Expert Sports Physiotherapy in Ancaster, ON
Tired of rushed 15-minute sessions that never stick? At The Movement Physio & Performance, every appointment is a full 60 minutes, one-on-one with a skilled physiotherapist — always. Strength-based, evidence-driven rehab designed to get you back to running, lifting, climbing, and competing. Just 11 minutes from Ancaster. Let's get you back to what you love.
Still Hurt? You Deserve Better Than That.
Most physio clinics leave active people frustrated — rushed visits, passive treatments, and a slow treadmill back to the sport or activity you love.
Rushed, Passive Sessions
15–20 minute appointments, ultrasound machines, and heat packs aren't a rehab plan. They're a holding pattern — and they're keeping you stuck.
Handed Off, Not Helped
Seeing a different person every visit — or spending most of your session with an assistant — means no continuity, no accountability, and no real progress.
No Path Back to Performance
Generic programs don't account for your sport, your load, or your goals. If nobody's asking about your marathon pace or your next climb, they're not rehabbing the right person.
Why Ancaster Athletes Choose The Movement
We built The Movement Physio & Performance because we knew athletes and active people deserved more than passive, cookie-cutter care. Every session is a full hour, always one-on-one with a registered physiotherapist — never handed off to an assistant. Our ~1,000 sq ft on-site performance gym means your rehab looks like real training: turf, squat racks, kettlebells, and a plan that builds you stronger than you came in.
60-minute, 1:1 sessions with a registered physiotherapist — 100% of the time, no exceptions
Workouts tracked between visits through the True Coach app, with direct in-app messaging to your physio
Clinicians are athletes themselves — runners, climbers, powerlifters, CrossFitters — and consult for the Arc'teryx athlete team
Your Road Back to Peak Performance Starts Here
Step 1: Calm It Down
We start with a thorough one-hour assessment — an in-depth discussion of your history, goals, and a detailed movement exam. We identify what's driving your pain and give you immediate, tailored strategies to manage it and keep moving.
Step 2: Build It Up
This is where the real work happens. Using progressive therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, blood flow restriction (BFR) training, and manual therapy, we build strength and resilience back into your body. You leave every session stronger than you came in.
Step 3: Bridge the Gap
Return-to-performance work tailored to your sport and your goals — whether that's running Around the Bay, getting back on the climbing wall, or lifting heavy again. Objective return-to-sport testing ensures your body is genuinely ready, not just 'good enough.'
Sports Physiotherapy in Ancaster for Every Injury
From ACL reconstructions and runner's knee to rotator cuff injuries, pelvic floor dysfunction, and chronic tendinopathy — we treat the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions that keep active people on the sidelines. Whether you're a youth athlete recovering from an ankle sprain or an adult dealing with low back pain from years of lifting, our physiotherapists have the expertise and the training environment to get you back to your sport near Ancaster and beyond.
Knee injuries: ACL, runner's knee, meniscus, IT band syndrome, and post-surgical rehab
Shoulder & upper body: rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and climber's finger injuries
Pelvic health, low back pain, hip pain, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and overuse injuries for runners, postpartum moms, and desk workers
5.0 Stars From 256+ Ancaster-Area Clients
"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 at The Movement
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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 11 Minutes from Ancaster
We're just 11 minutes (~7.4 km) from Ancaster via Wilson St E and Old Dundas Rd — an easy drive from Hamilton, Dundas, and the surrounding area. Head toward Wilson St E, turn onto Montgomery Dr, then follow Old Dundas Rd toward Maplewood Hall, continuing through to Hatt St.
You'll find us at Unit #2. 📍 118 Hatt St Unit #2, Dundas, ON L9H 2M4 | 📞 289-238-8865 | Mon–Tue & Thu: 8 AM–7 PM | Wed: 8 AM–4 PM | Fri: 8 AM–2 PM
Common Questions
Everything you want to know before you book your first session at The Movement.
Do I need a doctor's referral to book?
No — we offer direct access physiotherapy, which means you can book directly without a referral from your doctor. Simply call us, request a discovery call, or book online. We'll match you with the right physiotherapist based on your goals and the sport or activity you want to get back to.
What makes your sessions different from other physio clinics?
Every session at The Movement is a full 60 minutes, one-on-one with a registered physiotherapist — not an assistant, not a tech. We have a ~1,000 sq ft on-site performance gym (turf, squat racks, kettlebells, and more) so rehab is active and strength-focused, never passive. Between visits, your workouts are programmed and tracked through the True Coach app, and you can message your physiotherapist directly in-app. Manual therapy, soft tissue work, acupuncture, and blood flow restriction (BFR) training are all included within your session — never billed as add-ons.
Do you direct bill my insurance?
We are a self-pay clinic, which means payment is collected at the time of your session. We provide detailed receipts that you can submit directly to your insurance provider for reimbursement. Many extended health plans cover physiotherapy — we recommend checking your benefits before your first visit. For pricing details, book a free 15-minute discovery call and we'll walk you through everything.
Still have questions?
We'd love to hear from you. Call us at (289) 238-8865, email info@themovementphysio.ca, or book a free discovery call at themovementphysio.ca — no commitment, no pressure, just a conversation about how we can help.