Marie-Élizabeth Galarneau – Physiotherapist | L’Ancienne-Lorette, QC

Marie-Élizabeth Galarneau is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at Physio Alia Santé in L'Ancienne-Lorette, QC, Marie-Élizabeth is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. Her approach emphasizes personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs, ensuring optimal recovery and performance enhancement.

Marie-Élizabeth's physiotherapy focus encompasses 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. She specializes in the assessment, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, aiming to help athletes of all levels—from recreational to elite—return to their sport safely, optimize their performance, and prevent future injuries.

Serving older children (5+), adolescents, adults, and seniors, Marie-Élizabeth integrates evidence-based practices with a performance-oriented mindset. Her ongoing professional development and expertise in orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and sports physiotherapy enable her to deliver effective interventions that empower her patients to achieve their health and athletic goals.

Marie-Élizabeth Galarneau 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): Physiotherapy to help you regain optimal use of your hand and wrist after an injury, surgery, or due to a chronic condition, enabling you to return to work, hobbies, and daily tasks.
• 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.

Common Msk

• Low Back Pain (Acute or Chronic): Pain, discomfort, or stiffness in the lumbar spine region, whether it's a sudden onset or a long-lasting issue affecting your daily life.
• Wrist and Hand Pain (e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, Strains): Aching, burning, sharp pain, or a 'pins and needles' sensation in the wrist, thumb, or hand region, sometimes waking you at night.
• Neck Pain and Stiffness: Discomfort, limited range of motion, and persistent tension in the cervical spine (neck), often related to posture, an injury, stress, or sleeping position.
• 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.

Back Neck Pain

• Postural Back/Neck Pain: Discomfort, aching, stiffness, or muscle fatigue in the back or neck arising from sustained or awkward postures during daily activities, prolonged work (e.g., desk work, computer use), or sleep.
• Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Often age-related changes leading to pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs with walking (neurogenic claudication in lumbar stenosis) or in the arms/hands (cervical stenosis).
• Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD): Symptoms resulting from a whiplash injury, which can vary in severity (WAD Grades I-III) and duration, requiring a comprehensive physiotherapy approach for recovery.
• 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.

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

• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) / Photobiomodulation: LLLT or 'cold laser' therapy to stimulate your body's natural healing processes, provide pain relief, and improve function in conditions like tendinopathies, arthritis, or soft tissue injuries.
• 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.
• Therapeutic Ultrasound Application: Using therapeutic ultrasound as an adjunct treatment to help reduce pain, decrease inflammation, break down scar tissue, and accelerate the repair of injured soft tissues.
• Therapeutic Heat Application: A comforting physiotherapy modality that helps to soothe tight muscles, decrease pain perception, and improve the flexibility of soft tissues.
• Cryotherapy Application (Cold Therapy): Using therapeutic cold to manage the initial stages of an injury (e.g., sprains, strains) and control inflammatory responses, helping to limit tissue damage.
• Interferential Current (IFC) / TENS Therapy: Utilizing targeted electrical currents to help alleviate pain, manage discomfort, and support healing in conjunction with other physiotherapy interventions.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Marie-Élizabeth. 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 Physio Alia Santé, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Marie-Élizabeth frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• The journey to successfully avoiding or delaying the need for more invasive treatments or surgery when faced with persistent needing help to get moving again after a long period of illness or inactivity is made smoother and more effective with Marie-Élizabeth's expert physiotherapy care, often leading to a fulfilling and active return to pastimes like participating fully in your martial arts practice, including sparring.
• Don't let that persistent ache in my lower back that just won't quit dictate what you can and cannot do. Marie-Élizabeth offers physiotherapy solutions aimed at running their usual distance comfortably and with improved form, helping you reclaim hitting the slopes for a full day of skiing or snowboarding in winter and enjoy a more functional life.
• Struggling with the frustration of pain and difficulty with overhead movements like reaching into a cupboard? Marie-Élizabeth develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving a feeling of being 'unstuck' and more supple. This is key to helping you get back to doing taking group exercise classes at the community center with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.

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

Marie-Élizabeth practices at Physio Alia Santé, situated in a modern clinic in the heart of the central L'Ancienne-Lorette neighborhood of L'Ancienne-Lorette. This private clinic facility is conveniently located near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive care. The clinic is well-connected via various public transit routes, ensuring ease of travel for those using buses or other public transportation options. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

What is Physio Alia Santé's appointment cancellation policy?

We understand that schedules can change unexpectedly. To ensure we can accommodate all our patients efficiently, we kindly request at least 24 hours' notice (or one business day) for any appointment cancellations or rescheduling. This allows us to offer the time slot to other patients who may be waiting for care. A fee equivalent to 50% of the service cost or a set amount like $50 may be charged for late cancellations (less than 24 hours' notice) or missed appointments (no-shows) without sufficient notice. Please contact our clinic as soon as possible if you need to make any changes to your appointment.

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 for coverage. Public physiotherapy services may be available through public health programs or hospitals in specific cases, but private outpatient physiotherapy usually requires private insurance reimbursement. Patients are advised to verify their eligibility with RAMQ and check their private insurance plans for coverage.

Is there parking available at or near Physio Alia Santé?

Yes, there is ample free patient parking available directly in front of and beside our building. Look for the designated patient spots. Additional street parking may be available on nearby streets, and there is a paid public parkade located within a short walking distance from our clinic. Always check local signage for time restrictions.

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

In Quebec, a Physiothérapeute (Physiotherapist) holds a university master's degree in physiotherapy. They are autonomous healthcare professionals authorized to perform patient assessments, establish diagnoses, create and modify treatment plans, and carry out a broad range of therapeutic interventions. A Technologue en physiothérapie (Physiotherapy Technologist) holds a college-level diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician. They apply prescribed treatment modalities, guide exercises, and monitor progress but do not diagnose or independently create treatment plans. Both professions are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

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

Patients in Quebec can typically see a Physiothérapeute directly without a physician's referral, in a process known as direct access. However, some private insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is recommended to check with your insurance provider before your first appointment to confirm coverage requirements.

Physio Alia Santé
6385, Boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel, # 205
L'Ancienne-Lorette, QC G2E 5W2

Phone: (418) 874-1144

Marie-Élizabeth Galarneau 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.