Jillian Janine Vanhevel

Jillian Janine Vanhevel provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Back Neck Pain

• Postural Back/Neck Pain: A common cause of persistent back and neck pain due to the cumulative strain of prolonged sitting, standing, or performing tasks in non-ideal positions.
• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Symptoms of nerve compression originating from the spine, such as a 'slipped disc' or 'pinched nerve', causing radiating pain, altered sensation, or muscle weakness in a limb.
• Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Nerve compression symptoms due to a narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal canal or the small openings where nerves exit the spine (foramina), most commonly in the lumbar (lower back) or cervical (neck) regions.
• Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): Neck, shoulder, and upper back discomfort, often accompanied by headaches or 'brain fog', after a sudden jerking motion of the head, such as in a rear-end collision.

Joint Pain

• Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Conditions like 'jumper's knee' (patellar tendinopathy), 'swimmer's shoulder' (rotator cuff tendinopathy), or 'tennis elbow' (lateral epicondylitis) caused by tendon issues that limit your ability to perform specific tasks.
• Osteoarthritis (Knee, Hip, Spine, Hands, Other Joints): A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and underlying bone, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility in affected joints like the knees, hips, spine, or hands.

Common Musculoskeletal

• Musculoskeletal Injuries (General - Tendinitis, Bursitis, Capsulitis, Sprains, Strains): Damage to the body's movement system, including issues like joint inflammation, ligament tears, or muscle overstretching, often requiring physiotherapy for optimal recovery.
• Ankle Sprains and Instability: Weakness, a feeling of the ankle 'giving way' repeatedly, or persistent pain after an initial sprain, indicating a need for targeted physiotherapy to restore stability and function.

This list offers examples of conditions commonly addressed. Diagnosis for physiotherapist is based on individual assessment, so if your specific concern isn't listed, please contact the clinic. Jillian Vanhevel can assess your needs.

• Functional Movement Screening (FMS™/SFMA™ if certified): Assessing your fundamental movement patterns to identify limitations, asymmetries, and potential risk factors for injury or re-injury.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Specific stretches designed by your therapist to target tight muscle groups relevant to your condition, helping to improve your flexibility and reduce your risk of injury.
• Patient Education & Self-Management Strategies: Teaching you essential strategies and exercises to manage your symptoms independently, accelerate recovery, and prevent future problems.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Developing control, strength, and endurance in your core musculature for improved functional performance, pain reduction, and prevention of re-injury.
• General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: Comprehensive exercise plans developed by your Physiotherapist to combat deconditioning, enhance overall physical well-being, and promote an active lifestyle.
• Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Assessment: A complete assessment of your musculoskeletal system to pinpoint issues, set clear rehabilitation goals, and get you started on the path to recovery.

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

All services are provided in accordance with the scope of practice for Physiotherapists in ON and the standards set by The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

At Physiotherapy Alliance - Grand Bend, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Jillian Vanhevel frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Patients struggling with recovering my strength and mobility after a knee or hip replacement surgery can find dedicated and compassionate support from Jillian Vanhevel. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving getting their strength back after surgery or a period of inactivity, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as resuming their weightlifting routine at the gym safely.
• With Jillian Vanhevel's help, managing feeling generally stiff, achy, and less mobile than I used to be to achieve a better ability to cope with the physical stresses of daily life becomes a clear journey, allowing patients to confidently re-engage with life and activities like getting back to cycling for leisure or commuting.
• Don't let recovering from a concussion and dealing with lingering symptoms like dizziness or headaches dictate what you can and cannot do. Jillian Vanhevel offers physiotherapy solutions aimed at noticeable strength gains in their limbs, supporting more demanding tasks, helping you reclaim dressing myself independently and without difficulty, including shoes and socks and enjoy a more functional life.
• Patients often come to Jillian Vanhevel feeling defeated by feeling like my posture is hunched or rounded, causing discomfort. With a supportive and targeted physiotherapy approach, achieving improved overall mobility, making it easier to navigate their home and community and resuming performing self-care tasks like hair washing or reaching their back becomes a realistic and attainable goal.

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

Jillian Vanhevel practices at Physiotherapy Alliance - Grand Bend, situated in a physiotherapy clinic in the central Grand Bend neighborhood of Grand Bend. The clinic is conveniently located near nearby parks and community recreation facilities and is accessible via local public transit routes. Our clinic is accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

What are Physiotherapy Alliance - Grand Bend's operating hours?

Physiotherapy Alliance - Grand Bend 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 or check our website for the most current hours and specific practitioner availability.

Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Physiotherapist in ON?

In Ontario, you can typically see a Physiotherapist directly without a physician's referral (direct access). However, some private/extended health insurance plans require a referral for reimbursement. Check your insurance policy before your first appointment.

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. Contact your insurance provider before your first appointment to understand your plan's specifics, including annual maximums, per-visit limits, co-payments, referral requirements, and direct billing options. If Physiotherapy Alliance - Grand Bend offers direct billing and your plan allows it, we can bill your insurer directly. Otherwise, we'll provide a receipt for you to submit.

What types of conditions do Physiotherapists at Physiotherapy Alliance - Grand Bend treat?

Our Physiotherapists treat a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions. This includes back and neck pain, joint problems (arthritis, post-surgical recovery), sports injuries, and nerve pain. We also offer specialized skills in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and general physiotherapy. Treatments often involve Functional Movement Screening, Stretching & Flexibility Programs, and patient education.

What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?

Manual therapy involves skilled, hands-on treatments performed by your Physiotherapist to decrease pain and improve mobility and function. Techniques include joint mobilizations, soft tissue release, and sometimes manipulations (adjustments).

Is physiotherapy covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) in ON?

OHIP generally does NOT cover physiotherapy services in private outpatient clinics. Publicly funded physiotherapy is available in specific situations (e.g., post-hospitalization, for children/youth, seniors, or through Community Physiotherapy Clinics/Family Health Teams), but eligibility is strict. Check your private insurance for coverage.

Physiotherapy Alliance - Grand Bend
45 Main St. East, Unit 1
Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0

Phone: (519) 238-6827

Jillian Janine Vanhevel is regulated by the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 and Physiotherapy Act, 1991 in ON and is a registered member of The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Registration Number: XXX32

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=e5f2f9af-9702-e811-8136-480fcfeae051

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