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Older adults working out on the treadmill and equipment inside Sunnyside Wellness Centre.

The Sunnyside Wellness Centre is a welcoming space for older adults to exercise in a comfortable, accepting and barrier-free setting. It also offers services such as massage, foot care and physiotherapy to help with aging well.

Take a video tour to see all that the wellness centre has to offer.

View the Wellness Centre calendar for this month's events and promotions.

For more information or to join the Wellness Centre call 519-896-0805 or send us an email. 

Services

Exercise and personal coaching

The Sunnyside Wellness Centre will work with you to develop a program tailored to your needs.

All equipment is adjustable and customized to your fitness level. Your weight resistance can increase as your fitness level improves, allowing you to reach your goals.

The exercise and personal coaching programs are supported by a registered kinesiologist - an expert in preventing and managing injury and chronic disease to help you reach your best physical performance.

Rates

  • One-month membership: $45
  • Six-month membership: $240
  • Yearly membership: $420
  • Personal coaching: $20 per 30-minute session

For more information or an appointment call 519-896-0805 or email Achieva Health. 

"It is an ideal place to go to work out, very nice facility ... you can do your workout with people your own age, at your own speed."

-Fitness member

"Prior to becoming a member of the Centre, I had really let my body go. The change in my general health has been dramatic; my upper body strength has greatly improved along with an increase in self confidence. I feel better than I did 20 years ago."

-Fitness member

"It's nice to be able to come in and exercise when I want to and to be able to talk to people as well!"

-Fitness member

Massage therapy
Massage therapy by a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) promotes relaxation, reduces muscle tension and enhances well-being. It can help treat a variety of conditions including back pain, headaches and arthritis. Treatments include:
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Relaxation massage
  • Rehabilitation massage

Rates

  • 30 minutes: $50
  • 45 minutes: $65
  • 60 minutes: $80

For more information or an appointment, call 519-896-0805 or email Achieve Health.

Foot care
Proper foot care contributes to the overall well-being of older adults. It can increase comfort, limit other medical problems and lower the chance of infection. Foot care services include, but are not limited to:
  • Nail clipping and filing
  • Addressing corns, calluses, plantar calluses and ingrown toenails
  • Light foot massage with moisturizer

Rates  

  • Treatment: $35

For more information or an appointment, call 519-896-0805 or email Achieva Health.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists can help people restore, maintain and maximize their strength, function and overall well-being.

Our team of physiotherapists will work with you to develop a plan that will help you achieve your goals. The centre treats the following conditions:

  • Arthritis (joint pain)
  • Back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Muscle (strains and sprains)
  • Balance issues
  • Post-surgical conditions (hip, knee, spine)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Return-to-work programs

Government-funded physiotherapy

The Sunnyside Wellness Centre provides physiotherapy paid for by the government for those who qualify. Check with your physician or nurse practitioner to see if you meet the criteria and for a referral.

Other funding for physiotherapy

You may also have some or all of the cost of physiotherapy covered if you have:

  • Coverage through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, if you have been injured at work and have a current valid claim
  • Been injured in a motor vehicle accident and have symptoms
  • An employee benefits plan that covers private physiotherapy

For more information or an appointment or call at 519-896-0805 or email Achieva Health.

Hydrotherapy (spa tub)

Hydrotherapy is a time-honoured holistic treatment used to treat muscle pain and promote wellness.

Rates

  • 30-minute treatment: $20

For more information or an appointment, call 519-896-0805 or email Achieva Health.

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