Stéphanie Desjardins
In a few words
I love it when my patients come back and they've finally been able to get back to doing what makes them happy! Whether you aspire to play LEGO on the floor with your grandchildren, knit while marathoning Netflix, or get through your next triathlon, your goal is now my goal! Throughout my 9 years of practice, I have a range of techniques, advice, and exercises to offer you to help you reach your goal as quickly as possible!
You'll get along well with me if:
- Do you like to chat? I'm all ears for your best stories, whether it's about your kids having a meltdown at the grocery store, your deck hockey final, your basement renovation project, or your latest stock market investment.
I have a particular interest in:
- From the occasional athlete to seasoned marathon runners, dealing with everything from ankle sprains to concussions.
- I have a soft spot for soccer, ultimate, tennis, hockey, and baseball players, as well as runners and cross-country skiers, having played all these sports at one time or another in my life.
I played a lot of sports when I was young (hockey, baseball, soccer, tennis, running), but I never needed to see a physiotherapist. It was my mother who put me on the path to this profession after meeting a physiotherapist following a minor car accident. When I looked into it, I quickly realized that I could combine my desire to help people, my interest in science (especially biology!), and my love of sports. I actually started my career by supporting many young athletes in their competition goals and following teams during games and tournaments.
- Sports First Responder, John Boulay (2015)
- Re-certification, Sports First Responder, John Boulay (2018)
- Manual Therapy, Level 1, Sylvain St-Amour (2015)
- Non-traumatic injuries of the lower limb, Blaise Dubois (2015)
- Manual Therapy, Level 2, Lower Quadrant, Melanie Roch and Myriam Hobbs (2016)
- Manual Therapy, Level 2, Upper Quadrant, Éléonore Turgeon-Fournier and Sylvain St-Amour (2017)
- Prescription of radiographic examinations in physiotherapy, Raymonde Fortin (2018)
- Neurodynamic Treatment with Motor Control Retraining, Sean Gibbons (2019)
- Manual Therapy, Level 3, Upper Quadrant, Marie-Claude Boisselle and Stéphane Lamy (2019)
- Manual Therapy, Level 3, Lower Quadrant, Stéphane Lamy (2025)
- Advanced Concussion; Body Image and Midline Presentations, Sean Gibbons (November, 2021)
- SIJ; Hip & Lower Limb: Movement analysis; Sub-classification; Neuromuscular Retraining for Functional Movement Control, Sean Gibbons (May, 2022)
- Shoulder Girdle; Forearm and Hand: Movement and Loading Analysis for Motor Behavior Therapy, Sean Gibbons (October, 2022)
- Cervical Spine & Temporo-mandibular Joint: Loading Analysis for Motor Behavior Therapy, Sean Gibbons (April, 2023)
- Thoracic Spine: Movement & Loading Analysis for Motor Behavior Therapy, Sean Gibbons (November 2023)
- Headache and orofacial pain, Sylvain St-Amour and Claudine Farah (2024)
What I love about physiotherapy is really helping people feel better. Each person who consults represents a unique challenge, a bit like a puzzle to solve, with its own details, which makes each day different and exciting. And then, when people come back and tell me that they are doing better, it makes my day every time!
I'm quite a jack-of-all-trades, but what I do most regularly is running, whether it's for a short, quiet outing or a half-marathon. I also enjoy the outdoors by cross-country skiing, snowboarding, or hiking. In the summer, I often get around by rollerblade or bike. I also play hockey and ultimate frisbee!
I've had minor injuries here and there from years of sports, but nothing that has ever stopped me from continuing to be active with a little work!
My first job was... a fly matchmaker (yes, really, flies). My job was to create pairs of flies to put them in competition, as part of a biological control project against the onion fly. My hands smelled like onion for an entire year, no matter how many times I washed them.
I achieved my best half-marathon time while pregnant! And my worst time after a night when my children kept waking up... each in turn... all night long... non-stop.
I fractured my nose in an accident involving a garbage can, a sled, a balcony, and a lot of snow.
Services offered by Alexis
We offer a comprehensive range of health services to meet your individual needs. Whether for a specific treatment or to maintain your general well-being, we are here to help you.
Whether it's a persistent backache, a shoulder that doesn't rotate well, or joint pain that limits you, these problems can ruin your daily activities. Our approach begins with a comprehensive assessment of your pain or stiffness to fully understand it.
Tingling, numbness, and burning pain can make daily life difficult and disrupt your sleep. Physiotherapy offers effective solutions to treat these unpleasant sensations and restore a better quality of life, whether these symptoms are recent or have been present for a long time. We treat not only the painful nerve, but also all the surrounding tissues that can put pressure on your nerves.
Living with daily pain can be exhausting and discouraging. Chronic pain affects the body and sleep, as well as morale and quality of life. Our specialized program gives you the means to gradually regain control over your body and activities, at your own pace and according to your goals.
Undergoing surgery is never easy. Physiotherapy before and after surgery is essential for a good recovery. Preparing your body well before surgery and following a good rehabilitation program afterwards allows you to heal better and return to your usual activities more quickly.
When current treatments are not giving the expected results or you have doubts about your diagnosis, a second opinion can make all the difference. Our thorough assessment and varied expertise allow us to bring a new perspective to your condition. Sometimes, a fresh look is all it takes to unblock a stagnant situation.
Whether it's tendinitis when you run, a sprained ankle playing soccer, or a shoulder problem playing tennis, these injuries prevent you from playing your sport. Sports physiotherapy allows for the treatment of injuries, but it also includes prevention, performance, and optimal recovery. Our specialized approach allows athletes of all levels to achieve their sports goals while minimizing the risk of injury.
Running uses your whole body, and a small imperfection in your technique can cause pain or limit your performance. A detailed analysis of your running style can identify adjustments that will make all the difference in optimizing your performance and preventing injuries, whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner.
A car accident can disrupt your daily life, whether it's from neck pain, headaches, or other injuries. Our team, experienced with SAAQ cases, manages your complete rehabilitation while taking care of the administrative aspects.
A workplace injury can be stressful, both for your health and your job, and can disrupt your professional and personal life. Our team is accustomed to the requirements of the CNESST. We coordinate your rehabilitation, taking into account the specific demands of your job.
Recovery after a criminal act requires a particularly attentive and respectful approach. Our team, trained to support victims of criminal acts, understands the complexity of your situation. In collaboration with IVAC, we create a safe environment to support your physical recovery at your own pace, with respect for your situation.
Veterans face unique physical challenges related to their military service. Whether it's chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries, or mobility issues, our team understands the specific needs of veterans. Physiotherapy offers specialized support to treat both old and new injuries, taking into account the specific aspects of military service.
Approaches mastered by Alexis
The McKenzie Approach is a globally recognized assessment and treatment method, particularly effective for back problems. This approach equips you with the tools to independently manage and prevent your pain.
The Mulligan approach, recognized worldwide, combines active movement and mobilization for immediate results. This unique technique restores joint function without pain, even in cases where other approaches have failed.
Knowledge is key to a successful recovery. Our educational approach allows you to better understand your pain problem and gives you the necessary tools to actively participate in your recovery and prevent recurrences.
A poorly set up workstation can cause tension and pain that affects your productivity. Our professional ergonomic assessment identifies the necessary adjustments to create a comfortable and efficient workspace.
A personalized exercise program is key to achieving your strength and endurance goals. Our expertise in designing customized programs allows you to progress safely while respecting your abilities and lifestyle.
Weak stabilizing muscles can lead to pain during prolonged postures or everyday movements. Core exercises are often taught incorrectly, hindering your progress. Our specialized approach activates these essential deep muscles, creating a solid foundation for all your movements and daily activities.
Joint pain and stiffness can significantly limit your daily life. Our physiotherapists use specialized joint mobilization and manipulation techniques to restore the natural movement of your joints and reduce your pain.
Poor posture can be the source of many daily aches and discomforts. Our approach combines precise postural analysis and practical solutions to improve your natural alignment and prevent chronic muscle tension.
Always moving in the same way can create injuries because repetitive movements end up overloading the same structures in your body. Our approach precisely analyzes and corrects your movement patterns to restore biomechanics that will not create microtrauma.
Therapeutic taping is a versatile technique that uses different types of adhesive tapes to relieve pain and improve joint stability. Among our approaches, we notably use the McConnell method, recognized for its effectiveness in biomechanical correction and the treatment of joint pain.
Tele-physio offers the flexibility of professional care from your home. No matter where you are in the world, you can benefit from our unique expertise. This modern solution allows for effective and personalized follow-up, adapted to your schedule, while maintaining the quality of care.
Primitive reflexes that persist into adulthood can disrupt your balance, coordination, and posture, leading to tension and chronic pain. Our specialized approach targets these primitive motor patterns to restore more mature and efficient movements. These treatments are recommended for persistent pain.
We are the pioneers in Quebec in nerve treatment. We know that symptoms of nerve compression, such as tingling, numbness, or burning pain, can disrupt your sleep and quality of life. Our specialized nerve treatment techniques precisely target these sensitive structures to reduce irritation and restore their proper function.
Contact Alexis Gougeon
If you have any questions or require more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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190 Chem. du Bas-de-Sainte-Thérèse Bureau 110,
Blainville, Quebec
J7B 1A7
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