Suite 3, 1077 Golf Links Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario
P7B 7A3

(807)344-5242 Phone
(807)344-5042 Fax


About Us

At Fairway physiotherapy, we are pleased to help you achieve your goals!

We pride ourselves on being up-to-date on the latest and best techniques, equipment and training. Keeping on top of research is essential in advancing our services and brining innovative methods of care to Thunder Bay.

We also believe in being patient-centred.  From the start, you will experience the finest customer service we can provide, beginning with our experienced and knowledgeable administration staff.   They will help you get everything on track and secure you the earliest available booking time.

Our clinic was designed around patient care and satisfaction. We know that you have busy schedules, and we arranged our hours to accommodate you the best. This is reflected in our evening hours and weekend hours. We are located centrally in the intercity region of Thunder Bay, allowing convenient access from the Harbour Expressway and from Oliver Road. We located on Golf Links Road in the Golf Links Community Clinic, directly across from Thunder Bay Country Club. This is within walking distance of both Lakehead University and Confederation College.

Fairway Physiotherapy has 5 exceptional and experienced Physiotherapists, 2 Registered Massage Therapists, a Diploma-level Physiotherapy Assistant, and an experienced receptionist here to help you. Consultations are also available by appointment with an Orthopaedic Specialist. We also serve as a teaching site for entry-level physiotherapists and provide placement opportunities through the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) for medical residents.

Our staff have a combined 26 years of experience in healthcare and physiotherapy services, 6 Master’s degrees and over 60 post-graduate courses to our credit. We also have a faculty member of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, University of Toronto and McMaster University on staff. Three of our therapists are Certified in Acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI) and one holds a Residency with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy (CAMT); currently there are 5 physiotherapists in Northwestern Ontario registered with CAMT. Together we have the knowledge and skills to help you feel better, enhance your health and fitness level, and achieve your personal goals.



News and Updates

Myths regarding Spinal Decompression

If you have patients who have been talking about “Non-surgical spinal decompression”, you should have a look at this CBC Marketplace investigation on the subject.  It is quite revealing and your patients should be aware!
http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2010/stretching_the_truth/main.html

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New Lifting Technique instruction sheet!

We’ve all heard “Keep your back straight and Lift with your legs”, right?   WRONG!  This is a 60 year old statement that has NO basis in fact or evidence.  Have a look at our lifting sheet.  I think you’ll see something pretty different!  THIS is how proper lifting is done.    Poster-Lifting Technique

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Ergonomics -A Basic Guide

Mike Poling, one of our physiotherapists and owners, is also a certified ergonomist for over 20 years. He has prepared a guide to basic ergonomics for workers, employers or health and safety professionals to use. Check it out!

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Mission & Promise to You

  • To provide one-to-one, quality physiotherapy care to you & your family in a timely matter
  • To utilize the best available evidence & research to help you recover
  • To prevent injury & increase your ability to manage your pain
  • To provide convenient, accessible hours of operation to serve you and your family