Physiotherapy · Home visits
Physiotherapy helps you move better, recover from injury or surgery, and get back to the everyday things that have become hard work.
At Doorstep Doc, physiotherapist Helena Greyvenstein brings the assessment and treatment to your home, so you don't have to drive across Oakville when you're sore, recovering, or just short on time.
Physiotherapy at home
Physiotherapists assess and treat problems with movement, strength, balance and function. A home visit works for a lot of the same things you'd see a physio for in a clinic, including:
For chiropractic care of specific problems like low back pain, neck pain or sciatica, see Dr. Alex's treatment pages.
Your visit
Your first visit starts with a conversation about what's going on, what you've tried, and what you want to get back to. Then Helena looks at how you move: range of motion, strength, balance, walking, and the specific tasks that are giving you trouble.
Depending on what the assessment shows, treatment may include manual therapy, soft tissue work, acupuncture, exercise, and advice on managing pain and activity. You'll always know what's being done and why.
This is where home visits shine. Your exercises can be built around your own stairs, your own kitchen chair and your own hallway, not equipment you'll never see again. You'll finish with a short, realistic plan to keep going between visits.
After surgery, call your surgeon's office if your wound becomes red, hot, swollen or starts draining, or if you develop a fever.
Who it suits
Family members are welcome to be there for the visit. Booking for a parent? You can fill out the form on their behalf.
Which one do I need?
There's a lot of overlap. Chiropractors and physiotherapists are both regulated health professionals in Ontario who assess and treat muscle, joint and movement problems, and both use hands-on care and exercise.
Because we're a family practice, we talk to each other. If you'd be better off seeing the other one of us, or both, we'll tell you. If you're not sure where to start, the free 15-minute phone call is a good place to sort it out.
Your physiotherapist
Physiotherapist
Helena graduated in 1989 from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, with an honours degree in physiotherapy. She ran her own physiotherapy clinic in Johannesburg from 1991 until moving to Canada in 2002, and also worked as a part-time clinical tutor for final-year physiotherapy students.
In Canada she has worked mainly in private practice, along with home care, and as an examiner for the Physiotherapy Competency Exam in Ontario. Her main areas of practice are spinal conditions, orthopaedics, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, sports injuries and acupuncture. She combines manual therapy, soft tissue treatment, education and home exercise programs to help people get back to full function after an injury or a painful flare-up.
Helena is also a registered ADP (Assistive Devices Program) authorizer, so she can help you choose the right walking aid and, if you'll need it long term, apply for government funding toward it.
Helena works alongside chiropractor Dr. Alex Greyvenstein as part of Doorstep Doc's family-run team. Meet the team.
Service area
Helena visits homes across Oakville, Burlington and Milton, from Glen Abbey and Bronte to Joshua Creek and the Uptown Core.
Physiotherapy at home anywhere in Oakville, without the drive or the waiting room.
Book in OakvilleCommon questions
No. In Ontario you can book directly with a physiotherapist. Some extended health plans ask for a doctor's note before they'll reimburse physiotherapy, so it's worth checking your plan.
Yes, home visits are a practical option once you're discharged and your surgical team is happy for you to start or continue rehab. Have your discharge instructions and any exercise sheets from the hospital handy, and your plan will follow your surgeon's precautions.
Yes. Some people do well with one, some with both. Since Alex and Helena work together, they can coordinate so you aren't getting mixed messages.
Comfortable clothes you can move in, a bit of clear floor space, and any walking aid you use. If you've had surgery, keep your discharge papers nearby.
Yes. Helena is a registered authorizer with Ontario's Assistive Devices Program (ADP). She can assess you at home and recommend the right walking aid. ADP helps pay for walking aids you'll need for six months or longer, and Helena can help with the application if you're eligible.
Many extended health plans include physiotherapy, but coverage varies a lot between plans. Check your plan's details, and ask on your free phone call if you have questions.
Get started
Recovering from surgery, nursing an injury, or just finding everyday movement harder than it should be? Start with a visit at home.
