Yes! The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is the governing body established by the provincial government to regulate the physiotherapy profession in Ontario. Every physiotherapy practicing in Ontario must be a registered member of the College. All physiotherapists at Anatomica are registered members in good standing with the College.

Physiotherapy Fees

Physiotherapy treatment and Fascial Stretch Therapy performed by a physiotherapist can be claimed on any extended healthcare or group benefits plan that includes coverage for physiotherapy treatment. Coverage varies from plan to plan and some restrictions apply.

Direct billing is available on most major insurance and benefits plans when appropriate identification is provided.  Anatomica cannot guarantee that claims will be successfully processed due to limitations of some individual plans or providers. If direct billing is not available, a signed receipt of payment will be issued for you to submit manually or electronically for reimbursement to your provider. Please see our billing and payment policies or contact us for more information.

If you would like us to bill your insurance plan directly, we’ll need your membership card and a credit card number to set up your billing account. If your plan requires a medical prescription for treatment, please bring it with you so that a copy may be kept in your file.

You will be asked to fill out a confidential health history form, and you and your therapist will outline your goals for treatment and discuss any conditions or injuries that should be considered. If you’re receiving other healthcare treatments, please bring with you any information you may have relating to your injury or existing illness that could help us ensure the safest and most effective treatment. This includes x-ray or other imaging reports, referral notes, medication lists, or other pertinent documents.

A physical or postural assessment may be performed either before or during the treatment. Whenever possible, please wear or bring comfortably loose or flexible clothing (such as athletic wear) to wear during your physical assessment and treatment.

Hands-on techniques will be applied to specific treatment areas to repair soft tissue dysfunction and restore joint mechanics. Active techniques will be incorporated into your treatment to stimulate muscle activation or relaxation as needed. Following the treatment, we will briefly discuss a plan for your ongoing care, including self-care stretches and/or exercises for you to do at home.

It depends. Every patient is different and requires a customized treatment plan based on their health needs and concerns.  Acute injuries may require more frequent visits to support healthy healing, but the ultimate goal of physiotherapy is to help patients heal and (train to) avoid reinjury so they return to their regular daily activities without requiring ongoing care. Some patients may benefit the most from intermittent treatments supported by an active homecare plan. After your initial assessment with the physiotherapist, they will recommend your personalized treatment plan and as you continue to progress through your recovery or towards your goals, your physiotherapist will adapt your care plan to provide progressive support.

In Ontario, you do not need a doctor’s referral to access or receive physiotherapy services. You can make an appointment directly with your preferred physiotherapist at Anatomica.

Some benefits plans may require a prescription in order to claim certain services. Please consult your insurance provider directly for your complete coverage details .

Please wear or bring comfortably loose or flexible clothing (such as athletic attire) to wear during your assessment.

Physiotherapy and athletic therapy are two distinct professional healthcare disciplines with varying training approaches and scopes of practice, but comparable techniques are used and treatment outcomes are similar. Learn more about athletic therapy here to get a better understanding of which treatment option is right for you.