce stress and tension.
We can liaise with Veterans Affairs Case Managers and Medavie Blue Cross as necessary. Whether you are interested in our pain management program or specific treatments and services such as physiotherapy and massage therapy, we’re here to help you find the right fit for your needs.
Contact us for more information or to book an initial consultation.
Partnering with
the Community
Our team is dedicated to educating the Halifax community and Canadians across the country, collaborating with supportive networks nationwide. We’re proud to work with:
Visit Our Location
We’re located in the Vertu building, located on Dresden Row and Artillery Place in Downtown Halifax. Underground parking is available.
Many of our practitioners also offer virtual appointments. Contact us to learn more about online sessions.
Our Address
- 1535 Dresden Row Suite 210
- Halifax, NS B3J 3T1
Contact Information
- Phone: 902-425-3775
- Fax: 902-425-3774
- Email: admin@121wellness.ca
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One To One Wellness
- 1535 Dresden Row Suite 210
- Halifax, NS B3J 3T1
- 902-425-3775
- 902-425-3774
- admin@121wellness.ca