YES. We accept new patients for all of our providers.
YES. Our clinic accepts VISA, MasterCard and Debit Cards.
YES. Our providers do not see any patients under the age of 10.
NO. There is free on-site public parking.
Please visit your nearest Hospital emergency room or call 9-1-1 immediately.
YES. We are an approved provider with WSIB.
YES. We are an approved provider with all motor vehicle insurance companies.
YES. We allow our patients to cancel and reschedule appointments once booked. Any patient that fails to show or cancels/reschedules an appointment without 24 hours' notice will be considered a no-show and will be charged $50.00 for the first infraction, $65 for the second infraction and $100 for all Aesthetic Medicine procedures. If our office is closed, a message left on our voicemail with 24 hours’ notice is sufficient to avoid the no-show fee.
We will attempt to make any and all accommodations if the schedule permits, however if this is not possible, your visit may be delayed, shortened or cancelled. If delayed, you will be seen after scheduled patients. If shortened, you will be responsible for the full cost of the originally scheduled appointment (only the actual length of your appointment can be billed to your insurance, the balance being the responsibility of the patient directly). If cancelled, you will be subject to the no-show or cancellation policy above.
Most extended health insurance companies require a referral or prescription from a Family Doctor. For uninsured patients, no referral or prescription is required.
Most extended health insurance companies require a referral or prescription from a Family Doctor. For uninsured patients, no referral or prescription is required.
Most extended health insurance companies require a referral or prescription from a Family Doctor. For uninsured patients, no referral or prescription is required.
Most extended health insurance companies require a referral or prescription from a Family Doctor. For uninsured patients, no referral or prescription is required.
YES. Immunization is widely recognized as one of the greatest public health achievements of the twentieth century. Vaccines prevent diseases, save lives and reduce health care costs. Immunization programs are an important foundation of Ontario's health system and are strictly followed in our practice. Further information can be found at Public Health Ontario and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
YES. Our recommendations strictly adhere to the recommendations made by the Government of Canada for travel.
NO. Our clinic does not prescribe or dispense medical marijuana.
Routine testing and imaging results are typically received within 10 business days. Our clinic will notify you once the results are in as necessary.
NO. Upon receiving your results, you will be called to book a follow-up appointment to discuss your results. You will be notified over the phone if it is an urgent matter.
Some specialist's offices will contact you to set up an appointment and others send us your appointment confirmation. In the latter case, we will contact you to inform you of your specialist's appointment details.
Wait times are often long to hear back from specialists offices. It is not uncommon for your appointment to be many months in the future. Should you not hear from us or the specialist regarding your specialist appointment within two months, please contact our clinic about the status of your referral.
NO. Prescriptions are made in clinic only to determine if medications need to be adjusted, added or discontinued.
Pain is considered chronic if it lasts more than 3 to 6 months. Acute pain usually is due to a specific cause (like a broken leg or a sprained joint). When the cause is removed or healed, the pain goes away. With chronic pain the original cause of pain may have resolved, but pain continues.
YES. We offer direct billing to most major insurance companies, WSIB and motor vehicle accident insurance companies.
NO. Our fee schedule is set according to the guidelines outlined by the regulatory colleges and associations of our providers.
NO. Only named policy members (i.e spouse or children registered with the insurer) with Government issued identification can used extended health care insurance when they are not the primary policy holder.
YES. Your photo health card must be presented at each appointment.
YES. Provided the card is not damaged, can be swiped electronically and that you present other Government issued identification to verify your identity.
NO. You must provide a valid health card.
NO. Our fee schedule is set according to the guidelines outlined by the regulatory colleges and associations of our providers.
YES. If your sickness or injury can be substantiated, an absence note can be provided at a cost of $25.
YES. Chiropractic is covered by all extended health care insurance companies, WSIB and Motor Vehicle insurance companies. The amount or extent of coverage is specific to your insurance policy.
NO. Chiropractors are legislated as primary contact health care professionals in every province in Canada. You can contact them directly.
A chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is an evidence-based technique that can help to relieve pain and restore optimal function of the spine and/or extremity joints. It is a highly-skilled and precise movement usually applied by hand. When a joint is adjusted, pressure is released. This release in pressure can help restore joint motion and decrease pain of the affected joint.
An adjustment or joint manipulation rarely causes discomfort. However, patients may sometimes experience mild to moderate transient soreness/aching following treatment (as with some forms of exercise) that usually resolves within 12-48 hours.
An adjustment or manipulation may result in the release of a gas bubble between the joints, which makes a popping sound. The same thing occurs normally when you hear a pop or crack in your knuckles or knees. The noise is caused by the change of pressure in a fluid filled joint, which results in gas being released. There is usually minimal, if any, discomfort involved.
NO. Our Chiropractor is an evidenced based and evidence informed Doctor.
For an acute condition patients are typically seen 4-8 times and for conditions with chronic pain, patients should be seen at the frequency recommended by your Chiropractor. For wellness/maintenance care, patients are seen on an as needed basis.
YES. Registered Massage Therapy is covered by all extended health care insurance companies, WSIB and Motor Vehicle insurance companies in Ontario. The amount or extent of coverage is specific to your insurance policy.
Registered Massage therapists can be contacted directly, however a FEW insurance policies require a referral from a family doctor for reimbursement. Please contact your insurer to determine if your policy requires a referral from your family doctor. For uninsured patients, no referral or prescription is required.
For an acute condition patients are typically seen 4-8 times and for conditions with chronic pain, patients should be seen at the frequency recommended by your Registered Massage Therapist. For wellness/maintenance care, patients are seen on an as needed basis.
NO. Massage Therapy does not treat or reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Healthy patients should be seen 1-2 times per year and patients with chronic disease should be seen more frequently at the recommendation of your Family Doctor.
Our clinic will book you with your Family Doctor for a Periodic Health Visit which now, takes the place of an annual physical. As mandated by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, and from a preventative health point of view, these periodic health visits are not required on a annual basis. The timing of such is based on age and gender and should be discussed with your Physician. If you have any current medical concerns, please book an appointment to review with your Physician and do not wait until your periodic health visit.
YES. OHIP does not reimburse the Family Doctor for travel consultations, specific vaccinations, specific wart removal, skin tag removal, physical exams requested by a third party, paperwork or documentation, patient requested referrals (i.e. Chiro, Massage, Orthotics, Acupuncture, Braces, Physio) or patient requested pregnancy tests. These fees are outlined in our Fee Schedule.
YES. Patients from outside the province or outside the country can be seen by our Family Doctor. There is no provision for direct billing out of province and out of country residents. The patients must directly pay for fees as outlined in our Fee Schedule.
NO. Our clinic does not prescribe or dispense narcotics
NO. Any voluntary cosmetic/aesthetic procedure(s) is not covered by OHIP or any third party extended health insurer. All procedures are billed directly to the patient.
Botox is intended for adults in good health, both males and females, ages 18-65. Patients 65 or older can also receive botox but need to be evaluated thoroughly due to a higher incidence of chronic medical illness in this age group. To determine candidacy for botox, a consultation with your physician is necessary. Most patients are candidates.
By the two-week mark, most patients are able to see the effects of the procedure.
Botox can last from 3-4 months, but it is not permanent and results may vary from patient to patient. If you are adherent with the treatment schedule, you may not only be able to prolong the interval between treatments, you may require less botox with each subsequent procedure.
Small amounts of the neurotoxin are administered via a tiny needle. For context, this is the same gauge of needle that is used by diabetics use to inject insulin. Most patients describe the sensation as a small pinch or sting.
Some patients may need one versus the other, while others require both. A consultation with your physician is necessary to discuss your anticipated results and level of augmentation to determine if one or both of these procedures may be required.
The amount of drug a patient may need depends on many factors, including the patient’s anatomy, age, sex, and history of previous treatments. Botox is charged on a per unit basis.
Yes. When administered by a trained and experienced physician, you can still express yourself through facial movements and expressions.
No. It is expressly contraindicated in pregnant and/or lactating females.
Dermal filler is intended for both, healthy men and women, greater than 18 years old. Patients 65 or older can also receive dermal filler but need to be evaluated thoroughly due to a higher incidence of chronic medical illness in this age group. To determine candidacy for dermal filler, a consultation with your physician is necessary. Most patients are candidates.
Dermal filler can last from 6-9 months, but are not permanent and results may vary from patient to patient. If you are adherent with the treatment schedule, you may not only be able to prolong the interval between treatments, you may require less filler with each subsequent procedure.
Fillers are safe so long as they are administered by trained/licensed health care professionals.
Fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in our body, and some lidocaine to provide a numbing effect during injection. Numbing cream can be utilized as well to help minimize the discomfort experienced by the patient..
Dermal filler comes in pre-filled syringes. Patients are charged per syringe used. If there is filler left over, it will be disposed of in accordance with Health Canada rules and regulations, as such, were are not permitted to reuse left over filler under any circumstance.
Patients will notice a difference immediately. As time passes, the filler absorbs water and provides an even fuller appearance.
Results vary from patient to patient, but generally speaking, results can last anywhere from 6-9 months.
Yes we are seeing an increase in number of males patients using these products, hence the term “Brotox”.
Only trained physicians and licensed health care professionals with training should be administering these products.
During your consultation, the physician will discuss your medical history and more to determine your candidacy for botox/fillers. They will educate you on the risks, benefits and alternatives of treatment, as well as, discuss your treatment goals, determine a treatment plan and answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Botox and/or dermal fillers should only be administered by a certified physician and licensed injector. Increased risk of complications are likely when the treatment is provided by an untrained professional. Common side effects are those of any injections, which include, but are not limited to, injection site pain, redness, bruising, bleeding and infection. Dermal fillers are associated with a higher degree of swelling and bruising, which can easily be covered up with make-up.
Yes
No. Pictures are a pre-requisite for treatment.
We recommend against treatment close to your special occasion as time for swelling and bruising subsides differently in every patient. Usually a few weeks prior to your social gathering is sufficient.