Joanna Mansuen Chim – Physiotherapist | Toronto, ON

Joanna Mansuen Chim is a dedicated Physiotherapist. Practicing at Symmetry Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Toronto, ON, Joanna Chim is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards. Joanna Chim's approach focuses on addressing a wide range of muscle, joint, bone, tendon, and ligament conditions. This includes everything from acute injuries like sprains and strains, to chronic pain management, arthritis care, and comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation. Joanna Chim also provides specialized assessment and treatment for conditions related to the pelvic floor and surrounding region for all genders. This includes issues such as incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and pre/post-natal concerns. Joanna Chim serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Joanna Mansuen Chim completed their degree in Physiotherapy from McMaster University (Graduating Class of 2008). With extensive clinical experience, Joanna Chim is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Joanna Chim has a particular interest and further training in areas such as Pelvic Health Physiotherapy and Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

Joanna Chim empowers patients through clear education about their condition and practical self-management strategies for lasting results. Joanna Chim employs a collaborative approach, working with patients to achieve their movement and functional goals. Joanna Chim utilizes a patient-centered approach, actively involving individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting. Joanna Chim offers consultations in English.

Joanna Mansuen Chim provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Pelvic Health

• Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS - Men & Women): Helping to reduce chronic pain in the pelvis, improve muscle function, desensitize painful areas, and enhance your quality of life when dealing with persistent pelvic pain.
• Urinary Incontinence (Stress, Urge, Mixed - Men & Women): Specialized physiotherapy management of bladder leakage issues through targeted pelvic floor muscle training (Kegels and more), bladder retraining techniques, education, and lifestyle advice.

Chronic Pain

• Persistent Post-Surgical Pain (Chronic): Physiotherapy strategies to help manage long-term pain, hypersensitivity, and functional limitations following an operation, improving your quality of life.
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - Supportive Care: A careful and specialized physiotherapy approach for CRPS, focusing on pain reduction, functional restoration, and supporting you through this complex condition.
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) - Activity Management: A carefully tailored physiotherapy approach for CFS/ME that respects energy limitations, emphasizes pacing, and aims to improve stability in daily function rather than pushing for increased activity levels that could worsen the condition.

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. Joanna Chim can assess your needs.

• Biofeedback for Pelvic Floor Muscle Retraining: A technique to help you learn how to effectively and efficiently use your pelvic floor muscles, making your exercises more targeted and successful.
• 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: Utilizing targeted electrical currents to help alleviate pain, manage discomfort, and support healing in conjunction with other physiotherapy interventions.
• Spinal Decompression / Mechanical Traction: Therapeutic traction for the cervical (neck) or lumbar (low back) spine, used by physiotherapists to help reduce pain, decompress nerve roots, and improve symptoms associated with conditions like disc herniations, sciatica, or spinal stenosis.
• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): The therapeutic use of different electrical currents by your Physiotherapist to achieve specific physiological effects, such as improving muscle contraction, reducing atrophy, or enhancing functional movement.
• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) / Photobiomodulation: The application of specific wavelengths of light energy (cold laser) by your Physiotherapist to targeted tissues to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and accelerate tissue repair and regeneration at a cellular level.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Joanna Chim, 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 Symmetry Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Joanna Chim frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Dealing with the ongoing challenges of clicking, popping, or pain in my jaw (TMJ issues) when I eat or talk? Joanna Chim works collaboratively with patients to reach the goal of a more comfortable and physically manageable pregnancy experience. This might involve specific rehabilitation techniques, hands-on care, and a home program, all aimed at helping you confidently resume important activities, such as being able to kneel or squat down to play with pets or children.
• If difficulty getting out of a chair or bed due to stiffness or pain is preventing you from fully enjoying driving for longer periods without neck or back pain, Joanna Chim offers expert guidance and tailored treatment. Physiotherapy focuses on attaining a smoother and stronger postpartum recovery, often utilizing targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education to help you regain your previous level of function.
• Many find that that persistent ache in my lower back that just won't quit significantly impacts their ability to enduring their daily commute, whether driving or on public transit, without stiffness. Joanna Chim helps patients target effectively managing chronic pain and reclaiming an active lifestyle with physiotherapy, making a return to these activities possible.
• Many patients have found lasting relief from my child walking on their toes most of the time and achieved being able to travel more comfortably and with less planning around physical limitations under the skilled care of Joanna Chim. This renewed physical ability often allows them to re-engage with beloved activities such as cycling longer distances with their cycling club with a new lease on life.

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

Joanna Chim practices at Symmetry Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, situated in the Don Mills North neighborhood of Toronto. The clinic is conveniently located near the Art Gallery of Ontario and is accessible via TTC (Subway, Streetcar, Bus). Our clinic is accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

Is there parking available at or near Symmetry Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation?

Paid parking is available in the parkade adjacent to our building. Limited free street parking may also be found in the vicinity, but please check local signage for restrictions.

Approximately how many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

The number of physiotherapy sessions required varies greatly from person to person. It depends on several factors, including the nature and severity of your condition, how long you've had the issue (acute vs. chronic), your individual treatment goals, your body's unique response to therapy, and how consistently you are able to follow your prescribed home exercise program and self-management advice. Your Physiotherapist will discuss a proposed treatment frequency and estimated duration after your initial assessment and will continually re-evaluate your progress with you.

What is physiotherapy and how can it help me?

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession dedicated to helping people of all ages improve their movement, function, and overall well-being. A registered Physiotherapist uses evidence-based techniques like targeted exercise, hands-on manual therapy, and personalized education to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of injuries, pain conditions, and physical impairments affecting your muscles, bones, joints, nerves, and even your cardiorespiratory system. It can help you reduce pain, increase mobility and strength, recover from surgery, prevent future injuries, and enhance your quality of life.

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

OHIP generally does NOT cover physiotherapy services in private outpatient clinics for most of the population. Publicly funded physiotherapy is available in specific situations (e.g., post-hospitalization for certain conditions, for children/youth, seniors, or through Community Physiotherapy Clinics/Family Health Teams), but eligibility criteria are strict and there may be waitlists. Check your private insurance for private clinic coverage.

What should I expect during my first physiotherapy appointment?

Your initial physiotherapy appointment is a comprehensive assessment. Your Physiotherapist will start by discussing your medical history, the details of your current symptoms or injury, your concerns, and what you hope to achieve with physiotherapy (your functional goals). This is followed by a thorough physical examination, which may include evaluating your range of motion, strength, posture, balance, and specific movement patterns, as well as performing special tests relevant to your condition. Based on these findings, your therapist will provide a clinical impression or diagnosis, discuss a personalized treatment plan with you, and often begin some initial treatment or provide education and a home exercise program to get you started.

What are Symmetry Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation's operating hours?

Symmetry Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is typically open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Hours can vary by practitioner and day, so please call the office or check their website for the most current hours and specific practitioner availability.

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

Patients in ON can typically see a Physiotherapist directly without a physician's referral. However, some private/extended health insurance plans require a referral for reimbursement. Check your insurance policy before your first appointment.

Symmetry Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
1396 Don Mills Rd., Unit B113/B114
Toronto, ON, M3B 0A7

Phone: (647) 352-2880

Joanna Mansuen Chim 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: XXX22

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=ce88d071-8f02-e811-8134-480fcff4f671

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