Welcome

Welcome to the new Apollo Physical Therapy Centres website. With our newly renovated website, rehabilitation facility, Apollo can provide you with the highest quality of holistic care. Our Chiropractors, Physiotherapist, and Registered Massage Therapists offer to our patients the most comprehensive treatments, combined with the latest in techniques and technology. Our multidisciplinary clinic provides our patients with a variety of services including chiropractic care, physiotherapy, registered massage therapy, acupuncture,and custom orthotics.
Our team is equipped with the most modern equipment and technology, including the ProAdjuster, GaitScan, traction, and much more.

Mission State
Apollo Physical Therapy Centres aim at providing sincere and honest care to improve the health and well-being of its patients. Apollo focuses on maintaining optimal health naturally, so that the body is able to resist disease, rather than simply treating the symptoms of disease. Here at Apollo, it is believed that our services define whole-body health care with the vision that the human body is much more than the sum of its parts. Our vision encompasses the entire individual in all of his or her unique complexity, and we work in partnership with our patients to ensure optimal health and wellness. We will serve to educate our patients about the power of the body to regulate and heal itself, to enable patients to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Office Hours
Chiropractic
Monday, Wednesday,
and Thursday 7:30AM - 7:30PM

Massage Therapy
Monday and Wednesday 7:30AM - 7:30PM
Thursday 8:00AM - 7:30PM
Friday 7:30AM - 3:00PM

Thanks to your team I am no longer in a constant state of agony at work. I can't believe the difference. "
- Janice M. Nepean

About us

Patients seeking treatment at our newly renovated clinic and wellness facility are assured of receiving the finest quality of personalised holistic, massage therapy and chiropractic care, because of our genuine concern for your well being and health.

Meet our team

• 
  Dr. Vikas Dhawan D.C.
  As an active, athletic teenager, I suffered from low back discomfort that was always diagnosed as the ‘norm’ for sports-related pain. It wasn’t until 1996 when I began to see a Chiropractor that it was discovered that one of the bones in my lower back hadn’t formed properly and was the actual cause of my pain. With treatment, the discomfort began to ease and my stamina & performance in sports began to increase.
  
  I’d always been interested in science and the human body, with the goal of pursuing a medical career after completion of my Kinesiology undergraduate degree; however, with the introduction to Chiropractic and my acute results, my focus changed to following a more natural path to health care and healing.
  
  I graduated from New York Chiropractic College in 2002, and have since attained an even greater respect for the phenomenal healing powers of the human body. Through my years in practice, I have had great success in treating patients suffering from injuries as a result of motor vehicle accidents, chronic or repetitive strain, sports, and postural imbalances, as well as headaches, and numbness & tingling in the extremities, using soft-tissue techniques in combination with the highly effective Pro-Adjustor technology.
  
  Through my own personal experiences, as well as those of my patients, I have come to firmly believe in a holistic healing approach and a wellness-based practice. True health involves optimal functioning on all levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
• 
  Dr. Damien Marion, DC
  
  
  I was introduced to chiropractic at the young age of 6 months after my parents noticed that I was experiencing discomfort and was having difficulty sleeping. They themselves had recently begun to see a chiropractor, but didn’t think that what he offered to them would be of any use for a six month old child. After explaining the problem, the chiropractor suggested that they bring me in to have a look, as sometimes the birthing process can misalign the pelvis and cause problems. After 1 visit and one small alignment, my discomfort resolved instantly. Amazed my parents were convinced of the importance of a properly aligned spine. I saw my chiropractor regularly after that.
  
  Reaching my teenage years, I became actively involved in weight training and martial arts, which inevitably led to a few injuries as I was going through learning phases. Every injury I sustained was always deftly handled by my chiropractor, who always was able to find the source of my pain in a few short minutes and get me properly adjusted and back to training.
  
  I studied Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo with the intention of attending chiropractic college upon my graduation. I completed my bachelor of science with Honours in 2001, and went on to study chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, which I graduated in 2005.
  I moved to Ottawa after graduating to be with my beautiful wife Stephanie, and began private practice. Since that time, I have been able to see the amazing benefits chiropractic care offers to patients, whether they are suffering from sporting injuries, motor vehicle accidents or are just in need of general health and wellness
  
• Dr. Brian Watson DC
  Hours:
  Monday 2pm to 6:30pm
  Tuesday 9am to 12 pm
  Thursday 2pm to 6:45pm
  

  Please welcome Dr. Bryan Watson, the newest member
  of the Apollo team.
  With over twelve years experience diagnosing disorders of the spine and sports injuries, Bryan specializes in treating those patients whose symptoms result from abnormal musculo-skeletal conditions or joint mechanics, through the corrective manipulation of the spinal column or other joints.
  Bryan’s approach to treatment draws on his great knowledge of the effect of diseases and injuries on individuals. His practice includes education on exercises, electrical stimulation, traction, and ultrasound. You will find he has a strong ability to effectively communicate diagnostic test results, diagnose and propose treatment in a manner easily understood by patients.
  By providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease, Bryan strives to assist in the healing process with the patient. His specialized work includes sports chiropractic, paediatrics, diagnostic imaging or various chiropractic techniques.
  An Ottawa native, Bryan attended St. Pius X High School then went on to complete a degree in Biology at Carleton University. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic at the University of Atlanta, Georgia graduating Magna Cum Laude. Bryan is very active in Ottawa’s sports community working as a team doctor. He is a member of Canada’s National Rugby Squad at the Under 19 and Under 21 levels. His family includes wife Allyson, son Hunter and daughter Spencer. Bryan enjoys maintains a healthy lifestyle through skiing, hockey, running, and chasing after his two young children.

Jen Langois, RMT


I’ve always been a hugger. Through high school, though I had no knowledge of massage, I was the one people went to when they’d been kicked playing soccer, twisted their ankle running, or kinked their neck in rugby. I never played the sports, but I loved being the ‘go-to-girl’ for making people feel better.
The trend continued after high school when I attended university and decided to become a personal trainer. Now I was working out, getting in shape, and experiencing first hand the injuries and tweaks that come with physical exertion. My knowledge increased, and I began to crave more information about anatomy, injury, and rehabilitation.

University, meanwhile, was not my cup of tea. I craved hands-on learning (literally!) and decided to apply at Algonquin College in the Massage Therapy Program. I graduated in June, 2006, and have been massaging people since. A problem solver by nature, I gravitated towards athletes, gym-goers, and motor vehicle accident clients, who need more than just a back rub.

I love the challenge of different injuries and ailments – in the last few years I have dealt with numerous cases of whiplash, paralysis, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, and everything from carpal tunnel to migraines to marathon injuries.
My philosophy of wellness revolves around awareness and activity. Pain is never normal! The more aware we are of ourselves and what our bodies are trying to tell us, the further we can get from pain. And the more we move – in the gym, playing a sport, taking the dog for a walk – the more we can move, in a pain-free, functional way.

Tara McDonald. RMT
Tara graduated from Eastern College Massage Therapy Program in her hometown of St. John’s, Newfoundland in 2006. She practiced in a multi-disciplinary for her first 2 years and then went on to own her own clinic in 2008. She worked alongside a Chiropractor and Acupuncturist at this clinic where she developed a keen sense of many different musculoskeletal conditions, namely whiplash, frozen shoulder, and sports injuries.
In 2010, Tara decided to make a move to Orleans, Ontario. Tara is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. Her experience and education allow her to tailor each treatment to the patients needs. Her massages are deeply restorative and relaxing. Tara’s focus is on a healthy lifestyle, of which she believes Massage Therapy is an integral part. One of Tara’s favorite aspects of her job are the interactions she has with her clients and being able to contribute positively to their lives.
When not working as a Massage Therapist, Tara is usually riding her road bike around the city, playing a squash game, or taking her puppy for a run in the park. Tara believes leading a healthy lifestyle is the key to a long and happy life.

Karen Hidalgo, MPT
Karen graduated from Queen’s University with a Masters degree in Physical Therapy after completing a Bachelors degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa. She is an active member of the Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Karen has taken several courses and is certified in therapeutic taping, Splinting level I, Cervical Dysfunction, exercise prescription. She continues her learning with postgraduate courses with special interests in acupuncture & dry needling, manual therapy and active release therapy. Her areas of interests in physiotherapy are vast and they include sports physiotherapy, orthopedics, and neurology.
Karen has worked with members of the Ottawa Panel and was one of the assistant manuscript writers for the 2010 Ottawa panel evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for patient education programmes in the management of osteoarthritis.
Karen has always lived an active lifestyle as she continues to participate in a variety of sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, and kickboxing. Her involvement in sports led her to pursue her degree in Human Kinetics and Physiotherapy.

Our Services

• Chiropractic

  
  
  Our team provides advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. As Doctors of Chiropractic, our team have years of training and experience in detecting areas of spinal dysfunction and treating with spinal adjustments allowing our patients to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

• Physiotherapy

  
  
  Our approach to physiotherapy revolves around a thorough assessment in order to develop a comprehensive plan of treatment to help get you moving again. Our focus is on evidence-based manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises to help with muscle imbalances, joint dysfunction and other mechanical problems with your body that are affecting your quality of life. We offer conjunct treatment methods such as acupuncture, ultrasound and other electrical modalities designed to help decrease inflammation and assist with pain management. With experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions ranging from plantarfasciitis, to low back pain and shoulder tendonitis, we can help you get back to the active, healthy and painfree lifestyle that you deserve!

• Massage Therapy

  
  
  Our team of therapists will perform assessments of the soft tissue and joints of the body and will provide the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain. Treatments include soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain. Massage therapy can be used in the treatment of a variety of health conditions and concerns, or simply to help you relax and release the effects of stress. Massage therapy affects all of the body’s systems from the circulatory system to the nervous system while primarily having an affect on your muscles, joints and ligaments. Massage therapy when used on a regular basis can help to promote your body’s best health and prevent injury.

• Custom Orthotics

  
  
  Lack of proper care, ill-fitting shoes and general foot neglect are responsible for the majority of foot problems.
  It's important to understand your feet have direct impact on the rest of your body and support you with each step. A small abnormality in foot function can have a large impact on joints higher up in the body, causing pain and discomfort.
  When you are running, the pressure on your feet can be three or four times your body weight. Even walking can produce more pressure than the sum of your body weight. The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. That adds up to about 115,000 miles in a lifetime or more than four times the circumference of the globe. That is a lot of walking with ill-fitting shoes or painful feet!! In some cases foot ailments can be an early signal of more serious medical problems like arthritis or diabetes. Women have four times as many foot problems as men because they have a long history of wearing high heels and/or pointy toe shoes.
  Remember if you are experiencing pain or discomfort in your ankles, knees or hip joints... the direct cause may be the function of your feet or ill-fitting shoes.

Testimonials

Apollo Chiropractic and Wellness often receives unsolicited testimonials from patients we have proudly provided services for. Here are just a few of the comments:
" When I got hurt I thought I would lose the whole hockey season. You had me back on the ice in half the time. Thank you! " Steve P. - Ottawa

" Life without a brace is the best! Finally, I have a social life.
Thank you Dr. Vik!. " Debbie Z. - Ottawa

" I never thought I could make the trip to see my grand kids. You helped me get well enough to do it! " Alice M. - Ottawa

" Thanks to your team I am no longer in a constant state of agony at work. I can't believe the difference. " Janice M. - Nepean

Contact us

Apollo Physical Therapy Centre
106-2310 St. Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa, ON K1G 5H9

Telephone: 613.248.0800
Email: info.apollochiropractic@gmail.com