Lifemark Physiotherapy (River Ridge)

10/21/2026

Tight muscles? Stiff neck or back? A little warmth may help. ♨️

Heat therapy can help relax tense muscles, temporarily ease discomfort, and make everyday movement feel more comfortable.

The Sukha Digital Moist Heating Pad offers a convenient way to incorporate heat therapy into your routine, whether you’re unwinding after a long day or managing recurring muscle stiffness.

At Lifemark, we offer a range of recovery and wellness products designed to complement your care at home.

🏠 Support that goes home with you 👇

Speak with your clinician about which products may be right for you. Product selection and availability vary by location. Contact your nearest Lifemark clinic to learn more: https://bit.ly/4yybv4U

10/20/2026

🧩 A puzzle here, a little colouring there! 🎨 Who knew everyday activities could support so many skills?

Puzzles and colouring are more than just relaxing ways to pass the time. They're also activities occupational therapists may use to help support:

🧠 Focus and concentration: Staying engaged with a task

✋ Fine motor skills: Practicing controlled hand and finger movements

👀 Visual perception: Recognizing shapes, patterns, and details

🤝 Hand-eye coordination: Helping your eyes and hands work together

🎨 Creativity and problem-solving: Exploring different approaches and finding solutions

Occupational therapy focuses on helping people participate in the everyday activities that matter to them, and sometimes, that can involve something as simple as a puzzle or colouring!

Want to give these activities a try at home? Grab a puzzle or your favourite colouring book and spend a few minutes doing something that's both enjoyable and engaging.

💬 Are you team puzzles 🧩 or team colouring 🎨? Let us know in the comments!

10/19/2026

Maybe you take the longer route to avoid the highway. You wait until traffic is lighter. Or you let someone else drive because certain trips make you anxious.

Driving anxiety can quietly start shaping where you go and how you get there.

Occupational therapy can help you understand what may be keeping that anxiety going and gradually work toward the driving or passenger situations that matter in your everyday life.

🚗 Learn more about driving anxiety, avoidance, and how occupational therapy may help. 👇

Maybe you take the long way to avoid the highway. You wait until traffic is lighter. Or you ask someone else to drive because certain trips make you anxious.

10/13/2026

🍂 Follow the path to fall savings. You’ve found it!

Our Fall Sale is officially here! Save up to 25% on select products at participating Lifemark clinics, including:

🍁 Sukha Massage Gun: $89.99
🍁 Biofreeze: 2 for $30
🍁 Sukha Heating Pad: $119.99

Support that goes home with you. 💙

Contact a participating clinic near you or book an appointment to learn more: https://bit.ly/4jxzVIf

*Offer available October 1 to November 8 at participating clinics. Product availability may vary.

10/12/2026

Bloating or constipation this Thanksgiving? 🦃 Gentle abdominal massage may help you feel more comfortable.

Our manual osteopath Katie Stanley demonstrates the ILU massage, also called the “I Love You” massage. Its strokes follow the path of your large intestine and may help gas and stool move along.

This self-massage technique may ease constipation and related bloating or gas discomfort. 👀 Watch the demonstration and save it to revisit later.

Wait a few hours after a large meal. Use gentle pressure and stop if it hurts. ⚠️ Check with a clinician first if you’re pregnant, have had recent abdominal surgery, or have a bowel condition or abdominal hernia. This video is for general education only. Seek medical advice for ongoing symptoms.

10/09/2026

We said what we said. 😌💪

Okay, okay... strength training might not be everyone’s favourite. But finding the right exercises, the right level and a routine that works for you can make all the difference.

Consider this your sign to give it another shot. 👀

And if you’re not sure where to start or want some guidance building a routine that works for you, a physiotherapist can help.

Learn more or book an appointment at https://bit.ly/4ATrtJf

10/01/2026

October is Occupational Therapy Month! 🙌

All month long, we're celebrating the Occupational Therapists across Lifemark and the important work they do to help people participate more fully in the activities that matter to them.

Whether they're supporting recovery, independence, a return to work or the routines of everyday life, our OTs make a difference in so many ways. 💙

Here are some of the wonderful OT teams across Lifemark – join us in thanking them for everything they do.

Happy Occupational Therapy Month!

09/30/2026

When your vestibular and visual systems are not working together as well as they should, everyday movement can feel more challenging. Turning your head while walking, looking around a busy store, reading signs while moving, or changing direction quickly may bring on dizziness or unsteadiness.

The exercises demonstrated in this video are examples of gaze stabilization, convergence, and eye-head coordination work that may be used in vestibular rehabilitation. The goal is to gradually help your brain make better use of the information coming from your eyes, inner ear, and body as you move.

A vestibular therapist can assess what may be contributing to your symptoms and choose exercises that match your needs, tolerance, and goals.

👉 Learn more about vestibular rehabilitation at Lifemark: https://bit.ly/4hv42NP

⚠️ These exercises may not be appropriate for every cause of dizziness or vertigo. Speak with a vestibular therapist before starting.

09/29/2026

Knee pain can have a way of showing up after a longer walk, a workout, or a busy day on your feet.

Topical menthol may provide temporary relief from minor knee pain by creating a cooling sensation that changes how discomfort feels. Learn when menthol may be helpful, how it compares with ice and heat, and how it can support your physiotherapy and knee rehabilitation plan. 👇

You’ve been working hard with your physiotherapist and starting to see real progress for your knee pain. But every time you push a little harder—a longer walk, a busier day at work, a return to your favourite sport or activity—the soreness in your knee creeps back in. Between sessions, you wan...

09/23/2026

That pain, tingling, or numbness that seems to travel from your lower back or buttock down your leg? It may be sciatica.

Nerve flossing is one gentle exercise a physiotherapist may use to help manage these nerve-related symptoms for some people.

If symptoms are sticking around or getting in the way of your day, a physiotherapist can assess what may be contributing and help you find the right approach. Find a clinic near you 👉 https://bit.ly/4yc29fY

⚠️ This exercise is for general education only. Stop if symptoms worsen and speak with a healthcare professional if you have concerns.

06/20/2023

👉 Looking to book in for a massage? Meet Jason Fung, Registered Massage Therapist!

Jason became an RMT because of a desire to help people and an interest in the human body’s ability to heal with massage. 💆

He uses a wide range of techniques including myofascial release, PNF stretches, Swedish massage and joint mobilizations.

🗓️ To schedule an appointment with Jason, please visit: https://bit.ly/3PiQ9FV

09/25/2021

Our team showed off their balance skills for balance awareness week. Vestibular disorders can be treated, visit our website for more information.

08/23/2021

Staff Spotlight: Laura Dienesch, is a physiotherapist that specializes in vestibular that treats dizziness and balance. Click the link to book with her if you are experiencing dizziness or vertigo to feel better fast! https://www.lifemark.ca/River-Ridge/our-team

08/14/2021

Staff Spotlight: Ketaki Mehendale, our fantastic physiotherapist's philosophy is to work with the patient to identify their therapy goals and formulate a treatment plan based on their needs and aspirations! Click the link to book with her to start feeling better fast! https://www.lifemark.ca/River-Ridge/our-team

11/20/2019

As we age, maintaining an active lifestyle becomes more important than ever for your well-being. Discover the many health benefits of active living by registering for a free Healthy Active Living presentation at the Allendale Long-Term Care Home in Milton.

We’ll be there on Monday, November 25th from 10 to 11 am. To sign up, call us at 1-877-696-1620 or visit http://bit.ly/healthy-active-living for more information.

07/02/2019

Lifemark Physiotherapy River Ridge location is a multidisciplinary clinic offering a variety of specialty services including concussion care (baseline and post-injury), pelvic health, and vestibular rehabilitation. We also offer sports-specific training (pre-hab and return to sport post-injury), functional movement screens, acupuncture, chronic pain management, and much more.

Our team includes physiotherapists, registered massage therapists, athletic therapist, kinesiologist, occupational therapist, and certified pedorthist.

We are seeking a Physiotherapist to join our growing team!

Key accountabilities include:

Performing clinical assessments and implementing treatment plans for clients
Providing ongoing evaluation of client progress
Administering and collecting outcome measurement information
Participating in quality improvement initiatives
Communicating to appropriate referral sources and stakeholders
Engaging in continuous learning and skills development
Having fun, and contributing to a positive patient experience
You will need to be:

A graduate of a recognized university Physiotherapy degree program
Registered with the Provincial College of Physiotherapists, although new graduates are welcome to apply
Experienced within a private clinic setting
The completion of advanced orthopedic courses is a strong asset
Pelvic Health experience a strong asset
Why choose Lifemark?

National reach with a local touch
Comprehensive rewards package
Continuous culture of learning
A career that grows with you – we like to promote from within
We have fun - it's even one of our core values!

To see other roles in your area, head to: https://www.lifemark.ca/careers?category=Physiotherapy®ion=Ontario&results=true&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=FB-jobs&utm_content=Ontario

05/08/2019

This Mother’s Day give mom the gift of total relaxation and treat her to a massage. We have massage gift certificates available, perfect for her special day!

07/09/2018

What better way to beat the summer heat than in the pool or lake? Check out the link below to learn about all the added benefits of swimming you never knew!

Swimming is unlike any other aerobic workout in a few important ways.