Here are what some patients of Shawn’s have to say about his manual physiotherapy approach and how it is helped them to reduce pain, increase mobility, and get them back to the activities that they love to do most.
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I have played soccer my whole life but recently decided to take up long distance running. Within a few weeks I was injured and required help. I waited a few more weeks thinking the pain would go away but it never did. I had sharp pain in my knee everytime my foot struck the ground. Even walking was painful.
I decided to call Shawn to discuss my symptoms. When I explained my symptoms, Shawn was able to give me the help I needed. He provided in-home therapy and gave me a series of exercises to do each week after our sessions. Thanks to Shawn’s treatment over the past few months, I just completed my first half marathon!
I highly recommend Shawn. He is friendly, knowledgeable in his field, and dedicated to helping his clients reach their goals.
In June of this year I developed a running injury and couldn’t run for more than 5 minutes without having knee, leg and back pain. Shawn worked with me using various treatments (including manual therapy and dry needling), and tailored an individual stretching, strengthening and running program to help me get back to full strength in a very narrow window. I like that he did not let me stop running completely, but worked me back up to be able to run an 80km ultra trail race after only 3.5 months. He diligently followed up on my progress and was available to give advice when I missed a workout or had any discomfort. His service was very convenient as he came to my home, and I could schedule sessions in the evening and on the weekend. I also appreciate that he showed me how to tape my leg, so I could do it myself when at a race.
In conclusion, I was very happy with the service received from Shawn, and would recommend him to others for a professional and convenient service.
I’ve been seeing Shawn for about 2 years now, and he is hands down the best physiotherapist I have ever worked with. I initially contacted him because I had a fractured knee, and in the process of working on that, he was able to diagnose a lower back issue I had been struggling with for a few years (a diagnosis later confirmed by my family doctor), that I had just chalked up to not being active enough. I have recommended him to numerous friends and family and they all swear by him and the results they’ve seen. As far as I’m able, I doubt I will visit another physiotherapist as long as Shawn is available!
I’ve seen a few physiotherapists in the past and Shawn is in a whole league of his own. Not only is Shawn very knowledgeable about physical therapy and the body, but his attentiveness and care to his patients is truly outstanding and remarkable. I had knee pain that wouldn’t go away after a running injury, and I can’t say enough how incredible Shawn was at helping me recover. His attention to detail, energy and patience at ensuring you receive proper care are invaluable and made all the difference at figuring out how to resolve my knee pain and also find and adress other underlying issues to help improve my overall body strength. Because he genuinely cares for patients and actually and deeply understands body mechanics at a systems level, Shawn is able to diagnose more complex cases and offer multiple solutions and troubleshoot throughout the treatment process. He is an exceptional physiotherapist and most highly recommended for any sort of knee pain, back pain, shoulder pain, or wherever you might be hurting.
I have been a patient of Shawn’s for around half a year and have had an incredible experience. I am a runner, and was experiencing back pain and foot pain. I found Shawn via a Google search and learned that he often works with runners. He was very responsive when I contacted him, and quickly set up time to meet with me for a free initial assessment.
Shawn is very friendly, knowledgeable and thorough. He not only provided effective treatment for my injuries, but also provided me with advice regarding my running training plan. Thanks to my sessions with Shawn, I was able to complete my first 30k race and my first marathon.
I highly recommend Shawn to anyone who is looking for a physiotherapist!
I’ve spent the last 2.5 years having physiotherapy before, between and after surgeries. I initially had a complete tear of my ACL and partial tear of my meniscus which required surgery and I attended physio pre and post op. After surgery, I was treated by Shawn who made sure I was working on achieving full movement including extension and flexion and kept me accountable and on track. Unfortunately, during my recovery I was experiencing pain in my hip on the opposite side and lost all ability to externally rotate my leg. After months of tests and scans it was determined that I had severe advanced osteoarthritis and required a total hip replacement. What I have left out is that the journey from hip pain to surgery for my hip was a very long and painful one with lots of uncertainties and questions and waiting time between tests. Shawn was patient through this process and his main focus was on pain management. He is skilled in various techniques including manual manipulations, dry needling, acupuncture etc. He listened to my concerns and changed the treatment plan based on my needs. I appreciate the amount of time he spent with me and his continued persistence. He continued to research and implement new methods as my doctors provided new diagnoses. After my hip surgery, Shawn checked in to encourage me and followed up to make sure I was healing and gaining strength. He is undoubtedly the most thorough Physiotherapist I have seen and cares about his patients. I would recommend anyone that requires treatment to set up a consult with him.
Had a really great experience with Shawn with my knee injury. Told Shawn I hadn’t been able to run these last few years, and right away knew how to get it back in shape. The difference between week 1 and week 6 was incredible. Really happy with the results!
Came to Shawn with an injured foot that had been bothering me for years, he gave me the tools to get better and I’m happy to say I’m now on the road to recovery!
Running 5k regularly and upping my workout regimen resulted in my patellofemoral syndrome and baker’s cyst. This stopped me from doing many activities I loved for 5 years or so and prevented me from passing a physical for a dream career. I had tried different methods to no avail including many different physiotherapists, acupuncture, orthotics, and a surgery consult. One physio even recommended a robotic knee brace device. This was disheartening since I am only in my 30s and was convinced my issue was permanent. I wanted to give up many times. Shawn is the best physiotherapist I have had by far and was the only one that knew how to treat my stubborn knee issue effectively. He assigned stretches and numerous creative exercises, as well as figured out that my shoes and orthotics were further aggravating my knee. He knew exactly when to advance my progress without reinjury. In the course of 4 months, I am up to running 8 mins continuously and can use the stairs again. I would not have the same quality of life without his expertise. He is intelligent, stays up to date on current research, and I could not recommend a better physio.
I have been working with Shawn for 5 months and my experience has been absolutely great. I have had multiple injuries in the past and have seen many different PTs in different cities. Shawn is hands down the best PT I’ve worked with in Toronto. He is knowledgeable, thorough and available to help you. Not only is he great with the treatments but he also takes the time to tailor your home workout to you, ensures you’re doing it correctly and helps you progress it when you’re ready. I saw improvement in my symptoms even after my first few sessions with Shawn which is a testament to his skills. The one hour sessions are also great and he is able to get a lot done with you during them. If you’re looking for an excellent PT in Toronto you’ve found him.
I would highly recommend Shawn!
I had sprained my ankle a few years ago, and never fully recovered from the injury. I couldn’t go for a run without limping for days after (and I’m in my late 20s!). I had gone to a physio clinic after the injury, which helped a bit, but I couldn’t get back to my activities (running, playing sports). Shawn quickly identified that the physio plan I had received at the clinic had plateaued, and he put me on a new personalized plan. Rather than working on one isolated area, Shawn realizes that other areas are impacted, and works on your body as a whole.
After being on Shawn’s plan and receiving treatment from him for a few months, I can now run for 30 minutes without any pain! It feels amazing to feel in my 20s again!
The best part of Shawn’s physio is that it never feels rushed, he comes to you, he modifies the plan as you heal, and works hard to fix the problem!
Shawn is the best physiotherapist I have ever worked with. He spends a lot of time and care on his patients and is really willing to invest, unlike other clinics I have been to in the area. He talks you through multiple treatment options and paths to determine what is best for you. I came to him with a stiff hip from running and excessive sitting at work, emphasized by always having had stiff/pinching hips and limited hip mobility. I am fairly active and was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hip by my doctor, so I wasn’t very hopeful but within the first full session I was able to regain some significant rotational mobility back without pain/pinching. He recommended dry needling for my hip area and I was able to regain full mobility within a few sessions. I’ve been seeing Shawn for about half a year now and I can confidently say I am able to move with much more confidence, comfort, and mobility.
I was going to another physio prior to Shawn who wasn’t able to heal my wrist for 5 months. Shawn however has made more progress in the 1 month I was with him and has restored mobility and strength. Would definitely recommend him as he really knows what he is doing.
I injured my ankle a year a ago while playing basketball and it never fully healed so contacted Shawn for physical therapy. Shawn is very professional and provided a lot of helpful information/tips along the way. My ankle really improved in the first month while seeing Shawn and felt the best it had since injuring the ankle a year ago. I also had some knee soreness that went away with the regular exercises Shawn recommended. I’d highly recommend Shawn to anyone in need of physical therapy.
I have been seening Shawn for an ankle injury from soccer, plus knee pain and severe upper back pain and he’s got me back to work and getting me back to playing the sport that I love again! He provides a combination of manual hands on therapy and exercises to do at home. It’s clear that he has a lot of experience. I would recommend any one who hasn’t tried acupuncture and/or dry needling to contact Shawn, he’s great and very professional.
I started seeing Shawn for dry needling and manual therapy to help treat IT band syndrome. I was about midway on my training journey for my first Ironman when I started to get ITBS. Before Shawn, I had been told by a prior physiotherapist to stop running. But, that wasn’t in my plan. I was really discouraged when I met Shawn but instantly relieved when he told me that I was going to run again. He said that I need to work within my limits and build up again. We had weekly treatment sessions and Shawn quickly got me on a walk/run progression plan that we adjusted along the way. I started running again from scratch in mid-May and am very pleased to share that I just finished my first Ironman last week PAIN FREE all thanks to Shawn. There is no way I would have made it across the finish line without his treatments. Shawn is very friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, professional and most importantly – he cares so much about his Clients and their progress. If ever I had a issue/concern or question outside of treatments, he was quick to check-in and reassure me. I would highly recommend working with Shawn.