Your best place to visit is your family doctor. However, many people in Ottawa don’t have a family physician from whom they can get a referral for Massage Therapy.

If you need to see a doctor for joint or muscle pain there are several options available, even if you don’t have a family doctor.

University of Ottawa – Sports Medicine Clinic

This clinic provide care to both sport and non-sport related injuries. Physicians also provide on-going treatment of osteoarthritis, over-use and work related injuries. The clinic is open to the public and a referral is only necessary for orthopaedic surgeons and work-related injuries, however they are recommended for all new patients.

Carleton University Sports Medicine Clinic

This clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of athletic injuries with emphasis on patient care, education and research. Physicians who have training in the management of sports injuries are available for consultation on the same day. Consultations by orthopaedic surgeons are available when necessary

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