Camille Carrier – Physiotherapist | Saint-Charles-Borromée, QC

Camille Carrier is a dedicated Physiothérapeute practicing at Camille Carrier Physiothérapie in Saint-Charles-Borromée, QC. Camille is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with the standards set by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). With a focus on performance and athletic rehabilitation, Camille provides tailored physiotherapy solutions to optimize movement, strength, and function for active individuals. Whether addressing acute injuries or chronic pain, Camille’s approach emphasizes precise assessment, hands-on treatment, and evidence-based strategies to help patients regain confidence in their physical abilities.

Camille’s scope of practice includes addressing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions involving muscles, joints, bones, tendons, and ligaments. This encompasses everything from sprains, strains, and post-surgical rehabilitation to managing chronic conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia. Additionally, Camille offers specialized assessment and treatment for jaw pain (TMJ/TMD), orofacial pain, and various types of headaches with a musculoskeletal component. Serving older children (5+), adolescents, adults, and seniors, Camille’s care is designed to meet the unique needs of each age group while promoting optimal movement and function.

With a solid educational background and clinical experience, Camille Carrier completed their degree in Physiotherapy. She is dedicated to ongoing professional development, continually refining her skills through evidence-based practices. Camille has developed particular expertise in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, as well as TMJ, headache, and orofacial pain management. Her practice philosophy centers on a collaborative, patient-centered approach that involves individuals actively in their treatment planning. Camille believes in empowering patients through education and practical self-management strategies to achieve lasting results. She is fluent in French and English.

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

Common Msk

• Wrist and Hand Pain (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Strains): Pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or stiffness in the wrist, hand, or fingers, often resulting from overuse, repetitive tasks, arthritis, or specific conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or De Quervain's tenosynovitis.
• Neck Pain and Stiffness: Painful neck conditions that can make head movements difficult, sometimes leading to headaches or radiating pain into the shoulders.
• Low Back Pain (Acute or Chronic): Lower back issues that restrict your ability to bend, lift, sit for long periods, or enjoy your usual activities without discomfort.

Post Surgical

• Post-Knee Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Knee Arthroplasty - TKA/PKA): The crucial rehabilitation phase following total or partial knee replacement surgery, with physiotherapy focusing on restoring range of motion, building strength, improving balance, managing pain and swelling, and enabling functional mobility (e.g., walking, stairs, getting in/out of a car).
• Post-ACL or Other Knee Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation: Specialized physiotherapy following knee ligament reconstruction surgery to ensure a successful recovery, minimize complications (like stiffness or muscle atrophy), and facilitate a safe and confident return to activity and sport, preventing re-injury.
• Post-Hip Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Hip Arthroplasty - THA/PHA): Guidance on hip precautions (if applicable for your surgical approach), a progressive exercise program, and functional retraining after hip surgery to help you achieve your goals.
• Post-Shoulder Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Rotator Cuff Repair, Labral Repair, Stabilization, Replacement): Restoring your ability to perform daily tasks, work, and recreational activities by addressing pain, stiffness, and weakness after your shoulder surgery.

Tmj Headache

• Tension-Type Headaches: One of the most common types of headaches, often described as a constant ache, pressure, or a feeling of a tight band around the head, especially at the temples or back of the head and neck. Frequently related to muscle tension, stress, or postural strain.
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction / TMD: Physiotherapy for disorders affecting the jaw joint and chewing muscles, aiming to reduce pain, restore normal jaw movement, and address contributing factors like muscle imbalances or postural issues.
• Tinnitus (Musculoskeletal/TMJ-Related): Investigating and treating potential musculoskeletal contributions to certain types of tinnitus, particularly if your tinnitus changes with neck or jaw movements, or if you have concurrent neck/jaw pain.
• Migraines (Supportive Musculoskeletal Care): Addressing neck tension, muscle tightness, postural issues, or TMJ problems that may be associated with your migraine patterns, potentially reducing their frequency, intensity, or duration.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. If your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Camille 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.
• Soft Tissue Mobilization & Release Techniques: A variety of hands-on methods such as therapeutic massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and active release style techniques to reduce muscle tension, break down scar tissue, improve circulation, and enhance tissue flexibility.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Application of precise, passive movements to joints to decrease stiffness, relieve pain, and facilitate easier, more comfortable movement.
• Fibromyalgia & Widespread Pain Management: Tailored physiotherapy including gentle exercise prescription (e.g., aquatic therapy, graded aerobic exercise), pain management education, activity pacing strategies, stress reduction techniques, and gentle manual therapies for individuals living with fibromyalgia or other widespread pain conditions.
• Acupuncture (Medical or Traditional): Traditional acupuncture techniques or anatomical (medical) acupuncture integrated into physiotherapy practice for pain management (e.g., chronic low back pain, osteoarthritis, headaches), swelling reduction, and functional improvement.
• Dry Needling / Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS): A skilled intervention where a Physiotherapist inserts fine, sterile needles (without medication) into myofascial trigger points, tight muscle bands, or near nerves to reduce pain, decrease muscle tension, improve blood flow, and restore normal muscle function and movement. (Requires specific post-graduate certification).

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Camille. 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 Camille Carrier Physiothérapie, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Camille frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Discover how physiotherapy with Camille can help you move beyond experiencing discomfort, back pain, or pelvic girdle pain during or after pregnancy. The focus is on improved coordination for complex movements and fine motor tasks, enabling a joyful return to the activities you love, such as managing the physical demands of your job without constant pain.
• Many patients have found lasting relief from pain or weakness that's stopping me from enjoying my favorite hobbies and achieved returning to their workout routine with greater confidence and better performance under the skilled care of Camille. This renewed physical ability often allows them to re-engage with beloved activities such as operating machinery or tools safely and efficiently at work with a new lease on life.
• For those whose that nagging tennis elbow (or golfer's elbow) that flares up with activity has made joining in on pickup basketball games at the local court seem like a distant memory, Camille's physiotherapy care offers a clear path toward getting back to enjoying life's simple pleasures without physical limitations. Effective, evidence-based treatments can be instrumental in helping you get back to joining in on pickup basketball games at the local court with greater comfort and renewed confidence.

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

Camille's practice is situated within Camille Carrier Physiothérapie, located in the central Saint-Charles-Borromée neighborhood of Saint-Charles-Borromée. The clinic is housed in a private facility that offers a welcoming environment for active individuals seeking performance-oriented physiotherapy care. Conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, the clinic is easily accessible via multiple public transit routes, making it straightforward for patients to attend their appointments. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

Can physiotherapy help prevent injuries or recurring pain?

Yes, absolutely! Physiotherapy plays a significant role in injury prevention and managing recurring pain. Your Physiothérapeute can identify underlying risk factors such as muscle imbalances, poor movement patterns, postural issues, or biomechanical inefficiencies. By addressing these through targeted exercises, education on proper body mechanics, ergonomic advice, and activity modification, physiotherapy can help reduce your risk of initial injury, prevent re-injury, and manage chronic conditions more effectively, keeping you active and healthy.

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).

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

In Quebec, physiotherapy services performed in private clinics are generally not covered by RAMQ. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. Some coverage may exist for care provided within public hospitals or CLSCs, depending on specific eligibility criteria. It is important to verify your individual coverage with RAMQ and review your private health insurance plans, as many offer substantial physiotherapy benefits for private clinic services.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically 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 advisable to check your insurance policy details before your first appointment to ensure coverage.

Is there parking available at or near Camille Carrier Physiothérapie?

Yes, there is ample free patient parking available directly in front of and beside our building. Look for the designated patient spots. Additionally, metered street parking is generally available on nearby streets, and a paid public parkade is located within a short walking distance from the clinic. Please check local signage for restrictions or time limits.

Camille Carrier Physiothérapie
28, Chemin du Golf, # 304
Saint-Charles-Borromée, QC J6E 2B4

Phone: (450) 421-9236 | Website: www.camillecarrier.ca

Camille Carrier 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.