Laurie Larouche Kelley – Physiotherapy Technologist | Jonquière, QC

Laurie Larouche Kelley is a dedicated Physiotherapy Technologist (Phys. T.). Practicing at CIUSSS de Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean in Jonquière, QC, Laurie is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. Her approach emphasizes understanding each patient's unique needs, fostering a welcoming environment where individuals feel supported and empowered on their recovery journey.

Laurie’s role involves assisting in the implementation of treatment plans prescribed by a physiotherapist or physician, guiding patients through therapeutic exercises, and applying various treatment modalities to support recovery and functional improvement. She works primarily with adult patients, helping them regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their overall well-being through tailored physiotherapy interventions. Her compassionate and community-focused approach ensures that every patient receives personalized care aimed at achieving optimal health outcomes.

With a solid foundation in physiotherapy principles, Laurie continuously updates her skills through ongoing professional development and evidence-based practices. She is fluent in French, ensuring effective communication with her diverse patient community. Laurie's commitment is rooted in promoting preventative care and long-term wellness, making her a trusted partner in the health and recovery of her patients in the Jonquière area.

Laurie Larouche Kelley provides skilled physiotherapy care for a variety of conditions, including but not limited to:

Common Msk

• Shoulder Pain (e.g., Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Impingement, Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis): Discomfort felt around the shoulder blade, at the top of the shoulder, or radiating down the arm, making simple tasks challenging.
• Low Back Pain (Acute or Chronic): Aching, sharp, or persistent pain located in the lower back, which may sometimes extend into the buttocks or legs, limiting your comfort.

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

• General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: A progressive approach to rebuilding your physical condition, allowing for a safe return to daily activities, work demands, and hobbies you enjoy.
• 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.
• 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.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Targeted exercises focused on strengthening the deep abdominal, back, pelvic floor, and diaphragm muscles to provide better support for your spine, improve posture, enhance balance, and increase movement efficiency.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: A carefully selected set of exercises specific to your condition and abilities, aimed at restoring function, reducing pain, improving movement, and preventing future issues.
• 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 Laurie. 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 CIUSSS de Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Laurie frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Struggling with the frustration of pain and difficulty with overhead movements like reaching into a cupboard? Laurie develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving more comfortable and efficient movement when transitioning between positions (e.g., sit to stand). This is key to helping you get back to doing standing for longer periods, for example, while cooking or at an event with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.
• The journey to feeling more resilient and less vulnerable to minor strains or injuries when faced with persistent sharp pain shooting down my leg, feeling a lot like sciatica is made smoother and more effective with Laurie's expert physiotherapy care, often leading to a fulfilling and active return to pastimes like shoveling snow or raking leaves without aggravating your back.
• Patients struggling with swelling in my arm or leg, possibly lymphedema, after surgery or treatment can find dedicated and compassionate support from Laurie. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving achieving personal fitness goals that once seemed out of reach, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and dexterity with ease.

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

Laurie's practice is situated within the CIUSSS de Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean in a centrally located clinic in the Jonquière neighborhood of Jonquière. This Clinique de spécialités médicales, a public healthcare facility specializing in orthopedics, rheumatology, physiatry, neurology, and plastic surgery, offers comprehensive services in a convenient setting. The location is close to various community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access care. The clinic is well-connected by local public transit routes, ensuring accessible transportation options for all visitors. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

What types of conditions do Physiotherapy Technologists at CIUSSS de Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean treat?

Our Physiotherapy Technologists treat a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, issues like back and neck pain, joint problems such as arthritis or post-surgical recovery, sports injuries like nerve entrapments (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Sciatica), and nerve pain. They also have specialized skills in areas like therapeutic exercise instruction and modality application. Treatments often involve General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs, Stretching & Flexibility Programs, and patient education to help you achieve your functional goals.

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

Physiotherapy should not be an ordeal of pain. While you might feel some discomfort or a stretching sensation as you work to regain movement or strength, especially in the initial stages of treatment for an acute injury or chronic stiffness, it's rarely painful in a distressing or harmful way. Your Physiotherapy Technologist will guide you through each step, modify treatments to suit your comfort and tolerance, and ensure that the overall experience is positive. The ultimate aim is to make you feel better, not worse.

What is manual therapy in physiotherapy?

Manual therapy involves skilled, hands-on treatments performed by your Physiotherapy Technologist as part of your overall physiotherapy plan. These techniques are designed to assess and treat your joints, muscles, and nerves to decrease pain and improve your mobility and function. Examples include specific joint mobilizations to improve movement, soft tissue release techniques to address muscle tightness or scar tissue, and sometimes manipulations (adjustments) if indicated and appropriate for your condition and your therapist's qualifications.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically access a Physiotherapy Technologist directly without a physician’s referral, a process known as direct access. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a doctor’s referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check your specific insurance policy beforehand to ensure coverage.

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

Generally, RAMQ does not cover physiotherapy services provided in private clinics. Patients usually pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. Coverage may be available if care is received directly in a hospital or CLSC meeting certain criteria, but private outpatient physiotherapy is typically not covered. It’s best to verify your eligibility directly with RAMQ and consult your private insurance plan for coverage details.

Does CIUSSS de Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean offer direct billing to private insurance companies?

Yes, our clinic offers direct billing for most major private insurance providers such as Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, Blue Cross, and others. Please bring your insurance card and policy details to your appointment. While we facilitate direct billing, it remains your responsibility to verify your coverage, limits, and any co-payments with your insurer before your visit.

What is the difference between a Physiotherapist (Physiothérapeute) and a Physiotherapy Technologist (Technologue en physiothérapie) in Quebec?

A Physiothérapeute in Quebec has completed a master's level university education, granting them the autonomy to assess patients, make diagnoses, and develop treatment plans. They can perform advanced procedures if qualified. Conversely, a Technologue en physiothérapie has a college diploma (DEC) focused on the technical application of physiotherapy treatments. They implement treatment plans designed by physiotherapists or physicians, assist with exercises, apply modalities, and report progress to the supervising professional.

CIUSSS de Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
2230, Rue de l'hôpital
Jonquière, QC G7X 7X2

Phone: (418) 695-7700

Laurie Larouche Kelley 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.