Active Rehabilitation and Fitness is a private, locally-owned and operated physiotherapy clinic, specializing in physiotherapy, kinesiology, personal fitness, and occupational and vocational services. For nearly 20 years we’ve been dedicated to helping people in Thunder Bay live life free from pain and injury. We live local, we operate local, we treat local.
Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Shawn is deeply committed to his community and highly passionate about what he does. After graduating from Lakehead University with an honours Bachelor of Kinesiology degree Shawn continued his studies in Hamilton, Ontario, graduating from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy degree. Since then, Shawn has employed his skills, knowledge and insights, as a practising physiotherapist in Thunder Bay.
Shawn has a keen interest in pursuing continuing education, staying current with new trends in assessment and treatment.
Shawn has gained immense knowledge about biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise prescription, athletic training and manual therapy. In addition, he has had the chance to participate in a wide array of sports. This combined expertise in physical health and physiotherapy allows him to tailor his treatments to meet each patient’s needs.
He has been involved in sports and athletics from a young age. His passion for sports medicine and physiotherapy developed after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament tear and undergoing months of physiotherapy himself.
Shawn is currently a member in good standing of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, the Ontario Physiotherapist Association and the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, as well as a member of the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada. Shawn also volunteers numerous hours to Thunder Bay Minor Hockey to help in the prevention of hockey-related injury.
Physiotherapy is a regulated, science-based profession that takes a ‘whole person’ approach to health and wellbeing, helping to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability.
At Active Rehabilitation & Fitness, we apply an holistic approach to everything we do – in other words we treat the person, not just the pain. We provide physiotherapy treatment to a wide range of individuals. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a recreational player, a patient with a sudden injury or someone managing a long-term medical condition, we work closely with you to evaluate, restore and maintain your physical function and movement and educate you on the best ways to handle your condition.
As fully accredited physiotherapists, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality treatment, so you can get back to your highest quality of life as quickly as possible.
Our physio treatment plans include a combination of:
It’s no secret that physical activity is good for our overall health and wellbeing. But with any sport comes an increased risk of injury. In the pursuit of high level performance athletes demand more from their bodies which in turn places greater strain on their muscles, joints and bones. And that’s where we come in.
Whatever your age, whatever your ability, we work closely with you, your coaches, training program, or personal goals to get you quickly and safely back in the game and operating at peak performance. What’s more, once you’re back to your sport, we give you the inside track on how to prevent further injury or recurrences.
At Active Rehabilitation & Fitness we specialize in a broad range of sport-specific rehabilitation. However, our principle focus is on injuries sustained in:
Acupuncture is an ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine used to help the body naturally heal itself.
Thin, sterile needles are inserted into specific areas of the body in order to stimulate your nervous system, sending natural healing agents directly to the site of the pain and increasing endorphins – your body’s natural painkiller hormone – in your brain. It’s a safe, painless and effective method of treating a wide variety of medical problems, including acute muscle and joint pain, post-operative pain, and nausea.
Futhermore, studies have shown acupuncture can help accelerate the healing process, improve pain management, enhance recuperative power and immunity, support physical and emotional health, and improve overall function and well-being.
At Active Rehabilitation & Fitness we practice western medical acupuncture, combining traditional Chinese medical philosophies with a modern understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathology in order to help you achieve the maximum benefit from the procedure.
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective when used in conjunction with other therapeutic treatments. Depending on your condition and specific health needs, medical acupuncture may be included as part of your treatment plan.
Picture this: you’ve just had surgery. The procedure went smoothly and you’re feeling good. But now the hard work begins. Fact is, even if your operation was a complete success, full recovery is still a long way off. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back.
At Active Rehabilitation & Fitness we provide you with individualized optimal treatment and exercise programming during your rehabilitation, designed to get you back to your normal self as soon as possible. We believe a major factor in positive outcomes following surgical procedures is good physiotherapy treatment focused on:
New patients are always welcome at our physiotherapy clinic – with or without a doctors’ referral. We’re all about helping you live life to the fullest, so whether you want to improve your game, regain motion, or reduce pain from an injury, we’re here to keep you moving forward.
Physiotherapy is a regulated, science-based healthcare profession that takes a ‘whole person’ approach to health and wellbeing when someone has been affected by injury, illness or disability. The goal of physiotherapy is to evaluate, restore and maintain your physical function and movement and educate you on the best ways to handle your condition going forward.
Thank you for choosing Active Rehabilitation & Fitness! First things first – give us a call at (807) 623-1972 to schedule an appointment. Then fill out our Patient History Form prior to your first appointment so that we know all we need to know about you and your condition and can get started right away.
If you want to speed up the process feel free to email or fax us these forms prior to your appointment. And if you still have questions read the following FAQ below for more information.
No matter whether your problem is the result of injury, illness or simple wear and tear, physical pain can happen to anyone, at anytime, at any age. At Active Rehabilitation & Fitness we pride ourselves on our wide range of effective treatments for people of all ages. Put it this way: if it’s a condition related to joints, muscles, or nerves chances are we treat it.
If you’re unsure whether your problem can be addressed by us, please feel free to get in touch and together we’ll assess your condition to see if we can help.
Some examples of conditions we treat are:
Physiotherapy is a hands-on profession, and your visit will include a physical examination. We suggest you bring comfortable workout attire that allows for easy access to the area that requires treatment. For knee, ankle, and lower back conditions we recommend you bring shorts. For neck or shoulder pain a loose fitting t-shirt would be ideal.
You don’t require a formal referral to see a physiotherapist. Physiotherapists are “first contact” practitioners which means we have the necessary skills to examine, diagnose, treat and advise our patients with no previous input or referral from a doctor.
Absolutely! At Active Rehab we take great pride in offering our clients the very highest standards of privacy and confidentiality. Any and all information you share with us is kept completely confidential at all times, even after your therapy is complete. We’re strongly committed to complying with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario’s statutory obligations under the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Personal Health Information Protection Act.
We accept virtually all forms of payment, including Interac Debit, Visa, Mastercard, cash or cheque.
If you need to cancel your appointment we require notice by telephone at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment. Late cancellations or unattended appointments will incur a full treatment fee.
(807) 623-1972
activerehab@tbaytel.net
Unit A-2, 717 Hewitson Street