Welcome to Local Physio.
We’d like to help you, your family, and your whole neighbourhood!
Our sole focus is physiotherapy. Our vision is to create an affordable, simple, accessible physiotherapy experience. We provide a private one-on-one experience with our specialized clinicians. Our mission is not only to serve our patients with an outstanding experience but to contribute to our local community through collaboration, participation, support, and giving back.
Where We Started
The idea of local physiotherapy was born from wanting to provide an outstanding physiotherapy service and also collaborate with other local wellness providers.
After a decade in the physiotherapy business, we’ve realized the importance of focusing on doing one thing well. Our clinic focuses solely on physiotherapy and outsources all other services. Our idea is to help other local businesses thrive by referring our patients for other health needs. We work with local wellness providers to optimize our patient care.
Why We’re Here
Every great borough has their “local” - local coffee shop, local grocer, local pub, local gym, local yoga studio, etc. Places that are unique to the neighbourhood, supported by the community, favoured by it’s inhabitants. The Local Physio vision has always been to have physiotherapy experts right around the corner from home — to be among the most essential of local businesses that keeps communities healthy and active.
Where We’re Headed
Over the past year we’ve witnessed our collaborators, partners, and referral sources close temporarily, shift, adapt, and even disappear from our neighbourhoods. As we re-open to a new post-pandemic reality, we are looking toward a new economy, one that is even more supportive and community-centred than before. We believe that authentic relationships are what keep communities vibrant and strong. We’re dedicated to connecting with other local businesses to create and maintain a culture of wellness, reciprocity, and shared abundance.
Meet Our Team
Darren Noriel
Physiotherapist, Athletic Therapist
Over the past 8 years I have gained extensive experience treating patients as an Athletic Therapist and Physiotherapist in Toronto and the U.K.
I specialize in a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and especially enjoy working with physically active individuals. Over the past few years I’ve had the honour of treating some of the top Canadian athletes in collegiate and professional sports.
I also specialize in vestibular rehabilitation focusing on vertigo, dizziness and concussions.
My treatment approach uses manual therapy techniques, acupuncture, and functional exercise to help people recover from injuries or achieve their sport specific goals.
When not at the clinic I enjoy playing basketball, spending time with my young puppy, and playing guitar.