by Carly | Jun 13, 2024 | Blog
As the summer sun beckons us outdoors, gardening enthusiasts everywhere are eager to dig into their beloved green spaces. While gardening is a rewarding and therapeutic activity, it can also pose risks of strains and injuries, particularly to the back, knees, and... by Carly | May 21, 2024 | Blog
Signs, Symptoms, and How Physiotherapy Can Help Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a sudden acceleration/deceleration of the head, neck, or body which results in forces transmitting the the brain. A concussion can occur without a direct blow to... by Carly | Apr 17, 2024 | Blog
Anatomy, Treatments, and Physiotherapy Insights Introduction: In this blog post, we will delve into the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). One of the most used, yet ignored joints in the body. Clinicians don’t regularly evaluate the TMJ since it is often... by Carly | Apr 15, 2024 | Careers
Registered Clinical Counsellor Location: 384 Quebec St, Prince George, BCSalary: $90-100/hrType: Full-time or Part-time Join Our Community-Focused Team at Altea Physiotherapy and Wellness At Altea Physiotherapy and Wellness, we’re expanding our... by Carly | Mar 14, 2024 | Careers
Position: Occupational Therapist Location: 384 Quebec St, Prince George, BC Salary: $40-50 hr Type: Full-time or Part Time About Us: Altea Physiotherapy and Wellness is a multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to providing high-quality care to our clients. We offer a... by Carly | Feb 12, 2024 | Blog
What is Acupuncture, and how does it work? Acupuncture is based on a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involvesthe insertion of thin needles into various parts of the body following meridians orenergy flows throughout the body. Acupuncture is used to balance...
by Carly | Dec 18, 2023 | Blog
Have you ever noticed one of your hips sits higher? Or one shoulder seem elevated? Or perhaps a crease or fold in your waist that you do not notice on the other side? You may have a common condition called scoliosis. In most cases, this does not cause any major... by Carly | Nov 21, 2023 | Blog
Meet Zach! He is our new physio assistant and kinesiologist. Zach graduated from Acadia University in 2021, where he completed a Degree in Kinesiology, while also playing football for the Acadia Axemen. Football also brought him to Prince George, where he left... by Carly | Oct 24, 2023 | Blog
Meet Nerissa! Say hello to our Customer Experience Specialist Nerissa, who will be greeting you on the phone or in clinic. Nerissa was born and raised in Prince George. In 2012 she graduated from the Culinary Arts program at CNC. Before working at Altea Physiotherapy... by Carly | Sep 26, 2023 | Blog
Plantar Fasciitis What is it and how to get rid of it? If you have ever had pain on the bottom of your feet when putting weight on your feet, you may have plantar fasciitis. In this article, we will talk about what plantar fasciitis is and how to treat it. Plantar...
