Rehab Vacation Program

Visiting Ottawa? Benefit from our concentrated, intensive short-term physical therapy program for out-of-town clients.

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Effective strength training

Innovative training of balance, strength & stability

Enabled mobility training with custom equipment

Biofeedback training of control & coordination

The NeuroGym®
Rehab Vacation Program

Often, individuals from outside the Ottawa region (e.g. other areas of the province, country or from the USA or Europe) wish to attend NeuroGym® for consultation, short-term or periodic, intensive treatment and for advice on appropriate rehabilitation and exercise programs that can be continued at home. As a result, we often arrange for intensive 1-4 week physical re-training programs that can be booked on a one-time or several times per year basis.

We Provide:

  • Physiotherapy assessments (virtual and in-person)
  • Concentrated, intensive one-on-one treatment programs with measurable outcomes
  • Effective strength & mobility training with custom NeuroGym® equipment
  • Neurologist-directed rTMS (Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) treatment to enhance recovery
  • Advice and provision of home rehab/exercise programs
  • NeuroGym® equipment rental
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The NeuroGym® Difference

Neurogym®’s active 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.

Enhanced Virtual Care & Equipment Rental

For those who are unable to attend the clinic in person, we offer enhanced virtual rehab therapy and equipment rental . Begin your recovery from home through our one-on-one tele-rehab and work with our skilled therapists in leading-edge NeuroGym® equipment.

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Conditions we treat include:

  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Stroke
  • Multiple Sclerosis & ALS
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Ataxia (Friedreich, Charlevoix-Saguanay, etc.)
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Guillain-Barré syndrome
  • Balance / Dizziness / Vestibular
  • Dystonia & Spasmodic Torticollis
  • Bells Palsy
  • Concussion​
  • Myositis
  • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
  • Multi-System Atrophy
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Complex Orthopaedic Conditions
  • …& more!

Client Stories

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

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What Our Clients Are Saying

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.
This place is amazing, it gives people hope and opens doors in so many ways.
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.
My son was getting married and I really wanted to walk up the aisle with my husband. NeuroGym helped me do it.
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.
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

Travailleuse social agréée

Radinka est travailleuse sociale agréée et fondatrice et clinicienne principale de Make a Move Life Counselling. Canadienne d’origine sri-lankaise et tamoule, elle possède plus de 10 ans d’expérience en services thérapeutiques en milieu communautaire et privé partout en Ontario.

L’approche thérapeutique de Radinka consiste à vous reconnecter à votre esprit afin de voir, d’entendre et d’exprimer vos schémas de pensée. Ceci permet de créer des interruptions constructives et de favoriser un développement personnel qui améliorera votre perspective et transformera votre relation à votre corps.

Qualifications: 

  • Social Service Worker Diploma – Seneca Polytechnic (2014)
  • BSW in Social Work – Toronto Metropolitan University (2021)
  • Double Inscription – Travailleuse social et technicienne en travail social – L’ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des techniciens en travail social de l’ontario

 

Langage de traitement: Anglais

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

Kinesiologist, Registered Massage Therapist

Peng entered the field of rehabilitation without any clear direction, initially choosing it out interest rather than passion. Over the course of his studies and practice he discovered a career path supporting individuals on their journeys toward good health and well-being.

After completing his BSc in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa and working as a Personal Trainer and Kinesiologist, Peng decided to expand his practice by studying Massage Therapy at the International Academy of Applied Health. He now maintains dual disciplines and is continuing his academic journey while practicing, presently pursuing his Master’s in Psychology, Diploma in Acupuncture, and Diploma in Osteopathy.

Peng takes a holistic approach to therapy, combining his knowledge of kinesiology and massage therapy to create treatments that address both the physical and mental aspects of well-being. He enjoys enhancing his skills and actively seeks out innovative approaches and incorporates new techniques into his treatments. Peng prides himself on providing personalized and effective treatments that make a positive and practical impact on the individual’s well-being.

When Peng isn’t working or studying, he can be found playing volleyball, bouldering, solving puzzles, or learning woodworking. At home, he enjoys the company of his three cats, cherishing the moments of happiness they bring.

Qualifications:

  • BSc in Human Kinetics – University of Ottawa (2019)
  • Massage Therapy – International Academy of Applied Health (2022)
  • Kinesiology (Continuing Education) – Laurentian University (2021)
  • Registered Massage Therapist – College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
  • Registered Kinesiologist – 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

 

Treatment Language: English

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

Avi Nativ, PhD BScPT

Owner, Founder

The NeuroGym® concept was founded over 30 years ago by Avi Nativ PhD (Kinesiology), BScPT. Avi received his doctoral degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, and was a registered physiotherapist in Ontario for more than 25 years. While doing his doctoral and post-doctoral research work, Avi’s focus was on brain organization, plasticity and rehabilitation.

Avi was intrigued with scientific research findings that indicated the remarkable capacity of the brain to adapt after injury, and envisioned how such plastic changes could be encouraged through inventive ways of enabling more patient-initiated, active movement rather than the more conventional passive therapy approaches. Through rigorous research, he developed a line of custom, patented equipment and an evidence-based, active approach which combined have been providing amazing opportunities for those with neurologic injuries (even years post-acute) to continue to improve their motor skills.