Student Health Network patients must call the clinic to book! If you do not call we will have to charge the full rate. Please bring your student ID with you. Masks are optional within the clinic but your practitioner may ask you to wear one as per their comfort level. Please be respectful of this decision and continue to self monitor for symptoms and be sure to stay home if you are feeling at all unwell.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists have an advanced understanding of how the body moves, what keeps it moving well and how to restore mobility. Physiotherapists are skilled in the assessment and management of a broad range of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems.


Chiropractic

Chiropractors treat more than just lower back pain. Our Chiropractors use a non-invasive hands-on health care approach that concentrates on the body's nerves, muscles and joints. Chiropractors are considered health care experts when dealing with the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic is a regulated health profession and makes up one of the largest primary contact health care professions in On... Read More

Chiropractors treat more than just lower back pain. Our Chiropractors use a non-invasive hands-on health care approach that concentrates on the body's nerves, muscles and joints. Chiropractors are considered health care experts when dealing with the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic is a regulated health profession and makes up one of the largest primary contact health care professions in Ontario.
*** Student Health Network patients must call the clinic to book*** Must show proof of ID at time of appointment***


Massage Therapy

Registered Massage Therapy is a comprehensive intervention involving a range of techniques to manipulate the soft tissues and joints of the body. The purpose is to rehabilitate and maintain physical function while preventing and relieving pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991). It is a clinically-oriented health option that achieves undeniable results in the relief of an array of discomforts stemming... Read More

Registered Massage Therapy is a comprehensive intervention involving a range of techniques to manipulate the soft tissues and joints of the body. The purpose is to rehabilitate and maintain physical function while preventing and relieving pain (Massage Therapy Act, 1991). It is a clinically-oriented health option that achieves undeniable results in the relief of an array of discomforts stemming from stress, muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes.


Pelvic Physiotherapy

Pelvic physiotherapists have specific training in the assessment and treatment of various pelvic conditions in both males and females including: -Urinary incontinence (stress or urge) -Pain during or after intercourse, pain with orgasm or stimulation, ejaculation problems -Prolapse of pelvic organs (bladder, rectum, or uterus) -Urinary urgency or frequency -Bowel dysfunction - constipati... Read More

Pelvic physiotherapists have specific training in the assessment and treatment of various pelvic conditions in both males and females including:

-Urinary incontinence (stress or urge)
-Pain during or after intercourse, pain with orgasm or stimulation, ejaculation problems
-Prolapse of pelvic organs (bladder, rectum, or uterus)
-Urinary urgency or frequency
-Bowel dysfunction - constipation, straining, pain, or fecal or flatus incontinence
-Pain in the low back, tailbone, genitals or rectum
-Painful menstruation
-Pelvic conditions such as endometriosis, prostatitis, and interstitial cystitis
-Pregnancy and postpartum issues including pain, leakage, pelvic pressure, diastasis rectus, scarring from tearing, episiotomy or c-sections


Osteopathy

*Click on picture to see treatment options* Osteopathy treats any type of musculoskeletal pain (whether muscle, bone, joint, nerve, etc.) and is also good for general maintenance of the body. Treatment involves some soft tissue massage work, joint mobilizations to increase movement in stiff joints, and muscle energy techniques to stretch tight muscles. Other techniques such as active release,... Read More

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Osteopathy treats any type of musculoskeletal pain (whether muscle, bone, joint, nerve, etc.) and is also good for general maintenance of the body. Treatment involves some soft tissue massage work, joint mobilizations to increase movement in stiff joints, and muscle energy techniques to stretch tight muscles. Other techniques such as active release, cranial-sacral therapy, and visceral manipulation can be added to the treatment when appropriate. All techniques are relaxing and not painful; therefore treatment is enjoyable. Osteopathy works on the principle of treating the body as a whole, and therefore multiple areas are worked on which increases positive results.

Val is one of three registered massage therapists at LiveWell Waterloo.

She graduated from the Canadian College of Massage Therapy in 2002 and has been practicing since then. Val joined LiveWell Waterloo (Formerly Absolute Rehab Centre) when it opened in 2005 and has been an integral part of our multidisciplinary team ever since. She specializes in Swedish massage as well as reflexology, a technique which she is currently working towards certification in.

Val also takes yearly business and anatomy courses in order to keep up with the required mandate of 30 education credits over 3 years of continuing education.

Val and her treatments are a fundamental part of LiveWell Waterloo and she looks forward to treating you.

Val is one of three registered massage therapists at LiveWell Waterloo. She graduated from the C... Read More

Joshua, who was born and raised in Waterloo, is excited for his opportunity to return to the region and begin his practice. Growing up he had a strong interest in hockey, golf, football and baseball. He was introduced to the world of chiropractic through various sports-related injuries which sparked his interest and passion for the profession.

Joshua graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science, Honours, degree. During his time there he participated in the co-op program seeking out many different work experiences. During his time away from school, Joshua worked in the research department conducting studies within the field of biomechanics and officiated hockey in Waterloo and Toronto, something he still does today. He has also spent time volunteering his services to be the trainer for the Kitchener Jr Rangers Bantam AAA team for a year and running an annual Golf Tournament raising funds and awareness for Motionball Canada and Special Olympics.

Following graduation, Joshua continued his studies at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic. Here he gained the tools and knowledge to become a well-rounded evidence-based chiropractor. Joshua strives to provide the most for his patients by educating them about their condition and returning them to their daily activities.

Joshua’s practice style includes spinal and extremity manipulation and mobilization therapy, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation exercises and education. He has a strong interest in the field of golf and is currently pursuing his certification with the Titleist Performance Institute to better assess golfers and rid them of pain and restrictions within their swing. He has also completed training for Physiotherapy Exercise and Physical Activity for Knee osteoarthritis which he strives to include in his practice.

When not in the clinic, Joshua can be found around the city on a golf course, in a rink or touring local parks and trails with his dog Benny.

Joshua, who was born and raised in Waterloo, is excited for his opportunity to return to the regi... Read More

After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario in 2003, Greg moved to Whistler to experience the West Coast. Following this, he began his Master’s of Physical Therapy at D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY and graduated in May 2006. More recently, Greg has completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

“You don’t have to be an athlete or suffer from chronic pain in order to benefit from physiotherapy - it is for everyone! I strongly believe in patient education to help foster an overall improvement in quality of life.”

Most of Greg’s patients have experienced great relief with active and preventive physiotherapy in their work and daily lives. Greg’s focus is on orthopedic patients in various populations, where one-to-one manual therapy and patient-centred care are emphasized. Greg is very passionate about Differential Diagnosis and strives to provide the highest level of assessment by educating his patients not only on their current injury but also by creating an understanding of how to avoid future injury. Continuing education is very important to Greg, and he has completed post-graduate training in vestibular rehabilitation and acupuncture.

No doctor’s note required! Physiotherapists accept all physician prescriptions/referrals.

After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario in 2003, Greg move... Read More

Carolyn completed her undergraduate degree in mathematics at Queen’s University before completing her Masters of Physical Therapy at the University of Western Ontario in 2009. She first spent her career working in orthopedics and sports rehabilitation then turned her focus to pelvic physiotherapy and now exclusively practices in pelvic physiotherapy.

“I am passionate about working in this specialized field of physiotherapy. There can be such a dramatic improvement in function, and well-being can be achieved in this very important - and often not talked about - area of people’s lives. It is important to me that pelvic health and its symptoms can be talked about and thought of in a comfortable and confident way.”

She is active in continuing her postgraduate education and has taken numerous courses in women’s and men’s pelvic health treatment, as well as courses in manual therapy and acupuncture.

Carolyn is proud to be a local resident of Wilmot Township and its wonderful community. As a mother of three, Carolyn can relate first hand to the effects pelvic symptoms can have on a person’s life. Empowering people to be able to help themselves regain a feeling of well-being through education and exercises is very important in Carolyn’s practice.

Carolyn completed her undergraduate degree in mathematics at Queen’s University before completing... Read More

Mike joined our team at LiveWell in 2018. He attended the University of Waterloo where he completed his Honours Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. While working through his Honours degree Mike also participated in the honours co-op program, giving him the opportunity to work in a diverse array of fields ranging from biomechanics research to designing patient exercise programs for individuals undergoing various cancer treatments. Mike then furthered his education by completing his Masters of Physiotherapy degree at McMaster University. During his Masters Mike also gained placements in orthopedics, hospital acute care, and spinal cord injury rehabilitation.

Throughout his undergraduate studies, Mike played rugby, both through the university and also for the Waterloo County RFC. Mike aims to give his patients the tools they need to perform effective home exercise programs and ensures they receive a balance of manual therapy techniques and exercise management. He believes that continued education is essential to providing effective physiotherapy care.

Outside of the office, Mike prefers to spend time with his wife, daughter and son, friends and family. He has a passion for staying active with sports and personal fitness, and also enjoys reading, music and spending time outdoors.

We are overjoyed to have Mike as an integral part of our team and welcome his desire to make a positive impact in this area.

Mike joined our team at LiveWell in 2018. He attended the University of Waterloo where he complet... Read More

Tammy has been with Livewell since 2015 and has been practicing as an Osteopath for 4 years. Prior to that she worked as a Massage Therapist for several years and has a background in hospice massage.

Tammy’s treatments focus on science based manual techniques to treat musculoskeletal pain or general maintenance of the body. Her treatments are a combination of soft tissue massage, joint mobilizations, stretches, and strengthening exercises. She also offers cranial sacral therapy, visceral manipulation and manual lymph drainage. She strives to tailor her treatments specific to each patient’s needs to get them feeling their best.

In her spare time she enjoys living a healthy active lifestyle and spending as much time as she can outdoors.

Tammy has been with Livewell since 2015 and has been practicing as an Osteopath for 4 years. Prio... Read More

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