Jun
1
2017

Ottawa Swans Australian Football Club’s 2017 Season Opener

We are very proud to be supporting local athletes on the Ottawa Swans Australian Football Club!! The 2017 season kicks off on Saturday June 3rd against Etobicoke Kangaroos. Game will be hosted at the Manotick Polo Club on Saturday June 3, 2017. The Men’s team will host the Etobicoke Kangaroos in their homefield debut. Free parking. Free Admission. BBQ snacks and cold drinks available for cash purchase. Warm-up: 12:00pm Gametime: 2:00pm Manotick Polo Grounds – […]

Jan
10
2017

Concussion Education Talks

Recently the media has gone concussion-crazy, but what really is a concussion? Can a concussion be treated? What is baseline testing? Who should get baseline testing? OC3 will be hosting concussion education nights where a certified Complete Concussion Management practitioner Karen Boyle will share the most up-to-date information. To find out more, attend a talk! Everyone is welcome and there is no charge! Join us at 102 Lewis St OC3 waiting room any of the […]

Jan
6
2016

OC3 Physiotherapist Featured in Ottawa Mommy Club blog post

Check out Jules Sherlock’s (Ottawa postpartum fitness guru of Fitness with Jules) blog post on Ottawa Mommy Club’s website: “House of Cores“, featuring Shelagh Haynes, registered physiotherapist. The post details the importance of postpartum rehabilitation, from the inside out, after the changes a woman’s body goes through during pregnancy and delivery. Jules uses a clever metaphor of the body like a rental unit (in this case, space is being rented out to a growing baby for 9 […]

Jun
15
2015

OC3 is now featuring Monthly Stress Relief Yoga Classes

OC3 will be introducing monthly stress relief yoga classes taught by RYT Lynne Lessard. Classes will focus on reducing tension, anxiety and pain through yoga-based movement, breathwork and meditation. Classes will run on July 8th, August 12th, and September 9th from 7pm to 8:30 pm. Registration is required. You can find out more at https://www.oc3.ca/therapist-bios/lynne-lessard-ryt-registered-yoga-teacher/  or give us a call at 613-230-7891.

Dec
11
2014

OC3’s Physiotherapist Featured in Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine

An article in the winter 2014/2015 edition of the local magazine, Ottawa Parenting Times, features input from OC3’s physiotherapist, Shelagh Haynes. The article addresses aches and pains common in new parents, and touches on the importance of restoring your body postpartum. Check out the article on pages 82-84 of the magazine here: http://www.parentingtimes.ca/wp-content/uploads/read-online/opt_winter_2015/index.html.   –  Your Ottawa Wellness Team at OC3*   *Ottawa Collaborative Care Centre (OC3) is a multidisciplinary, integrative health clinic in downtown Ottawa. We […]

Dec
1
2014

Attention OC3 Yogis:

In lieu of drop-in yoga, OC3’s yoga services will include the following pre-registered yoga programs: – postpartum yoga program (next session from January 5 – February 23) – spine care yoga (to start in January 2015) – yoga for athletic performance (to start spring 2015) Private and semi-private yoga sessions are also available. Please call 613-230-7891 for more information.

Oct
29
2014

OC3 Yoga Update

All OC3 yoga drop-in classes are cancelled for the month of November while Shelagh is on holidays. A new session of the postpartum yoga program begins January 5, 2015. Click here for more information.

Sep
5
2014

OC3 Yoga to begin the week of September 15th

OC3 yoga classes offered by registered physiotherapist and certified yoga instructor, Shelagh Haynes, will now begin the week of Sept 15th. Thanks for your patience as we work towards offering yoga services covered by most private health insurance plans. For more information, click here. See you on Monday, September 15th!   – Your Ottawa Wellness Team at OC3*   *Ottawa Collaborative Care Centre (OC3) is a multidisciplinary, integrative health clinic in downtown Ottawa. We are […]

Aug
31
2014

OC3 now offering YOGA

In keeping with its holistic healing approach, OC3 is now offering yoga as an adjunct to traditional rehabilitation services, with the goal of helping our clients achieve optimal health outcomes. We believe that yoga can serve as a medium for healing in the context of conventional rehabilitation by blending ancient health wisdom with new age knowledge of multidisciplinary health management. Small group yoga therapy classes, led by Shelagh Haynes, registered physiotherapist and certified yoga instructor, […]

Aug
17
2014

Postpartum Yoga Program – Fall Session

OC3 is once again offering the Postpartum Yoga Program for new Moms this fall. The program will run from September 8th until October 27th on Monday afternoons from 1:30-2:30pm in our new 3rd floor yoga space! For more information, check out the Postpartum Yoga page on our website: https://www.oc3.ca/postpartum-yoga-program/  

Jul
15
2014

OC3 Now Offering Shockwave Therapy

OC3 is now offering a new service – radial shockwave therapy.   WHAT IS RADIAL SHOCKWAVE THERAPY? Therapeutic shock waves were introduced into medicine as a treatment for eliminating kidney stones 20 years ago. At the same time, a coincidental side effect of this treatment was discovered – accelerated tissue healing in the area. Essentially, radial shock waves work through the application of a high-energy acoustic pulse transmitted into the tissues of the affected area […]

Jun
26
2014

Physiotherapy Services Expanding!

OC3 is proud to welcome Megan Abraham, registered physiotherapist, to the team. Megan and Shelagh were colleagues for a corporate wellness program at the Ottawa Police Service in 2013. Megan’s skill and expertise in manual therapy and exercise prescription will be assets to OC3’s clients. Megan’s hours at OC3 will be as follows: Mondays: 3-6pm Wednesdays: 3-6pm Thursdays: 7-10am Check out her bio here: https://www.oc3.ca/megan-abraham-pt/ Welcome Megan! – Your Ottawa Wellness Team at OC3*   *Ottawa […]

Jun
16
2014

Why Physiotherapy and Yoga Make a Great Couple

As a physiotherapist and registered yoga instructor, I instinctively blend some of the principles from each discipline into my treatment plans. This combination of modern rehabilitation principles and ancient health wisdom provides the best of both worlds. Take tree pose for example – in one simple standing balance pose, you get to work on so many things at once. In tree pose, you are effectively: – strengthening the gluteus medius of the supporting leg – using the […]

Jun
9
2014

The Thoracic Ring Approach

I recently completed LJ Lee’s “The Sports Thorax” 4 day course focused on connecting the whole body and optimizing performance using LJ’s very own Thoracic Ring Approach [1]. This approach was developed as a unique way to connect the function of the thorax (thoracic spine and ribcage) to the performance of the rest of the body. The whole thorax has traditionally been ignored by clinicians – the focus was solely on the posterior aspect of […]

Jun
4
2014

Our family is growing!

…our work family that is Ottawa Collaborative Care Centre (OC3) is very excited to welcome Cate Hachigian to our team. Cate is a registered massage therapist (RMT) and certified Pilates instructor. Cate has had the privilege of studying under Margot McKinnon of Body Harmonics in Toronto, completing Pilates mat and reformer certifications, as well as movement and exercise specializations in biomechanics, rehabilitation and Pilates for older adults. She is currently working towards an athletic specialist […]

Jun
2
2014

Summer Postpartum Yoga Program

New Moms – do you want to: – reconnect to your core after giving birth? – learn new postural strategies in your new, postpartum body? – reduce your neck/upper back/shoulder pain that comes from breastfeeding and carrying your little one? – prevent future incidence of incontinence and/or prolapse?     OC3 will be offering a summer session of its postpartum yoga program for new Moms. The program will take place on Mondays, from 1:30-2:30pm in […]

May
26
2014

Yoga for Chronic Low Back Pain

A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that looked the effect of yoga on pain and functional disability in those with chronic low back pain suggests that yoga is likely an effective adjunct to treatment [1]. While the long-term benefits of yoga in the treatment of chronic low back pain remain uncertain, according to the 2013 study by Holtzman and Beggs, the short-term benefits are clear. Why is this so important?  According to the World Health Organization, low […]

May
21
2014

Good luck to all runners and walkers!

From our chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and naturopathic team at OC3, we wish all participants in the Ottawa race weekend the best of luck. May the weather be beautiful (but not too hot), may the crowd’s be rowdy, and may you achieve whatever goals you’ve set! Stick to your hydration/fuelling plan, don’t go out harder then planned, and try and remember to have some FUN! GOOD LUCK!       Ottawa Collaborative Care Centre (OC3) […]

May
15
2014

Get Up and Move!

Most of us have some idea that a sedentary lifestyle isn’t good for us. Some of us even make physical activity a priority in our lives – usually with bouts of activity that we schedule before or after our work day, or at lunch. Unfortunately, many people spend the rest of the day sitting still. There’s a 2013 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (abstract here) that suggests this strategy is better […]

May
12
2014

Warm-Up: Dynamic vs. Static Stretching

As a physiotherapist, I often get the question “should I stretch before or after my run/bike/soccer game/swim/tennis match/etc.?” My answer often begins with “The research shows that…” Using an evidence-based approach, I recommend a dynamic warm-up specific to the person and the activity/sport prior to engaging in physical activity, saving static stretches for post-workout and/or for rehabilitation purposes. A dynamic warm-up prepares the body for movement. In contrast to static stretching (think a standing quad […]

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613-230-7891

102 Lewis Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P 0S7
Phone: 613-230-7891
Fax: 613-569-1831
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Hours

Mondays: 7:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesdays: 7:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesdays: 7:30am - 7:00pm
Thursdays: 7:00am - 8:00pm
Fridays: 7:00am -5:00pm

Saturdays*: 11:00am - 3:00pm

Hours are subject to change.

Parking

You can take advantage of the free 3-hour street parking on Delaware St. There are also several other streets within a couple of blocks (south) of the clinic with free 1 hour parking (Waverly, Frank, MacDonald).

If you require 2 hour parking, please go to McLaren St.