The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, June 6, 2006 -A9 Advantage Physi*o "f Milton w Advantage Pbysiîttherapy opened its doors on May 3Otb, 2005 at its location on the corner of Derry Road and Ontario Street (550 Ontario St.S). Owner and Valerie Brouwers has seven years in the industry and is proud of the numerous post graduate courses that she bas taken since graduating with a bachelor of science in pbysiotberapy from the University of Toronto in 1999. Most notably she bat over six hundred bours in manual tberapy training. This is a specialized area of pbysiotberapy that encompasses the latest research and skill in joint mobilization and manipulation as well as exercise and education. Recently she became certified in Active Release Techniques wbich is helpful in conditions sucb as carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury, shoulder tendonitis, and running and sports injuries (for more information contact www.activerealease.com). Valerie is a long time Milton resident and was employed from graduation at the University of Guelph wbere she gained skill in treating a wide range of athletes. It was ber dream to open a pbysiotberapy clinic in Milton since volunteering in a clinic as part of a bighscbnol co-op program. At Advantage Pbysiotberapy tbe initial assessment is very tborougb and takes one bour. Frequently adjacent areas need to be treated after an injury in order to bave a complete resolution of , * symptoms. For example o Vaierme> back pain may be related to ~rouwers stiffness in a bip ee tbougb the bip may not be Owner & painful. One bour allows for Rhysterapis tbe complete assessment as %sioheraist well as a treatment. Follow up appointments are booked for tbirty minutes wbicb allows for bands on treatment and close supervision of exercise routines by the pbysiotberapist. Tbey only book two patients per bour. The clinic bas tbree tpacious. private treatment rooms and a large well equipped gym facility. "We were boping to achieve a comfortable and inviting environment for clients wbo in many circunîstances are suffering in pain" says Valerie. Friends and family spent day and nigbt last spring renovating the once ladies only gym into tbe pbysiotberapy clinic that you tee today. It was well wortb tbe effort. Patients can book an appointment by calling Advantage Pbysiotberapy at 905- 693-8043 or by stopping by the clinic during business bours. Tbey offer evening and early morning appointments. Most [w~ extended bealtb plant cover pbysiotberapy. "Our receptionists are very belpful in answering questions about coverage and bow to go about submitting invoices. We can walk you tbrougb it if needed". Tbey alto tee WSIB dlaims as well as motor vebicle accident dlaims. Certified pedortbist, Scott Harvie, is in the clinic one evening per week for consultation and fitting of custom ortbotics and footwear visit www.advantagepbytiotberapy.ca 1 Located at 550 Ontarlo Streat South, Mliton. (Comrno of Don-y Roed Mid Ontarl Shoot. and tbey are welcoming chiropractor Trevor Jobnston wbo will be offering evening, early morning and Saturday appointments starting in July. For more information about the clinic and please Improving your quality of life. Hear More. *Hearing Testinig *Hearing Aids (prescriptionî and fittîngs ond lifetime service) *FM Systems andi Assistive Listening Deoices *Coanseling anti Aurai Rehahilitation *WSIB, OVA, AD? Aathorized Dispensar1 *Autiitory Processing Testing Say More. * Speech andi Language Assessment " Individual and Group Therapy " Articulation/Speech Sounds * Language Oevelopment *Auditory-Verbal Therapy *Stuttering *Voice Therapy *Autism/POD *Oral Motor Skilîs andi Apraxia *Child and Parent Workshops et 311 Commercial St., Suite 109, Milton Tla(905) 87-5-3345 www.hearsay.ca Uýf~ dJ{n ýh Ji,! V Complete Auto Detailing V Window Tinting " Rust Protection 5%off With this ad! Jl Expires July 31/06 88 Ontarlo St. N., Unît #3, MMon 805-875-3387 Homeowners insurance can e your MOST VALUABLE POSSESSION INANCE Date Peers, Agent office oues 917 Nipissing ttad Mtt. -Fri. 9-5. Sut. 10-2 Milton, ON LOT 5E3 Evtting & Wethenit Apts. tut: 905-970 1667 uaîalatît date.pttr.qg7i@statefarm.com LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR, STATE FARIM 15 THERE.'1 Providing Insurance and Financial Services Stéire Fuît Fire and Casuay Ciimipaniy -Cuîaian Heud office, Scuîboîough, Otarioî 1