Aleks Thornton is a Registered Physiotherapist with 15 years of experience, working with a wide range of acute and persistent injuries, pain, and movement concerns. He has a particular interest in persistent pain, nervous system regulation, and restoring a sense of ease in the body.
His approach blends Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), osteopathic-informed manual therapy, and guided movement. Rather than focusing on isolated symptoms, he considers how patterns of tension, breath, and movement are held throughout the body, working to gently shift these patterns toward greater balance, posture and efficiency.
He works with people experiencing a wide range of concerns including acute and persistent musculoskeletal pain and injuries, chronic headaches and migraines, digestive issues (IBS, GERD), and complex pelvic or hormonal conditions such as endometriosis and PMDD.
Many of the people he sees have tried multiple approaches without lasting results. His focus is on understanding why the body has become “stuck,” and working with the nervous system to support deeper, more lasting change.
Treatment often begins by reducing excess muscle tone and sensitivity, creating the conditions for change. From there, Aleks guides clients through simple, targeted movement and breath work to support more coordinated and sustainable patterns of movement and stability.
Aleks’ work is both precise and collaborative, offering a space where clients can better understand their bodies and gradually build resilience, stability, and trust in their movement.
To help make the transition of care as easeful as possible, current patients of Rob’s are invited to book a Referral of Care visit with Aleks Thornton, PT.
This is an extended 45-minute appointment…
$11545 min
Complimentary Meet & Greet
Optional free 15-minute visit for new patients interested in learning more about physiotherapy. Opportunity to meet one of our physiotherapists and get a sense of their treatment approach. Please…
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15 min
Comprehensive Physiotherapy Visit
A comprehensive initial session that is suitable for the assessment and treatment of multiple areas of the body or multiple health concerns.
In your initial physiotherapy assessment, we will…
$18060 min
Physiotherapy Visit
An initial physiotherapy assessment where primary health concerns, medical history, and lifestyle factors will be discussed. The visit also includes a focused physical assessment to evaluate…
$15045 min
Reassessment Visit
For patients who have not been in for 3+ months or who have a new area of concern/injury.
$16045 min
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Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS Dry Needling)
Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), also known as dry needling, is used to reduce persistent muscle tension and sensitivity. This treatment targets shortened or overactive muscles to help restore normal…
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$115–$200· 30–60 minFrom $115 to $200 for 30–60 min — the cheapest and the dearest acupuncture appointments this clinic charges for.
Physiotherapy Visit
Follow-up visit (up to 30 minutes) with a physiotherapist to review treatment progress, adjust exercises, and discuss questions and concerns. These visits may include hands-on techniques, therapeutic…
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$115–$200· 30–60 minFrom $115 to $200 for 30–60 min — the cheapest and the dearest physiotherapy appointments this clinic charges for.
Extended Physiotherapy Visit
Extended follow-up visit (up to 45 minutes) with a physiotherapist to review treatment progress, adjust exercises, and discuss questions and concerns relating to complex or multiple conditions…
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$16045 min
Craniosacral Therapy
A gentle, hands-on, osteopathically informed treatment focused on supporting the body’s natural rhythms and reducing tension within the nervous system. This approach may help with stress-related…
