Stephanie Steen – Physiotherapist | Kirkland, QC

Stephanie Steen is a dedicated Physiothérapeute. Practicing at Kinatex West Island in Kirkland, QC, Stephanie is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care aligning with Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) standards. She specializes in addressing a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and balance-related conditions, aiming to restore function, reduce pain, and promote overall wellness. Her approach combines evidence-based practices with personalized treatment plans to meet each patient's unique needs, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages active participation in recovery.

Stephanie's role extends beyond injury management to include comprehensive assessments and interventions such as vestibular rehabilitation, post-operative recovery, and chronic pain management. She serves a diverse clientele, including older children (5+), adolescents, adults, and seniors, ensuring accessible and effective physiotherapy services across age groups. Her focus is on empowering patients with strategies and exercises that support long-term health, vitality, and independence.

With a strong foundation in physiotherapy education and ongoing professional development, Stephanie has developed particular expertise in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy as well as Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation. Her clinical experience is complemented by her commitment to staying current with emerging research and techniques, ensuring her patients benefit from the latest advances in physiotherapy care. Stephanie is fluent in English and French, facilitating clear communication and a comfortable environment for her diverse patient population.

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

Vestibular Balance

• General Balance Deficits and Increased Fall Risk: Practical strategies, exercises, and environmental modification advice to improve your balance, prevent falls, and maintain your independence and activity levels.
• 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.

Back Neck Pain

• Spinal Stenosis Symptoms: Back or neck pain accompanied by associated limb symptoms (pain, sensory changes, weakness) due to a constricted spinal canal, which physiotherapy can help manage conservatively.
• Postural Back/Neck Pain: Pain and muscle tension related to ergonomic factors at work or home, muscle imbalances, and suboptimal body mechanics or movement habits.

Post Surgical

• Post-ACL or Other Knee Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation: Specialized physiotherapy following knee ligament reconstruction surgery to ensure a successful recovery, minimize complications (like stiffness or muscle atrophy), and facilitate a safe and confident return to activity and sport, preventing re-injury.
• Post-Spinal Surgery Rehabilitation (e.g., Discectomy, Laminectomy, Fusion - with surgeon clearance): A carefully managed and individualized physiotherapy program to help you regain confidence in your spine, improve functional capacity, and prevent future issues after spinal surgery.

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

• Soft Tissue Mobilization & Release Techniques: Hands-on treatment focusing on your body's soft tissues to restore pliability, reduce discomfort, and optimize movement quality.
• Rehabilitation for Age-Related Deconditioning & Loss of Autonomy: Helping seniors regain their physical capacity, reduce dependency, and improve their ability to manage at home safely and effectively.
• Geriatric Physiotherapy & Seniors' Health: Helping older adults stay active, mobile, independent, and confident in their physical abilities through compassionate and evidence-based physiotherapy.
• Muscle Energy Techniques (MET): Gentle, active manual therapy techniques where you use your own specific muscle contractions against your therapist's controlled resistance to improve joint mobility, lengthen tight tissues, and reduce pain.
• 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.
• Manual Therapy (Joint Mobilization & Manipulation): Skilled hands-on techniques, including gentle joint mobilizations (smooth, rhythmic movements) and, where appropriate and authorized, joint manipulations (quick, precise thrusts) to restore optimal movement, reduce pain, and improve joint function.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Stephanie. 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 Kinatex West Island, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Stephanie frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Many individuals seek help from Stephanie, their physiotherapist, when trouble with a constantly stiff and sore neck, making turning my head a pain starts impacting daily life. Through a personalized physiotherapy plan, they often achieve a deeper understanding of their condition and how to manage it proactively for long-term well-being, empowering them to joyfully return to activities like taking energetic, long walks with your dog every day.
• Many find that that nagging tennis elbow (or golfer's elbow) that flares up with activity significantly impacts their ability to cycling longer distances with your cycling club. Stephanie helps patients target improved circulation and tissue healing with physiotherapy, making a return to these activities possible.
• With Stephanie's help, managing working on getting back to normal after a fracture or other surgery to achieve getting their strength back after surgery or a period of inactivity becomes a clear journey, allowing patients to confidently re-engage with life and activities like managing your personal care routines independently.

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

Stephanie practices at Kinatex West Island, situated in a modern clinic located in the central Kirkland neighborhood. The facility is conveniently positioned near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access comprehensive healthcare in a familiar setting. The clinic is accessible via several public transit routes, ensuring ease of travel for those relying on transportation. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Ample parking is generally accessible close to the clinic entrance.

Is physiotherapy covered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) in QC?

In Quebec, physiotherapy services in private clinics are generally not covered by RAMQ. Patients typically pay out-of-pocket or rely on private insurance plans. However, physiotherapy provided within public hospitals or CLSCs may be covered under specific circumstances. It is advisable to verify with RAMQ and your private insurer regarding your coverage options.

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

Physiotherapy should not be an ordeal of pain. While some discomfort or a stretching sensation may be experienced during treatment, especially in the early stages of recovery, it is rarely painful in a harmful way. Stephanie will guide you through each step, modifying treatments to ensure your comfort and safety, with the goal of making you feel better, not worse.

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

A Physiothérapeute holds a university master's degree in physiotherapy and is authorized to perform assessments, establish diagnoses, and create treatment plans. A Technologue en physiothérapie holds a college diploma and works under the supervision of a physiotherapist or physician, applying prescribed treatments and monitoring progress. Both professions are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

Is there parking available at or near Kinatex West Island?

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 is generally available on nearby streets. Please check local signage for restrictions and time limits.

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

In Quebec, patients can typically access a Physiothérapeute directly without a physician's referral, a process known as direct access. However, some private insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is recommended to check the requirements of your insurance plan before your appointment.

Kinatex West Island
17001, Route Trans-Canada, bureau 201
Kirkland, QC H9H 0A7

Phone: (514) 426-1000 | Website: https://www.kinatex.com/cliniques/west-island/

Stephanie Steen 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.