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Connecting you with care

Strength, mobility and independence, right at home

You want the people you love to stay safe, strong and independent in the home they love. We'll connect you with a physiotherapist, occupational therapist or kinesiologist who comes to the door.

20+

Years helping families at home

15

Communities served across Canada

★★★★★

Rated 4.9 by families on Google

Are you a physiotherapist, OT or kinesiologist? Join our team and help older adults live well at home, on your schedule.

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Sound familiar?

Home is where you want to be. It's just getting harder.

Getting to a clinic has become hard work

Driving, parking, waiting rooms. Sometimes the trip takes more out of you than the appointment.

You're quietly worried about the next fall

The stairs feel steeper, the bathtub feels higher, and everyday things take more care than they used to.

You're arranging care from across town, or across the country

You want someone you can trust to show up, do good work and keep you in the loop.

Getting older shouldn't mean giving up the life you've built at home.

Jillian Bergman Stow, Co-Founder, Clinical Director and Physiotherapist

Helping families since 2004

Co-Founder & Physiotherapist

PhysioCare At Home began in Halifax when Jillian, a physiotherapist, started visiting seniors at home so each person got an hour of her time instead of 15 minutes. Twenty-two years later, we connect families in 15 communities with registered clinicians who bring that same patience and care to every visit.

“Seniors should always have hope that their health can improve — and that they can live a vibrant, independent life.”

Getting started is simple

Three steps, and we're with you for each one.

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1

Call or book online

Tell us what's going on. We'll listen, answer your questions and connect you with the right clinician in your area.

2

Meet your therapist at home

Your therapist gets to know you and your home, then builds a plan around what matters most to you.

3

Get back to what you love

Build strength, mobility, and independence — and get back to the things you love.

Clear prices, and direct billing to most insurers. See rates in your area →

In-Home Care

Three kinds of in-home care, one call to get started, with care brought right to your door.

Older adult strength training

Physiotherapy at Home

Recover from injury or surgery and rebuild strength with a registered physiotherapist.

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In-home physiotherapy session

Occupational Therapy at Home

Stay safe and independent at home with support for daily living, mobility, and aging in place.

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Older adults exercising

Kinesiology at Home

Build strength, balance, and mobility with a qualified kinesiologist.

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What we help with

The concerns families bring to us most often — treated in the home, by a registered clinician.

Mobility & Balance

Falls and fall prevention

Unsteadiness when walking

Difficulty with stairs

General deconditioning

Walker and cane training

After Surgery or Hospital

Hip replacement recovery

Knee replacement recovery

Fracture rehabilitation

Post-hospital deconditioning

Coming home after a hospital stay

Ongoing Conditions

Arthritis and joint pain

Osteoporosis

Parkinson's disease

Stroke recovery

Chronic back and neck pain

Daily Living & Home Safety

Bathing and dressing support

Home safety assessments

Equipment recommendations

Transfers and bed mobility

Planning to age in place

Picture a few months from now

Back to the everyday things that matter

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Walking the dog again

Out the door, around the block and home again, on your own terms.

Steady on the stairs

Confident moving around the home you know, from the front step to the bathtub.

Family who can finally relax

Knowing a trusted clinician is in the picture, with updates when you need them.

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What families tell us

Rated 4.9 by families on Google

I felt extremely well cared for and thrived under Jillian's encouragement and unfailing optimism. Through her expert guidance and attention to every aspect involved, I have managed to resume walking our energetic dogs and enjoying work in our garden.

Trudy

He is knowledgeable, professional, respectful, and I feel he is invested in helping me get stronger. He knows how important maintaining an active lifestyle is for me and he is doing his best to help me achieve specific goals, like hiking around my favourite lake.

Sue

Her ability to assess and treat with patience and compassion has been second-to-none. We have seen our parents have increasing confidence with mobility aids, improved balance and strength.

Nancy

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Frequently asked questions

Do we need a doctor's referral?

In most cases, no. Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and kinesiology can all be started without a physician's referral. Some extended health plans and funding programs do require one before they will reimburse, so we check this with you before the first visit rather than leaving you to find out later.

How soon can someone come out?

Once you request an assessment, we call to confirm the details and match you with a clinician who already works in your area. Timing depends on availability in that specific catchment, and we give you a realistic date on that call rather than a promise we cannot keep.

Is in-home therapy covered by insurance?

Most extended health and private insurance plans do cover in-home physiotherapy & occupational therapy.  Funding is also available through Veterans Affairs Canada for eligible clients.

What happens during the first visit?

Your clinician assesses strength, balance, pain, and mobility, and looks at the home itself — stairs, bathrooms, thresholds, and the routines of daily life. They talk goals through with the client, and with anyone else the client wants involved, then build a care plan. Treatment usually begins in that same visit.

Every physiotherapist and occupational therapist is registered with their provincial college

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The best time to start is before the next fall

Let's talk about what would help. Book an in-home assessment, or give us a call and we'll take it from there.

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