Expert Back Pain Physiotherapy in Brantford, ON
Back pain shouldn't stop you from doing the things you love — whether that's hitting the gym, getting back on the ice, or simply moving through your day without discomfort. At The Movement Physio & Performance in Brantford, we provide one-on-one, individualized physiotherapy that goes beyond symptom relief. We find the root cause, build your strength, and get you back performing at your best.
Back Pain That's Holding You Back
You've tried resting, stretching, and pushing through — but the pain keeps coming back. Sound familiar? You're not alone, and you don't have to keep guessing.
Living With Daily Limitations
Back pain creeps into everything — your workouts, your work, your sleep. What used to feel effortless now takes effort just to manage.
Generic Treatment That Doesn't Last
You've seen other providers and felt temporary relief, but without a personalized plan, the pain returns. You need more than a quick fix.
Afraid to Push Too Hard
Not knowing what's safe leaves you stuck. You're worried that doing too much will make things worse — so you end up doing nothing at all.
Why Brantford Chooses Us for Physiotherapy
At The Movement, we don't believe in cookie-cutter care. Every session is one-on-one with your physiotherapist — no aides, no handoffs, no rushing. We blend education, hands-on treatment, and progressive exercise to help you move better, hurt less, and perform at your best. We're not just here to manage your pain. We're here to close the gap between rehab and the life you want to live.
Dedicated one-on-one time with your physiotherapist every single session — no shared appointments
Active rehab approach using our on-site gym space with sport-specific progressions and return-to-performance testing
Between-session support via TrueCoach app programming with personalized check-ins and plan adjustments
Our 3-Step Path to Getting You Back to Your Best
Step 1: Calm It Down
We start by identifying what's driving your back pain and reducing it. Through targeted manual therapy, movement modifications, and education, we get you out of the pain cycle and moving with confidence again.
Step 2: Build It Up
Pain reduction is just the beginning. We build a progressive, personalized strength program designed around your body, your goals, and your lifestyle — closing the strength gaps that led to injury in the first place.
Step 3: Bridge the Gap
The final phase is about performance. Using our on-site gym and return-to-sport testing protocols, we make sure you're not just pain-free — you're stronger, more resilient, and ready for everything you love to do.
Back Pain Physiotherapy in Brantford for Every Body
Whether you're dealing with a nagging low back flare-up, radiating sciatica, or stubborn mid-back tension from long days at a desk, our physiotherapists have the expertise to help. We also treat a full range of spine, joint, and performance-related conditions — so no matter what's keeping you sidelined, we can build a plan to get you back.
Spine conditions: Low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, and mid-back pain
Lower body injuries: Hip impingement, runner's knee, IT band syndrome, ACL rehab, plantar fasciitis, and more
Performance & pelvic health: Prehab, return-to-sport, pelvic pain, diastasis recti, and postpartum recovery
Real Results from Brantford Patients
"The experience was great, and unlike any other physio clinic I had been to before. Through hour-long sessions in the gym that focused on strength training, I saw steady progress… He taught me so much about rehab, load management and how to handle nerve pain. I'd highly recommend The Movement to anyone."
— Dana Y."Dalton was my physiotherapist for a badly torn groin. He demonstrated an extensive knowledge of his craft and it seemed effortlessly came up with a plan and exercises along the way to get me back participating in my recreational hockey. I would highly recommend The Movement Physio & Performance."
— Kyle F."I came to The Movement thinking I would never fully recover and I left being better and more confident than pre-injury… After 2 months I was able to return to work on modified duties and within 3 months I was back full time duties and back to playing sports."
— Shane B.Meet the Physiotherapists Behind Your Recovery
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Eli Pawliw
Eli grew up in Dundas with a hand-poured concrete shot put circle in his backyard. He’s thrilled to be returning back to Dundas after learning and living abroad in London, England for the past 3 years. As a former international shot putter, turned avid runner, Eli has an in-depth understanding of the demands of a wide variety of sports. He brings an elite-performance mindset to the clinic to help others improve their physical function beyond their initial goals.
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Jessica Mahler
Jessica grew up in the Hamilton area and is excited to be back treating in the area after spending some time in North Vancouver and Guelph. Whether attempting a new distance or trying a new sport, Jessica loves setting new physical activity goals and is passionate about working with others to help them reach theirs. In her spare time Jessica enjoys hockey, running, triathlon, and snowboarding.
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Nick Dozzi
Nick was born and raised in Hamilton. Growing up as a hockey player in the area, he became passionate about rehab and performance early in his career, looking to stay healthy and gain a competitive advantage over the competition. Junior hockey took him all over Ontario and Canada including spending a year on the east coast in which he was able to travel through most of the big cities in the Maritimes and Quebec. Since dreams of being a professional athlete ended, he came back home to complete his schooling. Nick now enjoys staying active throughout the year with strength training, golfing and snowboarding.
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Don Lesar
Don has felt connected to the Dundas community since starting at McMaster in 2009 and feels privileged to be able to provide care to the health conscious people of Dundas and the surrounding area. Don is a father of two young girls and enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, trail running, functional fitness training, camping and anything that gets him into the fresh valley air.
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Will Nicholson
Will is a lifelong learner, and along with Dalton, has been connecting with a network of like-minded clinicians internationally through the PTCoffeecast. The PTCoffeecast is a podcast about all things physiotherapy with a side of geeking out on coffee. Will is also a competitive powerlifter, and enjoys anything that involves lifting weights. To round it out, he loves hiking, cycling, and being outdoors.
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Dalton Laino
Dalton has a drive for growth. Whether it be his health journey, his own personal development, or continually hearing other peoples perspectives on the PTCoffeecast that he co-hosts with Will. This drive has lead him to partnering with Don and Will to build The Movement Physio & Performance. Outside of this you can find Dalton dabbling in various areas of fitness such as CrossFit and Running, drinking freshly brewed coffee from his aeropress, and enjoying a hike while listening to his favourite podcast.
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Dee Muszynski
Dee is a Registered Dietitian committed to helping individuals take a proactive approach to their health through food. She takes pride in her personalized approach with each client, working together to come up with solutions to reach their goals. She is a strong believer in developing healthy relationships with food while still being able to attain desired outcomes.
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Lauren Zigelstein
Lauren has always been passionate about movement and exercise. As a child and throughout high school, she swam competitively and learned the importance of working alongside a team, dedicating time and energy to a collective goal. Lauren also learned the importance of pushing oneself out of one's comfort zone and never giving up on your dreams. In her adult years, she applied these invaluable lessons by choosing to leave her career after spending 15 years in advertising and finding her true calling in Health and Wellness. Bridging her skills in client services, project and business management with her passion for supporting others to make positive health changes brought her to Movement.
Find Us in Brantford — Easy to Reach
Just 7 minutes from Downtown Brantford via Market St, West St, and Park Rd N — we're conveniently located near Lynden Park Mall, Colborne Common Shopping Centre, and Brantford General Hospital. Come see us at Unit 3, or give us a call to book your first session.
Your Questions, Answered
Everything you need to know before booking your first physiotherapy session in Brantford.
What should I expect at my first visit?
Your first session is a thorough one-on-one assessment with your physiotherapist. We'll discuss your history, movement goals, and what's been holding you back — then complete a functional movement screen to identify the root cause of your pain or injury. You'll leave with a clear understanding of what's going on and a personalized plan to address it.
Do you offer virtual physiotherapy sessions?
Yes. Our virtual physiotherapy service includes guided movement screens, education, and a customized home or gym exercise plan delivered remotely — ideal for running injuries, strength-related pain, return-to-training coaching, and form check-ins when you can't make it in person.
Do you direct bill insurance?
We work with many extended health insurance providers. Contact us before your appointment at info@themovementphysio.ca or (289) 238-8865 to confirm your coverage and billing options. [Note: Client to confirm direct billing details before publishing.]
Is physiotherapy near me only for injuries, or can I come in for prevention?
Both. Our Pre-Habilitation and Movement Screening service is designed for athletes and active individuals who want to reduce injury risk before it becomes a problem. We assess the demands of your sport or lifestyle and build a plan to keep you performing at your best.
How many sessions will I need?
Every person and every injury is different. After your initial assessment, your physiotherapist will outline a realistic treatment timeline based on your goals and your body's response. Most clients begin seeing meaningful progress within 3–6 sessions.
Still have questions?
We'd love to talk. A: Reach out anytime — Lauren and the team are happy to answer your questions and help you figure out if The Movement is the right fit for you.