I've been to a lot of relaxing massage but this time was different. I, as well as most women carry…read morestress in their shoulders and back. Wendy has intuitive sense and can find problem areas without being told where to go. I would highly recommend her if you want professional massage both therapeutic and relaxing. I came out there feeling refreshed and completely relaxed.

Summary: excellent, knowledgeable physiotherapy is offset by inconsistent or unsatisfactory…read moreexperience at the desk. But the physiotherapist herself was so good that I am going to be back and hope the office and administrative part of the experience was just a fluke. Be wary of "free" consultation. TL;DR: excellent physio experience, terrible office experience. What I Tried: Physiotherapy What I Liked: Physiotherapist Priyanka conducted a variety of tests to isolate specific issues with specific muscles. She was comprehensive, friendly and knowledgeable. She prescribed exercises that were logical to my issue. Most importantly, she explained my challenges and answered all my questions with in a logical and friendly demeanor. A+ What I Didn't: Punctuality (15 min late). Administrative disorganization (had me fill in same forms twice before realizing). Also, the television mounted on the wall plays a repetitive ad that drove me crazy. Felt a bit ripped off. What I'll Try Next: One more round of physio, maybe two. I'd consider more, but pricing! Also.. Maybe orthopedics. Possibly massage. DETAILS: I have been looking for a physio place in the area and decided to give Absolute a try. They offer a free* consultation for your first visit and I figured I'd see if they could tell me more about my hip pain. I do a lot of reading and research on my own (internet physios what's up... AthleanX and 'Bob & Brad'l!) so I had a rough idea, but specific confirmation and clarification from an in-person meeting is better. My 7 pm appointment started 15 minutes late. I had prefilled all my paperwork in advance, so, as I had told them, I only arrived 6 to 8 minutes early instead of the 15 they recommended... I don't mine 5 to 10 minutes lateness, but 15 was a bit excessive since THEY charge $25 if you miss YOUR appointment time with them. This lateness was exacerbated by the ad playing on the TV mounted on the wall. It's a slideshow video on repeat, and it inspired me to bring earphones next time. My annoyance, however, was nearly instantly dispelled when I spoke with the actual physiotherapist, Priyanka. SHE KNOWS HER STUFF. She had me do a series of actions to isolate and determine the issue, clearly explained each exercise test and it's aims, and was oozing knowledge. She used the model skeleton to explain where necessary, and conjured up clever metaphors to help me understand. She also noted it would only take 2 or 3 sessions for me to recover, and told me what exercises to get started on, and did a demo, and gave me feedback on my form. Excellent! Here's the tricky part. She then asked if I wanted treatment today. Appointments are generally 45 minutes long... I had been taken in 15 minutes late... the consultation had taken about 20 minutes or so. So we are sitting at 7:35 or so, and I thought, 'sure'...? I get some hands-on muscle loosening work for about 10 minutes, then the assistants strap me to some nodes connected to a machine and I was left on my own with the electrotherapy... which really didn't do much for me. The centre closes at 8, so about 15 minutes later, I'm off the machine and get along my way. At the exit, I was informed that last 20 odd minutes would be the full $100 since I had gotten the "electro treatment"... Well, I don't agree BUT to be fair... I 100% think Priyanka's free* consultation was worth the $100. But I figure IF that was free, then the 20 or so minutes at the end was only half the treatment I'd normally get. Who charges $100 for 20 minutes!?! That should have been $50, max. And if that was for the full 45 minutes I was there... then the consultation WASN'T free as advertised. Womp womp. This left a good feeling in my hip but a bad feeling in my mouth. Plus, at the end, they also mistakenly got me to fill out the same insurance forms at the end that I had already filled them earlier (but they realized halfway). Hoping for better experience on my next visit and will update review accordingly! Most health places reply to unsatisfactory reviews by saying they look you up in the system but can't find you. In case this happens... check Wednesday July 31, 7 pm :)

This is my go-to place for my monthly massages because I absolutely love it!…read more I am someone who works a desk job, do not take as many breaks as I should, and some days I feel like I'm carrying all the world's problems. This brings me to why I max out on my massage benefits every year. Aches Away is great especially for their No Frills massages. I can appreciate a relaxing massage with essential oils and spa-type flair, but after about 30 mins I'm a bit bored. The No Frills massage is just that - go in and cater to your needs. Amy is my go-to RMT. I have tried their RMTs, but Amy is brilliant for me because she provides deep-tissue massage and hits pressure points. If I am honest, it hurt quite a lot in the beginning but in the best way. I felt renewed after. Since it is downtown, I typically walk or bike because parking can be a pain. The building is right outside of College station, which is quite convenient.

I had my daughter go here for a sports massage to help get some knots out. The time was spent…read moreshowing her some posture techniques and he even had her record 8 minutes of him teaching her to stretch. What a waste of time and money.

#ServiceStarShoutOut I came here intending to have the boss, Jacky, cast his magic powers of back…read morecracking to help with my posture and back pain from sitting on my butt all day. It took a while to book my initial appointment, but it was worth it. All I want is to get my back cracked, I got that and more. In our first consultation, he checked my mobility and movement and assessed that I have a mild form of mechanical pain. He created a treatment plan of 5 sessions and included exercises that would help develop my core to prevent injury during sport/workouts and improve my posture. He went beyond that by providing a brief high-pressure targeted deep massage at the beginning of the first and each subsequent session. I wouldn't say it's relaxing, but I love the pressure. He'll adjust based on your tolerance though my motto is no pain, no gain, so I take it full on. We worked mainly on my upper, lower and mid-back. *TIP* If you want to work on your back, wear a tank top instead of a strappy sports bra. I've been working on those three exercises he taught me each day. I would say they are easy enough to add to your routine and incorporate daily. Oh and it's always wonderful when a clinic charges directly to my insurance, saves all the pain of admin work.

Had a great RMT massage with Michael. He was excellent and was able to address my concerns. I'll…read moredefinitely will be back. Thank you!

I visited them for a cyst removal and the operation went well. The followup was sketchy…read more An assistant removed my stitches way too early and the incision open right up and now I have a nasty scar that could have been avoided.

With restrictions finally lifting, I beeped in for a massage with Vanessa. Probably the best…read moremassage I've ever had, truly needed this one since I've been beating myself up while working out at home due to gyms remaining closed. She assessed my problem areas prior to getting to work, which I appreciated. This was no joke or relaxation session. If you have anything that's bothering you, she can help. I've already booked 2 more appointments in the coming weeks since I know she will gain popularity quick and her bookings will fill up fast. Prior to addressing issues, Vanessa discussed them with me and what kind of work would be beneficial to address my pain. Looking forward to my next appointment already!

Had an amazing experience with Dr. Justine Blainey and her team. Dr. Justine was incredibly…read moreinformative and her team was professional and very communicative.

I had a great experience at Justine Blainey Wellness Centre. The staff are welcoming, professional,…read moreand genuinely care about their patients. The environment is clean and comfortable, and the care I received was excellent. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a chiropractor and wellness centre!

I have been going here for a little over a year for my chiro needs. Shannon and Laura are both…read morephenomenal- thorough and very in tune with medical needs and requirements. I have had back surgery and thus need 'regular maintenance' and they always are gentle, they take the time needed to address issues, and their staff are also super friendly and keep things safe. I'm very happy to be in good hands.

Started physiotherapy here in December to address a torn Achilles. Xsenia has been been great at…read moregiving me hands on treatment, laser and exercises which have helped me walk a little less awkwardly. She is very personable, professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her for your Physio needs. They are also very strict with their PPE/social distancing measures and the clinic is very clean. Only downside is they make you take off your clean mask to replace with either your own unused mask or pay for one of their own. This defeats the keep mask on at all times purpose . So technically, if another patron had asymptomatic Covid symptoms and took their mask on/off hence dispersing the virus, I'm more likely to get virus too because I had to switch my mask when I entered clinic. Makes no sense to me. Aside from a soiled mask I think this mask protocol is overkill. Hence ~ 4 stars

My experience has ALWAYS been excellent at MendPhysio as has my husband's - between the two of us,…read morewe have been in for a range of issues for 5+ years now (that's what happens when you get old...). The staff are very welcoming and efficient and the physiotherapists are great, able to fix the problem and provide ideas on a range of other health-related issues. High 5 and 4 thumbs up (if we had more thumbs and Yelp had more stars to award there'd be more) to Reese from both my husband and me, as well as to the lovely young ladies at the front desk.

Amazing, accommodating, highly qualified and experienced staff and practitioners. Top equipment…read more Wonderful positive atmosphere and attitudes. For me, my visits starting about 4 months ago have lead to immense improvements in my areas needing it. My physiotherapist is excellent, understanding of my abilities and limitations, works with them and around them. Gives me realistic practices for home and is thoughtful and understanding. I cannot rate Mend Physio highly enough.

I came here for Physio for a few weeks for a knee issue I was having and I'm so glad I can here!…read more All the staff members I worked with were so kind, patient and friendly. I really appreciated how knowledgeable everyone was and understood my needs really well. I especially loved working with Devi. What I really loved about this clinic is that the employees really went above and beyond for me. A few months after I finished up my sessions, my sister was having a different issue and I recommended this clinic to her. Catherine at reception, invited her in for a free consultation the same day she called. After a few days, Catherine followed up with her to make sure she was doing okay and was extremely flexible in booking an appointment for her if she chose to do so. They were also very honest in assessing her noting that the issue she had was not a muscle issue and therfor could not be resolved with physiotherapy. I truly appreciated. how knowledgeable and patient they were with both myself and my sister for our different needs. If I ever have an issue in the future, this clinic will be the first place I go to! I also will definitely recommend it to everyone I know!

I have been going to MedRehab Pickering for over 1 year. The staff are helpful, enthusiastic and…read moreextremely knowledgeable about getting you to your best self. Physical therapists are amazing and have given me full use of my shoulder. The massages are deep and always come with homework ex, stretches and cold or warm compression.