About Us

Welcome to Joint Rehab-Physiotherapy Message Therapy Markham

Joint Rehab is a health clinic which focuses specifically on your needs for therapy and rehabilitation.
At Joint Rehab, we have a dedicated team of registered physiotherapists and massage therapists to address your pain, weakness, and/or difficulty in performing your day to day activities. Our therapists have many years of experience and aim to provide outstanding care to each and every client.
Joint Rehab is conveniently located in the heart of Markham, at the north east corner of Highway 48 and 16th Avenue. Ample parking is available and free.
REHAB SERVICES
We provide following services:

1)Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is the type of care given by Registered Physiotherapists to assist patients with issues of pain, restoring, maintaining and maximizing strength and function, improving overall movement, mobility and function.
Physiotherapists are primary health care professionals and have been trained with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of how the body works. Physiotherapists also have specialized clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat symptoms of illness, injury or disability.
At Joint Rehab, our physiotherapists combine a variety of techniques such as manual therapy, modalities, and therapeutic exercises to help each patient return to their optimal function. Call to book your appointment with one of our registered physiotherapists.

2)Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is a safe, effective and widely recognized way to improve and maintain your health and wellness. Massage therapy can assist you by reducing pain, stress, aches and imbalances. It improves your immune system, circulation, flexibility, posture and general outlook. As Registered Massage Therapists, we are here to help you achieve your personal goals. We treat you as the individual you are, help manage the issues you are dealing with, and help keep them from returning.
Our aim at Joint Rehab is to help you recover in as short a time as possible. We do this by providing you with the most up-to-date knowledge and skills available in our profession. We want to work with you and give you the tools you need to get the most our of each massage therapy session. We show you how to stretch properly, exercise most effectively, how you can help to treat yourself when it is convenient, and we also show you what to avoid.
At Joint Rehab, our patients can expect and deserve the best quality care possible. Period. We know our stuff and are great at helping people through massage therapy. Depending on your particular situation, we may use a variety of techniques and modalities – whatever will give you the best treatment results possible.

3)Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves the insertion of solid filiform needles into the skin at very specific points on the body to achieve a therapeutic effect. Acupuncture is used to encourage natural healing, improve overall mood and energy, and to reduce and relieve pain to the affected areas. This in turn improves the overall function of those areas in the body that are affected.
Acupuncture originated in China over 2500 years ago, has been practiced in France for over 200 years and has been used in Canada since the 19th century.

4)Orthotics

What Are Orthotics?
Orthotics are custom-made inserts that fit inside shoes.  Their purpose is to restore natural foot movement.  Orthotics allow  joints to be aligned correctly and promote efficient transmission of the forces of standing, walking, jogging, running and jumping.  As a result, they help to reduce foot, back and leg pain by improving function and efficiency.  Your individual foot structure is captured in foot impression.  The orthotics are then fabricated , using these measurements, by computerized equipment to suit each person’s individual needs.
Who needs orthotics?
Orthotics benefit people with foot pain or discomfort due to imbalance. Some imbalances include flat feet, excessive pronation, bow legs, knock knees, pigeon-toes, and high-arched feet.  However, many bio mechanical problems are less obvious, and are not detected until symptoms occur.  Orthotics are very beneficial for people who walk or stand excessively at work, who are active in sports, overweight, and people with special needs such as diabetics or the elderly, to name just a few. Specific conditions which may be helped by orthotics include heel pain, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, shin splints, calluses, corns, bunions, hammer toes, cramping, aching or tired legs, as well as low back pain.
Why Do We Need Customized Orthotics?
Custom-made orthotics are shaped to accommodate and re-align your feet and ankle bones to their neutral position, restoring natural foot function. At Joint Rehab, a physiotherapist or chiropodist will take the time to do a bio mechanical and gait analysis prior to casting   your orthotics. Each patient’s orthotics are  designed from our professional prescription specifications.  They are built to meet the individual biomechanical and lifestyle needs of each of our patients.
5)Oncology Rehab

a)Exercise

The Importance of Exercise Rehabilitation for Cancer Patients
Cancer is a disease that has touched almost all our lives either personally or through family members and friends. Cancer treatment, consisting of some combination of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and/or immunotherapy may eradicate the tumour but often leaves us struggling to regain the quality of life we had prior to their cancer diagnosis. The evidence is compelling that EXERCISE improves psychological and physiological wellness, increases survivorship and reduces the side effects of cancer treatment.

b)Lymphedema

The lymphatic system is an important part of the body’s immune system.  The term lymphedema refers to swelling of a body part caused by abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid.  It usually affects the arms or legs but can also occur in the head, neck, genital and trunk regions.  Lymphedema occurs when the lymphatic system is deficient or damaged, altering the transport of the lymph fluid.
In North America, lymphedema is still not a widely known condition.  Many people are told that there is no treatment and that they must learn to live with it.  Although it is a chronic and progressive condition, lymphedema can usually be brought under control by good care and attention to certain basic guidelines.  Lymphedema is compatible with a normal and active lifestyle.
The physician, physiotherapist, massage therapist, and patient can work together as a team to achieve better success in managing lymphedema.
OUR TEAM

1)William Hsieh, RPT, CAFCI

William graduated from the physiotherapy program at the University of Toronto in 1997. Since graduating, he worked for one year in the neurosurgical unit at Wellesley Hospital before it merged with St. Michaels Hospital. In 1998, William began working at Humber River Regional Hospital in three main roles: in the neuro rehabilitation unit primarily treating patients with strokes, in the outpatient department treating patients post surgery and with a variety of pain syndromes, and as the Professional Practise Leader for physiotherapists. In 2003 he began dividing his professional practise time between two locations. He has been working with patients, primarily with spinal cord injuries, at the Lyndhurst Center, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and he has been working at Joint Rehab treating patients with a wide variety of pain, injuries, and post surgical issues.

2)Renuka Kulasingham, RPT

Renuka obtained her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto in 1998. She obtained her clinical experience while working a number of years in both the hospital setting and private practice. She is also a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, as well as their oncology division.

3)Pha-Ly Ho BHSc. (Hons), MSc.PT

Pha-Ly Ho is a graduate of the Masters of Science in Physical Therapy program at the University of Toronto. She has an undergraduate degree in Honours Health Sciences from the University of Western Ontario. Pha-Ly continues to develop her skills through postgraduate courses in Manual Therapy, Mulligan techniques, Acupuncture, Neuromobilisation, and McKenzie concepts. She has experience treating acute injuries from sporting and motor vehicle accidents, chronic musculoskeletal impairments, and post surgical conditions.

4)Athina Kiatipi – Registered Massage Therapist

• Diploma of Massage Therapy from the Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic located in Toronto, Ontario in July 2000.
• Professionally practicing Swedish techniques since then and have specialized in Manual Lymph Drainage.
• Diploma in Physiotherapy from Hiete University in Hungary, Europe.
• Professionally practiced in Istvan hospital for 2 years.
• Certified in treating Lymphedema.

5)Janine Peebles – Registered Massage Therapist

Graduated from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 1998. Janine has worked in a variety of settings including Physiotherapy clinics and the hospital and maintains a busy practice.Janine is trained in Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, and Relaxation Techniques.

6)Winnie Lee – Registered Massage Therapist

Winnie graduated with a Diploma of Massage Therapy from Protégé School in Toronto, Canada. She is also a Member of the Registered Massage Therapist’s Association of Ontario.Winnie is experienced in deep tissue massage, treating patients involved in motor vehicle accidents (MVA), sports injuries, and patients presenting with various forms of pain. In addition, Winnie has over 5 years experience in holistic massage in the Spa in China. Winnie has experience working in clinical and non-clinical settings, and has a strong belief system that by combining both massage therapy with her meridian stimulation background, such as aromatherapy, lymph drainage, hydrotherapy, and Chinese Medicine Acupressure or reflexology, she is better able to help improve her client’s healing process, promote relaxation and well-being.