Happy Halloween From Palermo Physio and Wellness!

October 31, 2014 ·

We would like to say Happy Halloween from Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre, Oakville! It is our first Halloween celebration as a clinic and we had fun! Brittney the foot specialist / Chiropodist dressed as Velma from Scooby Doo – which is appropriate given her problem solving and detective work … Continue reading Happy Halloween From Palermo Physio and Wellness! →

Exercise and Training Doesn’t Have to be All or Nothing

October 30, 2014 ·

As a person who really enjoys training and working out, it is difficult when my schedule, life circumstances, illness and even injury prevent me from sticking to a regular routine or plan. It’s easy when we can’t make it to the gym or have lots on the go to forgo … Continue reading Exercise and Training Doesn’t Have to be All or Nothing →

Keeping Fresh and Continuing to Learn!

October 24, 2014 ·

At Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre, our Multidisciplinary clinic in Oakville Ontario, our Practitioners are constantly excited to learn. We learn from one another within our clinic from our varying enducational and professional backgrounds of Chiropody / Foot Care, Massage Therapy, and Physiotherapy. We also learn from the perspectives of … Continue reading Keeping Fresh and Continuing to Learn! →

Get the Most out of Your Massage!

October 22, 2014 ·

People access Massage Therapy (provided by an Registered Massage Therapist) at our Oakville location for a variety of reasons. Whether it be to decrease muscle tension, help increase range of motion, recover from a sport / training, because of low back pain in pregnancy, or simply to decrease stress and … Continue reading Get the Most out of Your Massage! →

Routine Foot and Nail Care

October 17, 2014 ·

A commonly asked question when people see the services our Oakville clinic offers is “what is a Chiropodist”? Many people have private insurance coverage for foot care provided by a Chiropodist (Foot Specialist) – this may also be under Podiatry (these are equivalent qualifications). This covers the scope of practice … Continue reading Routine Foot and Nail Care →

Now Accepting Direct Billing!

October 16, 2014 ·

We are pleased to announce Palermo Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre in Oakville is now accepting Direct Billing through private insurance. This service will be offered through Telus Health. As such there is some limit to the insurance companies that provide coverage though direct billing. Unfortunately at this time we cannot … Continue reading Now Accepting Direct Billing! →

2014 Flu Season

October 14, 2014 ·

As “Early Flu Season for 2014” warnings start to ring out in news reports we start to become even more aware of hand hygiene and the newest proper sneezing technique. As a Physiotherapist working in a medical building (Palermo Professional Centre), as well as with some higher risk individuals, I … Continue reading 2014 Flu Season →

Fall Home Maintenance – Back Health

October 6, 2014 ·

As weather cools and the leaves are starting to change in the Halton area, we’re lucky to be able to look out at the Escarpment and Bronte area at the beautiful colours. This also means that many of us have some lawn and yard maintenance to take care of. Because … Continue reading Fall Home Maintenance – Back Health →

Why all Orthotics aren’t all Created Equal:

October 4, 2014 ·

Custom Foot Orthotics or inserts can benefit many people. Orthotics may be beneficial if you have heel or arch pain, plantar fasciitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, achilles tendinitis, wear work boots, are on your feet all day on concrete or hard flooring etc. Not all orthotics are created equally, the quality … Continue reading Why all Orthotics aren’t all Created Equal: →

Fall Fitness Tips

October 2, 2014 ·

It is officially fall and as the leaves change in the Oakville, Burlington and Milton area, so too may our fitness activities. Don’t let cooler weather or a change in your daily scheduling prevent you from continuing with your health and fitness goals. The Huffington Post has posted a good … Continue reading Fall Fitness Tips →