• Physiotherapy

      At Advanced Health, our skilled Physiotherapists provide detailed assessments, up-to-date active treatments and fully educate our clients for a wide range of health problems to ensure you get back to doing what you love and make the most of your lifestyle.

      Graston & Active Release Techniques

      Massage Therapy

      Massage therapy is very hands-on and uses a variety of techniques that can be either soft or more vigorous. There are many benefits from receiving a massage therapy treatment and there is a wide range of conditions that can be helped by massage therapy

      Sports Medicine & Physician Consultation

      Dr.Jeff Pike & Dr.Fernand Arseneau have extensive sports medicine experience, as do our Physiotherapists & Massage therapists. We specialize in the Rehabilitation of athletes of all levels & have appointments available with our Doctors for sports rehab consultation.

      Occupational Therapy

      Using specialized knowledge & techniques, many services are available at Advanced Health to assist with restoring & improving one's function with daily tasks. Ergonomic assessments & wheelchair prescriptions are just a few of services provided @ Advanced Health

      Specialized Hand Rehabilitation

      Through advanced study, Occupational Therapist Adam Burke specializes in upper extremity and hand rehabilitation. His training enables him to more effectively work with those with upper extremity injuries, quickening their return to a productive lifestyle

      Orthotics and Braces

      In house and via our affiliation with Equilibrum Maritime, we are pleased to provide a number of bracing and support devices. Also avaiable are effective, custom-designed Orthotics & Bracing which are essential for returning balance to human biomechanics.

      Workplace Injury Rehabilitation

      If you have been injured on the job and are looking for a team of professionals that has extensive experience with workplace injuries, you have found the place! Please call 506.204.6622 with any questions you may have.

      Motor Vehicle Accident Rehabilitation

      Through extensive post-graduate studies in neck and low back pain and with significant clinical experience, our health professions are more than equipped to assist you heal faster following an Automobile accident. Feel free to call with any questions you may have (204-6622)
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    we are dedicated to the promotion of a safe, healthy and active lifestyle. We focus on client education and provide an active approach to rehabilitation. By combining current research with clinical experience and utilizing a health-care team approach, we are committed to a comprehensive rehabilitation which helps you get back to doing the things you love.

     
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about us

Advanced Health & Physiotherapy opened it's doors in the North end of Moncton on Sept 15, 2009 by Physiotherapists Julie and John Gonzales. It had always been their dream of theirs to open a comprehensive health care facility in Moncton that offers advanced rehabilitative services in a calm and relaxed environment. When Julie and John met in 1999, Julie was interested in Chiropratic and John was studying towards a Dentistry degree. While spending time volunteering in a Sports Physiotherapy clinic in Saint John, Julie made the choice to switch her career path to Physiotherapy. Julie applied and was accepted into the Physiotherapy program at Dalhousie University: John soon became intrigued by what Julie was learning and by Julie's growing passion for her chosen field; and so he applied to Physiotherapy school also. Since graduating from Dalhousie in 2005, Julie worked at the WorkSafeNB rehab facility in Grand Bay, and various other private practices in Moncton. John worked primarily at the Moncton Hospital, and spent his evenings in various private practices in Moncton.

At Advanced Health, you will notice a very proactive approach to health and fitness, a warm and calming setting, an energetic and enthusiastic staff with diligent and thorough work ethics. We place a large emphasis on the educational component of treatments. It is our firm belief that a well-educated patient will be more successful in the rehabilitative process and beyond; they will full understand what the injury is, how to prevent the injury from reoccuring, how to recognize the injury in the early stages if it does return, and how to manage the injury during potential flare-ups.

Warmly welcomed by the Moncton community, sports community, and medical community, Advanced Health has grew into a highly-respected multi-disciplinary center which now houses 4 independent medical companies (Active Therapy - Massage Therapy, Progressive Occupational Therapy, and Equilibrum - Satellite clinic). We attribute our company's success and the satisfaction of our clients to the superior rehabilitative treatments we provide, the supportive environment we have created, and most importantly to the most one-on-one therapist-patient time you will find around.

 

support in our community

It is important to us that we are supporters of the local sports community. We have and will continue to spend countless hours on the field, in the rink and in the gym providing medical coverage and support whenever it is possible. Below is a list of our partners in the community who we proudly support and assist with medical/therapeutic assistance:

 

Moncton Mustangs - Junior & Senior Programs 4-time defending Champions Maritime Football League

Harrison Trimble High School Football, Basketball & Hockey programs

 

 

South East Storm Triathlon Club

 

Bernice MacNaughton High School Mens' Basketball &Football programs

 

Crandall University Athletics

Vollyball New Brunswick

Moncton Football Association

 

 

 

 

 

 

our mission statement

Advanced Health & Physiotherapy is dedicated to the promotion of a safe, healthy and active lifestyle. We focus on client education and provide an active approach to rehabilitation.

We strive to:

  • Enhance the overall physical health, fitness, and quality of life of adults and children by treating and educating them with quality, comprehensive and individualized physiotherapy services.
  • Fill the gap for patients who demand the highest level of care and the most personalized attention available.
  • Return client to their pre-injury state to allow them to return to work, home and social lifestyles as they are accustomed.
  • Have an extensive commitment to continuing education in order to provide our patients with the most advanced treatment techniques.
  • Be a pillar in our community, and actively support community sports and fundraisers.

 



John Gonzales - Physiotherapist

John is regarded by many as a charismatic and energetic individual and a skilled physiotherapy practitioner. He earned his Physiotherapy degree from Dalhousie University in 2006, and upon graduation, he worked at the Moncton hospital for over 4 years. John was awarded the 2009 New Brunswick Physiotherapists’ Leadership Award for being a leader in his profession and in the community. John continues to take numerous courses to advance his knowledge of evidence-based treatments, effective exercise programs, and movement analysis. John works with both elite and recreational athletes of all ages in football, basketball, soccer, hockey, baseball, sprinting, and running, and serves as Team Therapist for numerous teams (Ex. Moncton Mustangs, Harrison Trimble Athletics). John continues to grow his sports medicine experience by providing volunteer physiotherapy service at local to international events such as the Irving Hoop Classic and 2010 World Jr. Track & Field meets. John’s passions are football, snowboarding, photography, and CrossFit.



Julie Gonzales - Physiotherapist

A physiotherapy graduate from Dalhousie University, Julie is a highly-regarded physiotherapist in the community and in Atlantic Canada. Julie is the co-founder of Advanced Health & Physiotherapy and has a passion for helping people understand and overcome their injuries. With a commitment to life-long learning, Julie continues to advance her knowledge and skills through participation in numerous postgraduate courses in advanced orthopaedic assessment and treatments.

Julie has gained valuable experience in orthopaedic manual therapy, workers’ injury rehabilitation and sports medicine. Her on-field sports experience includes working as the team therapist for the Moncton Mustangs’ Junior & Senior Football programs, Bernice MacNaughton Basketball & Football Programs and many local/national/ international sporting events such as 2010 World Junior Track & Field. Julie’s passions are not limited to physiotherapy. She can often be found training for triathlons, marathons, skiing, & yoga. She’s an avid reader & enjoys spending time with her two shih-tzus Louie & Cooper.



Eryn Creamer - Physiotherapist

From a very young age, Eryn recalls a growing interest and fascination in movement, medicine and the human body. These interests continued to grow, and in 2010 Eryn graduated with a Master’s of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto, and was awarded the prestigious 2010 Excellence in Musculoskeletal Science award. Originally from Charlottetown, PEI and having studied at Mount Allison for 4 years, Eryn was attracted to life on the East coast and relocated to Moncton. She has a keen interest in the movement analysis, and the intricacies of the lower kinetic chain. Eryn has immersed herself in the sporting community as the Team Therapist for the MacNaughton Basketball/ Football Programs, and Moncton Mustang Program. Eryn is an avid runner and plays soccer in the Codiac Soccer league. While at MTA, she played AUS Soccer for 4 years (Team Captain for 2 yrs). As an athlete herself, Eryn ensures each of her clients is educated and informed on the healing process and nature of their injuries, as well as being active participants in their rehab.



Justin Saulnier - Physiotherapist

Justin graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from Laval University in 2008, and prior to this, attended the Universite de Moncton for his undergraduate degree in Science. At Laval University, Justin was awarded the 2008 Professionalism award and was a Student trainer for 2 seasons with the National Finalist Men’s Volleyball team. Upon graduation from Laval University, he moved back to Moncton to work full-time as a Physiotherapist at the Moncton Hospital.Justin was born and raised in Cap Pele, NB, and played hockey for the Moncton Beavers, Moncton Flyers and was also drafted in the QMJHL. In the past 2 years he has been the team trainer for LJR and Harrison Trimble hockey programs, and has volunteered at several elite level volleyball and basketball tournaments. Justin continues to take advanced physiotherapy courses in manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription and therapeutic taping. 



Sonia Picard - Massage Therapist

Sonia Picard was born and raised in Cocagne. Her philosophy is in her clinic name: 'Active Therapy Clinic'. Active as a therapist in order to stay healthy and to show clients that we practice what we preach. Active as a client as well, since they have control over their bodies and what they do with their bodies. The massage is the medium; it takes care of the symptoms and can discover the causes, but the body heals itself and that is where the client has to be active in their process of being healthy. Sonia attended l'Universite de Moncton, where she earned her degrees in Physical Education and Education. She then went into Massage therapy and graduated in June, 2004. In the past 5 years, Sonia has volunteered with the Universite de Moncton men's hockey team as their massage therapist. She's also given various presentations in businesses and volunteered at other sporting events (ie. Women's National Squash Championship, 2 Volleyball National Championships, 2 CIS Men's Hockey Championships, various long distance running races in the greater Moncton area).



Nena Kennedy - Massage Therapist

Born and raised in Gaspe, Quebec, Nena studied kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton and worked with the varsity women's hockey team for a season. After completing her BScKin, Nena went on the study massage therapy at the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage. Nena has been working in Moncton at Active Therapy Clinic as a registered massage therapist for the past 2 years and she is also an instructor and clinic supervisor at the College Atlantique de Massage Therapeutique in Dieppe. She has volunteered at the CIS men's hockey championships and national squash championships in Moncton over the past two years. She has also worked with the Universite de Moncton's women's volleyball and men's hockey teams and with national cyclists and paracyclists at several tours and training camps. Working with athletes is her passion and she could not see herself doing anything else!


Katherina Georgoudis - Massage Therapist



Adam Burke - Occupational Therapist

Adam graduated from Mount Allison University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science. In 2006, he graduated from McMaster University with a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy. Upon graduation, he became employed at the Moncton Hospital, and spent 4 years there working in a variety of roles including: family practice and geriatric medicine, surgical and intensive care and out-patient hand therapy. where he worked primarily with post-surgical hand conditions. In 2009, Adam entered into private practice as a consultant for CBI Health P.C. providing hand rehabilitation services for clients with hand & upper extremity injuries. In July 2010, Adam opened Progressive Occupational Therapy & Hand Rehabilitation, a private occupational & hand therapy clinic operating in affiliation with Advanced Health. Adam specializes in the treatment of upper extremity injuries, ergonomics and has a special interest in post-operative hand stiffness, wrist instabilities & custom splint fabrication.



Dr. Jeff Pike - Physiatrist / Sports Medicine Physician

Dr. Jeff Pike works at the Moncton Hospital as the Physiatrist in the Physical Rehabilitation dept. With a keen interest in athlete rehabilitation and concussion management, Dr. Pike is affliated with the Moncton Mustang Football program, ThinkFirst Canada, and was the Chief Medical Officer for the 2010 World Track & Field games held in Moncton. Dr. Pike graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in 1998 and then pursued a residency and specialization in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has been a part-time lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University since May 2005. Dr. Pike also earned his Diploma in Sports Medicine by the Canadian Association of Sports Medicine in June 2007. Dr. Pike currently holds a Sports Medicine consulting clinic at Advanced Health weekly where he assesses athletes and sports-related injuries, and provides guidance on how to safely return-to-play.



Jill Forbes - Office Manager / Kinesiologist



Joanne St. Pierre - Orthotist

Fernand Arseneau - Sports Medicine Physician

Dr. Fernand Arseneau is a family physician / sports medicine physician, practicing in Moncton, N.B., since 1990. He was a member of the Executive of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine for 8 years and received his diploma in sport medicine in 1992. He is an affiliate teacher with the Université de Sherbrooke and a teacher of pathophysiology at the Université de Moncton. He was President of the Sport Medicine Council of New Brunswick, Medical Director of Triathlon New Brunswick and Medical Advisor for Cross-Country Ski New Brunswick. He was a member of more than ten medical teams in sport medicine including the Canada games (on 6 occasions), the University games, the Francophone games, the Pan Am games and the Olympic Games(2x). He was Chief Medical Officer for the Winter Canada Games in 2003 and he was selected as part of the volunteer medical staff in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Athletes’ Village Polyclinic. Dr. Arseneau is very active in sports with a participation in 16 marathons, more then 100 triathlons including three Ironman races and in cross country skiing, he is first in Atlantic Canada to receive the official Wordloppet Master Diploma after completing ten races around the world.

 

our services

With all the different types of medical providers available, it can be very overwhelming choosing which is the best for you. Below is a list of the most common services/treatments that are used in our clinic. When trying to decide which medical professional is best for you, feel free to call or email us and we will do our best to point you in the right direction. It is more important to us that you have the right information about techniques and options, so you can make an truly informed decision. Regardless of where you choose to attend; be a smart shopper; there are Physiotherapy clinics that are good and there are clinics that are GREAT. At Advanced Health, we regularly take advanced technique courses, and book extra time with each and every client we treat to give you more time with us and to allow us more time to help you feel better.

 

  • Physiotherapy
    • Manual therapy
    • Personal exercise programs and Core retraining
    • Sports injury rehabilitation
    • Work related injury rehabilitation
    • Auto accident rehabilitation
    • Graston Technique
    • McKenzie: Mechanical diagnosis and treatment
    • Soft Tissue Release Techniques
    • Acupuncture
    • Peri- and post-partum health consultation
    • Therapeutic Taping
    • Electrotherapeutic Modalities
  • Massage Therapy
    • Swedish massage
    • Myofascial release
    • Sports massage
    • Relaxation massage
    • Pre- and Post pregnancy massage
    • Deep tissue
    • Post-Motor vehicle accident
    • Trigger point release

    Occupational Therapy

    • Specialized Hand/Upper extremity rehabilitation
    • Custom Hand/Thumb/Wrist Splints
    • Ergonomic Assessments
    • Wheel Chair assessments and prescriptions
  • Orthotics & Bracing
    • Custom knee orthotics/braces
    • Custom tibial orthotics for children/adults
    • Custom plantar orthotics / footwear
    • Many other orthopaedic braces & supports
  • Sports Medicine
    • Medical consultation
    • Trainers/Therapists for numerous Athletic teams in the Moncton area (Football, Hockey, Basketball, Soccer, Rugby)
  • Education seminars and Guest-Speaking
    • The Staff at Advanced Health & Physiotherapy would be happy to speak about a health-related topic to any size audience. In the past, we have spoke:
      • At the Running Room on “Running Biomechanics” & “Sports Massage”,
      • At the Moncton Hospital on “Repetitive Strain injuries in the workplace”,
      • At local high schools on “ Helmet safety & Concussion Management” & “Pregnancy and Running”
      • At local Coaching seminars on “Sports Massage: pre-/post-event”
      • At local University on “Medical services and Massage therapy”
  • Sports/Special Event Medical Services
    • If you are hosting/organizing an event or tournament and would like medical staff onsite, the Advanced Health Team would be happy to provide this service to you. Just give us a call at 506.204.6622 and we can discuss what services we can provide

     

     

    @ advanced health

    We know your time is valuable which is why we are committed to more quality treatment time spent one-on-one with your physiotherapist. We strongly believe the best care comes with specialized focused attention on you, and we hope you will notice this difference in our level of care.

     

    your first visit

    The first visit is always a 45- to 60-min session. In that time, we will ask you questions to get a thorough understanding of your current injury/complaint (what makes you feel worse/better, where is the pain located, past injuries, etc). Following this subjective examination, we will then move onto a biomechanical assessment that involves observation of how you move and then onto more specific tests that allow us to determine and better understand the root cause of your pain/injury. We encourage to you ask as many questions as you want during the assessment so that you also better understand your injury. At the end of the assessment, we will always discuss what was found and proceed to set up a treatment plan.

    It is always best to show up at least 15 minutes early so that all the necessary paperwork can be filled out.

     

     

    what to bring

    • For you first session – you will need to bring your medicare card, private health insurance information (insurance card), shorts and T-Shirt (tanktop if it is a shoulder problem), any special footwear you may have, any special braces you may use at work/sport
    • Doctor’s referral if you have one – you DO NOT need a Doctor’s referral to see a Physiotherapist. Some private health insurance providers require that you have a Doctor’s referral for physiotherapy in order to have it covered. Please contact your private health insurance provider to make sure
    • Any test results or specialist reports you may have.

     

    follow-up visits

    • Follow-up visits can range from 30-60 minutes in length and will typically involve various forms of treatment techniques and exercise specific to your individual injury.

      Find out more about the various forms of treatment techniques we employ in order to get you better.

     

     

     

     

    fees

    Physiotherapy

    • Initial Assessment - $65
    • Treatment session - $55

    Massage Therapy

    • 60 min session - $75
    • 45 min session - $60
    • 30 min session - $45

    Prices include taxes. We are normally always able to direct bill if you are with Blue Cross and have a Dr.'s Referral. Please check with your insurance company provider for details on direct billing or give us a call!

     

    doctor's referral

     

    You do NOT need a Doctor’s referral to see a Physiotherapist. Some private health insurance providers require that you have a Doctor’s referral for physiotherapy in order to have it covered. Please contact your private health insurance provider to make sure.

     

     


     

     

    cancellation and no-show policy

    We require 24 hours notice for cancellation of your appointment so your time may be filled by someone on the waiting list. If you cancel your appointment with less than 24 hours notice, a cancellation fee of $20 of the visit fee will be charged.

     

    To book an appointment for an assessment from one of our Health Professionals or for more information, please call: 506-204-6622 or send an email to info@advanced-health.ca

     

    news @ advanced health

    There's alot happening at Advanced Health: everhything from community and fundraising events, following our Sports teams/programs, and new therapeutic/rehabilitative services. Also, our staff is very active within the community and with their own sports (such as Ironmans, Marathons, Football, Soccor, Crossfit). This is where you will find all this great information.

     

     

     

    advanced health links

     

     

    @ advanced health

    We take pride in being able to answer any questions/concerns you may have, and providing you with the most up-to-date information that is available. Below, we have listed some important topics and links for you to read. These resources range from managing concussions and safe return-to-sport,  to removal of therapeutic tapeand also new running trends.

    At Advanced Health, we place a great deal of emphasiss on fully educating our clients because we believe fully informed individuals are the most successful in managing and preventing any further occurrences of their injury. We strongly believe the best care comes with specialized focused attention on you, and we hope you will notice this difference in our level of care.

     

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    location

    We are located in Mt. Pleasant Plaza, which is at the corner of Mt. Pleasant and Mountain Rd.

    The closest landmarks are Lounsbury’s Furniture and Shopper’s Drug – we are located just across the street!

    Stop by anytime if you have any questions and one of our Health Professions would be more than willing to steer you in the right direction!

     

    advanced health & physiotherapy

    Mt. Pleasant Plaza, 1579 Mountain Rd. Unit 3, Moncton, N.B., E1G 1A3

    Email: info@advanced-health.ca

    Owners: john@advanced-health.ca or julie@advanced-health.ca

    Phone: 506-204-6622  Fax: 506-204-6950

     

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    hours of operation

    Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm

    Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

     


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