Renee Michelle Parish

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

Vestibular Balance

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Brief, often intense, episodes of dizziness or a spinning sensation (vertigo) triggered by specific changes in head position (e.g., rolling over in bed, looking up, bending down), caused by displaced inner ear crystals (otoconia).
• Vestibular Hypofunction (Unilateral or Bilateral): Individualized exercise programs including gaze stabilization exercises (e.g., VORx1, VORx2), habituation exercises (for motion sensitivity), and balance retraining to improve function when the vestibular system is impaired.

Post Surgical

• Post-Hip Replacement Rehabilitation (Total or Partial Hip Arthroplasty - THA/PHA): Guidance on hip precautions (if applicable for your surgical approach), a progressive exercise program, and functional retraining after hip surgery to help you achieve your goals.
• Post-Spinal Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Discectomy, Laminectomy, Fusion - with surgeon clearance): Restoring spinal function, core stability, and body mechanics post-operatively, ensuring a safe progression back to work, hobbies, and an active lifestyle.

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. Renee Parish can assess your needs.

• Other Electrotherapy Applications (e.g., NMES, FES): Employing different types of electrotherapy to support your rehabilitation goals, including promoting tissue healing or improving motor control.
• 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.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) for Dizziness, Vertigo & Balance Disorders: Customized exercise-based programs (e.g., gaze stabilization, habituation, balance retraining exercises) prescribed by a trained Vestibular Physiotherapist to reduce vestibular symptoms, improve functional balance, decrease fall risk, and enhance confidence in movement.
• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): The application of focused acoustic waves (Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy) by a trained Physiotherapist to treat chronic tendon issues (e.g., plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, Achilles tendinopathy), calcific tendinosis, and other persistent musculoskeletal conditions.
• 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.
• Therapeutic Heat Application: A comforting physiotherapy modality that helps to soothe tight muscles, decrease pain perception, and improve the flexibility of soft tissues.

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

• Many find that difficulty moving one side of my body or walking easily after a stroke significantly impacts their ability to going on birdwatching outings in various terrains. Renee Parish helps patients target increased flexibility throughout their body, particularly in their back and major joints with physiotherapy, making a return to these activities possible.
• Many patients have found lasting relief from awful foot pain first thing in the morning, like I'm walking on glass (plantar fasciitis) and achieved feeling more positive, capable, and optimistic about their physical health under the skilled care of Renee Parish. This renewed physical ability often allows them to re-engage with beloved activities such as taking group exercise classes at the community center with a new lease on life.
• Through personalized physiotherapy at Renee Parish's clinic, common concerns like wrist pain and tingling, possibly from carpal tunnel syndrome, especially at night are thoroughly assessed and addressed with the objective of feeling empowered to take control of their physical health journey. This often involves a combination of in-clinic treatment, education, and self-management strategies, helping people to once again enjoy activities like simply being able to get through a workday without constant pain interruptions.
• Many individuals seek help from Renee Parish, their physiotherapist, when frequent headaches that seem to start from tension in my neck or shoulders starts impacting daily life. Through a personalized physiotherapy plan, they often achieve enhanced pelvic floor function and control (for relevant conditions), empowering them to joyfully return to activities like getting in and out of the car smoothly and without wincing.

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

Renee Parish practices at Physiotherapy Associates of Port Perry, a physiotherapy clinic in the central Port Perry neighborhood of Port Perry. The clinic is conveniently located near nearby parks and community recreation facilities and is accessible via local public transit routes. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

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

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. It is strongly recommended to check your private insurance for private clinic coverage.

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 (direct access). However, some private/extended health insurance plans require a referral for reimbursement. Check your insurance policy before your first appointment.

Is there parking available at or near Physiotherapy Associates of Port Perry?

Ample free patient parking is available directly in front of and beside the building. Look for the designated patient spots.

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. Contact your insurance provider before your first appointment to understand your plan's specifics, including annual maximums, per-visit limits, co-payments, referral requirements, and direct billing options. If Physiotherapy Associates of Port Perry offers direct billing and your plan allows it, they can bill your insurer directly. Otherwise, you will receive a receipt to submit to your insurer.

What kind of clothing should I wear to my physiotherapy appointment?

Comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement is best. Shorts are helpful for lower-body issues, and a tank top or loose t-shirt is suitable for upper-body issues.

Can physiotherapy help prevent injuries or recurring pain?

Yes. Physiotherapy can assess movement, identify weaknesses, and provide personalized exercise programs to prevent future injuries and recurring pain.

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

Physiotherapy aims to reduce pain. Some treatments might cause mild, temporary discomfort, but your Physiotherapist will work within your tolerance levels. Report any significant pain immediately.

Physiotherapy Associates of Port Perry
462 Paxton St.
Port Perry, ON, L9L 1L9

Phone: (905) 985-8363

Renee Michelle Parish 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: XXX78

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=cdb7faaf-8d02-e811-8134-480fcff4f671

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