Emilie Reiss – Physiotherapist | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC

Emilie Reiss is a dedicated Physiothérapeute practicing at Acti-Sport St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC. Emilie is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care that adheres to the standards set by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). Her approach is compassionate and supportive, ensuring that every patient feels valued and understood as she works collaboratively to achieve their health and mobility goals. Emilie’s practice emphasizes personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs, fostering a trusting environment where recovery and wellness are prioritized.
Emilie’s scope of practice encompasses addressing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including issues related to muscles, joints, bones, tendons, and ligaments. She offers specialized assessment and treatment for conditions such as acute injuries like sprains and strains, as well as chronic pain management, arthritis care, and post-operative rehabilitation. Emilie also has particular expertise in managing jaw pain (TMJ/TMD), orofacial pain, and various headaches, including cervicogenic and tension-type headaches, which often have a musculoskeletal component. Her comprehensive approach ensures that patients across all age groups—from older children (5+) to seniors—receive effective and empathetic care to restore their function and quality of life.
With a solid educational foundation and ongoing professional development, Emilie completed her degree in Physiotherapy and has cultivated her skills through clinical experience and specialization. She has developed a particular interest in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, as well as TMJ, headache, and orofacial pain physiotherapy. Emilie’s practice philosophy centers around empowering patients through clear education about their conditions and practical self-management strategies. She believes in a collaborative approach, working closely with her patients to help them reach their movement and functional goals. Emilie is fluent in both English and French, ensuring effective communication with a diverse patient community.

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

Tmj Headache

• Tinnitus (Musculoskeletal/TMJ-Related): Physiotherapy for tinnitus when it's related to somatic (body-related) factors, often involving manual therapy to the neck and jaw, exercises, and postural advice.
• Tension-Type Headaches: Physiotherapy for headaches caused by muscle tightness and trigger points in the neck, shoulders, scalp, and jaw muscles.

Back Neck Pain

• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.

Hand Wrist

• Trigger Finger/Thumb (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): Addressing the inflammation, pain, and restricted movement associated with stenosing tenosynovitis of the finger or thumb.
• 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.

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

• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): Utilizing electrophysical agents as an adjunct to your physiotherapy treatments to aid recovery, improve muscle function, manage pain, or reduce swelling, tailored to your specific condition.
• Cryotherapy Application (Cold Therapy): The application of cold packs, ice massage, or other cold modalities by your Physiotherapist to reduce swelling, inflammation, muscle spasm, and acute pain, particularly after an injury.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) / Photobiomodulation: Utilizing therapeutic laser to enhance tissue regeneration, reduce pain signals, and manage inflammation as part of your comprehensive physiotherapy care.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: The application of high-frequency sound waves by your Physiotherapist to targeted tissues to promote deep tissue heating, increase local blood flow, reduce pain, and facilitate the healing process in soft tissues like muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: A non-invasive electrotherapy modality aimed at reducing pain, muscle guarding, or swelling, and sometimes used for muscle strengthening, as part of your physiotherapy treatment.
• Therapeutic Heat Application: The use of moist heat packs, paraffin wax, or other heat sources by your Physiotherapist to relax muscles, increase local blood flow, reduce stiffness, alleviate chronic pain, and improve tissue extensibility.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Emilie. 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 Acti-Sport St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Emilie frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Patients struggling with recovering from surgery to my hand or wrist can find dedicated and compassionate support from Emilie. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving improved breathing mechanics and capacity through postural correction, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as being able to perform deep cleaning tasks around the house.
• The journey to a feeling of being 'unstuck' and more supple when faced with persistent wrist pain and tingling, possibly from carpal tunnel syndrome, especially at night is made smoother and more effective with Emilie's expert physiotherapy care, often leading to a fulfilling and active return to pastimes like peacefully paddling your kayak or canoe on the lake for hours.
• For those whose recovering from a burn and needing help with scar mobility and movement has made feeling energetic enough to engage in social activities in the evenings seem like a distant memory, Emilie's physiotherapy care offers a clear path toward a significant improvement in their overall quality of life and daily well-being. Effective, evidence-based treatments can be instrumental in helping you get back to feeling energetic enough to engage in social activities in the evenings with greater comfort and renewed confidence.

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

Emilie's practice is situated at Acti-Sport St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, a reputable physiotherapy clinic located in the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu neighborhood of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The clinic is conveniently positioned near Théâtre des Deux Rives, making it easily accessible for residents and visitors alike. Emilie’s practice is well-connected via Transport Urbain / Taxibus du Haut-Richelieu, ensuring convenient transit options for patients coming from various parts of the city. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

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, which is known as direct access. However, while a referral is not legally required to *see* a Physiothérapeute, some private and extended health insurance plans may require one for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check the specific requirements of your insurance policy before your first appointment to ensure coverage.

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.

I have private health insurance. How does that work with physiotherapy payments?

Many private health insurance plans offer full or partial coverage for registered physiotherapy services. We recommend you contact your insurance provider directly before your first appointment to understand the specifics of your plan. Key considerations include your annual maximum for physiotherapy, any per-visit limits or co-payments, whether a doctor’s referral is required for reimbursement, and if your plan allows for direct billing by the clinic. If Emilie’s practice offers direct billing and your plan permits it, the clinic can often bill your insurer directly for the covered portion. You would then be responsible for any co-payment or remaining balance at the time of service. Please bring your insurance card and policy details to your first appointment. If direct billing isn’t available, we will provide an official receipt for you to submit to your insurer.

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 and is authorized to perform patient assessments, establish diagnoses, create and modify treatment plans, and apply a broad range of therapeutic interventions. A Technologue en physiothérapie (Physiotherapy Technologist) holds a college-level diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician, focusing on applying prescribed treatments, guiding exercises, and monitoring progress without diagnosing or creating independent treatment plans. Both are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

What is physiotherapy and how can it help me?

Physiotherapy, delivered by a qualified Physiothérapeute, is a science-based profession aimed at restoring movement and function affected by injury, illness, or disability. It also helps reduce the risk of future problems. Techniques such as therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, education, and advice are used to empower you to manage your health independently and achieve your physical goals.

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 essential to verify your eligibility with RAMQ and review your private or extended health insurance plans, as many offer substantial coverage for physiotherapy services in private clinics.

Acti-Sport St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu
285, Boulevard Saint-Luc, 120
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J2W 1C5

Phone: (450) 348-7887

Emilie Reiss 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.