At RVC Rehab Services – Consultants in Physical Therapy, Massage and Childbirth Services - we strive to be a centre of excellence and our goal is to address the cause of your pain be it from sports injuries, accidents, childbearing or occupational hazards, as opposed to merely treating your painful structures. We take a holistic approach to understanding your dysfunction and aim and returning you to optimal physical health.
All of our therapist work as a team so that we offer you the best care possible. Our goal is to create body awareness and help you appreciate the incorrect patterns of movement that are currently overloading structures and creating pain. We promise to teach you how to use your body in the ways that create optimal loading and efficient, pain free movements. Please take a moment to explore this site for further information on our various services – RVC Rehab Services in the business of creating healthy lifestyles for over 25 years!
We offer physical therapy for all population types and ages: neurological, musculoskeletal, sports or woman’s health or those who simply what you maintain their health and fitness level. At our medical orientated gym we offer weight management and fitness training for clients with obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiac patients, incontinence, pregnant mothers  and as well as those with musculoskeletal /orthopaedic problems such a back, knee, neck shoulder and foot, etc.
We offer group or individual Pilates classes as well as classes or individual rehabilitation for post-partum moms especially those suffering from weak pelvic floors, post-caesarean, or post-epidural pain sites. Besides ultrasound, electrical stimulation and the normal run of the mill physical therapy equipment we have the most up-to-date state of the art equipment, including Shockwave therapy, for chronic tendonitis, Laser therapy for chronic pain, Acupuncture, EMG Clinical System with Synergy 3-Dimensional software to allow you to visual (Biofeedback) your own progress as you work to strengthen weak muscles ; and a heated pool on site for cases that do are easier to rehabilitate non-weight bearing.
RVC has added a fully stocked pro-shop of Symmetry Vitamins, Re-education devices for Pelvic floor strengthening, most things that Moms-to-be need to make themselves more comfortable in pregnancy such as Babyhuggers; most orthopaedic devices such as braces, splints, crutches, traction devices, TENS units, thermophores, etc that you may need. We are the Local Representative for Biofreeze, the number one pain relief gel as well as the local Representative for Theraband (balls, exercise bands etc).

Registered Massage Therapy (RMT) …not just a luxury

Whether to decrease physical pain or simply for relaxation, Massage Therapy can be beneficial for all. Massage is a hands-on approach to reduce symptoms caused by stress or injury such as: stress management, headaches, back pain, tendonitis, pregnancy discomforts and sports injuries. Why not see if an RMT can do anything to help you feel better? And, why not today?
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Learning about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting can be a fascinating way of growth and discovery. Our Nuturing Birth Experience courses offer a wide variety of pregnancy, birth and parenting classes. They are designed to provide information and support to build confidence in your transition to parenthood.

We offer courses in:
• Early Pregnancy
• Childbirth Preperation
• Childbirth Preperation Refresher
• Baby Care
• Breastfeeding
• Infant/Child CPR
• "Diapers and Delirium"
It is recomended that you complete your classes 3-4 weeks prior to your due date.

We also offer excellent pre- and post-natal exercise and pregnancy massage.
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Water Birth

Many pregnant women are drawn to water while they are pregnant to soothe and relax their tired, sore muslces at the end of a busy day , as well as during their labour and birth. Just seeing and hearing water can help with relaxation. Being in water during labour can be soothing and many women have reported that their contractions hurt less and they find little need for medication. Labour progresses better and the Moms are more able to deal with their labour.

Labour Doula

Pregnancy can often leave a mother-to-be feeling overwhelmed by all the choices and tasks at hand. So, Nuturing Birth Experience has created Doula Care services, a special support programme to assist birthing women and their families. A Doula will meet with the parent(s) in the second or third trimester of pregnancy to get aquainted, obtain a history of the pregnancy, expecations, wishes and needs. She will assist her clients to develop a realistic birth plan and offer information on labour and delivery, as well as instruction in relaxation, breathing and visualization.

During the actual labour and delivery, the Doula will remain continuously with the birthing mom as part of the care team to assist with comfort, relief nad encouragement for her and her partner. Following the baby's arrival, the Doula will help with breastfeeding and infant care information, and provide follow-up support for the new parents with postpartum visits.

Our certified Doula's specialize in assisting parents to have an emotionally and spiritually satisfying birth experience - they do not provide clinical/medical services.

Doula Care services include: • Private consulatation at prenatal visits
• Continuous support during labour and birth (no shift-changes)
• Two follow-up postpartum visits
• 24-hour availability by phone
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Postpartum Doula

Postpartum Doula services are now available. A postpartum Doula cares for the mother nad her family in their home during the first few weeks following the birth. The Doula provides non-medical support and companionship, assists with newborn care and sibling adjustment, meal preperation and household orginization. The Doula offers evidence-based information on infant feeding, emothional and physical recovery from childbirth and other issues related to the postpartum period, and can make referrals if necessary.
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Womens Services

We also provide a great deal of womens services, including consultation on:
• Incontinence
• Osteoporosis
• Menopause
• Family Issues
• Round Ligament Pain
• Syphysis Pubis Disorder (SPD)
• Lactation Consultation
• 'Beyond Basics Women's Wellness and Medical Day Spa (including permanent hair removal, age spot removal etc.) - coming early in 2007.
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