Don Charbonneau
- Hands-on manual therapy for joint and soft tissue dysfunction.
- Therapeutic exercise programs for injury recovery and reconditioning.
- McKenzie mechanical diagnosis and treatment for low back pain.
- Dry needling and acupuncture to facilitate healing and pain relief.
- TMJ (jaw) evaluation and physiotherapy management.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
River East Physiotherapy
1215 A Henderson Highway, Winnipeg, MB, R2G 1L8
Don Charbonneau, Physiotherapist, has been treating patients at River East Physiotherapy for nearly three decades. Don graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor’s of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy from the University of Manitoba. **Don's Approach** In the clinic, Don takes a hands-on approach to physiotherapy, customized to each client. He uses manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and education, so his clients understand how they can best help themselves on their path to recovery. Don also uses “modalities,” including acupuncture, dry needling, and low level laser to facilitate healing and restore normal biomechanics. Don is skilled at providing physiotherapy via video call. **Advanced Training** On top of his university qualifications, Don has completed the following post-graduate training: - Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy (Levels 2 & 3, Upper & Lower Quadrant Diplomas, Canadian Physiotherapy Association) - Acupuncture (Acupuncture Canada) - Dry Needling (Gokavi Transverse Technique Program) - Jaw / Temporomandibular (TMJ) dysfunction - Evaluation and Treatment. - McKenzie Method for Treating Low Back Pain - Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (The Robin McKenzie Institute Canada, Levels A & B) - Functional abilities program evaluations and reconditioning program - Custom orthotics - Low Level Laser - Parkinson’s Disease - Exercise as Primary Treatment (Neurofit BC) - Manual Therapy of the Thoracic and Pelvic Outlets - Physical Literacy Enhanced Rehabilitation (Dr. Dean Kriellars) [Read more about Don here on our website...](https://www.rivereastphysiotherapy.ca/About/Don-Charbonneau)
Massage
For a massage by a physiotherapist, focusing on one region of your body (examples: back, shoulder, forearm, or neck). Includes an assessment of your injury or condition, plus 30 minutes of massage.
Acupuncture
Book this if you'd like your Initial Assessment to include Acupuncture as part of your initial treatment.
Physiotherapy
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.)