Your recovery roadmap
Move better.
Recover with confidence.
Feel supported at every stage.
Optimal Health Physiotherapy is a multidisciplinary clinic in downtown Peterborough offering evidence-based physiotherapy, massage therapy, athletic therapy, psychotherapy and naturopathic care.
- Client-centred care
- Evidence-based
- Education-first
- Downtown Peterborough
- Free on-site parking
- Accessible ground floor
Step one
Where are you on your recovery path?
Pick the situation that sounds most like yours — we'll point you to the right service.
I have a new injury
Sudden pain, sprain, or strain. Get a clear assessment and a plan.
Explore →Pain keeps coming back
Chronic or recurring discomfort that affects daily life.
Explore →I'm recovering after surgery
Structured post-operative rehab to restore function.
Explore →I want to return to sport
Get back to running, cycling, or your sport with confidence.
Explore →I need help with mobility
Build strength and movement for daily independence.
Explore →I'm looking for massage therapy
Therapeutic massage for tension, stiffness or recovery.
Explore →I need mental health support
Compassionate therapy with our associated providers.
Explore →I'm interested in naturopathic care
Root-cause oriented care, in person or virtual.
Explore →Our approach
Care designed around your goals.
At Optimal Health Physiotherapy, care starts with understanding your condition, your goals, and how your body moves. Our team uses assessment, hands-on treatment, individualized exercise, education and practical guidance to help you improve function and manage your condition with confidence.
Client-centred
Care starts by understanding your condition, your day, and your goals.
Evidence-based
Treatment grounded in current physiotherapy research and clinical reasoning.
Education-first
You leave with tools and understanding to manage your condition independently.
Comfortable space
A bright, calm clinic in downtown Peterborough — never rushed, never clinical-cold.
Built around your goals
Whether it's lifting a grandchild or finishing a marathon, your goal shapes the plan.
Step two
The services that support your recovery.
Physiotherapy
Assessment-based care for injury recovery, chronic pain, mobility, post-operative rehabilitation, sport injuries and personalized exercise.
Massage Therapy
Therapeutic massage for muscle tension, chronic pain, stiffness, repetitive strain, relaxation and movement support.
Athletic Therapy
Musculoskeletal assessment, rehabilitation, injury prevention and return-to-activity support for athletes and active people.
Social Work & Psychotherapy
Supportive therapy for youth and adults navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, relationships, OCD, addiction and life stress.
Naturopathic Doctor
Shame-free, root-cause oriented care for hormonal concerns, menopause, fertility, burnout, anxiety, insomnia and integrative health.
What we treat
What physiotherapy can help with.
Pain & mobility
- Neck pain & headaches
- Shoulder pain
- Lower back pain
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Foot & ankle pain
Sport & activity
- Running injuries
- Cycling injuries
- Sports injuries
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer's elbow
- Tendinitis
Recovery & long-term
- Pre/post-operative rehab
- Post-fracture recovery
- Arthritis
- Chronic soft-tissue injury
- Ergonomic concerns
- Inflammatory arthritis, MS & Parkinson's
Step three
What happens at your first visit?
A first physiotherapy assessment takes about an hour. You'll leave knowing what's going on, why, and what comes next.
- 01
We listen
Detailed questions about your condition, goals and what's limiting you.
- 02
We assess
A physical assessment of movement, pain and contributing factors.
- 03
We explain
Your therapist reviews findings and builds a treatment plan with you.
- 04
You leave with a plan
Time-permitting treatment, exercises and self-care guidance to take home.
Step four
Treatment tools, chosen for your condition.
We use the right tool for the job — never a one-size-fits-all template.
Manual Therapy
Hands-on techniques to restore movement, reduce pain and support healing.
Exercise Therapy
Targeted exercises that progress as your condition improves.
Acupuncture
Fine-needle treatment used within physiotherapy to help reduce pain and stimulate healing.
Dry Needling
A more direct technique for muscle pain and tension. Some soreness can occur after.
Shockwave Therapy
Non-invasive acoustic-wave treatment often used for chronic tendon conditions like plantar fasciitis.
Modalities
Heat, cold, electrotherapy and ultrasound used when clinically appropriate.
Clear fees
Fees at a glance.
No surprises. Pricing for physiotherapy services with us. Fees may change — please confirm current rates when booking.
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Questions, answered.
The things patients most often ask before their first visit.
Read the full first-visit FAQ →Do I need a doctor's referral?
No — physiotherapists are primary care practitioners. Some insurance plans may still require a referral for reimbursement, so check with your provider.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing that allows movement and access to the area we're assessing.
How long is the first visit?
Approximately one hour. Follow-up treatments are typically 30–45 minutes.
Can returning clients book treatment directly?
If it's the same condition within the last three months, a new assessment may not be needed. After three months, a reassessment is often required.
Is online physiotherapy available?
Yes. Online appointments are available for people who can't attend the clinic, though some hands-on treatments cannot be provided virtually.
Visit us
Easy to find. Easy to access.
We're in downtown Peterborough between George and Aylmer Streets, with free parking on site, a rear ramp, automatic door, accessible washroom and a barrier-free ground floor.
- Address
- 193 Dalhousie St.
Peterborough, ON K9J 2M1 - Contact
- Tel (705) 243-6633
Fax (705) 243-6632
Journal
Helpful reading from the clinic.
Injury prevention
Spring Into Action — Not Into Injury
Read article →Exercise & warmups
Should I Warm Up Before Exercise?
Read article →Massage therapy
Hot Stone Massage: A Clinical Approach
Read article →Shockwave therapy
Shockwave Therapy: Why It Works
Read article →Arthritis & chronic pain
Physiotherapy & Massage for Arthritis
Read article →Physiotherapy education
Athletic Therapy vs. Physiotherapy
Read article →Professionals
Office space available in our multidisciplinary clinic.
Ready to start your recovery?
Book your first physiotherapy assessment or call the clinic for guidance on which service is right for you.