Denise Ward, Registered Physiotherapist

Denise Ward, Registered Physiotherapist Orthopaedic Physiotherapist Denise has a keen interest in continuing to further her education, and has completed multiple post-graduate courses.

Denise completed her Bachelor of Health Science degree from the University of Western Ontario in 2007; and continued on to complete a Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy at McMaster University in 2009. She also had the opportunity in 2009 to complete further training in Kaimuki, Hawaii, providing physiotherapy services to patients, as well as assisting with running an injury prevention progr

am for female youth soccer athletes. She has attained certificates in the McKenzie Method (Part A), Muscle Energy Techniques from Alternative Healthcare Solutions, and Strain-Counterstrain from the Connecticut School of Integrated Manual Therapy. She has specialized further with courses specific to evidence-based assessment and treatment for the spine, sacroiliac joint and pelvis, urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunctions, breast cancer rehabilitation, as well as sport specific activities such as running, golf, and figure skating. Denise is passionate about helping her patients recover from their injury, as well as assisting in injury prevention. She works with her patients providing treatment which includes education regarding injury and recovery, as well as manual therapy, and specifically tailored active exercise. Denise assists her patients to achieve their goals, and return to their sports, hobbies and activities.

Happy August! 🌞 I am currently out of office Tuesday August 4th, and returning Monday August 17th. Online booking for ap...
08/04/2026

Happy August! 🌞 I am currently out of office Tuesday August 4th, and returning Monday August 17th.

Online booking for appointments are still open and available.

Friendly reminder to take a break from your phone or computer. Stand up tall and lengthen your spine. Roll your shoulder...
08/04/2026

Friendly reminder to take a break from your phone or computer.

Stand up tall and lengthen your spine.

Roll your shoulders down and back, and feel your chest lift and open.

Inhale and exhale fully.

Doesn't that feel great?😊

Happy Tuesday! ♥️

It's a heat wave kind of week! ☀️😎 Friendly reminder that I will be out of office Wednesday July 1st, amd returning Mond...
06/30/2026

It's a heat wave kind of week! ☀️😎

Friendly reminder that I will be out of office Wednesday July 1st, amd returning Monday July 6th. 🇨🇦

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! ♥️🌷♥️ 🌷♥️

Shoulder stiffness after breast surgery is common - and often under-discussed. Changes from surgery, scar tissue, and ra...
05/07/2026

Shoulder stiffness after breast surgery is common - and often under-discussed.

Changes from surgery, scar tissue, and radiation can all affect how the shoulder and chest move over time.

Gentle physiotherapy can help improve comfort and movement, with care that is guided by how you're feeling.

Support is available 🤍

Denise Ward at Bear Creek Physiotherapy

Hi, I'm Denise 👋I'm a Registered Physiotherapist who works with people recovering from breast cancer treatments. I suppo...
04/30/2026

Hi, I'm Denise 👋

I'm a Registered Physiotherapist who works with people recovering from breast cancer treatments.

I support those navigating:
▫️shoulder pain of stiffness after surgery
▫️tightness or discomfort through the chest, shoulder, or scar areas
▫️changes with radiation treatment
▫️reduced confidence with movement
▫️unsure where to start - or restart - rehab

Rehabilitation during or after breast cancer treatments isn't about pushing through. It's about gentle, evidence-based care, at your pace, with respect for everything that your body has been through.

Whether you are preparing for surgery, newly post-op, in the middle of treatment, or months (or years) down the track, physiotherapy can still help.

My space with you is to share information, answer questions, and help you feel safer and more confident to move again. You don't have to manage it alone. Support is available 🤍

Denise Ward at Bear Creek Physio

When we go for Medical Imaging (xray, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI), we are often told that someone will follow up with us w...
03/16/2026

When we go for Medical Imaging (xray, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI), we are often told that someone will follow up with us with the results if needed, and that no news is good news.

But sometimes "no news" is exactly that: no news.

For various reasons, sometimes your doctor may not have even received your results/report - and wouldn't know that it is missing.

Unfortunately I've seen this with reports for both my patients, and also myself as a patient.

My Recommendations:

Step 1️⃣ After you have a scan completed, inquire with the tech performing the scan, how long before you could expect for the final report to be sent to the health provider who ordered the scan.

Step 2️⃣ After that time frame, if you haven't received a message from that health provider about those results, follow-up with their office to inquire if they have received it.

Step 3️⃣
A - Review results - this may require scheduling an appointment with the health care provider to discuss them

B - If there is no report/result, then: Discuss a plan with health care providers office for obtaining results. This may include waiting a little longer for results, the office following up with the Imaging centre, or yourself following up with the Imaging centre.

💥Remember: No news is exactly that - no news!

Wishing you love & happiness! 🩷 Happy Valentine's Day! 🩷
02/14/2026

Wishing you love & happiness! 🩷 Happy Valentine's Day! 🩷

🎄 Holiday Office Hours 🎄I will be out of office for the holidays Wednesday December 24th to Monday December 29th.Happy H...
12/22/2025

🎄 Holiday Office Hours 🎄

I will be out of office for the holidays Wednesday December 24th to Monday December 29th.

Happy Holidays to you and your family!

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a hands-on therapy approach using light and gentle pressure techniques to stimulate t...
11/12/2025

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a hands-on therapy approach using light and gentle pressure techniques to stimulate the lymphatic system.
Physiotherapist, Denise Ward, has received her certificate in Applied MLD following the completion of her training through the Dr. Vodder School (Vodder Level 2).
If you have questions about MLD and/or how it can be applied in your specific physiotherapy treatment approach to aid in your recovery, please contact to discuss.
📞 705-739-2323
📧 [email protected]
🔗 bearcreekphysio.com

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92 Caplan Avenue , Suite #308
Barrie, ON
L4N9J2

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Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

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+17057392323

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