Raising the bar for rehabilitation expectations

Welcome to NeuroGym®, an international physiotherapy and rehabilitation centre for the treatment of neurological injuries & conditions.

Our Methodology

What Makes Us Different?

NeuroGym®’s active, evidence-based approach and patented technology allow patients to take action in their own recovery. Whenever possible, the patient, not the therapist, initiates movement, which can help rewire the brain and speed up recovery. When patient-initiated movement is challenging, we use our innovative techniques and tools to help enable motor recovery when it would otherwise be difficult or impossible to accomplish.

The NeuroGym® Therapy Approach

Our evidence-based approach optimizes recovery by creating a neurological gym program for the recovering brain and nervous system. This requires active patient involvement and intensive training.

Safe and effective strength training

Biofeedback training of control and coordination

Innovative training of balance and stability

Experience State
of the Art Technology

The NeuroGym® line of patented mobility training equipment, developed by our Founder Avi Nativ (PhD PT), makes rehabilitation more effective by enabling retraining and recovery. Acquired by Medline in 2018, The NeuroGym® line of equipment is now being used successfully across North America to improve mobility and functional independence. This equipment allows those who cannot stand or would otherwise not typically expect to see significant improvements in motor abilities to drastically improve their functional skills and regain independence, including:

Client Stories

Explore some of our client stories below to gain insight into the outcomes of our unique rehab approach.

Our Services

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Exceptional Treatment

At NeuroGym®, we take pride in the extensive training, theoretical knowledge, and exceptionally high standard of care upheld by our clinical team. We treat individuals of all ages and can provide services in English, French, & Hebrew.

Intuitive and Patient-Centered Care

Improve Bed Mobility & Transfers

Our custom equipment can effectively improve strength and control of core muscles as well as the four limbs, leading to improved maneuverability in bed.

Initiate Sit-to-Stand Movement

With NeuroGym®’s Sit-to-Stand Trainer, you can repeatedly practice standing, squats, and improve the speed and efficiency of this motion.

Take Steps

NeuroGym®’s Bungee Mobility Trainer creates a supported, weight-reduced environment where stepping in all directions can be safely and effectively re-learned.

Improve Hand & Arm Control & Coordination

Regain lost muscle control and enhance functional skills of the shoulder, elbow, wrist & hand with NeuroGym®’s unique Biofeedback training software.

What Our Clients Are Saying

I found NeuroGym after my mum had a massive stroke in February 2020. After 4 months of virtual therapy with NeuroGym, my mum has progressed from someone who I thought would never get out of bed to a one person assist.
I was in a bad state and was discharged home in a coma. Then I began with Avi and the growth was exponential. The rest is history, I was here for twelve years. It’s a great place, I can’t express my thanks enough.
When I first came here I had almost no strength in my legs and I could barely move my right leg. You can imagine going from not being able to move at all, to standing, to being able to walk! This is the way for me to stay in shape and stay healthy.
Our son had a stroke when he was 14 years old. He has been involved in five to seven day a week therapy. The recovery has been amazing. It’s been beyond expectations and dramatic.
My son was getting married and I really wanted to walk up the aisle with my husband. NeuroGym helped me do it.
This place is amazing, it gives people hope and opens doors in so many ways.
I have Parkinson’s Disease. Over the months I have improved in both strength and balance while my disease has not noticeably deteriorated at all. I feel fortunate to have found NeuroGym. The outlook for my disease without it could have been grim indeed.
I have MS, I’ve had MS since I was 18. My doctors had said “no, it’s chronic progressive”. But NeuroGym has given me the opportunity to build strength. It’s made a huge difference.

Radinka Jeyathas RSSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

Radinka is a Registered Social Worker and the founder and head clinician of Make a Move Life Counselling.  She has over 10 years of experience providing therapeutic services in community and private practice across Ontario as a Canadian-Sri Lankan Tamil.

Radinka’s therapeutic approach is to (re)connect you to your mind to see, hear, and express your thinking patterns to create healthy interruptions and invest growth that will improve your perspective and transform your relationship with your body.

Qualifications: 

  • Social Service Worker Diploma – Seneca Polytechnic (2014)
  • BSW in Social Work – Toronto Metropolitan University (2021)
  • Dual Registrant – Social Service Work and Social Work Registrant – Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

 

Treatment Language: English

Zeinab Garda, MHSc SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Zeinab became a Speech-Language Pathologist in order to help patients along on their journey to recovery, striving to help them find quality of life despite any challenges they may be facing. She feels she learns as much about life from them as they learn from her about speech, language, and deglutition.

After obtaining her BA with Honours in Cognitive Sciences of Language at McMaster University and her Masters in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Ottawa, Zeinab began her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist, practicing in Ontario and Québec, in both private and community settings. Using her knowledge and experience, Zeinab has now launched her own practice: Hummingbird Speech Therapy.

Most recently, Zeinab joined the NeuroGym® team to work with our unique clientele. She brings her experience working with Stroke rehabilitation, neurodegenerative conditions, and swallowing disorders as well as her focus on offering engaging and functional patient-centered care based on clients’ interests and research-based best practices. 

When Zeinab isn’t practicing Speech Therapy, she can be found spending time with her dog, cooking and trying new cuisines, or working on digital art and acrylic paint projects.

Qualifications:

  • BA Cognitive Sciences of Language – McMaster University
  • MHS SLP – University of Ottawa
  • Registered Speech-Language Pathologist – College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario and Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec
  • SPEAK OUT!® Certification from the Parkinson Voice Project
  • MoCA Certification

 

Treatment Languages: English, French

Peng Tan, R.Kin, R.M.T

Kinésiologue,
Massothérapeute agréé

Peng s’est lancé dans le domaine de la réadaptation sans orientation précise, par intérêt plutôt que par passion. Au fil de ses études et de sa pratique, il a découvert une vocation : accompagner les personnes dans leur quête de santé et de bien-être.

Après avoir obtenu son baccalauréat en sciences de l’activité physique à l’Université d’Ottawa et travaillé comme entraîneur personnel et kinésiologue, Peng a décidé d’élargir son champ d’expertise en étudiant la massothérapie au International Academy of Applied Health. Il poursuit aujourd’hui ses études dans deux disciplines et continue son parcours universitaire tout en exerçant sa profession. Il prépare actuellement une maîtrise en psychologie, un diplôme en acupuncture et un diplôme en ostéopathie.

Peng adopte une approche holistique de la thérapie, combinant ses connaissances en kinésiologie et en massothérapie pour créer des traitements qui prennent en compte les aspects physiques et mentaux du bien-être. Il aime perfectionner ses compétences et recherche activement des approches innovantes, intégrant de nouvelles techniques à ses traitements. Peng est fier de proposer des soins personnalisés et efficaces qui ont un impact positif et concret sur le bien-être de chacun.

Lorsqu’il n’est pas au travail ou en train d’étudier, Peng aime jouer au volley-ball, faire de l’escalade de bloc, résoudre des puzzles ou s’initier à la menuiserie. Chez lui, il apprécie la compagnie de ses trois chats et chérit les moments de bonheur qu’ils lui apportent.

Qualifications:

  • BSc in Human Kinetics – University of Ottawa (2019)
  • Massage Therapy – International Academy of Applied Health (2022)
  • Kinesiology (Continuing Education) – Laurentian University (2021)
  • Massothérapeute agréé – l’Ordre des massothérapeutes de l’Ontario
  • Kinésiologue agréé – College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage Level 1 course from The Dr. Vodder School – International
  • Community Multi-Sport course from the National Coaching Certification Program

 

Langage de traitement: Anglais