Introducing Sarah, Physiotherapist at Changepain Clinic
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Thank you for your service. Now let us serve you
Thank you for your service. Now let us serve you
Changepain’s services support Canadian Veterans and help improve the well-being of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veterans, and their families, suffering from chronic pain.
Here at changepain, we believe in protecting the most sacred asset of our beautiful nation: Our people.
That’s why we’ve partnered with key stakeholders in making health services work for your needs as a veteran.
We have MSP-covered medical services and VAC-covered allied health services available. To get access for medical services, please have your Medical Doctor send a referral so we can make the assessment happen.
Changepain offers a 3 part series designed specifically for military veterans living with persistent or chronic pain. The program provides evidence-informed pain education while addressing the unique cultural and psychological aspects of military service that influence pain perception, coping, and recovery.
This program offers veterans the opportunity to learn about the science of chronic pain, understand available supports and benefit entitlements through Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), and explore how the military mindset can both support and challenge recovery from chronic pain. The program emphasizes the importance of peer connection, creating a respectful environment where veterans can share experiences, develop camaraderie, and reduce the isolation that often accompanies chronic pain.
For more information, please click the button below.
Via MSP access, veterans have access to our changepain’s Core Pain Program which is a comprehensive 12-month outpatient program focused on diagnosing the root cause of the pain, providing pain care options, making referral suggestions and empowering the patient to transition to rehabilitation services or community care management.
Throughout the 12 months, various types of treatments and therapies are offered to address root causes, educate and support the patient towards functional recovery, and determine the most effective combination of services needed.
As veterans needs span the scope of physical activity, dealing with flareups, sleep and mental health and overall lifestyle habits, veterans also have access to our interdisciplinary services through their Blue Cross benefits involving our allied health team for physiotherapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, and counselling.
To have access to allied health services, no referral is needed. Most veterans are entitled to 15 acupuncture, 20 physiotherapy and chiropractic sessions along with 25 counselling sessions per calendar year. If additional sessions are needed, your therapist can request approval to extend your program with changepain.
Mental health well being is critical and veteran culture specific services include our IV Dissociative Anesthetic infusion therapy (KET), medication assisted psychotherapy (KET) and MSP group medical visits on brain health, brain mastery, communication, healing after trauma and empowering to change pain series.
To sign up for the MSP Group Medical Visits, “Veterans Helping Veterans”
In the meantime, you can connect with Painbc.ca. They have many resources and there is a helpline 1-844-880-0818 that are services by social workers who can help you as well.
If you need additional mental health support, Dr. Tony Le Page often works with Veterans.
Connect with your Case Manager or insurer to confirm your approved benefits for Allied Health services.
Once your benefits are approved, contact our Allied Health Coordinator
In the meantime, to access MSP medical services, ask your doctor or nurse practitioner to send an MSP referral. Download Referral Form.
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| 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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| 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 |
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