Physiotherapist, B.Sc
Physiotherapy Clinic in Calgary
We are a physiotherapy clinic in Calgary with centers in Coach Hill, SW and Cranston, SE. We have an expert team of physiotherapists with 150+ years of combined experience. Our physiotherapists are fully certified in IMS/dry needling, acupuncture, shockwave therapy, kinesiotaping, manual therapies, and laser therapy. Book your appointment online to meet with one of our experts.
Physiotherapy Clinic With a Difference
Physiotherapy is beneficial in the treatment of various conditions that cause pain or a reduction in range of motion. The physiotherapists at our physiotherapy clinic in Calgary are expertly trained in correcting pain and dysfunction in the muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments that keep us moving. Injuries and imbalances caused by every day stresses can be fixed with the unique approach of our physiotherapy team.
If you’re looking for comprehensive physiotherapy servuces in Calgary, look no further than Encompass Sports Therapy.
Our team of professional chiropractors and physiotherapists uses a combination of manual techniques such as Active Release Techniques and Graston, needling, class IV deep tissue laser, shockwave therapy, and other modalities. Encompass Sports Therapy offers all-in-one pricing, meaning that no matter how many tools and techniques our physiotherapists use to get you better, you always pay the same price.
At our cutting-edge facility, our highly qualified chiropractors and physiotherapists will ensure that you get highly customized physiotherapy services that enable you to keep doing what you love most! Whether you’re experiencing back pain, stenosis, muscle stiffness, joint dysfunction, neck pain, or nerve entrapment, our professional physiotherapists will you help find the most suitable options best suited to your condition.
We are committed to providing holistic and high-quality care best suited to your unique needs and requirements. Book an appointment with us, and let’s discuss your treatment options today.
Benefits of Physiotherapy
Reduces or Eliminates Pain
With physiotherapy, you can say goodbye to painkillers and opioids. It includes therapeutic exercises, and various soft tissue and joint mobilization techniques, such as electric stimulation or taping that the therapist prescribes specifically for your condition. These techniques help restore your muscles, effectively reduce pain and also prevent pain from reoccurring in the long run.
Helps to Avoid Surgery
Physiotherapy helps avoid surgeries to a great extent by aiding the body’s natural healing process. In cases where surgery is inevitable, the Pre and Post-rehab programs can mitigate various complications related to the surgery. Pre-surgery physiotherapy strengthens your tissues to heal faster. Post-surgery therapy facilitates the quicker restoration of your tissues back to normal.
Improves Overall Strength and Coordination
Physiotherapy includes a specific combination of strengthening exercises targeting an individual or a group of muscles. These exercises overload the muscles up to the fatigue point thereby promoting muscular growth and increasing strength. They also improve muscle function, coordination, and quality of movement while reducing the risks of arthritic ailments and injuries in the future.
Improves Mobility
Regardless of age if you have difficulties walking, standing, or in certain movements, physiotherapy is the best solution. Besides stretches and exercises, your therapist may add assistive gadgets, crutches, a cane, etc to enhance your posture and activity. With a highly customized care plan, the activity or movement can be improved in a safe manner.
Conditions Treated at
Our Physiotherapy Clinic
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Conditions treated by our physiotherapists include: sprains or strains of ligaments or muscles, tendinitis or tendinopathies, bursitis, Fractures, dislocation, meniscal tears, labral tears, plantar fasciitis, calcific tendinitis and temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders.
Repetitive Strains
Some repetitive strain conditions that we see at our clinics include: carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, de Quervain's tenosynovitis and postural stress syndrome.
Degenerative Conditions
Our physiotherapists treat many degenerative conditions, including: knee osteoarthritis, hip osteoarthritis, shoulder arthritis, degenerative disc disease, and facet joint arthritis in the neck and back.
Injuries Related to Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs)
MVA injuries that often require treatment include: whiplash, concussion, sprains, strains and vestibular dysfunction.
Sports Related Injuries
A variety of injuries can arise from sports, and our physiotherapists see everything from common overuse injuries (such as Achilles tendonosis, patellar tendonosis, and shin splints), to traumatic injuries and concussions.
Pelvic Health Conditions
Our pelvic health physiotherapists are experienced in treating all conditions related to the pelvic floor. These conditions include: prolapse, urinary and bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, prenatal and postnatal concerns, and weak or tight pelvic floor muscles
One-on-One Appointments
Direct
Billing
All-in-One Pricing
Longer
Treatments
Evening & Weekend
Appointments
2 Convenient
Locations
Class 4 Laser + Shockwave
Motor Vehicle
Accident Claims
Private
Rooms
Evidence Informed Therapies
Our Physiotherapy Team
Coach Hill, SW
Michael Herman
Physiotherapist, B.Kin
Mary Mitton
Physiotherapist, B.Sc
Jessica Rizkalla
Physiotherapist, B.Kin
Sam Bacon
Physiotherapist, BPHE
Jennifer O’Reilly
Physiotherapist, BKin
Nicola Yee
Physiotherapist, M.Sc
Cranston, SE
Melissa Arlantico
Physiotherapist, BKin
Gaurangi Dhumal
Physiotherapist, BPT, Clinic Owner
Michael Herman
Physiotherapist, B.Kin
Holistic Health
Emily Czechowskyj
Physiotherapist, BSc
Reviews
Super happy with front of house staff and my Physiotherapist, Kristy Wu. It is important to me to support another person of colour as this industry is run dominantly by white men. I feel incredibly safe and comfortable with everyone I have encountered there. I appreciate Kristys approach, knowledge, and her compassion to towards the aide to heal the body. I highly recommend this place, and Kristy to anyone out there.
Jessica Yee
5/5
I've been seeing Dr. Michael Herman for just over 2 months now, he's been helping me with my plantar fasciitis and a nagging wrist injury. Dr. Herman is fantastic, he not only provides effective treatment targeted at the root cause of the problem, he always takes the time to explain what he's doing and more importantly, why he's doing it. He also sends you a detailed exercise plan in case you forget the number of repetitions you have to do. I've gone from not being able to run at all to running 5k consistently every second day. Being in the healthcare field myself, I see a lot of different practitioners and I would highly recommend Dr. Herman for physio treatment.
Sergey Bochkarnikov
5/5
I had shoulder surgery and went to this office and saw Stephanie the physiotherapist. Within 3 months, I was back golfing. She was awesome. The shoulder has never felt better. There have been no problems. I would recommend Stephanie for any physiotherapy you need. Also, the staff here are all wonderful.
Mario Levesque
5/5
FAQs on Physiotherapy
On your first visit, our physiotherapist will ask questions about your symptoms, and perform a complete biomechanical, functional, and neurological assessment to determine the cause of your pain, limitation, or dysfunction. Once the condition has been diagnosed, they will design a treatment plan to improve mobility and strength, and decrease pain.
In most cases, our physiotherapists will provide treatment on the first visit. The only exception to this would be cases where the patient’s symptoms indicate a more serious underlying medical condition. Luckily, our physiotherapy team is expertly trained to ensure that cases that require further imaging or management are referred to the proper healthcare professional.
Our physiotherapists offer one-on-one, personalized sessions using a variety of techniques. All of our therapists are fully certified in IMS/dry needling, acupuncture, shockwave therapy, kinesiotaping, manual therapies, and laser therapy. By combining these skills, they are able to get fast, effective results for their patients, and help educate them to prevent future injury.
Unlike big box physiotherapy clinics that double and triple book and treat in an open concept space, our treatments are always one on one and in a private room. If a physiotherapist wants to show a patient stretches or exercises, we have a fully equipped rehab space that can be accessed by our practitioners. But, the majority of our treatments are hands on, in private, and are always geared towards getting patients better as quickly as possible.
A good chiropractor and a good physiotherapists are actually quite similar. Both provide hands on, one on one treatment. Both are educated in multiple treatment techniques, and both are able to customize treatment to fit a patient’s specific condition. All of our physiotherapists and chiropractors are similarly trained.
The one difference might be that chiropractors are able to adjust, which might be more beneficial for acute, joint-related injuries, while physiotherapists have more experience with rehabilitation, and might be the better option for a more long term, lingering issue. A lot of our patients actually seek out both therapies; chiropractic for their acute pain, and physiotherapists to rehab and better prevent future injury.
Encompass Sports Therapy offers physiotherapy services from 7am to 7pm Monday through Thursday, 7am to 5:30pm on Friday, and 9am-1pm on Saturdays. Our physiotherapists are always accepting new patients, and you can check their availability by clicking our Book Online tab or by calling the clinic! Encompass Sports Therapy direct bills to most insurance plans.
In most cases, you do not need a referral from a doctor to see a physiotherapist. They are considered primary healthcare provider so you can see them directly without a referral from a doctor. All the major personal health insurance companies do cover physiotherapy treatment. Please make sure to check in with your insurance company if you are covered for the physiotherapy services.
It’s always a good idea to wear something comfortable in which you will be able to move freely. Bring a pair of shorts if it is a lower back, hip, knee, ankle, or a foot problem. Bring a tank top/ t-shirt if it is a neck, upper back, shoulder, elbow, or hand problem. In case you forget to bring comfortable clothing we do have shorts and gowns in the clinic for our clients. Your comfort and personal privacy is always respected by our therapists.
