Private therapy & support options

Private therapy clinics

• Kids Physio Group

  Toronto (Midtown, Leaside), Markham

  Physiotherapy for children only. Staff list training in cerebral palsy, NDT and Cuevas Medek Exercises.

  Visit kidsphysio.ca (opens in a new tab)

• Paediatric Physiotherapy Associates

  Scarborough, Whitby, home visits and virtual

  Physiotherapy and occupational therapy for infants, children and teens, at home or in clinic. Clinics are inside Variety Village and the Abilities Centre.

  Visit paediatricphysiotherapy.com (opens in a new tab)

• Footprints Therapy

  North York, Innisfil

  Physiotherapy and occupational therapy, plus other services under one roof, with a focus on infants and young children.

  85 Scarsdale Road, North York. 416-444-2125. Fees are not posted, so call to ask.

  Visit footprints.ca (opens in a new tab)

• Canadian MEDEK Centre and Physiotherapy Clinic at Kayla's Children Centre

  Thornhill

  Physiotherapy for movement disorders, including MEDEK, treadmill and robotic gait training, and hydrotherapy.

  Visit kaylaschildrencentre.org (opens in a new tab)

• All About Physio

  Etobicoke

  Three to four week intensive blocks using the TheraSuit method. The research behind suit therapy is limited.

  Visit allaboutphysio.ca (opens in a new tab)

• Butterfly Paediatric Therapy

  Mississauga, Burlington

  Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech for ages 0 to 18.

  Visit butterflytherapy.com (opens in a new tab)

• Boomerang Health, powered by SickKids

  Vaughan

  A private children's clinic linked to SickKids: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and more.

  Visit boomeranghealth.com (opens in a new tab)

• York Paediatric Therapy Services

  Richmond Hill

  Children's therapy services for York Region.

  Visit yorkpaediatrics.com (opens in a new tab)

• Children's Therapy Services

  Barrie

  Occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech, social work and assessments, from birth to 18.

  Visit childrenstherapy.ca (opens in a new tab)

• K-Town Kids Physiotherapy

  Kingston

  Physiotherapy and occupational therapy, from birth to 18.

  Visit ktpt.ca (opens in a new tab)

• Together OT

  London

  Children's occupational therapy, one to one and in groups.

  Visit togetherot.ca (opens in a new tab)

• OT/PT Paediatric Network database

  Greater Toronto Area

  A therapist-run directory of private children's therapy clinics. Useful for finding more options.

  Visit otptpaediatricnetwork.com (opens in a new tab)

Complementary therapies

Families ask about these often. The evidence behind them ranges from reasonable to thin, so talk them over with your child's care team.

• CARD, Community Association for Riders with Disabilities

  Toronto

  Therapeutic horseback riding for children aged 4 and up, and adults, in small classes with certified instructors.

  4777 Dufferin Street, Toronto. 416-667-8600. Assessment $100. Lessons have been about $60 to $65 each, paid by the term. Ask for current fees.

  Visit card.ca (opens in a new tab)

• CME-MEDEK physiotherapy

  Thornhill, Toronto, Markham

  A hands-on physiotherapy approach used with children with cerebral palsy and other movement disorders. Offered at Kayla's Children Centre and Kids Physio Group.

  Visit kaylaschildrencentre.org (opens in a new tab)

• Kayla's Children Centre hydrotherapy pool

  Thornhill

  Therapy and swimming in a fully accessible warm pool.

  Visit kaylaschildrencentre.org (opens in a new tab)

• March of Dimes Canada, Move Learn Grow

  Toronto

  A movement-based program for ages 0 to 16. Call 1-800-263-3463 to ask whether conductive education is still offered.

  Visit marchofdimes.ca (opens in a new tab)

• Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA)

  Province-wide directory

  Finding an accredited therapeutic riding centre outside Toronto.

  Visit cantra.ca (opens in a new tab)

• Music therapy: Canadian Association of Music Therapists directory

  Province-wide

  Finding a certified music therapist.

  Visit musictherapy.ca (opens in a new tab)

• Southwestern Ontario Optimist Conductive Education Trust Fund

  Southwestern

  Four-week intensive conductive education blocks.

  Visit canadahelps.org (opens in a new tab)