Physiotherapy

The initial consultation costs $150, or $166 with a senior physical therapist; follow-up sessions cost $110, or $119 with a senior physical therapist. Each appointment lasts about 60 minutes, allowing time to thoroughly assess your condition and clearly explain your treatment plan. The difference in fee reflects the level of expertise: senior physical therapists handle complex cases, and you’ll receive an official receipt for your insurance after each session.

The Physioactif assessment goes beyond symptoms: the physical therapist analyzes your medical history, tests your abilities, and evaluates the underlying musculoskeletal structure, then ties it all together into a clear diagnosis. What sets this process apart is the rigor behind every conclusion, informed by academic training, research, and continuing education. You won’t receive generic exercises, but rather a plan built on a genuine understanding of your condition—which often makes all the difference for cases that seemed intractable elsewhere.

Yes: Just because physical therapy hasn’t worked for you in the past doesn’t mean your situation is hopeless, because very often the true cause has never been accurately identified. Physioactif offers a genuine second opinion, and our senior physical therapists specialize in complex and chronic cases—those where test results come back normal and the diagnosis remains unclear. Going back to the root of the problem with a thorough evaluation often opens a door that previous approaches had failed to find.

It’s almost never too late: the body retains its ability to adapt and recover, even after several months of symptoms. Chronic pain simply requires a more detailed assessment and a gradual treatment plan, in which our physical therapists set realistic goals and track your progress session by session. Some conditions can be completely resolved, while others can be managed well enough to allow you to resume your activities and regain your quality of life—provided you first understand what is causing the pain.

Yes: Physioactif accepts more than 30 insurance plans, as well as claims for workplace accidents (CNESST) and traffic accidents (SAAQ). You’ll receive an official receipt after each session, and depending on your plan, we can bill your insurer directly. Our team will help you verify your coverage and understand the process before your first appointment.

In Quebec, you don’t need a doctor’s referral: direct access to a physical therapist allows you to schedule an appointment at Physioactif without going through your doctor. There is one exception, however, as some private insurers require a prescription to cover the cost of your sessions, so be sure to check the terms of your plan before your first appointment. In any case, you can begin your rehabilitation quickly, without the wait time associated with a referral.