Valerie Jomphe

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

Common Msk

• Neck Pain and Stiffness: Neck problems that interfere with your sleep quality, ability to work comfortably (especially at a desk), or perform everyday tasks without pain.
• Muscle Strains and Tears: Damage or tearing of muscle fibers, ranging from a mild overstretch (Grade 1 strain) to a partial or complete rupture (Grade 2 or 3 tear), typically caused by sudden forceful contraction, excessive stretch, or direct trauma.
• Hip Pain (e.g., Bursitis, Muscle Strains, Labral Issues - conservative): Discomfort experienced in the hip region, groin, outer hip, or buttock, potentially stemming from joint inflammation (bursitis), muscle strains, tendinopathy, or conservative management of labral tears.
• Ankle Sprains and Instability: A 'rolled' or twisted ankle with subsequent swelling, tenderness, and difficulty putting your full weight on the foot.

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

• Stretching & Flexibility Programs: Specific stretches designed by your therapist to target tight muscle groups relevant to your condition, helping to improve your flexibility and reduce your risk of injury.
• Strength & Conditioning for Rehabilitation and Performance: Developing muscular strength and endurance to aid in injury recovery, support affected joints, improve biomechanics, and enhance athletic performance or demanding physical tasks.
• Core Stability & Strengthening Training: Specialized workouts to enhance your core strength, stability, and endurance, which are crucial for injury prevention, back health, and efficient performance in daily activities and sports.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Note: This list highlights some key services offered by Valerie. 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 CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Valerie frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Many individuals seek help from Valerie, their physiotherapist, when wrist pain and tingling, possibly from carpal tunnel syndrome, especially at night starts impacting daily life. Through a personalized physiotherapy plan, they often achieve better managing flare-ups with personalized strategies and feeling more in control of their symptoms, empowering them to joyfully return to activities like reading a good book for hours without experiencing neck pain or headaches.
• Tired of numbness, tingling, or weakness in my hands, arms, feet, or legs interfering with taking long photography walks to capture nature or cityscapes? Valerie uses a blend of physiotherapy techniques to help you achieve feeling more resilient and less vulnerable to minor strains or injuries and regain your freedom of movement.
• It's truly rewarding for Valerie to witness patients conquer feeling 'off-balance' and worried about falling, especially as I get older and experience noticeable strength gains in their limbs, supporting more demanding tasks. 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.

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

Valerie practices at CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest, situated in a clinic in the central Vaudreuil-Dorion neighborhood of Vaudreuil-Dorion. This public healthcare facility is conveniently located near local community services and pharmacies, making it easy for patients to access care. The clinic is well-connected via local public transit routes, ensuring that patients can reach their appointments with ease. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Street parking and nearby paid lots offer convenient options for visitors.

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 a physiotherapy diagnosis, create and modify treatment plans, and apply a wide range of therapeutic interventions. This includes certain restricted activities if they hold the specific attestations (e.g., spinal manipulations, specific needle-based therapies). A Technologue en physiothérapie (Physiotherapy Technologist or Phys. T.) holds a college-level (CEGEP) diploma in physiotherapy technology. They work under the supervision of, or based on a treatment plan established by, a physiotherapist or a physician. Technologists apply prescribed treatment modalities, guide patients through exercises, monitor progress, and adapt interventions within the established plan, but they do not diagnose or independently create treatment plans. Both professions are regulated by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ).

Is there anything specific I should bring to my first physiotherapy appointment?

It’s helpful to bring your health card, any referral letters from other healthcare providers if you were referred, and any reports or images from relevant medical tests (X-rays, MRIs, etc.) related to your condition. If you have private insurance coverage for physiotherapy, please bring your insurance card or policy details for billing purposes. Comfortable attire that allows for easy movement during the assessment is also recommended.

Do I need a doctor’s referral to see a Physiotherapy Technologist in QC?

In Quebec, patients can typically access a Physiotherapy Technologist directly without a physician's referral, a process known as direct access. However, while a referral is not legally required to see a Phys. T., some private or extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement purposes. It is advisable to check with your insurance provider beforehand to confirm their specific requirements.

Approximately how many physiotherapy sessions will I need?

It’s difficult to say exactly how many sessions you’ll need without a thorough assessment, as everyone’s situation and recovery path is unique. Some conditions resolve quickly within a few sessions, while others may require more prolonged treatment. Your Physiotherapy Technologist will provide an estimated treatment plan after your initial assessment, which will be adjusted as needed throughout your care.

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

Comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement is recommended—think gym wear or casual attire suitable for light exercise. For lower-body issues, shorts are helpful, and for upper-body concerns, a loose t-shirt or tank top allows proper examination and treatment of the area.

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 usually pay out-of-pocket or through private insurance. However, care received directly within public hospitals or CLSCs may be covered if meeting specific criteria. It is important to verify your eligibility with RAMQ and consult your private insurance plan for coverage details.

CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest
3031, boul. de la Gare
Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC J7V 8P2

Phone: (450) 451-6609

Valerie Jomphe 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.