Physiotherapists are “body specialists” trained to assess, diagnose, and treat physical disorders and movement dysfunctions. As health care professionals, physiotherapists are licensed by the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia, and they have also completed a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an accredited university program.

LVOSP physiotherapists have additional accreditations and specializations. They also complete professional continuing education to stay current with the latest treatment techniques and technologies. Check out the staff bios to learn more about their areas of specialization.

We welcome patients from the North Shore and from throughout the Greater Vancouver area and beyond. We are located about a five-minute drive from the Ironworkers’ Memorial (Second Narrows) Bridge.

 Oui, we have physiotherapist who can correspond in French!

Our address is #206-1200 Lynn Valley Road – We are located across the street from the Lynn Valley Shopping Center, and we are in the same building as the McDonalds Restaurant. 

We are just off Highway #1 on the North Shore. Our office is easily accessible from Downtown and Burnaby, just minutes from the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge, and the Lions Gate Bridge. Taking public transit? Not a problem, we are a short ride from Lonsdale Quay, just take the 229 Lynn Valley Center. 

location

206–1200 Lynn Valley Road
North Vancouver
We are above the McDonald’s restaurant in the office building across from Lynn Valley Centre.

Getting Here

Please note that if you have an appointment before 7 a.m. or are having someone pick you up after 7:30 p.m., the doors to the building will be locked. To enter the building, buzz 206-Lynn Valley Physio from the underground parking using the intercom system adjacent to the building entrance.

Parking is located behind the building, just off Ross Road. There are parking stalls available along the apartment building marked by signs “Visitors to Lynn Valley Center.” There is also road parking available on Ross Road. McDonalds has a large number of stalls reserved for patrons of the restraint, please do your best not to take up those stalls

PLEASE NOTE* All parking located under the building or marked “RESERVED” is reserved from 7am-6pm for people with rental passes. You will be towed if you are not registered for that reserved stall.

We book our patients from 7am-7pm, however, our office and gym are open Monday-Friday from 7am-8pm to accommodate treatment and exercise programs. If you are in need of an early morning appointment before 7am, please let us know, we will try our best to accommodate your needs.

PLEASE NOTE* If you have an appointment before 7am or are having someone pick you up after 7pm, the doors to the building are locked. You can buzz up from the underground parking lot. There you will find the intercom system, adjacent to the building entrance. Simply scroll down to 206-Lynn Valley Physio, dial the code (0206), and we can unlock the door!

Although our physiotherapists do work closely with your family doctor to provide the best treatment, and quickest rehab, not all injuries require a referral! If you are paying privately you do not require a referral for physiotherapy, we do however recommend that you check with your Extended Benefits Plan or Third Party Insurance to confirm they do not require one for your reimbursement.

All patients going through ICBC or WCB do require a doctor’s referral before they will approve payment for your physiotherapy.

PLEASE NOTE* If you are going through ICBC or WCB and do not have a doctors referral at the time of the initial visit, you will be charged the Private rate until we receive all documentation.

Please make sure you bring the following: 

• BC CARE CARD – So we can check to see if you have any partial coverage from MSP!
• Your preferred method of payment – Cash, Cheque, Visa, MasterCard, or Interact.
• Any information related to your injury or illness such as x-rays, MRI’s, and surgical reports, etc.
• If your injury is related to an ICBC or WCB Claim please have your doctors referral, and claim number – without these you will be charged privately.

You should wear clothing that allows easy movement and access to the area of injury. Changing facilities are available at the clinic.

During your initial assessment, the physiotherapist will take and review your history, do a physical examination, asses your problem, provide a physical diagnosis, establish treatment procedure and conduct your first treatment. Expect the initial assessment to last 45-60 minutes. Subsequent visits are about 45 minutes but do vary dependant on your personalized exercise program.

An initial assessment is required for all new patients, for existing patients returning after 6 months, or for existing patients with recent or significant injury or health changes.

Please notify us as soon as you are aware you will not be able to make an appointment so that we may make that appointment time available to others. If we do not receive 24 hours notice there is a 25$ charge for Physiotherapy appointments or half the cost of the appointment for Massage Therapy. 

Physiotherapy was de-listed from the British Columbia Medical Services Plan (MSP) in 2002, the plan no longer contribute to the cost of treatment for most patients. The majority of patients are paying for physiotherapy privately and submitting to their extended health plans.

**The following is information only. Please confirm your eligibility for any financial assistance or reimbursement with your extended health plan.

EXTENDED HEALTH PLANS usually cover a portion of the cost of physiotherapy with an annual limit. Please check with your provided to confirm your coverage every plan and provider is different.

FINANCIALLY ELIGIBLE MSP RECIPIENTS may have partial coverage through Premium Assistance. Eligible recipients are covered for up to 10 visits per calendar year. There is a $20.00 user fee for those visits covered under MSP.

Those 10 visits are shared between 5 practitioners: physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, and Non-surgical podiatry.

**Please make sure to notify us at the time of booking if you have used any other services.

ICBC covers a portion of accepted claims. Please make sure to bring in your doctors referral, claim number, and adjustors contact information for us to obtain approval for your claim.

WORKSAFEBC covers the full cost of physiotherapy for approved claims. Please make sure to bring your doctors referral, written confirmation form WCB with your claim number

Please contact our front desk if you have any questions.

The following charges are due at the time of the appointment. HST is not included.

Please pay for your visit at check-in prior to going in for your treatment. Purchases and rentals are to be paid for prior to you leaving the office. We gladly accept cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard, or Interac.

Patients who miss an appointment will be billed the full fee of the appointment. To avoid being billed, please provide us with at least 24 hours notice that you are unable to attend.