Laura Gfeller, M.Sc., PT

Offers In-person appointments only
  • Physiotherapist
  • Woman
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 580 ratings.
  • More than $90 per visit
Accepting new patients

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Provider information

Description

Laura is an active athlete and found her passion for the profession as a chronically injured young athlete who made herself a second home at the local physiotherapy clinic. She combines soft tissue release techniques, dry needling, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, shockwave therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, and kinesiology taping in conjunction with functional exercise to help you recover from, and prevent further injury. She offers one-on-one running assessments on the treadmill to offer feedback on form and function.

Conditions

  • Ankle pain
  • Arthritis
  • Back pain
  • Carpal tunnel
  • Dislocations
  • Flexibility issues
  • Foot pain
  • Injuries
  • Joint pain
  • Knee pain
  • Leg pain
  • Muscle imbalances
  • Neck pain
  • Osteoporosis
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Posture issues
  • Rotator cuff issues
  • Running issues
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder pain
  • Spasms
  • Sports injuries
  • Sprains
  • Tendonitis
  • Tennis elbow
  • Torn ligaments
  • Torn muscles
  • Walking issues
  • Wrist pain

Services

  • Bracing and splinting
  • Hot & cold therapy
  • Joint manipulation
  • Joint mobilization
  • Laser therapy
  • Pre/Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Running assessment
  • Soft tissue therapy
  • Sport therapy
  • Temporo-Mandibular joint (TMJ) pain treatment

Clientele

  • Adults (18+)​
  • Children (under 12)​
  • Pediatrics​
  • Seniors (65+)​
  • Teens (13-17)​

Languages spoken

  • English

Professional designations

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  • Physiotherapist (PT)

Education

  • 2022 1.0 Fundamentals of Running Injuries
  • Graston Technique- Level 1
  • 2022 Mat Running Level 1
  • 2021 Running Repairs Online with Tom Goom
  • 2020 PEAK Training for implementing a virtual care plan for knee OA
  • Restoring Load Capacity in the Injured Runner
  • Theralase Training
  • 2019 RockFloss Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • RockPods Cupping Technique
  • 2018 Sturdy Shoulder Solutions
  • The Foot Collective Seminar
  • 2016 KinetacNew Trends in the Prevention of Running Injuries
  • Urban Poling Activator course for Rehab and Wellness Professionals
  • 2015 Kinetacore FDN level 1
  • 2014 Athletic Taping

Professional associations

  • Bachelor’s education at Dalhousie University
  • Graduated with her masters in physiotherapy in 2014 from McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario

Summary

Welcome to Coastal Sports & Wellness

Our clinic is like no other; with a multitude of services, modalities, up to date equipment and tools as well as a highly trained and educated staff offering collaborative care to help guide you in the best direction for your individual needs.
Our mission is to provide exceptional care and services to maximize your wellbeing and your bodies performance, while encouraging client’s health through treatment frequency, body awareness and continual education. Investing time & commitment into your preventive health will return impressive results in your overall

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Services & supplies

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Active release massage
  • Active release technique
  • Acupuncture
  • Art therapy
  • Botanical medicine
  • Bracing and splinting
  • Chiropractic adjustments
  • Chronic disease prevention & managements
  • Clinical nutrition
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Compassion-focused therapy
  • Concussion therapy
  • Craniosacral therapy
  • Cupping therapy
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension management
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Drop table technique
  • Electro-acupuncture
  • Evaluation
  • Food sensitivity management
  • Hot & cold therapy
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Joint manipulation
  • Joint mobilization
  • Laser therapy
  • Lifestyle counselling
  • Lymphatic drainage massage
  • Manual and manipulative therapy
  • Meal planning
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Moxibustion
  • Myofascial release therapy
  • Narrative therapy
  • Naturopathic remedies
  • Nutritional counselling
  • Osteopathic treatment
  • Pediatrics massage
  • Pelvic health therapy
  • Person-centered therapy
  • Play therapy
  • Positive psychology
  • Post operative care
  • Pre & post-natal nutrition
  • Pre/post-natal massage
  • Pre/Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Running assessment
  • Scalp acupuncture
  • Shockwave therapy
  • Soft tissue therapy
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Spinal decompression
  • Spinal manipulation
  • Sport therapy
  • Sports massage
  • Sports nutrition
  • Strength-based therapy
  • Swedish massage
  • Teen mental health
  • Temporo-Mandibular joint (TMJ) pain treatment
  • Therapeutic intervention
  • TMJ massage
  • Traditional chinese medicine
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Vegan/vegetarianism nutrition
  • Vestibular rehabilitation
  • Weight management
  • Wellness massage

Amenities

  • Close to public transit
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm