Welcome to Poonam Patel : Poonam is junior physiotherapist with over 4 years of Canadian experience. She is also receiving regular mentoring and training with Cindy Coneen. Choose a Junior Physiotherapy Assessment or Treatment to receive a Global Physiotherapy experience at a reduced fee.

For returning patients: if it has been more than 6 months since you received treatment for the same problem, please call the clinic to ensure your appointment is booked for the correct length of time. If you have a new problem, please book an assessment appointment with your physiotherapist. Our reception staff are always available to answer any questions regarding your appointment.

For Charlotte Dowhaniuk: please call the clinic to check availability on her wait list. Charlotte only works Mondays. However, she often co-treats patients with Cindy Coneen, who is available four days per week.

Initial Assessment - First visit - Physiotherapy

Book a first appointment with one of our experienced physiotherapists for an evaluation of your problem which will include a first treatment.


Follow-up Treatment Physiotherapy

Once an initial assessment has been completed, book subsequent appointments available under follow-up treatment with your physiotherapist. For treatments with Charlotte Dowhaniuk, you must call to book due to her limited availability.


Motor Vehicle Accident Physiotherapy

Global Physiotherapy offers assessment and treatment from the date of a motor vehicle collision up to the 2 year anniversary of the collision. Note: Albertans can choose the service provider for motor vehicle injury rehabilitation. You are not required to attend the preferred provider recommended by the insurance company. The first period is usually under protocols regulation which covers u... Read More

Global Physiotherapy offers assessment and treatment from the date of a motor vehicle collision up to the 2 year anniversary of the collision. Note: Albertans can choose the service provider for motor vehicle injury rehabilitation. You are not required to attend the preferred provider recommended by the insurance company.

The first period is usually under protocols regulation which covers up to 90 days from the date of the accident. Out-of-protocol treatment applies after 90 days. Our experienced reception staff can answer your questions and guide you to book the correct service. The billing for the first 90 days is usually to your motor vehicle insurance company. We can answer your questions on how to proceed after 90 days.


Physiotherapy

Global Physiotherapy has a team of five accomplished physiotherapists. Each professional has from 11 to 38 years of clinical experience. Our unique approach is to evaluate the problem areas as a quadrant. If the main pain area is the knee, the low back to the foot will be assessed to determine the root causes of the problem. The upper quadrant includes the neck, upper back and arms. The first a... Read More

Global Physiotherapy has a team of five accomplished physiotherapists. Each professional has from 11 to 38 years of clinical experience. Our unique approach is to evaluate the problem areas as a quadrant. If the main pain area is the knee, the low back to the foot will be assessed to determine the root causes of the problem. The upper quadrant includes the neck, upper back and arms. The first appointment includes a treatment. The clinic is designed with 7 private treatment rooms and an exercise gym.

If you are booking for the first time or for a new problem, book an assessment with the physiotherapist, whose schedule and experience suits you best. We have receptionists available Monday to Friday during business hours. Some conditions are not available to book online due to more information required to set up the first assessment. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident or are seeking physiotherapy to help with a return to work plan while on short term or long-term disability, please call the clinic to book.

Treatments include but are not limited to advanced manual therapy, joint manipulation, Gunn IMS (intramuscular stimulation), dry needling, medical acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture, fire cupping, shockwave therapy, laser, regenerative photonic therapy, functional movement screening, functional exercise prescription, and blood flow restriction therapy.

Cindy Coneen graduated with a Bachelor of Science of Rehabilitation from UBC in 1984. She completed the Advanced Diploma of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physiotherapy in 1992. She had taken many post graduate courses over her career.

Cindy uses a “global” approach to assessing all patients. She values identifying the root cause of the pain and movement problem and designing a treatment plan to achieve each person’s goals. She enjoys treating individuals of all ages. Cindy has many years experience helping people with chronic issues get active again.

Key qualificatiions: - Fellow of Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists FCAMPT - Medical Acupuncture Certified from McMaster University - Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation Certified from UBC: CGIMS - Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Certified from Smart Tools - FMS Functional Movement Screen certified - FMS level 2 corrective exercises certified

Cindy’s interests include: - cycling, running, general fitness training - speed skating - traveling - supporting fellow small business owners - supporting her four adult children

Cindy Coneen graduated with a Bachelor of Science of Rehabilitation from UBC in 1984. She complet... Read More

Charlotte graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy with Distinction. She has over 25 years of orthopaedic experience with an array of continuing education courses. Charlotte enjoys the challenges of treating a diverse group of people to improve their quality of life. Her approach involves combining eastern and western medicine. Charlotte likes to treat the whole (body, mind, and spirit) of a person to strive for overall wellness.

Charlotte’s Interests: - plays women’s ice hockey with NAFHA - gardening - camping/travelling - coaching daughters ringette - supporting her teenage twins

Charlotte graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical ... Read More

Yvonne completed a Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Alberta. She has worked in a private practice setting since 2010 and has completed numerous post graduate courses.

She enjoys working with all age groups and conditions with a special interest in musculoskeletal injuries, return to sport and physical activity, and post-operative rehabilitation. She values the importance of educating her clients on their diagnosis and injury prevention, and uses techniques in manual therapy combined with acupuncture, dry needling, K-taping, BFR and active exercise to achieve optimal function and a speedy recovery. She has also been using the Functional Movement Screen to uncover problems with mobility, stability and motor control and guide functional exercise prescription.

Yvonne’s qualifications include: - Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual & Manipulative Physiotherapy: Levels 1, 2 & 3 – Upper and Lower Quadrants - Jim Meadows Peripheral Joint Manipulation - Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Symposium 2014 - Active Shoulder Clinical Seminar: Level 1 – Mastering the Shoulder, 2016 - Smart Tools BFR course and exam, 2020 - Kinesiotaping Advanced course and exam, 2021 - Functional Movement Screening Level 1 course and exam, 2021

Yvonne’s interests include: - running - weight training - biking - camping - skating - snowboarding - cross-country skiing - busy parent to three children

Yvonne completed a Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree and a Bachelor of Science in Kine... Read More

Poonam’s most recent orthopaedic physiotherapy experience was a contract position for the Canadian Armed Forces finishing in September 2024.

Poonam worked in a private practice in Whitecourt, AB from October 2020 to February 2024. She completed the Canadian Physiotherapy qualifications practical and written license exams in November 2021. She is a registered Physiotherapist in Alberta.

Poonam graduated from Gujarat University, India with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 2013. Her clinical experience was cardiac rehabilitation for four years in India before moving to Canada.

Poonam is a committed, caring and friendly physiotherapist with a passion for helping people of all ages. She has achieved her certification in acupuncture and vestibular rehabilitation to assist her patients with her recovery.

Poonam is receiving regular training and mentoring with Cindy Coneen on all of the advanced treatments offered by Global Physiotherapy.

Poonam Patel’s qualifications are listed below: - Advanced cardiac physiotherapy from the U.N. Mehta Instititue of Cardiology and Research Centre 2014 - Manual therapy for the vertebral column and pelvic complex integrated approach from the Manual Therapy Foundation of India 2012 - Aerobics Instructor Training from Wellocity Concepts 2012 - Mulligan Concepts Lower Quadrant 2022 - Introductory and Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation from the Dizziness and Balance Rehabilitation Clinic 2022 - Certificate of Anatomical Acupuncture from the Acupuncutre Foundation of Canada Institute 2023

Poonam’s most recent orthopaedic physiotherapy experience was a contract position for the Canadia... Read More

Leasa graduated from Dalhousie University’s physiotherapy program in Halifax after completing a BSc in Human Nutrition and a BSc in Biology. She has been practicing physiotherapy since 2000, first in Nova Scotia and, for the last 15 years, in Alberta.

In clinical practice, Leasa treats musculoskeletal conditions in clients of all ages, including babies and children. She values the importance of carefully assessing the patient and tailoring treatment goals to their needs.

Leasa’s qualifications include: - Licensed to order Diagnostic Imaging (Conventional Radiography, MRI, Ultrasound) - Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists FCAMPT - Gunn IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation) UBC certified CGIMS - Advanced Diploma of Manipulative Physiotherapy - Advanced K Taping certification - Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Level 1 certification

Leasa’s interests include: - yoga, running, spin and weight training - horses and her dogs - gardening - real estate investing and property management - cake decorating and cricut crafts - Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Leasa graduated from Dalhousie University’s physiotherapy program in Halifax after completing a B... Read More

Jeri graduated from the University of Alberta with her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in 2010. She enjoys helping people achieve their goals and return to the activities that drive them.

Jeri has specific training in treating women who are experiencing incontinence or bladder leakage. Jeri takes a global approach to the management of treating pelvic floor dysfunction in a wide range of the female population whether they are athletes, new moms or seniors. She incorporates her orthopaedic skills with her pelvic floor training to treat the client as a whole.

Jeri’s qualifications include: - University of Alberta, Masters of Science in Physical Therapy 2010 - University of Alberta, Bachelors of Physical Education 2008 - Red Deer College, Kinesiology Adapted Physical Education Diploma 2006 - Authorized with the Alberta Physiotherapy College to perform Pelvic Health Internal Examinations - Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Level 1 certified - Level 3 upper quadrant course completed and exam passed - Level 3 lower quadrant course completed and exam passed - Intermediate Canadian Manual Therapy Exam passed 2024

Jeri’s interests include: - skating, snow boarding - water skiing - gardening - walking with her dog and children - keeping up with her three young sons

Jeri graduated from the University of Alberta with her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy in ... Read More

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