Zoe Elyse Verlyn Ellis

Zoe Elyse Verlyn Ellis provides skilled physiotherapist care for a variety of health concerns, including but not limited to:

Arthritis

• Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): Helping to manage the musculoskeletal aspects of psoriatic disease, working in conjunction with medical management to optimize your physical function and comfort.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) & Other Inflammatory Arthropathies: Tailored exercise programs (including range of motion, strengthening, and low-impact aerobic exercises), pain relief modalities, and education on joint protection techniques and energy conservation for individuals with RA or similar conditions.
• Gout (Management of Musculoskeletal Impairments): Physiotherapy to address residual joint stiffness, pain, swelling, and functional loss after an acute gout attack has subsided, or to help manage musculoskeletal impairments and tophi-related issues associated with chronic gout, always in conjunction with appropriate medical management for urate control.

Hand Wrist

• Trigger Finger/Thumb (Stenosing Tenosynovitis): Conservative physiotherapy management for trigger digit, which may include splinting to rest the tendon, specific tendon gliding exercises, activity modification advice, modalities to reduce inflammation, and education to prevent recurrence.
• Hand and Wrist Injuries & Conditions (e.g., Fractures, Tendon Injuries, Sprains, Arthritis - Conservative/Post-Op): Managing a variety of acute and chronic conditions of the hand and wrist, aiming to reduce pain, improve function, and prevent long-term disability.

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. Zoe Ellis can assess your needs.

• Neural Mobilization Techniques (Nerve Gliding): Improving the mobility and health of your nervous system to reduce pain, restore sensation, and enhance overall function.
• Cryotherapy Application (Cold Therapy): A common physiotherapy treatment for acute injuries, designed to help numb pain, decrease bleeding into the tissues, and minimize secondary hypoxic injury.
• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT): A non-invasive, evidence-based treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and promote tissue regeneration in stubborn soft tissue conditions that haven't responded to other therapies.
• Therapeutic Heat Application: Application of therapeutic heat to prepare tissues for exercise, manual therapy, or stretching, or to manage chronic muscle soreness and joint stiffness.
• Spinal Decompression / Mechanical Traction: The application of gentle, controlled mechanical or manual force to distract (stretch) spinal segments, aiming to alleviate pressure on intervertebral discs, nerves, and facet joints.
• Soft Tissue Mobilization & Release Techniques: Targeted manual methods performed by your Physiotherapist to release tight or overactive muscles, address fascial restrictions, and alleviate pain arising from soft tissue dysfunction.

Note: This list highlights some key services. For a full list of therapies offered by Zoe Ellis, 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 Children's Treatment Centre, physiotherapy is focused on helping individuals like you achieve significant improvements in health and daily activities. Zoe Ellis frequently helps patients work towards goals such as:

• Are you finding that that 'arthritic' pain in my hands, hips, or knees stops you from enjoying challenging myself with indoor or outdoor rock climbing? Zoe Ellis is dedicated to helping patients like you achieve implementing practical strategies to avoid re-injury during work or daily life through a hands-on, active approach to physiotherapy.
• At Zoe Ellis's physiotherapy practice, individuals with an awkward gait or limping when I walk are guided towards much better balance overall, reducing the risk of stumbles or falls. The focus is on enabling you to once again participate fully and comfortably in activities you enjoy, such as swimming laps at the pool for fitness and relaxation.
• Struggling with the frustration of experiencing discomfort, back pain, or pelvic girdle pain during or after pregnancy? Zoe Ellis develops individualized physiotherapy programs specifically aimed at achieving a deeper understanding of their condition and how to manage it proactively for long-term well-being. This is key to helping you get back to doing working on detailed woodworking projects in their shop without hand pain with confidence and significantly reduced discomfort.
• When managing stiffness, tremors, and movement challenges with Parkinson's disease is limiting your lifestyle and preventing you from doing actively participating in family outings and vacations without holding others back, physiotherapy with Zoe Ellis can help you work towards being able to travel more comfortably and with less planning around physical limitations. The aim is to restore optimal function so you can comfortably and safely return to the things you love.

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

Zoe Ellis practices at Children's Treatment Centre, a physiotherapy clinic in the central Chatham neighborhood of Chatham. 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.

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 Children's Treatment 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.

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 (this is known as direct access). However, some private/extended health insurance plans require a referral for reimbursement of physiotherapy services. Check your individual insurance policy before your first appointment.

What is Children's Treatment Centre'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 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 may be charged for late cancellations (less than 24 hours' notice) or missed appointments without sufficient notice. Please contact our clinic as soon as possible if you need to make any changes to your appointment.

Does Children's Treatment Centre offer direct billing to private insurance companies?

Please contact the clinic directly to inquire about their direct billing capabilities with private insurance companies. Bring your insurance card and policy details to your appointment, and always confirm your specific coverage details with your insurer.

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. Check your private insurance for private clinic coverage.

Is physiotherapy treatment supposed to be painful?

Physiotherapy should not be painful. While some discomfort or stretching sensation might be felt, especially initially, it should not be distressing or harmful. Your Physiotherapist will adjust treatments to your comfort level.

What is physiotherapy and how can it help me?

Physiotherapy helps you move effectively and comfortably. Your Physiotherapist will create a personalized treatment plan to help you achieve your functional goals and live a more active life.

Children's Treatment Centre
355 Lark Street
Chatham, ON, N7L 5B2

Phone: (519) 354-0520

Zoe Elyse Verlyn Ellis 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: XXX47

Verify registration with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario: https://portal.collegept.org/en-US/public-register/display-member-contact/?id=ed6475b9-cc01-eb11-a813-000d3af427b4

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