For your first visit we ask you to arrive 10 minutes early to fill out paperwork. If you booked online and filled out the necessary paperwork already then 5 minutes early is sufficient. Bring loose fitting/ comfortable clothing. Your Therapist may ask you to change if needed. Initial assessments are 40-60 minutes long and are complete in private therapy rooms. Your therapist will discuss treatment options with you once the assessment is complete.

A referral is not needed, however, if you are using private health insurance some companies require a Doctor’s referral to use the benefits. You can call your insurance company prior to your visit to confirm.

Direct billing is available for the major insurance companies that have this option. A few companies that allow direct billing are: Medavie Blue Cross, Manulife, Sun Life, Canada Life (formerly Great-West Life), Desjardins, Claim Secure, Green Shield Canada. Don’t see your Insurance provider? Give us a call to see if we direct bill them!

Your appointment time is reserved just for you. A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in the therapists’ day that could have been filled by another patient. As such, we require 24 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Patients who provide less than 24 hours notice, or miss their appointment, will be charged a cancellation fee. Cancellation fee is as follows*: - First offense: cancellation fee waived - Second offense: 50% of the appointment billing - Third or more offense: 75% of the appointment billing - Multiple cancellation will be handled on a case by case basis *The cancellation fee above is for general physiotherapy only; specialty treatments and other disciplines have different policies for cancellation. The intake form will have specific details on those policies.

Yes! In most cases you can decide what clinic you attend for therapy or the therapist you prefer to see.

Yes. Once an assessment is complete, we will send off the necessary Health Care Provider paperwork to your insurance company.

YES, we are a WCB NS approved Tier 1 clinic. Injured while employed outside of Nova Scotia? Give us a call, we can arrange treatment for those covered under other provincial organizations.

Naturopathic medicine is a primary health care system which focuses on the combination of evidence-based medicine with traditional and natural remedies to promotes wellness. Naturopathic doctors work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to treat acute and chronic disease as part of an integrative health care system. Naturopathic doctors must first complete an undergraduate degree before entering a four-year naturopathic medical program from 1 of 7 accredited Naturopathic medical schools in North America.

Naturopathic treatment includes but is not limited to: -Clinical Nutrition -Focuses on the intake, absorption, metabolism, and excretion of nutrients with the promotion of health through dietary or supplemental intervention. -Lifestyle Counselling -The assessment of identifying and adjusting habits and behaviors to enhance well-being. -Physical Medicine -Focuses on the treatment and rehabilitation of physical ailments by restoring functional ability, reducing pain, and improving quality of life. -Botanical Medicine -The use of plants and herbs, or their extracts in the form of tinctures, capsules, powders, teas, and essential oils to improve health. -Acupuncture and Asian Medicine -A medical system based off Eastern medical philosophies for treatment. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture stimulates specific points on the body based on TCM theory. -Homeopathic Medicine -A medical system which utilizes hyper-diluted substances to stimulate the bodies natural healing process.

The initial consultation will be 1 hour and 15 minutes where Dr. Greenwood will do a deep dive into your current and past medical history, your chief health concerns and several lifestyle factors including diet, sleep, stress, exercise, and work and social life. Any recent lab tests or blood work may also be reviewed and discussed. A complaint oriented physical exam may also be performed during this time. Once all relevant information is collected, we will begin to create a treatment plan that addresses your personal health goals and is tailored to your individual needs.

Currently, Naturopathic Medicine is not covered through MSI in Nova Scotia. However, Nova Scotia residents with extended benefit plans may include naturopathic medical coverage. In most cases, it is covered along with services such as Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, etc.. Be sure to check with your provider as coverage may vary.

· Initial consult o $160 (75’) · General follow up visit o $70 (30’) · Extended follow up visit o $95 (45’) · Acupuncture (returning clients only) o $80 (45’) · Acupuncture + general follow up treatment o $140 (75') · B12 injection (returning clients only, bloodwork required prior to injections) o $15.00 (15’) **Be sure to familiarize yourself with our cancellation policy prior to booking**

Your appointment time is reserved for you exclusively. We ask that you arrive on time for your appointment. Late arrivals will begin when you arrive and finish at the scheduled time. A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a gap in the Doctor's day that could have been filled by another patient. As such, we require 24 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Patients who provide less than 24 hours notice, or miss their appointment, will be charged a cancellation fee. **Cancellation fee is as follows:** First offense: 50% of the appointment billing Second offense: 75% of the appointment billing Third or more offense: 100% of the appointment billing *Cancellation fees do not qualify for insurance reimbursement and future appointments will not be booked while there is an outstanding balance owing*

Dr. Greenwood welcomes pediatric patients, however a 15 minute complimentary phone consult is required prior to booking to ensure the toddler/ infant is appropriate for a naturopathic assessment.

Physiotherapists have a very wide range of skills and knowledge given them the ability to treat many different conditions and injuries. Below is a list of some of the more common conditions and injuries treated by Physiotherapists. Do not see a condition or injury below? Give us a call, if we cannot help you we can direct you to the appropriate health professional who can. Rotator cuff injuries/ Frozen shoulder Whiplash/ traumatic neck injuries Disc injuries and Sciatica Concussions Dizziness/ Vertigo/ Headaches TMJ/ Jaw Dysfunction General sprain/ strain injuries Osteoarthritis Degenerative Disc Disease Joint Dislocation/ Seperation Pre and Post surgical injuries ( such as joint replacement, labral tears, fractures, etc.) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and other peripheral nerve entrapment conditions Balance & mobility issues/ Senior's health Occupational Rehab for work-related injuries Neurological conditions (such as Stroke, MS, spinal cord injury, etc.) Pelvic/ Women's Health (R. Muise, PT)

Physiotherapy treatment at Apollo can include the following: Personalized exercise programs designed to improve your strength, range of motion function, and performance. Advanced joint mobilization, joint manipulation, and other soft tissue techniques to restore ROM and reduce pain. Acupuncture, Electrotherapy (TENS), and Athletic Taping to optimize tissue healing and pain management. Education to maximize quality of life, wellness, performance, and health. Work and occupational re-training, functional conditioining, and return to work planning. Prescription and application of assistive, adaptive, supportive, and protective devices and equipment.

Pelvic/ Women's Health Physiotherapy is the therapeutic treatment of all disorders affecting the pelvis and pelvic floor. From incontinence to prolapse, pelvic pain or constipation, there is growing evidence that specially trained physiotherapist can alleviate, and in many cases cure these symptoms.

You may benefit if you have any of the following: -Urine leakage -Pelvic pain -Constipation -Sexual dysfunction -Pelvic organ proloapse -etc.

Each person is unique, therefore each assessment and treatment may look different, however they all take place in a private medical room with the physiotherapist. Session duration is between 30-45 minutes, and can include: -Internal vaginal and/or anal exam (to assess your pelvic floor muscles) -External vaginal and/ or anal exam -Education (lots of it!) -Exercise prescription -Manual techniques

MCT consists of applying a type of elastic device to a limb (most commonly a sock/ stocking) to exert a controlled pressure on them. Medical compression devices squeeze the vein walls together, improving overall circulation and supporting blood flow back to the heart.

MCT falls within the scope of our Occupational Therapist's profession. A portion of your assessment/ appointment charge will be covered if your insurance includes Occupational Therapy services. Additionally, many insurance companies provide a yearly spending allowance for medical compression garments/ devices, allowing you to buy new or additional garments yearly.

varicose veins aching legs heaviness/ fatigue in legs lower extremity swelling lymphedema post-surgical edema chronic venous insufficiency varicosities during pregnancy managament of venous ulcers

Some professions that benefit from wearing compression garments include: Nurses and other healthcare professionals Teachers Fishermen Lobster and Fish plant workers Kitchen staff Manual Labourers

No. We offer a variety of off the shelf socks that do not require an appointment to purchase. However, our medical grade compression stockings do require a fitting appointment with our certified fitter.