Marianne Levac – Physiotherapist | Saint-Eustache, QC

Marianne Levac is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at Action Sport Physio (St-Eustache - Deux-Montagnes) in Saint-Eustache, QC, Marianne is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. Her approach emphasizes evidence-based physiotherapy tailored to active individuals seeking to optimize their performance and recover from injuries. Marianne’s focus is on addressing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, ensuring her patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence in their movement, whether they are athletes, weekend warriors, or active seniors.

Marianne's role extends beyond injury management; she specializes in providing comprehensive assessments and targeted treatments for musculoskeletal, neurological, and post-surgical conditions. Her expertise includes managing acute injuries like sprains and strains, chronic pain, and degenerative joint issues such as arthritis. She also offers specialized care for jaw pain (TMJ/TMD), orofacial pain, and headaches with a musculoskeletal component, supporting her patients in achieving their highest physical potential through proactive rehabilitation strategies. Marianne works with older children (5+), adolescents, adults, and seniors, tailoring her interventions to each stage of life and activity level, always aiming for optimal performance and injury prevention.

With a solid educational foundation and ongoing professional development, Marianne has developed particular expertise in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, TMJ, headache, and orofacial pain management. Her clinical approach is rooted in the latest evidence and best practices, ensuring her patients receive effective, safe, and innovative care. Marianne is fluent in English and French, enabling her to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of patients, fostering a supportive environment for recovery and performance enhancement.

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

Hand Wrist

• Hand and Wrist Injuries & Conditions (e.g., Fractures, Tendon Injuries, Sprains, Arthritis - Conservative/Post-Op): Managing a variety of acute and chronic conditions of the hand and wrist, aiming to reduce pain, improve function, and prevent long-term disability.
• Trigger Finger/Thumb (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): Helping to alleviate the symptoms of a catching, locking, or painful finger/thumb through targeted physiotherapy interventions, potentially avoiding the need for injections or surgery in some cases.

Joint Pain

• 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.
• Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Inflammation (tendinitis) or, more commonly, degeneration (tendinosis/tendinopathy) of tendons, leading to localized pain that typically worsens with activity or loading of the tendon.

Back Neck Pain

• 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.
• Herniated Disc / Sciatica / Radiculopathy: Pain, pins and needles, numbness, or weakness in an arm or leg resulting from irritation or compression of a spinal nerve, often managed effectively with physiotherapy techniques like McKenzie method or neural mobilization.

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

• Neural Mobilization Techniques (Nerve Gliding): Specialized manual techniques aimed at restoring normal movement and function to peripheral nerves that may be compressed, adhered, or under tension.
• Soft Tissue Mobilization & Release Techniques: Application of skilled soft tissue techniques to manage pain, stiffness, and improve function in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Manual treatments specifically designed to improve joint mechanics, alleviate discomfort, reduce stiffness, and enhance your range of motion in the spine or limbs.
• Personalized Therapeutic Exercise Prescription: Development of a tailored therapeutic exercise program by your Physiotherapist, focused on your specific rehabilitation needs, strength goals, flexibility improvements, balance, and overall conditioning.
• Muscle Energy Techniques (MET): Active patient participation through guided, gentle muscle contractions to restore normal joint play, reduce muscle guarding, and improve tissue length.
• 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.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Marianne. 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 Action Sport Physio (St-Eustache - Deux-Montagnes), physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Marianne frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Rediscover your ability to dancing the night away at social events and family celebrations without the constant burden of loss of strength in one of my limbs after an injury. Marianne focuses on evidence-based treatment plans that lead to developing better body awareness and understanding of healthy movement patterns, integrating various therapeutic techniques for optimal and lasting results.
• It's truly rewarding for Marianne to witness patients conquer widespread muscle pain and fatigue that my doctor thinks might be fibromyalgia and experience learning specific exercises that provide ongoing relief and maintain their progress. A tailored approach to physiotherapy, focusing on your specific needs, can make a significant difference in your ability to participate in setting up and taking down equipment for hobbies or sports again.
• Many find that that grinding or crunching feeling in my knee or shoulder significantly impacts their ability to playing a few sets of tennis without shoulder pain. Marianne helps patients target implementing practical strategies to avoid re-injury during work or daily life with physiotherapy, making a return to these activities possible.

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

Marianne practices at Action Sport Physio in the heart of Saint-Eustache, situated in a modern clinic in the central neighborhood of Saint-Eustache. The clinic is conveniently located near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive healthcare in one accessible location. The clinic is well connected via local public transit routes, ensuring easy access for patients coming from various parts of the region. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

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 rely on private insurance. However, care provided directly within public hospitals or CLSCs may be covered under specific circumstances. It is important to verify eligibility directly with RAMQ and consult your private insurance plan for coverage details.

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 Physiothérapeute will discuss a proposed treatment frequency and estimated duration after your initial assessment and will continually re-evaluate your progress with you.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically access physiotherapy services directly without a physician's referral, a process known as direct access. However, some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check your insurance policy before your first appointment.

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, enabling them to assess, diagnose, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. A Technologue en physiothérapie has a college diploma focused on the technical application of physiotherapy treatments, assisting physiotherapists and implementing treatment protocols under supervision.

What is physiotherapy and how can it help me?

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession dedicated to improving movement, function, and overall well-being. A Physiothérapeute uses evidence-based manual therapy, targeted exercises, and patient education to address injuries, pain, and impairments affecting muscles, joints, nerves, and the respiratory system. It can help reduce pain, enhance mobility, recover from surgeries, prevent future injuries, and improve quality of life.

Action Sport Physio (St-Eustache - Deux-Montagnes)
464, Rue du Parc, suite 126
Saint-Eustache, QC J7R 0C9

Phone: (450) 970-2370 | Website: http://www.actionsportphysio.com/fr/cliniques/deux-montagnes/

Marianne Levac 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.