Alexis Chabot – Physiotherapist | Québec, QC

Alexis Chabot is a dedicated Physiothérapeute (Neurological Rehabilitation Focus). Practicing at CENTRE D'HEBERGEMENT ST-AUGUSTIN in Québec, QC, Alexis is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. With a focus on assisting individuals in recovering function, improving mobility, managing symptoms, and enhancing quality of life after neurological events or conditions such as stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, Multiple Sclerosis, or Parkinson's Disease, Alexis adopts a comprehensive and proactive approach. Alexis's care emphasizes the unique health needs of older adults, aiming to maintain and improve mobility, strength, and balance, while managing age-related conditions like arthritis or osteoporosis, and reducing fall risk. Her goal is to empower patients to regain independence and confidence through tailored physiotherapy interventions that promote optimal recovery and long-term wellness.

Alexis completed her degree in Physiotherapy and has accumulated clinical experience that fuels her commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practices. She has developed particular expertise in neurological physiotherapy and geriatric physiotherapy, with a passion for serving senior patients. Alexis believes in fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship, where education and patient engagement are central to achieving meaningful outcomes. Her approach integrates manual therapy, functional training, and innovative techniques to ensure her patients achieve their rehabilitation goals efficiently and safely.

Her practice philosophy is rooted in empowering patients through clear education about their conditions and providing practical self-management strategies that lead to lasting results. Alexis promotes preventative care and encourages long-term wellness through proactive physiotherapy, emphasizing the importance of maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle. Fluent in French and English, Alexis communicates effectively with a diverse patient population, ensuring accessibility and personalized care for all her clients.

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

Joint Pain

• Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Inflammation (tendinitis) or, more commonly, degeneration (tendinosis/tendinopathy) of tendons, leading to localized pain that typically worsens with activity or loading of the tendon.
• Osteoarthritis (Knee, Hip, Spine, Hands, Other Joints): Commonly known as 'wear-and-tear' arthritis, this condition affects various joints, often worsening with age, overuse, or previous injury, and can significantly impact daily function.

Vestibular Balance

• General Balance Deficits and Increased Fall Risk: Physiotherapy aimed at improving your balance, coordination, lower limb strength, reaction time, and confidence to reduce your risk of falling and enhance safe mobility in your home and community.
• Vestibular Hypofunction (Unilateral or Bilateral): Helping your brain adapt to a weakened inner ear balance sense, reducing chronic dizziness, improving visual focus during movement, and enhancing your overall balance and stability.

Neurological

• Muscular Dystrophy / Myopathy - Supportive Physiotherapy Care: Gentle exercises, stretching programs, and strategies to preserve strength and function, and to manage secondary complications associated with muscular dystrophies.
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) / Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation: Focusing on restoring movement, balance, and independence after a traumatic or acquired brain injury through evidence-based physiotherapy approaches.
• Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation (Incomplete/Specific Cases): Physiotherapy aimed at maximizing functional independence, mobility (e.g., transfers, wheelchair skills, ambulation if appropriate), strength, range of motion, and managing secondary complications (e.g., pain, spasticity, respiratory issues) for individuals with incomplete or specific types of spinal cord injuries. Often part of a multidisciplinary team approach.

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

• 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.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) for Dizziness, Vertigo & Balance Disorders: Specialized assessment and treatment techniques, such as canalith repositioning maneuvers (e.g., Epley maneuver for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo - BPPV), to address symptoms of dizziness, vertigo (spinning sensations), and imbalance caused by inner ear or central vestibular system dysfunction.
• Soft Tissue Mobilization & Release Techniques: Targeted manual methods performed by your Physiotherapist to release tight or overactive muscles, address fascial restrictions, and alleviate pain arising from soft tissue dysfunction.
• Fibromyalgia & Widespread Pain Management: A holistic and supportive physiotherapy approach to managing the diffuse pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and other symptoms commonly associated with fibromyalgia.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Application of precise, passive movements to joints to decrease stiffness, relieve pain, and facilitate easier, more comfortable movement.
• Neurological Rehabilitation (e.g., Stroke, MS, Parkinson's, Acquired Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury): Specialized therapeutic interventions provided by a Neuro Physiotherapist to assist individuals in recovering function, improving mobility, balance, coordination, strength, and independence following a neurological event or diagnosis.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Alexis. 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 CENTRE D'HEBERGEMENT ST-AUGUSTIN, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Alexis frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Are you finding that breathing difficulties and shortness of breath with COPD or asthma, especially during activity stops you from enjoying actively participating in family outings and vacations without holding others back? Alexis is dedicated to helping patients like you achieve feeling equipped with effective self-management strategies and exercises through a hands-on, active approach to physiotherapy.
• Dealing with the ongoing challenges of recovering my strength and energy after being very sick (like with pneumonia or Long COVID)? Alexis works collaboratively with patients to reach the goal of enjoying less stiffness in the mornings and throughout the day. This might involve specific rehabilitation techniques, hands-on care, and a home program, all aimed at helping you confidently resume important activities, such as engaging in detailed crafting, sewing, or knitting hobbies for hours.
• For those whose persistent dizziness that isn't a spinning vertigo but makes me feel unsteady has made managing the physical demands of your job without constant pain seem like a distant memory, Alexis's physiotherapy care offers a clear path toward being able to climb stairs with ease and confidence once again. Effective, evidence-based treatments can be instrumental in helping you get back to managing the physical demands of your job without constant pain with greater comfort and renewed confidence.

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

Alexis practices at CENTRE D'HEBERGEMENT ST-AUGUSTIN, situated in a well-connected clinic in the central neighborhood of Québec. The Centre d'hébergement et de soins de longue durée (CHSLD) facility is conveniently located near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive healthcare. The clinic is accessible via multiple public transit routes, ensuring ease of reach for patients from various parts of the city. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

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

In Quebec, a Physiothérapeute (Physiotherapist) holds a university master's degree in physiotherapy. They are autonomous healthcare professionals authorized to perform patient assessments, establish a physiotherapy diagnosis, create and modify treatment plans, and apply a wide range of therapeutic interventions. This includes certain restricted activities if they hold the specific attestations (e.g., spinal manipulations, specific needle-based therapies). A Technologue en physiothérapie (Physiotherapy Technologist or Phys. T.) holds a college-level (CEGEP) diploma in physiotherapy technology. They work under the supervision of, or based on a treatment plan established by, a physiotherapist or a physician. Technologists apply prescribed treatment modalities, guide patients through exercises, monitor progress, and adapt interventions within the established plan, but they do not diagnose or independently create treatment plans. Both professions are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

What are CENTRE D'HEBERGEMENT ST-AUGUSTIN's operating hours?

Our clinic 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 (418) 555-1234 or check our website for the most current hours and specific practitioner availability.

What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?

Manual therapy involves skilled, hands-on treatments performed by your Physiothérapeute as part of your overall physiotherapy plan. These techniques are designed to assess and treat your joints, muscles, and nerves to decrease pain and improve your mobility and function. Examples include specific joint mobilizations to improve movement, soft tissue release techniques to address muscle tightness or scar tissue, and sometimes manipulations (adjustments) if indicated and appropriate for your condition and your therapist's qualifications.

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

In Quebec, RAMQ generally does not cover physiotherapy services performed 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 their criteria, but private clinic physiotherapy is usually not included. Patients are advised to verify their eligibility with RAMQ and check their private insurance plans for coverage.

Does CENTRE D'HEBERGEMENT ST-AUGUSTIN offer direct billing to private insurance companies?

Yes, CENTRE D'HEBERGEMENT ST-AUGUSTIN offers direct billing for most major private insurance providers such as Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, and Blue Cross. Please bring your insurance card and details to your appointment. If direct billing is not available for your plan, we provide detailed receipts that you can submit for reimbursement. It is recommended to confirm coverage specifics with your insurer prior to your visit, including any limits or deductibles.

What is CENTRE D'HEBERGEMENT ST-AUGUSTIN's appointment cancellation policy?

We understand that schedules can change unexpectedly. To accommodate all patients efficiently, we kindly request at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling. A fee of 50% of the service cost may be charged for late cancellations or missed appointments without sufficient notice. Please contact our clinic as soon as possible if you need to make changes.

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

Patients in Quebec can typically see a Physiothérapeute directly without a physician's referral (known as direct access). However, some private insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check your insurance policy before your first appointment to understand any documentation requirements.

CENTRE D'HEBERGEMENT ST-AUGUSTIN
2135, Rue de la Terrasse-Cadieux
Québec, QC G1C 1Z2

Phone: (581) 989-6463

Alexis Chabot 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.