Abigail (Abby) Jervis, Physiotherapist
- Hand, arm and shoulder injury assessment and rehabilitation.
- Custom splinting for fingers and static hand support.
- Dry needling and acupuncture for musculoskeletal pain relief.
- Orthopedic manual therapy and joint mobilization techniques.
- Ergonomic assessments and functional capacity / physical demands analysis.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
River East Physiotherapy
1215 A Henderson Highway, Winnipeg, MB, R2G 1L8
Abby Jervis has over 20 years experience helping people get back to doing what they love, pain-free and with confidence. Abby has a special passion and advanced training in hand physiotherapy . So for tricky or stubborn hand, arm and shoulder injuries, she’s your person. Abby’s Approach “I believe that great care starts with great listening,” says Abby. “I take the time to understand what each client is hoping to achieve — whether it’s returning to work, getting back on the hiking trail, or simply being able to lift a coffee mug without pain. “Once we’ve clarified those goals, I provide a clear, realistic plan and timeline, so you know what to expect and how we’ll get there together.” Unique Service Offerings Abby likes to incorporate acupuncture and/or dry needling into her practice, allowing her to provide a more holistic approach to treatment. She is also experienced in: - custom splinting, particularly finger splints and static hand splints, - performing ergonomic assessments, and - performing physical demands analyses. Training & Qualifications Abby Jervis holds a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy from the University of Manitoba. On top of her university qualifications, she is also trained in: Acupuncture (Acupuncture: The Art and Science) Dry Needling (Kinetacore: Functional Dry Needling) Functional Capacity Evaluations (WorkWell Systems Inc.) Advanced Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy (Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapies - Level 1; Level 2 Lower) Spine, shoulder, arm and hand mobilization (Mulligan Concept Mobilization – Spine and Upper Extremity Certificate) Read more about Abby and her unique services here on our website…
If this is your first visit AND you have TWO conditions you'd like to be addressed in one appointment. This appointment will include an assessment of both conditions and initial treatment. (Do not book this for a work-related injury or a condition from a motor vehicle accident - call us to book a WCB or MPI Initial Assessment instead.)