Our physiotherapists are highly trained professionals who can treat and rehabilitate a variety of physical injuries and conditions. Physiotherapists are evidence based practitioners which means they use treatments and techniques that are supported by clinical research.
Our services include:
 Sports Injury Rehabilitation - Manual Therapy (hands-on techniques)
- Spinal Manipulation
- Joint Mobilization
- Traction
- Active Release Therapy
- Soft Tissue Release
- Friction Massage
- Medical Acupuncture
- Muscle Energy Techniques
- Mulligan Techniques
- McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
- Myofascial Release
- Trigger Point Therapy
- IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation)
- Dry Needling
- Ultrasound
- IFC (Interferential Current) & NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) TENS (Transcutanious Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
- Active Rehabilitation Programs
- Core Retraining/Spinal Stabilizing
- Muscle Imbalance Retraining
- Custom Orthotic Assessment and Prescription
- Bike Fitting Service
- Athletic Taping including Kinesio Taping
- Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) Matheson Institute trained
- Clinical Teaching Facility – Our clinics are affiliated with the University of British Columbia
Paying for Physiotherapy
 MSP (British Columbia Medical Services Plan) will contribute up to $23 per visit for up to 10 total visits to physiotherapy for people with low incomes who are on premium assistance. School-age children in the At-Home Program are also funded for 24 physiotherapy treatments every six months.
About two-thirds of BC adults have extended health benefits through a group insurance plan. These plans tend to cover a varying percentage of the cost of treatment, or the whole amount with an annual ceiling amount. Although it is not necessary to have a physician’s referral to see a physiotherapist, it is important to note that some extended health insurance plans require a physician's referral in order to reimburse you for claims. Clinical research has demonstrated that direct access to physiotherapy (no physician referral required) is more beneficial to the employer and the patient. Click here to find out more [pdf].
Worksafe BC (WSBC or formerly WCB) and the Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC) provide coverage for physiotherapy services.
Extended Health Benefits
If you have extended health benefits and are not sure what coverage you have in regards to physiotherapy, we are happy to provide you with a list of major group health insurance providers. If your insurance provider is listed below, please click on the link and it will take you to your insurance company where you can enter your policy number and find out what coverage you have. If you are still unsure or your company is not listed here, please call your insurance company with your policy number and they will be able to tell you exactly what your coverage provides and what is required for reimbursement.
Sun Life Financial
https://www.sunnet.sunlife.com/member/signin/index.aspx?
Manulife Financial
http://groupbenefits.manulife.com/canada/GB_v2.nsf/Public/homepage
Pacific Blue Cross
https://caresnet.pbchbs.com/CARESNet/
(downloadable form site)
http://www.pbchbs.com/Corp/members/Default.aspx
Alberta Blue Cross
https://www.ab.bluecross.ca/pdfs/20039.pdf [pdf]
Great West Life
https://groupnet.greatwestlife.com/public/signin/login.public?e=&username=unauthenticated&dl=/secureGnPM/gn/portal/
Johnston Group Inc (Chamber’s Group Insurance Policy)
http://www.chambers.ca/en/plan-overview/whats-covered-4-9.html
The Cooperators
http://www.cooperators.ca/en/group/benefits/4_1_2_1.html
Desjardins
http://www.desjardins.com/en/entreprises/solutions/assurances/assurance-collective/
Physiotherapy Costs
Regular Fees |
Assessment* |
Follow-up Visit |
$65 |
$55 |
Seniors (age 65+): $60 |
Seniors (age 65+): $50 |
* An assessment fee will be charged to any recurrent injuries that have not been seen in the past 3 months. |
Extended Appointments/Additional problem area: $65
If you feel your problem area will require more time than a standard appointment, please feel free to book an extended appointment. If you have two problem areas that are unrelated, you will automatically be booked an extended appointment. More than two problem areas will be charged at $15 per additional problem area.
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| IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation) $65.00 |
BC Residents on Premium Assistance |
Assessment |
Visits 2-10 |
Visits 10+ |
$35 |
$20 |
$45 |
WCB Applicants** |
(WCB applicants will be charged the WCB rate until their claim has accepted coverage dates for physiotherapy.) |
Assessment |
Follow-up Visit |
$61.25 |
$38.52 |
ICBC Claims** |
(ICBC claimants will be charged the regular rate until their claim is accepted.) |
Once claim is accepted charges are as follows: |
Assessment |
Follow-up Visit |
$40.00 |
$27.00 |
**ICBC and WCB clients will be reimbursed by Fernie Physiotherapy as soon as Fernie Physiotherapy receives confirmation of payment from WCB or ICBC.
Cancellation Fee |
Fernie Physio reserves the right to charge $30 for no show appointments or same-day cancellations. You must give 24 hours notice of a cancellation. This applies to all clients. |
Needle/Taping Fee |
There is a $5 charge for patients receiving acupuncture needles with appt, and $10 taping only charge. |
We Accept Visa, MC, cash or debit. Appointment payable at time of treatment. |
