Dora Forde, B.Sc., M.Sc., PT

Offers In-person and virtual appointments
  • Physiotherapist
  • Woman
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars. 15 ratings.
  • $75 - $100 per visit
Accepting new patients

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday
Closed

Provider information

Description

Dora has worked in the private sector as well as in acute care. Since graduating Dora has furthered her education and skills by taking various courses in acupuncture, manual therapy, concussion rehabilitation and vestibular rehabilitation. Dora is also a certified Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR) therapist to help individuals with Parkinson’s Disease meet their specific goals. She is a strong believer in taking a patient-centered approach when treating patients. She is constantly looking for ways to offer the best care possible to patients.

Conditions

  • Ankle pain
  • Arthritis
  • Back pain
  • Balance issues
  • Carpal tunnel
  • Concussions
  • Dislocations
  • Flexibility issues
  • Foot pain
  • Headaches
  • 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

  • Acupuncture
  • Concussion therapy
  • Electrotherapy
  • Ergonomics
  • Functional restoration
  • Hot & cold therapy
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Joint mobilization
  • Pre/Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Running assessment
  • Soft tissue therapy
  • Sport therapy
  • Temporo-Mandibular joint (TMJ) pain treatment
  • Ultrasound therapy
  • Vestibular rehabilitation

Clientele

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

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Greek

Professional designations

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

Education

  • Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology, McMaster University
  • Master of Science in Physiotherapy, McMaster University

Professional associations

  • Member in good standing of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
  • Ontario Physiotherapy Association
  • Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Summary

Offering neurological active rehabilitation and orthopedic hands-on therapy specifically targeted to each client's needs. Our mission is to provide effective treatment strategies so that clients can reach their goals sooner and get back to doing what they love to do. 
We aim to teach clients to take an active role by empowering them to become their own therapists and continue rehabilitation in their day to day lives. We promote ongoing innovative learning for our employees. We provide professional freedom to be creative with treatment plans and flexible with treatment times.

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday
Closed

Services & supplies

  • Acupuncture
  • Ageing in place assessment
  • Cancer rehabilitation program
  • Cardiac rehab
  • Concussion therapy
  • Developmental delays
  • Electrotherapy
  • Environmental assessments
  • Ergonomic Assessment
  • Ergonomics
  • Fine motor development
  • Fitness program
  • Functional abilities evaluation
  • Functional capacity evaluations
  • Functional restoration
  • Functional Testing
  • Gross motor development
  • Hand therapy
  • Home accessibility/safety assessment
  • Home Visits
  • Hot & cold therapy
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Intramuscular stimulation
  • Job coaching/shadowing
  • Joint manipulation
  • Joint mobilization
  • Laser therapy
  • Multidisciplinary pain management program
  • Muscoskeletal program
  • Myofascial release therapy
  • Pediatric occupational therapy
  • Physical challenge support
  • Physical demands analysis
  • Post COVID-19 rehabilitation and recovery
  • Pre/Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Progressive goal attainment program
  • Proprioceptive neurofacilitation therapy
  • Psychoeducation
  • Running assessment
  • Sensory processing, integration
  • Shockwave therapy
  • Soft tissue therapy
  • Sport therapy
  • Stroke rehabilitation
  • Temporo-Mandibular joint (TMJ) pain treatment
  • Trauma informed care
  • Ultrasound therapy
  • Vestibular rehabilitation
  • Wheelchair & mobility assessment/services
  • Work conditioning and hardening
  • Work Simulation

Amenities

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

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday
Closed

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday
Closed