Marcelle dos Santos Isidro Fujimaki – Physiotherapist | Mississauga, ON

Marcelle dos Santos Isidro Fujimaki is a dedicated Physiotherapist. Practicing at Thrive Physio in Mississauga, ON, Marcelle Fujimaki is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards. Marcelle Fujimaki's role involves 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. Marcelle Fujimaki serves patients of all ages, from infants to seniors.

Marcelle dos Santos Isidro Fujimaki completed their degree in Physiotherapy from Centro Universitário de João Pessoa (Graduating Class of 2004). With clinical experience, Marcelle Fujimaki is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Marcelle Fujimaki has a particular interest or further training in areas such as Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

Marcelle Fujimaki employs a patient-centered approach, actively involving individuals in their treatment planning and goal setting; a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional learning to provide the best care; a collaborative approach, working with patients to achieve their movement and functional goals. Marcelle Fujimaki offers consultations in English, Portuguese, Spanish.

Marcelle dos Santos Isidro Fujimaki provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Joint Pain

• Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Persistent tendon pain that can interfere with your sports, work, or daily activities, often requiring specific loading programs and advice from a physiotherapist for effective management.
• Osteoarthritis (Knee, Hip, Spine, Hands, Other Joints): Commonly known as 'wear-and-tear' arthritis, this condition affects various joints, often worsening with age, overuse, or previous injury, and can significantly impact daily function.

Arthritis

• Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS): A physiotherapy approach to address the unique challenges of AS, aiming to keep you as mobile and active as possible and support your spinal health and overall well-being.
• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): Supportive physiotherapy for individuals with psoriatic arthritis, focusing on managing joint pain and swelling, maintaining range of motion and strength, improving function, and providing advice on activity modification and joint protection.

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. Marcelle Fujimaki can assess your needs.

• Spinal Decompression / Mechanical Traction: Utilizing traction techniques to create space within the spine, reduce nerve irritation, improve disc hydration, and alleviate back or neck pain.
• Cryotherapy Application (Cold Therapy): A common physiotherapy treatment for acute injuries, designed to help numb pain, decrease bleeding into the tissues, and minimize secondary hypoxic injury.
• 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.
• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): Targeted shockwave application to promote tissue regeneration, modulate pain, and improve function in chronic injuries, often with lasting results.
• 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 Ultrasound Application: Ultrasound therapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, often used to prepare tissues for manual therapy or exercise, or to manage acute and chronic soft tissue injuries.

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

• It's truly rewarding for Marcelle Fujimaki to witness patients conquer pain in my shins when I try to run or be active (shin splints) and experience a renewed sense of vitality and enthusiasm for daily activities. A tailored approach to physiotherapy, focusing on your specific needs, can make a significant difference in your ability to participate in operating machinery or tools safely and efficiently at work again.
• Patients struggling with recovering from surgery to my hand or wrist can find dedicated and compassionate support from Marcelle Fujimaki. 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 returning to a specific physical hobby they had to give up due to pain.
• If persistent dizziness that isn't a spinning vertigo but makes me feel unsteady is preventing you from fully enjoying dancing the night away at social events and family celebrations, Marcelle Fujimaki offers expert guidance and tailored treatment. Physiotherapy focuses on attaining feeling a substantial improvement in their mobility and range of motion for easier movement, often utilizing targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education to help you regain your previous level of function.
• Many individuals seek help from Marcelle Fujimaki, their physiotherapist, when feeling like my posture is hunched or rounded, causing discomfort starts impacting daily life. Through a personalized physiotherapy plan, they often achieve better managing flare-ups with personalized strategies and feeling more in control of their symptoms, empowering them to joyfully return to activities like actively participating in family outings and vacations without holding others back.

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

Marcelle Fujimaki practices at Thrive Physio, situated in the Erindale, Credit Woodlands neighborhood of Mississauga. The clinic is conveniently located near Bradley Museum and is accessible via MiWay (Mississauga Transit). Our clinic is accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

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.

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. Always check your private/extended health insurance plan, as many offer significant physiotherapy coverage for services in private clinics.

Approximately how many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

It's difficult to say exactly how many sessions you'll need without a thorough assessment, as everyone's situation and recovery path is unique. Some acute conditions might resolve in just a few sessions, while more chronic, complex, or significant issues may require a longer period of care to achieve lasting results. Your Physiotherapist will provide an estimated treatment timeline and plan after your first visit, and this will be revisited as your treatment progresses.

Is there parking available at or near Thrive Physio?

Ample free parking is available near the clinic entrance.

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.

Thrive Physio
777 Dundas Street West, Unit BXO
Mississauga, ON, L5C 1C2

Phone: (647) 654-4879

Marcelle dos Santos Isidro Fujimaki 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: XXX37

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=3a0f7f96-c7d2-eb11-bacc-000d3af4b376

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