Expert Shoulder Pain Physiotherapy in Ancaster, ON
Your shoulder has been holding you back long enough. Whether it's a rotator cuff injury, shoulder impingement, or frozen shoulder, our Dundas physiotherapy team builds a personalized plan to get you moving — and back to the activities you love. No referral needed. Just results.
Shoulder Pain That Won't Quit Changes Everything
Ignored or mismanaged shoulder pain doesn't just stay in your shoulder — it creeps into your workouts, your work, your sleep, and your confidence. Here's what too many Ancaster residents are putting up with:
"My appointments are only 15 minutes and I barely see my physiotherapist.":
You spend more time waiting than actually working. You're handed a sheet of exercises with no explanation, no follow-up, and no real plan.
"I've been told to just rest — but my body was made to move.":
Rest alone doesn't build the strength and resilience you need to stay injury-free long-term. You need a progressive plan that respects what your body can do.
"I'm leaking, in pain, or struggling postpartum — and no one is taking it seriously.":
Pelvic floor issues are common, but they are not something you just have to live with. With the right pelvic health physiotherapy near you, lasting recovery is possible.
Why Ancaster Clients Choose The Movement
We built The Movement Physio & Performance because we believe you deserve more than a rushed appointment and a generic exercise sheet. Our registered physiotherapists are athletes themselves — runners, climbers, powerlifters — who understand what it takes to return to the things you love. Every session is 60 minutes, one-on-one, in our fully equipped performance gym. From pelvic health physiotherapy to sports rehab and strength training, we meet you where you are and build you back stronger.
Full 60-minute, 1:1 sessions with a registered physiotherapist — never handed off to an assistant
Workouts tracked between visits in the TrueCoach app with direct messaging to your physio
Clinicians who are athletes: runners, climbers, powerlifters — and consultants to the Arc'teryx athlete team
Our 3-Step Process: From Pain to Performance
Calm It Down:
We start by understanding your injury, your body, and your goals. Using manual therapy, soft tissue work, tailored movement modifications, and education, we reduce pain and build your confidence — so you feel supported from day one.
Build It Up:
This is where most physio stops — but not us. We design a progressive strength program delivered through our performance gym and tracked in the TrueCoach app between visits, so you leave every session stronger than you arrived.
Bridge the Gap:
Objective return-to-sport and return-to-activity testing ensures you're genuinely ready — not just guessing. Whether you're returning to running, pelvic floor rehab, or competitive sport, we close the gap between recovery and performance.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy & More in Ancaster
From pelvic floor dysfunction and postpartum recovery to ACL rehab, runner's knee, Achilles tendinopathy, and shoulder pain — our registered physiotherapists in Dundas treat the full spectrum of injuries and conditions affecting active people near Ancaster. If you've been managing pain or working around an injury, you don't have to anymore. We treat the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Pelvic Health: pelvic pain, incontinence, diastasis recti, prolapse, painful intercourse, postpartum recovery, and endometriosis pain support
Lower Extremity: ACL injury, runner's knee, IT band syndrome, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, hip impingement, and ankle sprains
Spine & Upper Extremity: low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, and tennis/golfer's elbow
5.0 Stars from 257 Google Reviews
"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 Registered 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 — Just 12 Minutes from Ancaster
The Movement Physio & Performance is located at 118 Hatt St Unit #2 in the heart of downtown Dundas — just 11 minutes (approximately 7.4 km) from Ancaster via Old Dundas Rd. From Ancaster, head toward Wilson St E, turn onto Old Dundas Rd (follow signs for Maplewood Hall), and continue into Dundas until you reach Hatt St. We're on the right. Phone: +1 289-238-8865. Book online at themovementphysio.ca.
Your Questions, Answered
Everything you need to know before booking your first pelvic health physiotherapy or sports rehab appointment near Ancaster.
Do I need a doctor's referral to book an appointment?
No referral needed. We offer direct-access physiotherapy, which means you can book directly — no wait, no detour through your GP. Not sure if we're the right fit? Start with a free 15-minute No Sweat Consult with Lauren, our Client Experience Manager, who will match you with the right physiotherapist for your goals.
What does a session at The Movement actually look like?
Every appointment is a full 60 minutes, one-on-one with your registered physiotherapist — never handed off to an assistant. Sessions take place in our ~1,000 sq ft performance gym and combine hands-on manual therapy, soft tissue work, and progressive therapeutic exercise tailored to you. Between visits, your program is tracked in the TrueCoach app with custom videos and direct messaging to your physio.
Do you direct bill insurance, and what does it cost?
We accept both self-pay and in-network insurance. Pricing details are covered during your free 15-minute discovery call so we can match the right service to your needs and budget. Contact us at info@themovementphysio.ca or call (289) 238-8865 for more information.