In Focus Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre Inc.

Physiotherapy in Georgetown, Ontario

Established in the fall of 2010, In Focus Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre Inc. is a centre of excellence dedicated to providing professional treatment options and unique services to the people of Halton Hills, and beyond.

Located in the beautiful town of Georgetown, Ontario, our modern and up to date facility is easily accessible to all patrons.  Our location boasts plenitful free parking accommodations and the clinic itself has been outfitted to be completely wheelchair accessible.

In addition to standard and state of the art equipment and modalities, our clinic atmosphere provides a warm, friendly environment to meet all of our patient's needs.

We are also very proud to be able to offer advanced treatment services in the fields of vestibular and neurological rehabilitation.

Our Health Professionals:

Jenni Veneruz (nee Williams), RPT

Jenni is a Registered Physiotherapist with more than 16 years of experience in both hospitals and private clinics. She has advanced training in Vestibular Rehabilitation and is one of few Canadian Physiotherapists with this high level of certification. She also guest lectures at the University of Toronto and is a lifetime resident of Georgetown. Jenni is the Founder and Director of In Focus Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre Inc. 
 
Sue-Ann Rudaitis, RPT

Sue-Ann is a Registered Physiotherapist with more than 16 years of experience in Neurological Rehabilitation. Most recently, she worked at Credit Valley Hospital where she also gained experience in the Fall Prevention Program. Sue-Ann is an Neuro Developmental Trained (NDT) therapist and is an extremely valuable member of our team. 
 
Cortney O'Brien-Larocque, RMT

Cortney is a Registered Massage Therapist with several years of experience in her field of practice. Cortney is trained in providing Hot Stone Massage treatment, in addition to traditional Swedish and soft tissue massages. She is also a lifetime resident of Georgetown and a valuable member of our team.

Services:

Vestibular Rehabilitation

• The human vestibular system, a component of the inner ear, is the sensory system that provides the dominant input about our balance and our sense of spatial orientation.  As is the case with any bodily system, the vestibular system is susceptible to injury and impairment.
• Jenni Veneruz, RPT, has advanced training in vestibular rehabilitation and is one of few Canadian Physiotherapists with this high level of certification.  Jenni has successfully treated over 200 people with vestibular disorders over the course of her career.
• For several years, Jenni has been operating a homecare practice dedicated to the assessment and treatment of vestibular disorders.

Neurological Rehabilitation

• Our Neurological Rehabilitation services are provided by Sue-Ann Rudaitis, RPT, who has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of neurologically impaired patients.  She is NDT/Bobath trained and most recently worked at Credit Valley Hospital in their Rehabilitation Unit.

Neurological Rehabilitation is designed to help treat patients in the acute, rehab and chronic phases of recovery from various neurological conditions, including:

• Strokes and brain injuries
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Guillan Barre Syndrome
• Parkinson's Disease
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Movement Disorders

Each patient is individually assessed and treated one-on-one by Sue-Ann in a 1-hour session, typically.  In addition, Sue-Ann also provides a homecare service to those who are unable to get to the clinic.

Physiotherapy Treatment

In Focus Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre Inc. prides itself in being able to provide the very best in Physiotherapy services to all of our patients.  Our Registered Physiotherapists have over 15 years of knowledge and experience in treating various conditions and injuries.

In addition to the unique fields of advanced treatment that we offer, some of the more common conditions that we see patients for include:

• Repetitive Strains/Sprains
• Fractures and Dislocations
• Back Pain
• Postural Issues
• Plantar Fasciitis

In Focus Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre Inc. also provides post-surgical care and treatment.  Having successfully treated many of the their patients, Jenni Veneruz, RPT continues to work with with several surgeons within the Halton Hills area.  Surgical conditions that are commonly treated include:

• Total Knee/Hip Replacements
• Rotator Cuff Repairs
• ACL Repairs
• Arthroscopic Surgeries
• Spinal Surgeries

Custom Knee Bracing

• In Focus Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre Inc. works with ÖSSUR Canada to provide patients with custom made orthopedic knee brace solutions.  Each brace is crafted to fit the unique shape, size and needs of an individual.
• At the clinic, our Registered Physiotherapist completes and ships a casting of your affected leg to ÖSSUR Canada, where they build the brace to your specifications (including selecting from a wide variety of custom colours).

TMJ/TMD Treatment

• Temporomandibular Dysfunction/Disorder (TMD) is a condition that results from acute or chronic inflammation of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ).
• Patients who suffer from TMD often experience pain in their jaw, head or face, or clicking/grinding and/or abnormal movement of the jaw.  Essentially, inflammation in the joint impairs the complex interactions between the musculoskeletal structures that operate your jaw.
• Having received advanced training in TMD/TMJ assessment and treatment, Jenni Veneruz, RPT is able to work together with you your dentist, orthodontist, dentist or maxillofacial surgeon, to optimize positive outcomes.
• After a thorough initial exam of your posture, jaw, neck and spine, patients will be given the appropriate corrective exercises and education, as well as any required manual therapy, in order to improve theirTM biomechanics to reduce pain and restore function.

Osteoporosis Management

• According to Osteoporosis Canada, Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue.  This leads to increased bone fragility and risk of fracture (broken bones), particularly of the hip, spine and wrist.
• Run and managed by Sue-Ann Rudaitis, RPT, In Focus Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre Inc. provides an opportunity for individuals with Osteoporosis to obtain education and/or assistance in managing their condition.  The purpose of this program is to provide patients with 'bone building' exercise techniques that will help to manage their condition.
• Participants in our Osteoporosis program will receive an initial 1-hour, one-on-one assessment in order to determine whether they will be suitable to continue in our extensive 6-week group program, or whether individual treatment sessions would be more appropriate.
• Our 6-week program runs 2 times per week for 1 hour per day.  It provides a time for a small group of patients to go through the program together under Sue-Ann's guidance.  Scheduling for this program is based upon number of interested participants and is scheduled at specific times throughout the year.
• We encourage potential Osteoporosis patients to meet with Sue-Ann for an assessment in order to discuss some of the steps that they can take in order to help manage their condition.

Fall Prevention Program

• Our Fall Prevention Program is a service provided to, and designed for, seniors who are at risk for falls.  The program is run by our own Sue-Ann Rudaitis, RPT, who will provide an initial 1-hour one-on-one assessment in order to determine and assess an individual's primary risk factors.
• This program incorporates strength, balance and proprioceptive training, in addition to a thorough educational component for both patients and their families.

Registered Massage Therapy

• The healing power of human touch is a positive experience that many people enjoy through therapeutic massage.  The effects of a good massage go much deeper than the skin's surface.
• At In Focus Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre Inc., massage services are provided by Cortney O'Brien-Larocque and are available in 30, 45, or 60 minute appointments.  Cortney is a Regisitered Massage Therapist in the province of Ontario, and has many years of experience in providing various massage techniques.
• In particular, Cortney is also trained in providing Hot Stone Massages, which is a specialty massage that uses smooth, heated stones which are intended to provide deep relaxation and the release of tightened muscles.