Heather Ritchie
- Orthopaedic manual therapy for joint and soft tissue dysfunction.
- Spinal assessment and treatment for neck and back conditions.
- Peripheral limb injury rehabilitation and exercise prescription.
- Certified integrated dry needling for muscle pain and trigger points.
- Concussion assessment and post-concussion syndrome management.
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The Boulevard Club Wellness Clinic
1491 Lakeshore Blvd, Toronto, ON, M6K3C2
Heather is a graduate from the University of Toronto’s Master of Science in Physical Therapy Degree and holds an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree (Kinesiology) from McMaster University. With over 20 years of experience in orthopaedic private practice, she brings a manual therapy approach to treatment with an added emphasis on exercise and education. Post-graduate accomplishments include completing diplomas in Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy and Certified Integrated Dry Needling (CIDN). She has a strong skill set in assessing and treating all peripheral and spinal conditions, with clients of all ages. Her most recent course work has focused on the assessment and management of concussions, including post-concussion syndrome. Heather has always been involved in sports and grew up as a figure skater. She also enjoyed playing tennis, Australian Rules Football and currently enjoys spending time at the gym and the pool. Being active and experiencing her own injuries allows her to better understand the needs and goals of her clients and bring a unique level of understanding and empathy to her treatment sessions. She was fortunate to blend her love of sport and knowledge while volunteering as a physiotherapist with Skate Canada at national and international events. Outside of the clinic you can usually find Heather at the rink or gym, but she also enjoys baking, knitting, and reading. Heather is eager to meet the members at the Boulevard Club and help everyone stay healthy, active, and achieve their goals
THIS 60min INITIAL ALLOWS FOR TREATMENT SESSION TO OCCUR DURING THE APPOINTMENT. Following your initial assessment, your physiotherapist will implement your customized treatment plan that may include a combination of specific exercises to be done in the clinic and at home, manual soft tissue therapy, the use of electrophysical agents (eg. TENS), mobilization, rehabilitation as well as taping and bracing, if required.