Massage 101: Managing your Massage Expectations You’ve been meaning to go in for a massage for a while now. You’ve been feeling a pain in your neck that started at least 2 months ago (that you can remember) but you keep putting it off getting it looked after as life...
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Physiotherapy for Bunions
Let's discuss how physiotherapy can help relieve the pain and discomfort caused by bunions! What are Bunions? Medically known as hallux valgus, it is a progressive foot deformity affecting the first toe and is associated with foot pain and changes in functional...
Physiotherapy for Knee Arthritis
Physiotherapy and Knee Osteoarthritis Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that affects the cartilage. Cartilage is connective tissue that lines the knee joint and acts as a cushion. When the cartilage wears down with osteoarthritis, pain and stiffness can be felt...
Physiotherapy and Cycling- Physiotherapy can help!
Cycling shouldn’t be painful! Now that the weather is getting nicer a great way to be physically active is going for a bike ride. Whether your commuting to work on your bike or taking advantage of some of the great bike trails in the city, understanding how to set-up...
The benefits of exercise – Ask a Physiotherapist!
After a long and cold winter here in Toronto, it looks like the city is finally starting to come out of hibernation. Even though the weather is still wet and dreary, spring is around the corner! The thought of warmer weather, and longer sunny days seems to bring out a...
Get to know NICOLE!
Nicole Filler is ALPHA's clinic administrator. Get to know a bit more about Nicole... because she is the best! About Nicole: Nicole is a recent graduate from Western University and has a Bachelor of Science with Honors Specialization in Kinesiology. Growing up a...
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About Alpha Health Services
At ALPHA Health Services, we strive to offer the best care, advice, and treatment to enable you to be as physical as you want to be, to get you living an active life, to allow you to reach your peak performance in sports, hobbies or regular life, and to encourage healthy aging. We believe in a holistic approach to rehabilitation and strive to get you back safely and as quickly as possible.
ALPHA Midtown
40 Holly Street, Suite 901
Toronto, ON M4S 3C3
info@alphahealthservices.ca
416.545.1881
ALPHA East
14 St. Matthews Rd G.008 (Located within Bridgepoint Active Healthcare) Toronto, ON M4M 2B5
infoeast@alphahealthservices.ca
647.670.3454