Changepain

Functional Movement Services
Chiropractic

Chiropractic services with Dr. Lindsay Rite. Accepting new patients.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Evidence-based, patient-centered care for pain management with our expert physiotherapists. Accepting new patients.

KINESIOLOGY

Functional Movement Therapy is appropriate for patients who would like a safe setting to perform supervised, personalized movement programs. Accepting new patients.

SOMATIC MOVEMENT

Somatic movement professional services with Amy Ruth. Accepting new patients.

INTRAMUSCULAR STIMULATION

Care option determined by you and your physiotherapist, Ashleigh Low.

MIND AND WELLNESS SERVICES
COUNSELLING

Evidence-based therapy used to treat a variety of conditions including chronic pain, anxiety, depression, trauma and more.

ACUPUNCTURE

Regulate your energy (Qi) flow with Acupuncturist, Noli.

KETAMINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) utilizes expert guidance and medically approved ketamine to help patients struggling to find relief from mental health symptoms and create lasting change.

Referral Needed?
Virtual
In-Person
Coverage

We offer expert multidisciplinary Allied Health services that are integrated with your changepain medical care. Allied Health care can also be accessed independently and separate from our medical care. Allied Health and Rehabilitation services DO NOT require a referral and can be accessed immediately.

We will assess your condition, determine the source of pain and rule out other pathologies. You may be required to dress in shorts, a tank top or a gown for assessment of the area. We suggest you carry/wear sports shoes that you are comfortable in.

I Have Extended Health

We offer direct billing to almost all Third-Party Payers. Please note that our Allied Health services are not covered by MSP.

  1. ICBC – For all motor vehicle related injures pre-approval (or special appointment type) is required before booking. Please contact our Allied Health Coordinator at rehab@changepain.ca
  2. VAC – For all Veterans, pre-approval is required before booking. Please contact our Allied Health Coordinator at rehab@changepain.ca
  3. RCMP – For RCMP officers we are unable to bill directly for work related injuries

For all other third-party payers, you can check coverage with our Allied Health Coordinator before or at the time of your appointment. The remainder of any uncovered expenses will be billed directly to you. Other third-party payers we bill directly to include:

  • RCMP – non-work related injury
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • Sun Life
  • Manulife Financial
  • Canada Life
  • Green Shield
  • Telus Health
    1. BPA
    2. Canadian Construction Workers Union
    3. Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan
    4. CINUP
    5. ClaimSecure
    6. Cowan Insurance Group
    7. D.A. Townley
    8. Desjardins Insurance
    9. First Canadian
    10. GMS Carriers 49 and 50
    11. GroupHEALTH
    12. GroupSource
    13. Industrial Alliance
    14. Johnson Inc.
    15. Johnston Group
    16. LiUna Local 183
    17. LiUna Local 506
    18. Manion
    19. Maximum Benefit
    20. People Corporation
    21. RWAM
    22. Union Benefits
    23. UV Insurance

ALLIED HEALTH FAQs

The changepain Allied Health team is a specialized team of experts in each of their respective fields. Advanced training and experience in Chronic pain is foundational to our shared practice. Each member holds additional training and certifications in chronic pain management, sports medicine, concussion and vestibular management, and/or somatic therapy or other relevant certification.

Our team of highly skilled, and passionate practitioners are driven to help people optimize brain and body performance, optimize functional recovery, and revitalize wellbeing. Our approach is patient centered and truly interdisciplinary. Regular case rounds, co-location, and integrated electronic medical reports allow an ease of collaboration between all allied health practitioners and your changepain medical team.

The changepain Allied health team may act as your first point of contact at the clinic, supporting you in early assessment and management of acute or chronic pain. Allied health services may also be integrated at any point with your core medical services at Changepain Medical & Rehab Clinic. In this way we can help you navigate and/or initiate a coordinated approach to your pain care.

If this is your first step in your pain journey or you are hoping it is your finial step in your recovery, we are here to support you. Please book in with one of our pain trained therapists to begin or you may contact us via email (rehab@changepain.ca) or contact us link above if you have any additional questions. Welcome to changepain!

Please contact our Allied Health Coordinator:

Call 604-566-9101, ext. 2 or
Email rehab@changepain.ca

GALLERY

Cost of Initial Assessments - Non-MSP Medical


Private Medical Consultation (PMC) Multidisciplinary Private Assessment (MDPA)
Description Expedited, focused assessment to determine fit for non-MSP covered services requested:
IV Lidocaine Infusion, Ketamine Therapies, Prolotherapy, BOTOX, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).
Comprehensive functional and medical assessment with a multidisciplinary report addressing the biopsychosocial issues identified.
Care Team Pain Specialist Pain Specialist
Functional Movement Specialist
Duration 30 minutes 2 hours
Cost $450.00 $3,500.00

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Cost of Initial Assessments - Allied Health


Assessment Duration Cost
Chiropractic Initial 60 minutes $165.00
Physiotherapy Initial 60 minutes $160.00
Kinesiology Initial 45 minutes $90.00 (+ tax)
Counselling Initial 90 minutes $250.00
Acupuncture Initial 45 minutes $140.00
Ketamine Counselling Initial for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy 60 minutes $250.00

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