Expert Sports Physiotherapy in Brantford, ON
You train hard. You push limits. And when an injury sidelines you, you deserve more than a 15-minute appointment and a sheet of generic exercises. At The Movement Physio & Performance — located inside Alchemy Community Fitness on Park Rd N — every session is 60 minutes, 100% one-on-one with a skilled physiotherapist. No assistants. No guesswork. Just a personalized plan built to get you back to the sport, gym, and life you love.
Tired of Physio That Doesn't Get You Back?
Most clinics rush you through a 20-minute session, hand you off to an assistant, and send you home with the same generic exercises everyone else gets. If you're motivated to actually recover, you deserve better.
You're told to 'just rest'
but resting alone won't rebuild the strength you need to return to your sport.
You're bounced between practitioners
never getting a consistent plan from someone who truly understands your goals.
You leave each session with no clear picture of progress
no testing, no benchmarks, no real answer to 'when can I get back out there?'
Why Brantford Athletes Choose The Movement
At The Movement Physio & Performance, we built a clinic for people who refuse to just sit on the sidelines. Our exercise- and education-first approach means you won't just feel better — you'll leave stronger than you came in. Housed inside Alchemy Community Fitness, we have access to a full performance gym: turf, squat racks, sleds, and more. Because real rehab happens where real performance happens.
60-minute, 100% one-on-one sessions — you always work directly with a qualified physiotherapist, never handed off to an assistant
Objective return-to-sport testing using strength symmetry, hop tests and movement screens — so you know exactly when you're ready, not just when enough time has passed
Personalized home programs delivered through the TrueCoach app with video demos and regular check-ins between sessions to keep you on track
Our 3-Step Process to Get You Back Stronger
Step 1: Calm It Down
We assess what's driving your pain and use targeted movement modifications, education and hands-on techniques to get it under control fast.
Step 2: Build It Up
We build a progressive strength and rehab program specific to your sport, your body and your goals — so you leave every session stronger than you arrived.
Step 3: Bridge the Gap
Using objective return-to-sport testing, movement screens and sport-specific progressions, we confirm you're truly ready to go — and set you up to stay that way.
Sports Physiotherapy in Brantford for Every Injury
Whether you're a runner dealing with IT band syndrome, a hockey player recovering from ACL surgery, a lifter with a stubborn shoulder, or an active person managing low back pain — our sports physiotherapy team in Brantford has the expertise to get you back. We treat the full spectrum of sport and orthopaedic injuries, from acute strains to chronic overuse conditions, with a plan built around your goals — not a generic protocol.
Knee & lower extremity injuries: ACL tears, runner's knee, patellofemoral pain, meniscus injuries, IT band syndrome, Achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains and plantar fasciitis
Spine & upper extremity injuries: low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
Pelvic health & performance goals: pelvic floor dysfunction, postpartum recovery, return to running or lifting, injury prevention, strength building and post-surgical rehab
Real Results from Brantford Athletes & Active Adults
"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 in Brantford
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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.
Visit Our Brantford Clinic
We are located at 625 Park Rd N Unit 3. Our clinic is approximately 7 minutes from downtown Brantford. Head West on West St, then North on Park Rd N. We are in the plaza near Brantford Commons Medical Centre and Rexall.
Your Questions, Answered
Everything you need to know before booking your first sports physiotherapy session in Brantford.
Do I need a doctor's referral to book?
No. We offer direct access physiotherapy — you can book your first appointment without a referral from a physician. Just contact us and we'll get you started.
How long are sessions?
Every session is a full 60 minutes, 100% one-on-one with a registered physiotherapist. You will never be handed off to a physio assistant or seen alongside another patient.
Do you accept insurance?
We are a self-pay clinic and accept direct payment. We provide detailed receipts you can submit directly to your extended health benefits provider for reimbursement. Contact us for details on accepted payment methods.
What sports and injuries do you treat?
Our sports physiotherapy team in Brantford works with hockey players, runners, CrossFitters, golfers, lifters, climbers and more. We treat ACL injuries, knee and shoulder pain, low back pain, tendinopathy, running injuries, post-surgical rehab, pelvic health conditions and much more — if you're not sure whether we can help, reach out and we'll let you know.
Can I keep training while I'm recovering?
In most cases, yes. Our goal is to modify your training — not eliminate it. We'll build a plan that lets you stay as active as possible while your body heals and gets stronger.
Do you offer virtual physiotherapy?
Yes. We offer secure video physiotherapy sessions across Ontario, including guided movement screens, education and customized exercise progressions you can do at home. Still have questions? We'd love to hear from you — call us at (289) 238-8865 or email info@themovementphysio.ca and we'll get back to you promptly.