Chantal Daoust – Physiotherapist | Saint-Jérôme, QC

Chantal Daoust is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at CISSS des Laurentides (St-Jérôme) in Saint-Jérôme, QC, Chantal is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. She specializes in addressing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including injuries affecting muscles, joints, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Her approach encompasses everything from acute injuries like sprains and strains to chronic pain management, arthritis care, and comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation, ensuring that each patient receives tailored, evidence-based treatment.

Chantal’s practice places a particular emphasis on serving senior patients, with a focus on maintaining and improving mobility, strength, and balance. She aims to support older adults in managing age-related conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis, reducing fall risk, and enhancing overall quality of life and independence. Her holistic approach involves assessing individual needs, developing personalized treatment plans, and empowering patients through education and active participation in their recovery process.

With a solid educational background and ongoing professional development, Chantal has developed expertise in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy as well as Geriatric Physiotherapy / Seniors' Health. She is committed to applying current best practices and fostering collaborative relationships with her patients. Fluent in English and French, Chantal communicates effectively to ensure clarity and comfort throughout the physiotherapy journey.

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

Back Neck Pain

• Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): A range of neck and related symptoms including pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and sometimes arm pain or cognitive difficulties, following a rapid acceleration-deceleration injury to the neck, most typically from a motor vehicle accident.
• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Sharp, shooting, electric-like, or burning pain that travels along the path of a nerve due to issues with intervertebral discs or other spinal structures.
• Postural Back/Neck Pain: Discomfort, aching, stiffness, or muscle fatigue in the back or neck arising from sustained or awkward postures during daily activities, prolonged work (e.g., desk work, computer use), or sleep.
• Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Back or neck pain accompanied by associated limb symptoms (pain, sensory changes, weakness) due to a constricted spinal canal, which physiotherapy can help manage conservatively.

Arthritis

• Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): Physiotherapy for ankylosing spondylitis focuses on maintaining spinal mobility and flexibility (especially extension), improving posture, strengthening core and back muscles, managing pain, and providing education on self-management and regular exercise.
• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): An inflammatory arthritis that can affect some people with psoriasis (a skin condition), causing joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and sometimes affecting tendons (enthesitis) and ligaments. Can affect small or large joints, often asymmetrically, and sometimes the spine.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Other Inflammatory Arthropathies: An autoimmune condition causing chronic inflammation, pain, stiffness, swelling, and potential deformity in multiple joints, often symmetrically. Physiotherapy aims to manage pain, maintain joint function and mobility, improve strength and endurance, provide joint protection strategies, and support self-management.

Vestibular Balance

• Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD / 3PD): Addressing chronic subjective dizziness and unsteadiness through targeted rehabilitation designed to reduce symptoms and improve functional abilities for individuals with PPPD/3PD.
• Vestibular Hypofunction (Unilateral or Bilateral): Reduced function of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) inner ear balance systems (vestibular organs), leading to persistent dizziness, gaze instability (difficulty keeping vision clear during head movement), imbalance, and sometimes nausea.

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

• General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: Graded exercise programs designed to improve your overall physical fitness, endurance, strength, and functional capacity, especially beneficial after illness, surgery, or periods of prolonged inactivity.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Guided stretching routines and flexibility exercises prescribed by your Physiotherapist, aimed at improving your range of motion, reducing muscle tightness or stiffness, and enhancing overall movement quality.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Developing control, strength, and endurance in your core musculature for improved functional performance, pain reduction, and prevention of re-injury.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Development of a tailored therapeutic exercise program by your Physiotherapist, focused on your specific rehabilitation needs, strength goals, flexibility improvements, balance, and overall conditioning.
• Home-Based Physiotherapy Visits (Mobile Physio): Bringing expert physiotherapy services to you when clinic visits are challenging, ensuring continuity of care and personalized attention in your familiar surroundings.
• Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Customized strength training to address specific weaknesses identified in your assessment, helping to correct imbalances, improve movement efficiency, and achieve your physical objectives.

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 CISSS des Laurentides (St-Jérôme), 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:

• It's truly rewarding for Chantal to witness patients conquer difficulty with fine motor skills like buttoning shirts or writing due to hand pain and experience feeling less fatigued during physical activities and throughout the day. A tailored approach to physiotherapy, focusing on your specific needs, can make a significant difference in your ability to participate in attending and enjoying your children's or grandchildren's sporting events again.
• Through personalized physiotherapy at Chantal's clinic, common concerns like my child complaining of 'growing pains' that keep them up at night are thoroughly assessed and addressed with the objective of being able to travel more comfortably and with less planning around physical limitations. This often involves a combination of in-clinic treatment, education, and self-management strategies, helping people to once again enjoy activities like working on detailed woodworking projects in your shop without hand pain.
• At Chantal's physiotherapy practice, individuals with clicking, popping, or pain in my jaw (TMJ issues) when I eat or talk are guided towards a more comfortable and physically manageable pregnancy experience. The focus is on enabling you to once again participate fully and comfortably in activities you enjoy, such as going on enjoyable fishing or camping trips again.

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

Chantal practices at CISSS des Laurentides in Saint-Jérôme, situated in the Downtown Saint-Jérôme, Saint-Antoine Sector neighborhood. This public healthcare facility is conveniently located near Carrefour du Nord (Mall) and is accessible via exo (Secteur Laurentides - Bus). Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

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

In Quebec, RAMQ generally does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. However, care received directly within a public hospital or CLSC may be covered if meeting specific criteria. It is advisable to verify eligibility directly with RAMQ and consult your private or extended health insurance plans for coverage details.

Is there anything specific I should bring to my first physiotherapy appointment?

To ensure a smooth first visit, patients should consider bringing their health card, any referral letters from their doctor, results of relevant imaging tests (such as X-rays or MRIs), a list of current medications, and their insurance information including extended health benefits for direct billing if available. Wearing comfortable clothing is also recommended.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically access a Physiothérapeute directly without a referral, a process known as direct access. However, some private insurance plans may require a physician's referral for reimbursement purposes. It is recommended to check with your insurance provider prior to your 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 and is authorized to assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans. A Technologue en physiothérapie has a college diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician, implementing prescribed treatments, guiding exercises, and monitoring progress without diagnosing or creating treatment plans independently. Both are regulated by the OPPQ.

Will I be given exercises to do at home?

Yes. Home exercises are an integral part of physiotherapy, designed to reinforce in-clinic treatments and promote ongoing recovery. Your physiotherapist will teach you specific exercises tailored to your condition to support your progress outside of sessions.

CISSS des Laurentides (St-Jérôme)
290, Rue de Montigny
Saint-Jérôme, QC J7Z 5T3

Phone: (450) 432-2777

Chantal Daoust 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.