Chantal Gervais – Physiotherapist | Saint-Hubert, QC

Chantal Gervais is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at Équipe Physiologik in Saint-Hubert, QC, Chantal is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. Her approach emphasizes a thorough understanding of each patient's unique needs, fostering a collaborative environment where individuals feel supported and empowered throughout their recovery journey.

Chantal's physiotherapy focus encompasses addressing a wide range of muscle, joint, bone, tendon, and ligament conditions. This includes everything from acute injuries like sprains and strains to chronic pain management, arthritis care, and comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation. She also provides specialized assessment and treatment for jaw pain (TMJ/TMD), orofacial pain, and various types of headaches (e.g., cervicogenic, tension-type) that have a musculoskeletal component. Serving children, adolescents, and adults, Chantal tailors each treatment plan to promote optimal function and well-being.

With a strong foundation in evidence-based practices, Chantal continually updates her skills through ongoing professional development. Her goal is to help her patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall quality of life. Fluent in English and French, she fosters clear communication and a warm, community-focused environment where everyone feels valued and understood.

Chantal Gervais provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

Hand Wrist

• Hand and Wrist Injuries & Conditions (e.g., Fractures, Tendon Injuries, Sprains, Arthritis - Conservative/Post-Op): Physiotherapy to help you regain optimal use of your hand and wrist after an injury, surgery, or due to a chronic condition, enabling you to return to work, hobbies, and daily tasks.
• Trigger Finger/Thumb (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): Addressing the inflammation, pain, and restricted movement associated with stenosing tenosynovitis of the finger or thumb.

Post Surgical

• Post-Spinal Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Discectomy, Laminectomy, Fusion - with surgeon clearance): Supportive physiotherapy to aid your recovery and help you manage symptoms after back or neck surgery, focusing on education, safe movement strategies, and specific exercises.
• Post-Knee Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Knee Arthroplasty - TKA/PKA): A structured physiotherapy program to manage post-operative pain and swelling, improve knee flexibility and strength, and re-educate your gait pattern after a TKA or PKA.

Back Neck Pain

• Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Symptoms like 'neurogenic claudication' – leg pain, cramping, or heaviness with walking or prolonged standing that typically eases with rest or bending forward (flexion).
• Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): Symptoms resulting from a whiplash injury, which can vary in severity (WAD Grades I-III) and duration, requiring a comprehensive physiotherapy approach for recovery.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Chantal can assess your needs.

• Acupuncture (Medical or Traditional): Insertion of fine, sterile needles by a certified Physiotherapist at specific acupoints on the body, based on principles of traditional Chinese medicine or medical acupuncture, to promote healing, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and restore balance within the body.
• Dry Needling / Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS): A technique aimed at releasing muscle knots (trigger points) that can cause local or referred pain, alleviating persistent myofascial pain syndromes, and improving neuromuscular communication to restore normal muscle activity.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Application of precise, passive movements to joints to decrease stiffness, relieve pain, and facilitate easier, more comfortable movement.
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction / TMD Physiotherapy: Comprehensive assessment and management of temporomandibular disorders, which may include manual therapy (intra-oral and extra-oral), specific exercises for the jaw and neck, relaxation techniques, and postural correction.
• Chronic & Persistent Pain Management Programs: Comprehensive strategies developed with your Physiotherapist to help you understand and live better with chronic pain, focusing on improving function, reducing pain's impact, and enhancing self-efficacy rather than solely on pain elimination.
• Fibromyalgia & Widespread Pain Management: Improving daily function, energy levels, and reducing pain sensitivity for individuals with fibromyalgia through a carefully progressed and individualized physiotherapy plan.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Chantal. For a full list or to discuss your specific needs, please contact the clinic.

All services are provided in accordance with standards set by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

At Équipe Physiologik, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Chantal frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Tired of feeling 'off-balance' and worried about falling, especially as I get older interfering with simply enjoying leisurely daily walks around your neighborhood for fresh air? Chantal uses a blend of physiotherapy techniques to help you achieve a return to intimacy without the fear of pain or discomfort and regain your freedom of movement.
• Living with aches and pains that I'm pretty sure are from my bad posture at my desk doesn't have to be your norm. Chantal applies expert physiotherapy knowledge to work towards reduced swelling and inflammation in injured areas, so you can get back to the simple pleasure of participating in water aerobics or other pool-based exercises.
• Patients often come to Chantal feeling defeated by that persistent ache in my lower back that just won't quit. With a supportive and targeted physiotherapy approach, achieving enjoying less stiffness in the mornings and throughout the day and resuming engaging in detailed crafting, sewing, or knitting hobbies for hours becomes a realistic and attainable goal.

Your personalized physiotherapy plan, developed with Chantal, will be designed to help you reach your specific functional and wellness objectives.

Chantal practices at Équipe Physiologik, situated in a modern clinic located in the central Saint-Hubert neighborhood of Saint-Hubert. The clinic is conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive healthcare in one place. Easily reachable via local public transit routes, the facility is designed to accommodate all patients comfortably. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

Approximately how many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

This is very individual and depends on many factors. After your comprehensive initial assessment, your Physiothérapeute will be able to give you a better idea of the anticipated number of sessions and the frequency of visits needed to achieve your specific goals. We believe in open communication and will regularly review your progress with you, adjusting the treatment plan as you improve and as needed.

What are Équipe Physiologik's operating hours?

Équipe Physiologik is typically open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and some practitioners offer Saturday appointments from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. However, hours can vary by practitioner and day, so please call our office at (XXX) XXX-XXXX or check our website/online booking portal for the most current hours and specific practitioner availability.

Is physiotherapy covered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) in QC?

Generally, RAMQ does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or use private insurance. Care received directly within a public hospital or CLSC might be covered if meeting specific criteria. It is advisable to verify your eligibility directly with RAMQ and check your private or extended health insurance plans for coverage options.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Physiothérapeute in QC?

In Quebec, patients can usually see a Physiothérapeute directly without a physician's referral, a process known as direct access. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is recommended to check with your insurance provider before your first appointment.

What is the difference between a Physiotherapist (Physiothérapeute) and a Physiotherapy Technologist (Technologue en physiothérapie) in Quebec?

A Physiothérapeute holds a university master's degree in physiotherapy and is authorized to perform assessments, establish diagnoses, create treatment plans, and perform certain restricted activities. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician, applying prescribed treatments and guiding exercises but does not diagnose or independently establish treatment plans. Both professions are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

Équipe Physiologik
3839, Boulevard Taschereau, local 305
Saint-Hubert, QC J4T 2G4

Phone: (579) 721-8455 | Website: www.equipephysiologik.com

Chantal Gervais is regulated by the Code des professions and Professional Integration Arrangement for physiotherapists in QC and is a member of the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

Registration can be verified with the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

Always consult with your primary healthcare provider before starting any new treatment program.