We now have the Myndstep™ stimulator at our clinic! Myndstep™ is a functional electrical stimulator that is used in the treatment of drop foot as a result of an upper motor neuron (neurological) injury. This could include: stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, and cerebral palsy. This system stimulates the affected leg […]

Animal-supported therapy… Therapy that doesn’t feel like therapy. Learn more about it with Stephanie Boyd and Nicole Raftis. . . Listen to Rehab Rebels on your favorite podcast platform. Join me and others on our Rehab Rebel Journey at www.rehabrebels.org! . Show notes and links are at: www.rehabrebels.org/020

Sleep disturbance can be a frustrating component of concussion injuries or acquired brain injuries. Sleep disturbance can be experienced in many different ways – difficulty falling asleep, irregular sleep patterns, early wake patterns, daytime fatigue, excessive tiredness and more! Sleep disturbance can also further aggravate or exacerbate other symptoms you may already be feeling, like […]

We are very excited to announce that our Occupational Therapist, Nicole Raftis, has been featured on The Uncommon OT Podcast Series! In this podcast, Nicole talks about our Pathways Ponies program, and how she uses animal-assisted therapy in her Occupational Therapy practice. Congratulations to Nicole on this amazing feature and for her incredible contributions to […]

Antioxidants are various nutrients and vitamins that protect our bodies from Free Radicals. Free Radicals are harmful to our bodies as in very high amounts, they are capable of damaging cells and DNA. Our bodies can generate free radicals from many different sources, including the breakdown of some foods, exposure to pollution or cigarette smoke, […]

Pathways would like to welcome our new Physiotherapist, Rikki! Rikki completed her Masters of Physical Therapy at Western University in 2022. Before that she completed her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo, where she pursued many volunteer experiences in the community with both children and adults which lead to her decision […]

In June of 2022, Brynn successfully completed her NDTA Certificate Course for the treatment of clients with stroke and brain injury, using the Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) approach. She has also registered as a Certified NDTA Provider. Congratulations Brynn! If you are interested in learning more about this specific treatment approach, or would like to book an […]

At Pathways Therapy we are happy to be able to provide Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Dietician services to babies! Work with our experienced multi-disciplinary team to help your baby reach their milestones and goals! To learn more about how we can help your baby, click here or call our office today!

Did you know that our Registered Dietician, Jackie, has experience working with clients who have physical disabilities? Jackie has a special interest in working with clients who have physical disabilities including, but not limited to: multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and cerebral palsy. Current research shows that dieticians can play a positive role in impacting […]

Registered Dietician, Jackie, is here to teach us about leftovers! Not only does repurposing leftovers save time, it also reduces food waste. Saving time in the kitchen helps reserve your energy levels for other important parts of your day while still ensuring you have nourishing food available to fuel you. Jackie works on meal prep […]

5 Tips for Making Sustainable Habits in the New Year By Jackie Silver MHSc, RD The New Year is upon us and January is the time when many people set “New Year Resolutions” to exercise more, meditate, get more sleep, or eat better. While these intentions are good, they tend to fall to the wayside […]

Our Registered Dietician, Jackie, is a big fan of meal prepping large batches of meals and snacks in advance to save time. Meal prep is helpful any time of the year, but especially during quarantine when you want to have healthy food on hand and prevent grazing all day. It’s also a huge time saver […]