Progress Physiotherapy

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Dear Valued Patients,

Please help us give back to our community this holiday season. When you make a donation (food item or new toy), your name will be entered into a draw to win a “Self Care Holiday Basket” . This prize includes a 45 minute massage, Anti-Flamme cream, and other health related products and goodies. All donations must be collected before December 20th. The draw will be held on December 21st!

Thank you so much for your support,
Your Health Care Team at Progress Physio

All donations are welcome! These are suggestions for most needed food items:

Monetary donation (your dollars contribute to higher purchasing power)
Canned meat & fish
Peanut butter
Stews or chunky soups
Baby food, formula, diapers
Pasta sauce
Cereal
100% Fruit Juice

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Thank you to all physiotherapists, physiotherapist assistants and other support staff for everything that you do to help physiotherapy patients across Ontario.

Learn more about World PT Day, including this year’s theme – the role of physiotherapists in the prevention of arthritis: https://bit.ly/44OF17I

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Did you know there are more than 11,000 registered physiotherapists in Ontario? Visit our website to learn more about what you can expect from your PT.

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We miss you 😘

❤- In Loving Memory of Snaigė Zahn -❤
(Aug 16, 1986- Oct 18, 2019)

It is with heavy hearts that our Progress Physio family share the news of our dear friend and coworker Snaigė Zahn’s passing. Snaige was not only an incredible physiotherapist, but a loving mother, wife, friend, and outdoors enthusiast. She was always a ray of sunshine around Progress Physiotherapy.

Snaigė has battled stage 4 colorectal cancer for the past 2 years. She was diagnosed only 4 months after her incredible daughter, Zoë, was born. During that time, she underwent multiple forms of treatment including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and eventually immunotherapy. She continued to work as much as her body would allow during that time. Snaigė loved being at the clinic and helping others.

Despite her diagnosis of terminal cancer, she wanted to give her time to her patients. Her passion in life and work was not only admirable, but contagious. Snaigė always made a strong impression on people, and she continues to have a huge impact on those who were blessed to have known her. We can all learn a lot from the beautiful way she lived her life: practice gratitude each day; do what you love; say yes more; don’t sweat the small stuff; spend time with those you love; face the unknown head on; eat your veggies; and for heaven’s sakes, GET OUTSIDE!

Please see details shared below for Snaigė’s celebration of life.

If you would like to help contribute to Snaigė’s Legacy you can support, share, or donate to the GO FUND ME link below, or contact Cherisse Denison at the clinic [email protected]. This fund will go towards helping support Snaigė’s wish for Zoë to enjoy and learn from the outdoors. This is Snaigė’s gift to Zoëbear! ❤

To read more about Snaige's journey, please follow her in Instagram @ snaige_an_unexpected_journey

https://www.gofundme.com/f/snaiges-legacy-summer-camp-for-zoe?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

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Live long and prosper….

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Physiotherapy is treatment to restore, maintain, and make the most of a patient’s mobility, function, and well-being. Learn more about what you can expect from your physiotherapist: http://bit.ly/2SUDU35

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Job Description:

Progress Physiotherapy has 19+ years providing physiotherapy services to the Kingston community. In that time we have gained a solid reputation with overwhelming support from our community. We aim to be community leaders in outpatient rehabilitation services.

We offer you:

- Build your caseload quickly: High demand and strong referral sources

- Balanced caseload: 60 minute assessment, 30 minute follow up appointments.

- Desirable caseload: Varied private clientele, no WSIB, no OHIP!

- Structured mentorship: Work with experienced (20+ years) PTs to receive support and ensure continued growth

- Competitive wages

- Experienced administrative support: We manage all reception, appointment bookings, invoicing, and billing for you

- Private treatment rooms: Spacious and well equipped.

- Education allowance: $1000 annually

- Work/Life balance: Flexible schedule, hours and no weekends

Applicant Requirements:

- Registered member with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

- Good natured, adaptable and committed to life long learning

Job Types: Part-time or Full-time, Permanent

Salary: negotiable (>$100k for FT)

COVID-19 considerations:
All current public health recommendations are followed at our clinic.

Looking for work in Kingston? Do you want to be part of a rehabilitation team? We are looking for a Registered Massage Therapist to join our team. We have flexibility in days and hours. Apply today, we are excited to meet you!

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