Michelle Ann Gravelle

Michelle Ann Gravelle provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Joint Pain

• 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.
• Tendinopathy/Tendonitis (e.g., Achilles, Patellar, Rotator Cuff, Tennis/Golfer's Elbow): Conditions like 'jumper's knee' (patellar tendinopathy), 'swimmer's shoulder' (rotator cuff tendinopathy), or 'tennis elbow' (lateral epicondylitis) caused by tendon issues that limit your ability to perform specific tasks.

Arthritis

• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Other Inflammatory Arthropathies: Helping you live well with rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory arthropathies through targeted physiotherapy interventions designed to manage symptoms, preserve function, and promote overall well-being.
• Gout (Management of Musculoskeletal Impairments): Exercises and advice to manage the impact of gout on your joints, improve mobility, and reduce the likelihood of long-term joint damage.
• 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. Michelle Gravelle can assess your needs.

• 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.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: A progressive program designed to build a strong and stable core, improving your body's foundation for all movements and reducing strain on other structures.
• General Reconditioning & Fitness Programs: Graded exercise programs designed to improve your overall physical fitness, endurance, strength, and functional capacity, especially beneficial after illness, surgery, or periods of prolonged inactivity.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Application of precise, passive movements to joints to decrease stiffness, relieve pain, and facilitate easier, more comfortable movement.
• Soft Tissue Mobilization & Release Techniques: Hands-on treatment focusing on your body's soft tissues to restore pliability, reduce discomfort, and optimize movement quality.
• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Education and instruction on effective and safe stretching techniques to help you maintain or improve your body's flexibility and joint mobility.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Michelle Gravelle, 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 North Bay Regional Health Centre, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Michelle Gravelle frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Living with swelling in my arm or leg, possibly lymphedema, after surgery or treatment doesn't have to be your norm. Michelle Gravelle applies expert physiotherapy knowledge to work towards a more comfortable and physically manageable pregnancy experience, so you can get back to the simple pleasure of enduring their daily commute, whether driving or on public transit, without stiffness.
• Patients struggling with an awkward gait or limping when I walk can find dedicated and compassionate support from Michelle Gravelle. The therapeutic focus is squarely on achieving getting back to enjoying life's simple pleasures without physical limitations, using a range of physiotherapy services to facilitate a return to meaningful daily activities such as walking up and down several flights of stairs without issue or breathlessness.
• The journey to increased flexibility throughout their body, particularly in their back and major joints when faced with persistent feeling like my joints are just 'wearing out' and getting harder to move is made smoother and more effective with Michelle Gravelle's expert physiotherapy care, often leading to a fulfilling and active return to pastimes like standing for longer periods, for example, while cooking or at an event.
• The path to recovery from widespread muscle pain and fatigue that my doctor thinks might be fibromyalgia and achieving returning to their workout routine with greater confidence and better performance for getting back to golfing 18 holes without their back acting up often starts with expert guidance. Michelle Gravelle, a skilled physiotherapist, provides just that.

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

Michelle Gravelle's practice is located at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, situated in the Downtown North Bay, Central neighborhood of North Bay. The clinic is conveniently located near Northgate Shopping Centre and is accessible via North Bay Transit. Our clinic is accessible. Free patient parking is typically available on-site or nearby.

I have private health insurance. How does that work with physiotherapy payments?

Many private health insurance plans offer full or partial coverage for registered physiotherapy services. We recommend you contact your insurance provider directly before your first appointment to understand the specifics of your plan. Key things to check are: your annual maximum for physiotherapy, any per-visit limits or co-payments, whether a doctor's referral is required for reimbursement, and if your plan allows for direct billing by the clinic. If North Bay Regional Health Centre offers direct billing and your plan allows it, we can often bill your insurer directly for the covered portion. You would then be responsible for any co-payment or remaining balance not covered by your plan at the time of service. Please bring your insurance card and all necessary policy details to your first appointment. If direct billing is not possible, we will provide you with an official receipt that you can submit to your insurer.

What are North Bay Regional Health Centre's operating hours?

North Bay Regional Health Centre is typically open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and some practitioners offer Saturday appointments from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. However, hours can vary by practitioner and day, so please call our office or check our website/online booking portal for the most current hours and specific practitioner availability.

Does North Bay Regional Health Centre offer direct billing to private insurance companies?

Please contact the clinic directly to confirm their direct billing capabilities. If direct billing is not available, you will receive an official receipt to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. Always confirm your specific coverage details, including annual maximums, per-visit limits, or deductible requirements, directly with your insurance provider.

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

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

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

OHIP generally does NOT cover physiotherapy services in private outpatient clinics. 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 coverage.

North Bay Regional Health Centre
50 College Dr., P.O. Box 2500
North Bay, ON, P1B 5A4

Phone: (705) 474-8600

Michelle Ann Gravelle 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: XXX81

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=a89dca36-8c02-e811-8134-480fcff4f671

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