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Northville Rehabilitation Centre — Markham’s trusted multi‑disciplinary rehabilitation team

At Northville Rehabilitation Centre in Markham, we bring together physiotherapy, chiropractic, registered massage therapy, pelvic‑floor physiotherapy and complementary health services into one coordinated plan. Our goal is simple: restore movement, ease pain and help you keep living the life you want. This page walks through how our integrated approach treats common problems. Our experienced team includes chiropractors Dr. Fiona Chan, DC (B.Sc [Hons], DC), Dr. Nicholas Karavanas, DC (B.HSc [Kin], DC), Dr. Wendy Mok, DC (B.Sc [Hons], DC), Dr. Corinna Lee, DC (B.Sc Kin, DC), Dr. Kelly Duan, DC (B.Sc [Hons], DC), and Dr. Matthias Chow, DC (B.Sc [Hons], DC); physiotherapists Irene Chau, MScPT, and Kan Ling Chen, MScPT; registered massage therapists Emily Huang, RMT, Polly Yip, RMT, Steven Chen, RMT, and Cindy-Coco Huang, RMT; and complementary health practitioners including osteopathic practitioner Shahrzad Ebrahimi, RMO. This page explains how we treat common problems—from back pain and sports injuries to mobility limits—through our core and holistic services available locally, outlines specialized programs for chronic pain and injury recovery, and shows how to start an assessment and treatment plan. You’ll find clear, evidence‑informed explanations plus practical steps so you can choose the right path for recovery and lasting wellness.

What core rehabilitation services does Northville offer in Markham?

Core rehabilitation services are clinical treatments designed to get you moving again, reduce pain and return you to everyday activities. We begin with a structured assessment to find movement limits, joint or muscle problems and the main drivers of your pain, then build a progressive plan that pairs hands‑on care with active rehabilitation. In practice, that might mean a physiotherapist leads exercise progression while a chiropractor addresses joint mechanics and an RMT works on stubborn soft‑tissue tightness — each role reinforcing the others to speed recovery. Knowing which services are available helps you pick the right first step and set realistic expectations.

Below is a quick summary of the core services commonly used in a multi‑disciplinary program and what they focus on in our Markham clinic.

• Physiotherapy:Restores movement and function through assessment, exercise prescription and activity‑specific training.

• Chiropractic:Targets spinal and joint alignment to improve biomechanics and reduce pain transfer.

• Registered Massage Therapy (RMT):Releases soft‑tissue tension to improve range of motion and decrease discomfort.

• Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy:Specialized retraining for pelvic health, continence and core stability.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy at Northville is provided by specialists including Kaushika Logeswaran, MSc, PT, CDT, who offers specialized retraining for pelvic health and core stability.

For example, physiotherapist Irene Chau, MScPT, might lead exercise progression while chiropractor Dr. Fiona Chan, DC, addresses joint mechanics and registered massage therapist Emily Huang, RMT, works on soft-tissue restrictions.

These services are combined into individual plans that track measurable progress and focus on returning you to meaningful daily tasks. If you’re considering care, this overview should help you understand what to expect and how to book an appointment with our clinic.

Different disciplines often overlap in the conditions they treat and deliver complementary benefits. The table below shows common pairings so you can see how our team collaborates toward shared goals.

Rehabilitation Service	Conditions Treated	Typical Benefits / Outcomes
Physiotherapy	Back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, post‑surgical rehab, mobility limitations	Greater strength and mobility, less pain, improved day‑to‑day function
Chiropractic	Mechanical back/neck pain, joint stiffness, spinal dysfunction	Improved joint mobility and alignment; reduction in nerve‑related symptoms
Registered Massage Therapy (RMT)	Muscle tension, myofascial pain, sports‑related soft tissue injuries	Decreased muscle pain, improved tissue mobility, faster recovery between sessions
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy	Incontinence, pelvic pain, postpartum recovery	Restored pelvic control, less pain, stronger core stability

This comparison highlights how cross‑disciplinary plans target specific impairments and deliver measurable gains that support your functional goals. The next section explains physiotherapy’s role in rebuilding movement and capacity.

How does physiotherapy in Markham restore movement and function?

Physiotherapy at Northville Rehabilitation Centre, led by practitioners including Irene Chau, MScPT, and Kan Ling Chen, MScPT, combines a systematic assessment with focused treatments to correct impairments and retrain how you move. We start with your history and a biomechanical exam to find joint restrictions, strength gaps or neuromuscular control issues, then progress to tailored exercises and manual therapy as needed. Typical interventions include progressive resistance training, motor control drills, graded exposure to activity and supportive modalities when required to manage pain or inflammation. We measure outcomes with functional tests and reassess regularly so progression aligns with return‑to‑work or sport goals.

Education and self‑management are central: physiotherapists teach strategies that make gains stick in daily life and reduce future risk. When appropriate, we coordinate care with other clinicians so hands‑on and active therapies complement one another and move you toward long‑term recovery.

What are the benefits of chiropractic care and registered massage therapy in Markham?

Chiropractic care and RMT work well together. Our chiropractic team, including Dr. Fiona Chan, DC, Dr. Nicholas Karavanas, DC, and Dr. Wendy Mok, DC, focuses on spinal and joint mechanics to improve biomechanics and reduce pain when joint mechanics and soft‑tissue restrictions both contribute to symptoms. Chiropractic adjustments focus on joint mechanics and spinal mobility to correct abnormal loading, while Registered massage therapists at Northville, including Emily Huang, RMT, Polly Yip, RMT, Steven Chen, RMT, and Cindy-Coco Huang, RMT, use evidence-based soft-tissue techniques to release trigger points and improve circulation and tissue health. Used in sequence, they can shorten painful episodes, expand range of motion and create a stronger platform for exercise‑based rehab.

People with neck pain, headaches or persistent muscle tension often find sequential care — alignment, then tissue release, then strengthening — leads to smoother, faster returns to normal activity and better tolerance for functional loading.

How do holistic health services enhance wellness at Northville Rehabilitation Centre?

Our holistic care team includes osteopathic practitioner Shahrzad Ebrahimi, RMO, DOMP, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners Lisa Luo, R.TCMP, R.Ac, and Josephine Lau, R.TCMP, R.Ac, naturopathic doctor Dr. Yu Juan (Jean) Huang, ND, M.Sc, B.Sc, and chiropodist Shirley Cheung, D.Ch, who provide modalities such as naturopathy, nutrition counseling, acupuncture and osteopathy. These practitioners look at systemic factors that influence healing — helping you regain energy, manage inflammation and support tissue repair alongside manual and exercise therapies. For example, a nutrition plan can support collagen repair, naturopathic guidance can optimize supplements, and acupuncture can help modulate pain while you progress through rehab.

When integrated into a coordinated plan, these options can improve your readiness for loading, reduce flare‑ups and support mental resilience during recovery. If you’re curious about combining holistic care with core rehabilitation, our team can advise how they fit your goals.

Below is a short guide to common holistic modalities and when they’re typically used.

• Naturopathy:Reviews systemic contributors like inflammation and nutrient status to recommend targeted supplements and lifestyle changes that support healing.

• Nutrition Counseling:Builds anti‑inflammatory, protein‑rich plans and timing strategies to speed tissue repair and sustain energy through rehab.

• Acupuncture:Offers neuromodulatory effects that can reduce pain and improve sleep, helping you participate fully in active therapy.

• Osteopathy:Uses whole‑body manual techniques to improve biomechanics and complement local joint or soft‑tissue work.

These modalities are best used as adjuncts to core rehabilitation — they improve the internal environment for recovery and help reduce the chance of recurrence. The next section looks more closely at naturopathy and nutrition counseling.

What role do naturopathy and nutrition counselling play in holistic health?

Naturopathy and nutrition counselling target modifiable systemic factors — diet quality, micronutrient levels and inflammation — that affect tissue healing and chronic pain. A naturopathic assessment identifies contributors such as poor sleep, digestive issues or nutrient gaps and suggests evidence‑informed supplements and lifestyle steps to lower inflammatory load and support recovery. Nutrition counselling delivers practical meal plans and protein timing advice to support collagen synthesis and metabolic resilience, which can shorten recovery and help results last.

When coordinated with physiotherapy and manual therapies, these strategies increase your capacity to engage in active rehab and smooth symptom variability across the recovery timeline, helping clinicians set realistic expectations and deliver more durable outcomes.

How do acupuncture and osteopathy support integrated wellness in Markham?

Acupuncture and osteopathy support rehabilitation by addressing pain modulation and whole‑body mechanics through different but complementary approaches. Acupuncture stimulates peripheral and central pathways to reduce pain and often improves sleep — both of which increase tolerance for exercise‑based therapy. Osteopathy at Northville, provided by Shahrzad Ebrahimi, RMO, DOMP, emphasizes fascial and craniosacral relationships and applies whole‑body manual techniques to improve movement patterns and reduce compensatory strain.

Combined with targeted exercise and joint care, these therapies can lower symptom burden, improve movement efficiency and offer non‑drug options for patients seeking comprehensive recovery. We coordinate scheduling and communication between practitioners so treatments reinforce one another, rather than overlap.

Which specialized pain management and rehabilitation programs are available in Markham?

Our specialized programs are structured care pathways for common needs — chronic pain, sports performance rehab and motor vehicle/workplace injury recovery — that combine disciplines and modalities for targeted results. Each program begins with a multi‑disciplinary assessment to identify biopsychosocial drivers of pain or dysfunction, then follows an individualized plan that sequences education, graded activity, manual therapy and adjunct modalities. Programs focus on measurable goals, progressive loading and return‑to‑function milestones, with ongoing reassessment to adapt intensity and the mix of therapies.

Where appropriate, modern modalities such as Class 4 laser therapy are included to support pain control and tissue recovery alongside exercise and manual interventions. If you’d like to explore a program that fits your needs, our intake team can help you choose the right pathway.

Program	Modalities Included	Who It's For
Chronic Pain Multi‑Disciplinary Program	Physiotherapy, RMT, education with psychology‑informed strategies, modality support (e.g., laser)	People with persistent pain that affects daily life
Sports Injury Rehabilitation	Physiotherapy, sport‑specific exercise, RMT, manual therapy	Athletes and active adults returning to sport or performance
MVA/WSIB Rehabilitation	Comprehensive assessment, documentation support, coordinated therapy	Individuals recovering from motor vehicle accidents or workplace injuries

This structure shows how we combine disciplines to meet specific needs and manage documentation and outcomes where required. The next section explains our approach to chronic pain and sports injury management.

How does Northville manage chronic pain and sports injuries with multi‑disciplinary care?

We manage chronic pain and sports injuries by blending education, graded activity, manual therapies and targeted modalities to reduce symptoms, restore function and prevent relapse. The pathway typically includes a biopsychosocial assessment, identification of behaviours that maintain pain, and graded exposure or progressive loading tied to your functional goals. Manual interventions remove barriers to exercise while outcome tools and functional measures guide adjustments. Close coordination between physiotherapists, RMTs and other practitioners keeps messaging consistent and objectives shared. Dr. Corinna Lee, DC (B.Sc Kin, DC), specializes in sports injury rehabilitation and works closely with our physiotherapy team to develop sport-specific retraining protocols.

Sports rehab emphasizes sport‑specific retraining and clear return‑to‑play criteria; chronic pain programs prioritize pain self‑management, pacing and functional restoration. Selective use of modalities like Class 4 laser can support tissue healing and symptom control as part of the overall plan.

What rehabilitation services support motor vehicle accident and workplace injury recovery?

Rehab after an MVA or workplace injury needs thorough assessment, coordinated care and clear documentation to support recovery and any administrative processes. Our services include detailed musculoskeletal and functional evaluations, tailored exercise progressions, manual therapy and communication with insurers or employers about work demands and accommodations. We provide clear progress notes and objective outcome measures that inform safe return‑to‑work decisions while keeping care focused on measurable functional gains.

Expect a phased plan: acute symptom control, progressive restoration of movement and strength, and a functional reintegration phase to safely return you to daily and occupational tasks. Open clinician communication and realistic goals are central to a sustainable recovery.

Why choose Northville Rehabilitation Centre for multi‑disciplinary healthcare in Markham?

Choosing a multi‑disciplinary clinic means selecting a coordinated team that aligns assessments, goals and treatment sequences to make recovery more efficient and reduce unnecessary duplication. Northville Rehabilitation Centre is an integrated hub where physiotherapists, chiropractors, RMTs, pelvic floor specialists and holistic practitioners collaborate around patient-centred outcomes. Evidence‑informed protocols, consistent outcome measurement and interprofessional case discussions support better decisions and continuity across phases of care.

Patients benefit from streamlined internal referrals, shared documentation and unified functional objectives that cut through confusion and help you progress faster. Below are practical criteria to consider when choosing a multi‑disciplinary provider in Markham.

• Collaborative team approach:Clinicians coordinate plans and share goals so care feels cohesive.

• Outcome focus:Regular measurement and reassessment guide progress and confirm improvement.

• Integrated services:Access to core rehabilitation plus holistic options supports whole‑person recovery.

These points help you identify providers who prioritize measurable outcomes and coordinated, efficient care. The next section explains how our experienced team delivers patient-centred, evidence‑based treatment.

How does Northville’s experienced team deliver patient-centred, evidence‑based care?

Our multi-disciplinary team includes six chiropractors—Dr. Fiona Chan, DC, Dr. Nicholas Karavanas, DC, Dr. Wendy Mok, DC, Dr. Corinna Lee, DC, Dr. Kelly Duan, DC, and Dr. Matthias Chow, DC—alongside physiotherapists Irene Chau, MScPT, Kan Ling Chen, MScPT, Kaushika Logeswaran, MSc, PT, CDT, and Rachel Marie Tan, BSc Physio; registered massage therapists Emily Huang, RMT, Polly Yip, RMT, Steven Chen, RMT, and Cindy-Coco Huang, RMT; and complementary health practitioners. This team combines current best‑practice protocols with personalized goal‑setting and shared decision‑making. Clinicians use validated outcome measures, frequent reassessment and team case discussions to tailor plans as you progress, ensuring treatments stay targeted and efficient. Ongoing education and a focus on evidence allow us to select effective interventions — from manual therapy and exercise progressions to adjunct technologies — based on your specific presentation and recovery path.

This approach avoids unnecessary treatments, clarifies why each intervention is used, and empowers you to take an active role in rehabilitation with measurable expectations. Clear communication and collaborative planning support adherence and meaningful returns to function.

What do patients say about their recovery experiences at Northville?

Patients often highlight the things that matter most: clear education about their condition and goals, coordinated plans across disciplines, and steady, measurable improvements that restore everyday activities. Many note that regular progress tracking and clinicians who adapt plans to real‑life goals build confidence and reduce uncertainty during recovery. Across stories, themes of clarity, collaboration and functional improvement keep coming up when people describe meaningful outcomes with our team.

Individual experiences vary, but those themes consistently reflect the practical benefits of a coordinated, team‑based approach.

How can patients begin their journey with Northville’s multi‑disciplinary healthcare services?

Starting care with a multi‑disciplinary clinic is straightforward and focused on assessment, goal‑setting and a coordinated plan tailored to your life and needs. Expect an intake to document your history and concerns, followed by a focused clinical exam to identify impairments and functional limits. From there, the team creates an individual treatment plan that sequences interventions, sets measurable short‑ and mid‑term goals, and schedules reassessments to track progress and adjust care as needed.

If you want to learn more or book an assessment, our intake staff can guide you to the right first appointment and explain next steps.

Step	What Happens	Patient Takeaway
1. Initial Contact & Intake	Health history and administrative details are collected; first assessment is scheduled	Have your symptoms, referral info (if any) and availability ready
2. Comprehensive Assessment	Physical exam, functional testing and collaborative goal‑setting with your clinician	Receive a clear diagnosis, expected timeline and measurable goals
3. Tailored Treatment Plan	Sequenced interventions across disciplines with agreed milestones	Understand how therapies work together and your role in recovery
4. Ongoing Reassessment	Regular outcome measures and plan adjustments as you progress	Track progress and know when to increase or modify activity

This roadmap reduces uncertainty and makes the pathway to recovery easy to follow so you know what to expect at each stage. The next section outlines what to expect at the initial assessment.

What should patients expect during their initial assessment and treatment plan?

Your initial assessment is a structured visit that collects a complete history, performs targeted physical testing, identifies functional limits and sets collaborative goals with your clinician. The appointment usually starts with a focused conversation about symptoms, past care and activity needs, then moves to objective tests of strength, range of motion, neuromuscular control and task‑specific function. Clinicians prioritize findings into a clear treatment plan that sequences manual therapy, exercise prescription and any adjunct modalities, and they set short-term measurable objectives to track your progress.

You’ll leave with home exercise instructions, recommended visit frequency and clear criteria for progression so you know what to do between appointments and how progress will be measured.

How can you book an appointment or contact Northville Rehabilitation Centre in Markham?

Booking is simple: our intake staff handle calls and emails, help with scheduling and answer basic insurance or documentation questions. To speed booking, have your health history, reason for referral (if applicable) and preferred days/times ready. You can call or email to request an appointment or ask about services and availability.

Northville Rehabilitation Centre is located at 9980 Kennedy Road, Unit 5, Markham, ON L6C 0M4. Phone: +1 905‑534‑8666. Email: . Our team is ready to help you get started toward recovery and long‑term wellness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of conditions can be treated at Northville Rehabilitation Centre?

We treat a wide range of conditions, including back and neck pain, sports injuries, post‑surgical rehabilitation and pelvic health concerns. Our multi‑disciplinary approach addresses both the physical impairments and the underlying factors that contribute to pain and dysfunction, so you receive a tailored plan that supports recovery and overall wellness.

How long does a typical rehabilitation program last?

Program length varies by individual, condition complexity and the goals set at assessment. Many patients follow treatment for several weeks to a few months, with regular reassessments to monitor progress. We focus on measurable outcomes and adjust plans to match your rate of improvement and return‑to‑activity goals.

Are the services at Northville Rehabilitation Centre covered by insurance?

Many services — including physiotherapy, chiropractic care and RMT — are commonly covered by extended health plans, though coverage varies by policy. We recommend checking with your insurer for details. Our intake staff can also help answer basic insurance questions and provide any documentation you may need.

Can I access holistic health services alongside traditional rehabilitation?

Yes — we encourage integrating holistic services such as naturopathy, nutrition counselling, acupuncture and osteopathy with conventional rehab. These services address systemic factors that influence healing and can enhance recovery when used alongside physiotherapy, chiropractic and RMT.

What should I bring to my first appointment at Northville Rehabilitation Centre?

Please bring any relevant medical records, a list of current medications and details of your medical history. If you have previous imaging (X‑rays, MRIs) related to your condition, bring those as well. Having this information helps clinicians build a thorough and efficient treatment plan.

How can I prepare for my rehabilitation sessions?

Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement and consider bringing a water bottle. Keeping a brief journal of symptoms, progress and questions for your clinician can also make sessions more productive and help you get the most from your rehab time.

Conclusion

Northville Rehabilitation Centre offers an integrated, multi‑disciplinary approach designed to restore function and support long‑term wellbeing. By combining physiotherapy, chiropractic care, registered massage therapy and complementary services, we create personalized plans that get you back to the activities that matter. Ready to begin? Contact us to book an initial assessment and discover how our team in Markham can support your recovery and lasting health.