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Physiotherapy in Woodbridge & Vaughan

Our registered physiotherapists in Woodbridge and Vaughan develop individualized treatment plans that focus on assessment, movement, and recovery. Treatment plans may incorporate a combination of techniques based on your needs. Direct billing to your insurance provider may be available, depending on your individual plan.

Warmly lit waiting area at AuraWell Health in Woodbridge

Services may include

  • Manual therapy
  • Therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation
  • Injury and post-operative rehabilitation
  • Shockwave therapy
  • Laser therapy
  • Other modalities when clinically appropriate

Pricing

Initial Assessment (60 min)
$125
Follow-up Treatment (45 min)
$100
Extended Rehab Session (60 min)
$150
Shockwave Therapy: Standalone
$85
Shockwave Therapy: Treatment Add-on
+$30

For our rehabilitation services, direct insurance billing may be available depending on your provider and plan. If direct billing is unavailable, we will provide the appropriate receipt to submit to your insurer.

Movement is the medicine

Pain shrinks your world one habit at a time: the run you stopped taking, the shelf you no longer reach, the sleep you ration around a shoulder. Physiotherapy at AuraWell is about getting that world back. A registered physiotherapist assesses what is driving the problem, then rebuilds strength and confidence with you, week by measured week.

Because AuraWell is Nurse Practitioner-led, physiotherapy here reaches further than a standalone studio. If your recovery needs imaging, a medication review or a specialist referral, the clinician who can arrange it is down the hall.

How we treat

Every technique earns its place in your plan; nothing is routine for routine's sake.

Manual therapy

Hands-on joint and soft-tissue techniques to ease pain and restore movement, used alongside exercise rather than instead of it.

Therapeutic exercise

A progressive program that builds strength, mobility and control, with a short home program that fits into an ordinary day. Your physiotherapist checks it at each visit and drops what is not helping.

Shockwave therapy

For stubborn tendon and heel pain that has not improved with exercise alone. Short pulses of acoustic energy are delivered to the painful area. Sessions take a few minutes, are usually weekly for several weeks, and can be booked on their own or added to a treatment.

Laser therapy

May be used to support tissue healing and ease pain, offered only when clinically appropriate for your condition.

Your first assessment

Your first visit is a full hour: history, movement testing, strength and joint assessment, a clear explanation of what is going on, and your first treatment. You leave knowing what it is, what we will do about it and roughly how long it should take.

Conditions we treat

Back and neck pain

Low back pain and sciatica top the list, followed by neck pain and the stiffness that comes with long hours at a desk or behind the wheel, and headaches linked to neck tension.

Shoulder, hip and knee problems

Rotator cuff strains, impingement and frozen shoulder; knee pain from running, arthritis or a twisted landing; ankle sprains that never quite settled; and hip pain that changes the way you walk. Exercise is one of the most effective treatments for knee and hip osteoarthritis.

Tendon problems

Tennis and golfer's elbow, Achilles pain, plantar fasciitis and patellar tendinopathy often respond slowly to rest alone and well to a structured loading program.

Work, balance and dizziness

Repetitive strain from work, balance problems and dizziness, and the gradual loss of strength and confidence that follows a long period of pain.

Rehabilitation after surgery

After a joint replacement, ligament reconstruction, fracture repair or shoulder surgery, the right exercise at the right time makes a real difference. Your physiotherapist follows your surgeon's protocol, restores range of motion safely and rebuilds strength in stages. Extended 60-minute rehab sessions suit these more complex recoveries. Bring your surgical notes and hospital instructions to your first visit.

Sports physiotherapy for active families in Vaughan

Hockey, soccer, basketball, dance, running and golf keep Vaughan families busy. We treat sprains, strains, overuse injuries and post-concussion neck symptoms in young athletes and adults, with a safe, gradual return to sport rather than simply resting until the pain fades. If an injury needs imaging or a medical opinion, our Nurse Practitioners can assess it in the same clinic. Athletes can also pair rehab with registered massage therapy or IV recovery drips on site.

Pricing, insurance and claims

Physiotherapy fees

Initial assessment $125 for 60 minutes, including your first treatment. Follow-up treatment $100 for 45 minutes. Extended rehab session $150 for 60 minutes. Shockwave therapy $85 as a standalone session, or $30 added to a physiotherapy treatment. Physiotherapy from a registered physiotherapist is HST-exempt.

Direct billing

Physiotherapy is covered by most extended health plans, and direct billing to your insurer may be available depending on your plan. Bring your card to your first visit and we will confirm.

WSIB and motor vehicle claims

We handle WSIB workplace injury claims and motor vehicle accident rehabilitation, including the forms and reporting. Bring your claim number and your adjuster's or case manager's contact details.

No referral needed

Ontario physiotherapists are primary contact practitioners, so you can book directly. A few insurance plans ask for a referral for reimbursement, and our Nurse Practitioners can provide one if needed.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a doctor's referral?

No. Ontario physiotherapists are primary contact practitioners, so you can book directly. A few insurance plans require a referral for reimbursement, and our NP can provide one if needed.

Do you direct-bill insurance?

Direct billing to your insurance provider may be available, depending on your plan's setup. Bring your card to your first visit and we will confirm.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on the condition, how long you have had it and your goals. After your assessment your physiotherapist gives you an honest estimate and revisits it as you progress.

Do you treat WSIB and car accident (MVA) injuries?

Yes. We manage WSIB claims and motor vehicle accident rehabilitation, including the associated forms and reporting.

What should I bring for a WSIB or car accident claim?

Your claim number, your adjuster's or case manager's contact details and any forms you have received. If you have not opened a claim yet, tell us when you book and we will explain the next steps.

What should I wear or bring?

Comfortable clothing you can move in, your insurance card, and any imaging or specialist reports you have.

Can physiotherapy help with arthritis?

Yes. Exercise is one of the most effective treatments for knee and hip osteoarthritis. Your physiotherapist builds a program that strengthens the muscles around the joint and improves mobility, adjusted so it does not trigger flare-ups.

What is the difference between physiotherapy and massage therapy?

Physiotherapy focuses on assessment, diagnosis and restoring movement through exercise, manual therapy and modalities. Massage therapy focuses on soft-tissue treatment. Many patients benefit from both, coordinated in one plan.

Is there tax on physiotherapy?

No. Physiotherapy delivered by a registered physiotherapist is HST-exempt in Ontario.