St-Leonard Clinic

I've always been very passionate about dancing. I take pride and joy in performing and take part in competitive dancing competitions. This summer, I pushed myself over the limit and hyper extended my back while dancing. I experienced lower back pain. I started doing physio at Action Sport Physio St-Leonard with Etta Mariani twice a week and it has helped me tremendously. I now have no pain, I'm more mobile in my pelvis, I'm more in control of my core having learnt how to contract my abdomen and I'm more aware of my posture. I would like to thank Etta Mariani and Action Sport Physio for helping me strengthen and stabilize my back and return to what I love to do - Dance!!!

Patient : Giuliana
Therapist : Etta Mariani, pt
Clinic : St-Leonard

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Etta Mariani, physiotherapist at Action Sport Physio St-Leonard, for the professional attention and concern she has given me during the past several months. I came to her with such pain along the side of my right hip and leg that I could not even apply pressure on the brakes of my car when driving! It was so bad that when I stopped at a red light, I had to put the car into park! After two sessions of physio the pain subsided considerably. After a month, I could see I was able to drive longer distances as opposed to short ones. The follow-up exercises have also helped me, so much so that when I climb the stairs I no longer have lower back pain. Moreover, the prescribed daily abdominal exercises have enabled me to shop for longer periods of time as compared to before. Etta has made me more aware of my body posture as well as of incorporating these exercises into as many facets of my daily activities as possible. Let me assure you that I will think twice & even three times before I decide to pull out the dining room table & other heavy objects!!! I would also like to thank all the other members of the staff & secretaries for their professional & friendly attention.

Patient : Mary
Therapist : Etta Mariani, pt
Clinic : St-Leonard

I am a figure skater and having suffered an ankle sprain, I had to stop my sport. I came to see Roxane Lagarde, physiotherapist at ASP St-Leonard, and since, I am 95% better with just 5 treatments!

Patient : Jessica
Therapist : Roxane Lagarde, pt
Clinic : St-Leonard

Flossing my teeth, drying my hair, washing dishes, opening jars, lifting my grandchildren, making beds, are all activities that I was not able to do because the pain was so intense in my arm. Now that I have seen Nicole Balazic, physio at Action Sport Physio St-Leonard, I am 90% better and can only improve from here! Thanks to Nicole, I am back to life!

Patient : Grace
Therapist : Nicole Balazic, pt
Clinic : St-Leonard

Playing soccer is my life. When I injured my hamstring and it stopped me from playing soccer, I immediately thought of Action Sport Physio St-Leonard! I started physiotherapy treatments with Emilie Belley and she quickly took charge. I am 90% better, but most importantly, I am back to life… back to soccer!

Patient : Fanya
Therapist : Emilie Belley, pt
Clinic : St-Leonard

Thanks to my physiotherapist Nicole Balazic, I can get out of bed without stiffness or pain, I can workout at the gym, and I am now able to get through a whole day without pain. My pain is decreased to a 2 on 10, and I am 80% better!

Patient : Jean-Sebastien
Therapist : Nicole Balazic, pt
Clinic : St-Leonard

I started physiotherapy with Etta Mariani because of intense pain in my knee. I could not walk, run, do stairs, stand, play soccer, or swim. Thanks to Etta, I have regained my mobility, and I am 75% better. I now need to work on my cardio, and regain 100% confidence in myself with Etta.

Patient : Alessandro
Therapist : Etta Mariani, pt
Clinic : St-Leonard

I came to see Etta Mariani, physiotherapist at Action Sport Physio St-Leonard for my plantar fascitis. I had intense pain while walking, going down the stairs, pedaling a bike. After a few treatments, I am already 75% better! Thank you Etta, I am back to life!

Patient : Stephanie
Therapist : Etta Mariani
Clinic : St-Leonard

I met with Stefania Colaneri, physiotherapist at ASP St-Leonard, who has greatly helped me in getting back to my daily activities, after an ankle sprain. Walking, biking and jogging were all things I was not able to do before the start of treatment. My pain went from a 9 on 10 to now a 1 on 10. I am 98% better!

Patient : Teodora
Therapist : Stefania Colaneri
Clinic : St-Leonard

I am a 78 year old man with back pain, and really had no hopes of getting better, until I met Etta Mariani, physiotherapist at Action Sport Physio St-Leonard. I had intense pain with my every movement. After 5 treatments, I am 80% better! I could not believe it! I can lie flat in bed with no pain, I can bend down to put on my socks and shoes, and I can now walk for more than 1hr without pain. I am now working on my endurance to return to the gym. Thank you Etta, I am back to life!

Patient : Vittorio
Therapist : Etta Mariani
Clinic : St-Leonard

I got operated on my left knee by Dr. Morelli and was referred to ASP St-Leonard. I started physiotherapy with Etta Mariani and after only 4 treatments, I am 90% better! I am down to working on balance exercises and more sport specific exercises. I barely have pain. Thanks Etta!

Patient : Jesus
Therapist : Etta Mariani
Clinic : St-Leonard

Before starting physiotherapy, I was limping and had a strain on my calf muscle. My pain was an 8 on 10. After a few treatments with Emilie Belley at ASP St-Leonard, my pain has decreased to 1 on 10 and I am 100% better! I am back to playing soccer and doing all my activities.

Patient : Vince
Therapist : Emilie Belley
Clinic : St-Leonard

I was referred to Action Sport Physio St-Leonard by Nancy Fonzo for my hips. After 4 treatments with Nicole Balazic, senior physiotherapist, I am 80% better! My greatest improvement is being able to get out of bed one leg at a time, rather than both tightly held together. There is almost no pain when standing in one place (at a sink or near stove), for an extended period of time. My pain was an 8 on 10, and has now diminished to a 3 on 10. I will continue to work with Nicole to maintain my improvement. Thank you Nancy for referring me to Nicole!

Patient : Maria
Therapist : Nicole Balazic, pt
Clinic : St-Leonard

Before the start of physiotherapy treatments with Emilie Belley, I could not go down the stairs or keep my legs straight. Now, I am 90% better and have no pain. I am back to life!

Patient : Mohammed
Therapist : Emilie Belley, pt
Clinic : St-Leonard

Before doing physiotherapy at ASP St-Leonard with Stefania Colaneri, I was not able to lift my left arm above the shoulder area; I couldn’t hold a blow dryer to my hair, my arm felt heavy. Now, I am 90% better, thanks to Stefania!

Patient : Isabella
Therapist : Stefania Colaneri
Clinic : St-Leonard

My difficult journey began in August, when I had to remove a benign tumour above my knee. After my surgery, the pain was unbearable & movement was almost non-existent. I was advised to start physiotherapy immediately in order to repair & strengthen the muscles & nerves that were removed during the operation. I had to learn the basic functions of every day life, such as bending the knee, standing, walking & climbing up & down the stairs. I was determined to overcome my disability. With intense therapy, continuous motivation & challenges brought forward from my therapist at Action Sport Physio St-Leonard, my dream of performing my daily activities become a reality. After 2 months of hard work & pushed beyond my limits, including therapy 4 days a week & additional exercises that I performed regularly throughout the day, hard work has paid off... I would like to take this opportunity to thank my phenomenal therapist, Emilie Belley & the extraordinary staff at Action Sport Physio St-Leonard, for their outstanding determination & support for my full recovery. I am now able to perform the simplest tasks that we all take for granted.

Patient : Nadia
Therapist : Emilie Belley, pt
Clinic : St-Leonard

My doctor referred me to physio for my shoulder. When I started physio with Emilie Belley, I was feeling pain 80% of the time. I could not throw a baseball or put on or take off a shirt without pain. Today, I have close to little or no pain at all, and I have regained full strength in my shoulder. Thank you, Emilie!

Patient : Anthony
Therapist : Emilie Belley
Clinic : St-Leonard

I am a figure skater and suffered from back pain. I came to see Vanessa Contenta, athletic therapist, and soon started to feel much better. I could not sit for long periods of time. Now, I am back at the gym and on the ice and training full-time. Now, I am 90% better.

Patient : Emilie
Therapist : Vanessa Contenta, CAT(c)
Clinic : St-Leonard

I started physio for knee pain with Emilie Belley. After 3 treatments, I am 95% better. I had pain every time I would move my leg. Now, I can walk without pain. Thank you Emilie!

Patient : Lucia
Therapist : Emilie Belley
Clinic : St-Leonard

I am a figure skater from the Yukon territories and just moved to St-Leonard. I am currently skating at CPA St-Leonard and I was referred to Action Sport Physio St-Leonard by my skating coach. At first, I could not skate for full sessions because I was too much in pain and I was limited in the movements I can practice. My pain was very intense. After a few treatments with Nicole Balazic, a senior physiotherapist, I have no pain at all! I am back to training at full capacity and my goals have been met. Thank you, Nicole!

Patient : Amelia
Therapist : Nicole Balazic, pt
Clinic : St-Leonard

I am an athlete and after doing some research on the internet, Action Sport Physio seemed like the perfect place for me. I was not able to run long distances, boxing, and power lifting. I had pain 90% of the time. After consulting Vanessa Contenta CAT(c), my pain decreased to almost nothing! I am now 95% better! I follow my exercises at home and I am back on track! Thank you Vanessa!

Patient : Hugo
Therapist : Vanessa Contenta
Clinic : St-Leonard

I was referred to ASP St-Leonard, specifically to Vanessa Contenta CAT(c), by both my sons who were very well taken care of. I had problems with my back such as bending forward, sleeping, sitting, even doing the dishes. I am now 80% better! I follow my exercises at home and I am back on track! Thank you Vanessa!

Patient : Anna
Therapist : Vanessa Contenta
Clinic : St-Leonard

I was referred to ASP St-Leonard by my football coach for athletic therapy treatments because I had pain in my back. I was unable to lift heavy weights and to arch my back. After athletic therapy treatments with Erica Cavallo, my condition has improved 90% and I am back to playing football. I look forward to my upcoming football season. Thank you Erica! Vincent

Patient : Vincent
Therapist : Erica Cavallo
Clinic : St-Leonard

After a few treatments in physiotherapy with Nicole Balazic, I was able to pick up objects above my head, lift objects that require squeezing; I have no pain when using a computer mouse. My pain decreased from an 8 on 10 to a 2 on 10. Overall I am 80% better. Thank you Nicole!

Patient : Salvatore
Therapist : Nicole Balazic
Clinic : St-Leonard

I started physiotherapy treatments at ASP St-Leonard in January 2010 with ankle pain. I could not stand on my feet for long periods of time without it hurting. My pain was as intense as a 9 on 10. After 4 weeks of physiotherapy with Nicole Balazic, my pain has decreased and I am stand on my feet without pain and going down stairs is also easier. Overall, I am 85% better. Thank you Nicole!

Patient : Sonia
Therapist : Nicole Balazic
Clinic : St-Leonard

I started physiotherapy treatments at ASP St-Leonard in November 2009 with ankle pain. I could not walk for a long periods of time without it hurting. My pain was as intense as an 8 on 10. After one month of physiotherapy with Nicole Balazic, my pain decreased to a 3 on 10 and I was able to walk without pain and I could flex my foot without pain. I have returned to my level of activity and my goals have been met, thanks to Nicole and her efforts. Overall, I am 85% better. Thank you Nicole!

Patient : Angela
Therapist : Nicole Balazic
Clinic : St-Leonard

I came to Action Sport Physio St-Leonard with left knee pain. Walking down stairs, kneeling, and standing for hours were things I could not do before I started physiotherapy. Nicole Balazic, physiotherapist, was able to make me do all those things again. My pain went from an 8 on 10 and soon decreased to 1 on 10. I gained my previous level of activity and my rehabilitation goals have been met. Overall, I am 90% better, thanks to Nicole.

Patient : Gina
Therapist : Nicole Balazic
Clinic : St-Leonard

When I started physiotherapy treatments, my pain was an 8 on 10. I was unable to run, jump, play soccer, and point my foot without pain. After 5 treatments with Crystal Garnett at ASP St-Leonard, I was able to do all that with little or no pain. Overall I am 95% better and my pain has decreased to 2 on 10. Thank you Crystal!

Patient : Vincenzo
Therapist : Crystal Garnett
Clinic : St-Leonard