Polio survivors who live with post-polio syndrome often have trouble finding others who understand what they’re going through emotionally and physically. That’s why we’ve put together this directory. It includes resources, support groups, and medical professionals who are familiar with post-polio syndrome. We hope it’s useful and helps you find the support you need. Remember: you aren’t alone!
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Disclaimer
This directory is meant to help you find resources in your province based on information that was current as of September 2024. MODC doesn’t endorse any support group or medical professional.
National Resources & Support Groups
Polio Canada
March of Dimes Canada started as a group of mothers who came together to help fight polio. Since 1951, March of Dimes Canada has worked to eradicate the threat of polio in Canada and continues to provide support services to polio survivors through their Polio Canada program. View Polio Canada web pages for more information about support groups, services and how to join.
Polio Canada
March of Dimes Canada
Tel: 416-425-3463
Toll-free: 1-800-263-3463
Fax: 416-425-1920
Voicemail: 1-800-480-5903
Canadian Mental Health Services
Please visit this government of Canada website of mental health support to direct you to the proper mental health service near you. There are a mix of platforms that these services are provided in such as phone calls and live chats. Always know that you are not alone and to reach out if you need help.
www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html
Wildrose Polio Support Society
Wildrose Polio Support Society is a support group in Alberta for Polio Survivors. Support is provided in various ways such as group support meetings, developing awareness, communication and education between both the survivors and the community and much more.
Wildrose Polio Support Society
8640 - 64th Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 0H5
Tel: 780-428-8842
Fax: 780-475-7968
Post-Polio Chapters of Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley
Post-Polio Chapters of Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley is a Post-Polio support group in British Columbia. They meet at several locations in the area.
Post Polio Network (Manitoba) is a Post-Polio support group that provides information for survivors who are located in Manitoba. In particular, they want to serve those who suffer from Post-Polio Syndrome.
Post Polio Network (Manitoba) Inc.
SMD Self-Help Clearing House
Suite 204, 825 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1M5
If you want to start a support group in New Brunswick, please contact:
Contact: Peter Heffernman
Tel: 506-651-5224
Camp Tidnish – Easter Seals Nova Scotia
Camp Tidnish is an overnight camp experience for children, youth and adults with disabilities.
Contact: Donna MacPherson – Camp Director
Tel: 902-453-6000 ext.227
Nova Scotia Wheelchair Recycling Program & Assistive Devices
Nova Scotia Wheelchair Recycling Program & Assistive Devices provides individuals with a wide range of health equipment including mobility aids and bedroom & bathroom safety equipment.
Tel: 902-453-6000 ext. 233
Polio Nova Scotia - Easter Seals Nova Scotia
Polio Nova Scotia is a support group for polio survivors hosted by Easter Seals Nova Scotia.
Contact: Alysha Canning – Take Part Coordinator
Tel: 902-453-6000 ext 220
Supported Employment
The supported employment program works with individuals who are interested in paid community employment or volunteering independently following a period of job coaching support.
Contact: Carlton McDonald
Tel: 902-453-6000 ext. 240
Ontario
Symmetrics Health - The Mount Continuing Care Community
Symmetrics Health is able to provide care for people with Post-Polio Syndrome. They are a multi-disciplinary clinic that provides physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, and osteopathy services to all ages.
Address: 143 Mount Edward Rd Unit #6, Charlottetown PE, C1A 5T1
Tel: 902-370-6683
Home Vehicle Modification Program
The Home & Vehicle Modification® Program provides funding for basic home and/or vehicle modifications, and is intended to assist permanent Ontario residents with a substantial impairment.
Note: Only available in Ontario
291 King Street, 3rd Floor, London, ON N6B 1R8
Toll Free: 1-877-369-4867
If you want to start a support group in Prince Edward Island, please contact:
Contact: Stephen Pate
Tel: 902-218-6255
L'Association Polio Québec offre des services et des renseignements bilingues pour aider les personnes du Québec qui vivent le syndrome post-polio.
Association Polio Québec offers services and information to help individuals in Quebec who experience Post- Polio Syndrome.
3500, boulevard Décarie Bureau
219A Montreal, Quebec H4A 3J5
Sans frais /Toll-free: 1-877-765-4672
Polio Regina is a support group which was formed to increase awareness, and to spread information regarding research and treatment pertaining to Post-Polio syndrome. Meets four to six times a year.
825 McDonald St., Regina, SK S4N 2X5
Contact: Carole Tiefenbach
If you want to start a support group in the Yukon, please contact:
Contact: Ramesh Ferris
Tel: 867-335-6920
Medical Professionals
Please note you may need a referral to see some of the medical professionals listed here. All medical professionals on this list have been identified by March of Dimes Canada as having previous experience and being comfortable treating individuals who have had polio. If your organization is listed and you would like it to be removed from the list, please contact
polio@marchofdimes.ca. Please use this resource list at your own discretion, March of Dimes Canada cannot validate or endorse any professional listed below.
Cascade Orthotics Ltd. (4 Orthotists)
Dr. Kam Ming Chan (Physiatrist)
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
10230 111 Ave.
Edmonton, AB T5G 0B7
Dr. Hassan Lockhat, MD
4825 50 St
Stettler, AB T0C 2L0
Tel: 403-742-4011
Momentum Health
#110-7 Mahogany Plaza SE
Calgary, AB T3M 2P8
Dr. Ben Sefcik (Custom Orthotics)
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 7V3
Prince George, BC V2M 7B1
Dr. Mark Demers (Chiropractor)
Dr. Mohamed Hussein, Internal Medicine/Adult Stroke Neurology
Living Well Chiropractic
Dr. Dustin Freund (Chiropractor)
2010 Abbotsford Way
Abbotsford, BC V2S 6X8
The Physio on Wheels - In-home Physiotherapy - Pascal Bolla
**Also offers virtual telehealth session to BC residents
Physiotherapy and Neurology
Vancouver, Lions Bay, Furry Creek, Britannia Beach, Squamish, Whistler, BC
Dr. Elliot P. Weiss MD, FRCPC, MBA (Physiatrist, Consultant, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
#408 - 1160 Burrard St.
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E8
Jon Tiessen Mobile Physio (Physiotherapist) 59 Shakespeare Bay
Winnipeg, MB R3K 0M5
Winnipeg Prosthetics & Orthotics (Several Orthotists)
188 Marion St.
Winnipeg, MB RTH 0T6
Tel: 204-233-3942
Saint John Sports Medicine Clinic (Physiotherapist)
Canada Games Aquatic Centre,
50 Union Street
Saint John, NB E2L 1A1
Soper Physiotherapy – Greg Soper (Physiotherapist)
A23 York St Unit A
Sackville NB E4L 0A1
Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation
800 Priestman St.
Fredericton, NB E3B 0C7
Dr. Scott Worley, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatrist)
150 Cliffe St Suite 10
Fredericton, NB E3A 0A1
Dynamic Physio & Wellness (Physiotherapist/Chiropractor/Massage Therapist)
Multiple locations
Dr. Carl Eustace (Chiropractor)
Dr. Joel Eustace (Chiropractor)
Paradise Physiotherapy Ltd (Physiotherapist/Chiropractor/Massage Therapist)
1386 Topsail Road (Suite 209)
TSL Physio (Physiotherapist/Accupuncture/Massage Therapist)
35 Rowan Street, Churchill Square
pt Health Physiotherapy Amherst
150 Robert Angus Dr #200
Amherst, NS B4H 4R7
Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Center
(Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation Physician Clinics /Neuromuscular Clinic)
Amherst, NS
Tel: 902-473-1303
If you know of any medical professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador please contact Polio Canada:
If you know of any medical professionals in Nunavut please contact Polio Canada:
9850 Markham Rd #5
Markham, ON L6E 0H7
Aruldoss Amalorpavanthan (Physiotherapist)
Back Works Spinal and Sports Rehabilitation
2415 University Ave East Suite 101
Waterloo ON N2K 0H5
Tel: 519-746-8172
Jenna Beatty (Physiotherapist)
PBO Niagara, 547 Glenridge Ave.
St Catherines, ON L2T 4C2
CBI Health – West End Physiotherapy
10 Ewen Road
Hamilton, ON L8S 3C4
Melanie Dally (Physiotherapist)
Delta Physiotherapy & Rehab Mississauga
325 Central Pkwy W #38
Mississauga, ON L5B 3X9
Elaine Dembe (Chiropractor)
Randal Dyzak & Sylvia De-Leeuw (Rehabilitation)
David Egbert (Physiotherapist)
North Dufferin Wellness Centre
712 Main St. East L9V 2Z4
3719 Walker Road, Suite 101
Windsor, ON N8W 3S9
Phil Genesis (Physiotherapist)
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 1H2
Guelph Medical Place Physiotherapy and Health Centre – pt Health
211-89 Dawson Road
Guelph, ON, N1H 1B1
Tel: 519-822-8080 extension 2
200 James St S #207
Hamilton, ON L8P 3A9
Dr. Winfried Heim (Prosthesis)
Holly Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
555 Essa Rd.
Barrie, ON L4N 6A9
Jessica James (Physiotherapist)
Lifemark Physiotherapy Downtown London
382 Waterloo St Centre Branch YMCA
London ON N6B 2N8
Lifemark Physiotherapy Wortley Village
190 Wortley Rd.
London, ON N6C 4Y7
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
2075 Bayview Ave, UG25, SCIL
Dr. Allan Mardlin (Orthotist)
Dr. Mark Mason (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
MedRehab Group – Stoney Creek Clinic
631 Queenston Rd. Suite 302
Hamilton, ON L8K 6R5
David Monroe (Physiotherapist)
Neurochangers – Durham – Champlain Clinic (Aim to walk)
1600 Champlain Ave, Unit 5A/B
Whitby, ON L1N 9Y9
Tel: 905-440-4939 (select the extension for the Champlain clinic)
Physio North (Physiotherapist Office)
237-D Hastings St. N
Bancroft, ON, K0L 1C0
Pro Physio and Sport Medicine Centre
1695 Bank St.,
Ottawa, ON K1V 7Z3
Tel: 613-747-8787
pt Health – Barrie Physiotherapy
15 Gallie OCurt #106
Barrie ON L4M 7G1
Tel: 705-725-1980 option #2
pt Health – Ottawa Physiotherapy
770 Broadview Avenue, Suite 104
Ottawa, ON K2A 3Z3
Vishnu Rajupan (Physiotherapist)
249 Sherk Street
Leamington, ON N8H 4X7
Restorative Touch Physiotherapy
1119 Fennell Ave E #236
Hamilton, ON L8T 1S2
The Right Move Physiotherapy and Health Management Inc.
500 Gardiners Rd.
Kingston, ON K7M 7W9
Dr. Karim Riskallah (Chiropractor)
Dr. Satyendra Sharma MD, FRCP(C) (Physiatrist, MS (Orthopedic surgery), DAB PM&R, FAB Electrodiagnostic Medicine)
Kensington Clinic
340 College St, Suite 325
Toronto ON M5T 3A9
Scott Physiotherapy Clinic
35 Morrell St.
Brantford, ON, N3T 4J3
Shelburne Physiotherapy Centre
712 Main Street East, Unit 102
Shelburne, ON L9V 2Z4
Catherine Sorenson (Physiotherapist)
Fleming Stys (Physiotherapist)
18 Pine St S.
Timmins, ON P4N 2J8
Catherine Tremblay (Physiotherapist)
Triangle Physiotherapy Oakville
2501 Prince Michael Dr #2
Oakville, ON L6H 0E9
Adam Wessman (Physiotherapist)
Whitby Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre
701 Rossland Rd E #2
Whitby, ON L1N 8Y9
1A Harbourside Access Road
Charlottetown, PE C1A 8R4
Physio East
– Montague Location
581 Main Street, Box 376
Montague, PE C0A 1R0
Tel: 902-361-3150
Physio East
– Morell Location
25 Sunset Crescent, Box 167, Morell PE C0A 1S0
Tel: 902-739-3050
Symmetrics Health
– The Mount Continuing Care Community
143 Mount Edward Rd Unit #6
Charlottetown PE, C1A 5T1
Tel: 902-370-6683
Brunswick Medical Centre
– Dr. Diane Diorio, MD (Neurologist)
955 Boul Saint-Jean
Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 5K3
Constance Lethbridge Rehab Centre Polio Clinic – Dr. Diane Diorio, MD (Neurologist)
7005 Bd De Maisonneuve O
Montreal, QC H4B 1T3
Post-Polio Clinic
– Daria A. Trojan, MD (Physiatrist)
Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital
3801 University St.
Montreal, QC H3A 2B4
Clayton Spalding (Orthotist)
Dr. Ata Stationwala (Podiatrist)
Wascana Rehabilitation Centre
2180 23rd Avenue
Regina, SK S4S 0A5
If you know of any medical professionals in the Yukon, please contact Polio Canada.
