FAQs
Many of the services seem to be useful for treating the same types of conditions. Who decides which type of treatment to use, and how is it decided?
There is considerable overlap among some of the techniques used to treat soft tissue injuries. Our practitioners are certified in the provision of a number of these therapies, and they use their own judgment to determine which treatment or treatments they will used based on the type of injury or issue, its location and severity, and which types of tissues are involved. Your individual treatment plan may involve more than one approach, and even more than one practitioner.
The clinic seems to be oriented toward athletes. Is the clinic open to non-athletes? As a non-athlete, will I receive the same type of treatment at the clinic?
Athlete-practitioners bring a special insight into the workings of the body, especially the musculoskeletal system, pain management, conditioning and rehabilitation. This is a benefit to you as a patient, whether you are an elite athlete or don’t engage in sports at all. We will use our insight to provide the best care for you that will allow you to be as active as you want to be.
Is the chiropractor or other practitioner concerned with my overall health the way an MD is, or only with my musculoskeletal system?
Chiropractors are primary care practitioners, and are concerned with your overall health. There are often connections between the musculoskeletal system and how the rest of the body’s system functions, so chiropractic treatment can improve a variety of health conditions. The chiropractor will examine you and, if he thinks you need to see another type of practitioner, such as an MD, he will refer you.
Is my relationship with my practitioner confidential, as it is with my MD?
Yes. You can feel free to confide in your practitioner. We will keep your information and concerns private.
What will happen during my first visit to the clinic?
During a first visit to RE:Form Body Clinic, you will be introduced to your practitioner, and he or she will take your medical history and ask you about your current complaint(s). A physical examination will be performed, and your practitioner will discuss the findings with you and recommend a treatment plan. Usually the treatment will begin in the first session.
Are there any potential side effects to any of the treatments I might receive? If so, would my practitioner tell me about them before treating me?
One of the benefits of chiropractic, massage therapy and the other treatments used at the RE:Form Body Clinic is that they have very few, if any, side effects — other than an increased sense of well-being, more energy, and less pain. If any proposed treatment could cause side effects, your practitioner would certainly discuss it with you before doing it.
Are any of the services at the clinic covered by OHIP?
Unfortunately not.
How can I get the treatments covered by my insurance provider?
Insurance plans and employee benefit plans vary in terms of which services they cover and/or what percentage of the service they cover. Sometimes services provided by a chiropractor or registered massage therapist will only be covered if the patient is referred by an MD. It is best to check with your human resources person at work or with your insurance provider before proceeding to determine what their rules are. Please feel free to ask our staff about this as well. We would be pleased to help in any way we can.
Can I leave my clothes on during treatment?
At RE:Form Body Clinic, we want you to feel comfortable and secure. Apart from a few practical considerations, there should not be a need for you to undress if you prefer not to. It is important that your practitioner be able to access the area that requires treatment, so you may want to wear or bring with you clothing that will help with this, such as a pair of shorts if the problem is with your knee, or a tank top if your shoulder is being treated. Massage therapists can obviously work better on skin than through clothing, but they use a technique called draping to ensure that only the area being worked on at the moment is exposed, and then it is recovered as they move on to the next. Ultimately, it is up to you. Please feel free to discuss it with your practitioner.