Lifemark Physiotherapy Downtown London

Our philosophy

Lifemark Physiotherapy Downtown London is located inside the Centre Branch YMCA in the heart of London’s Downtown Core. Our clinical team includes Physiotherapists, Massage Therapists, an Occupational Therapist, Chiropractor and a Physiotherapy Asistant; all registered with their respective regulatory colleges. Our knowledgeable and experienced staff have a diverse background of education and special interests which brings an impressive depth and breadth to the therapeutic services we offer.

The clinic’s friendly and well-informed administrative staff are always available to assist with general inquiries, scheduling, and to help you navigate the often-complicated world of insurance paperwork.

Our Physiotherapists treat all musculoskeletal/orthopaedic issues as well as functional conditions associated with paediatric and adult neurological conditions (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s diease, cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, traumatic brain injury and stroke).

The clinic

Our London area physiotherapy and rehab clinic is a spacious, open-concept area, that includes many private treatment rooms, as well as acces to the YMCA's newly renovated gym, turf, and weight equipment, cardio area, and both small and large pool, sauna and hot tub.

We provide several therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, russian current, acupuncture and electro-acupuncture, moist heat, ice, and electrical stimulation (both TENS and IFC).

All services are available during designated evenings.

More about our services

Lifemark Physiotherapy Downtown London is proud to offer these additional services:

• Education and fitting of rehab equipment such as braces, splints, and more
• Acupuncture and trigger point dry needling (Intramuscular Stimulation or IMS)
• Pre-/Post-Employment health and functional screening 
• Job site assessments and ergonomic evaluations
• Functional capacity/ability evaluations 
• Independent medical/physiotherapy examinations

In addition to our physiotherapy and massage therapy services, we offer specialized programs in:

• Pelvic health (pain, pre- and post-partum, incontinence, urgency, prolapse and erectile dysfunction)
• Vestibular (dizziness and balance) rehab including BPPV and other inner ear dysfunctions, as well as unsteadiness related to neurological impairments
• Concussion management and baseline testing 

Our occupational therapist can assist with education, home exercises, and provision of strategies and equipment to assist patients in any of our treatment programs.

Fall prevention coaching and custom-splinting are also offered. Our OT is trained in the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques which help our patients in the following areas:

• Developing coping strategies for depression and anxiety symptoms
• Learning how to deal with changing life roles and altered self-image
• Returning to daily activities using pacing and energy conservation strategies
• Return-to-work planning

Our massage therapists can aide with the prevention of/rehabilitation from physical dysfunctions and pain associated with conditions such as:

• Headaches and migraines
• Muscle sprains and strains
• Post-fracture
• Post-surgery
• Arthritis
• Temporomandibular dysfunction  
• Stress and anxiety
• Central and peripheral nervous system conditions such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease
• Concussion-related symptoms 
• Cancer-related impairments such as scar adhesions, lymphedema and sleep dysfunction 
• Respiratory conditions such as asthma 

Therapeutic massage can also enhance athletic performance, decrease recovery time from soft tissue injuries, and prevent compensations that can result from acute or chronic injuries.

We also offer our clients access to our Alter G anti-gravity treadmill and access to the YMCA facilities.

Our clinic offers OHIP funded physiotherapy services. Funding is provided through the Ontario Community Physiotherapy Program. Patients that meet the criteria for acceptance can be treated at this clinic.