Confident runner on an autumn path in Edmonton's river valley returning to full strength after physiotherapy at Thrive
Physiotherapy & Chiropractic in Oliver, Edmonton

Move better.
Live stronger.

Personalized physiotherapy, chiropractic, and sports rehabilitation from licensed clinicians in Edmonton's Oliver neighbourhood. Longer sessions. The same therapist every visit. A plan written for you.

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No referral required Direct billing to 16+ insurers Same clinician every visit 45-min initial assessment
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124 Street in Edmonton's Oliver neighbourhood, autumn afternoon
Friendly storefront entrance to a modern Edmonton physiotherapy clinic
Edmonton downtown skyline and High Level Bridge at golden hour
Made for Edmonton

A clinic that knows
your neighbourhood.

We chose Oliver because it's where active Edmontonians actually live, walk, work, and train. The river valley is a five-minute jog away. Downtown is at our doorstep. Free parking under the building, transit two blocks away.

You'll get longer sessions, the same therapist every visit, and a plan built around your sport, your work, and your goals.

11520 100 Ave NW #207, Edmonton AB
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-2pm
5 min from the river valley trails
A physiotherapist and patient in unhurried conversation during an initial assessment at Thrive
Why we started

Most clinics aren't
designed for the patient.

They're designed for the schedule.

Walk into a typical physio clinic and the math is clear: one practitioner running three rooms, twenty-minute follow-ups, an aide leading you through a set of exercises while your therapist starts the next visit next door.

We saw the same patients come back month after month, never quite better.

So we built Thrive on a different model: longer sessions, one therapist per patient, and the time to actually figure out what is happening.
Read our story
Why Thrive

Four things that make
a real difference.

01

Longer sessions

Initial assessments run 45 to 60 minutes. Follow-ups don't get cut short to fit a quota.

02

One clinician, every visit

The same therapist sees you start to finish. No re-explaining your story each appointment.

03

Plain-language plans

What we found, what we'll do, and what you'll do at home. Written down so you can follow it.

04

Coordinated care

We'll talk to your doctor, surgeon, or trainer when it helps. You don't have to relay messages.

How it works

A simple, four-step path
to feeling better.

01
Assessment

Listen, examine, identify.

A 45-minute first visit. We listen to your story, examine the area, and identify what's driving the pain.

02
Plan

A written treatment plan.

Goals, timelines, and home exercises matched to your sport or activity. You leave with clarity.

03
Treatment

Hands-on therapy and progressive exercise.

Each session adapts to how your body responds. We adjust the plan as you improve.

04
Discharge

Finish with a maintenance plan.

A clear return-to-activity benchmark, a check-in window, and the strength to stay better.

A Thrive patient standing strong at the top of Edmonton's river valley, recovered and reclaimed her strength
Outcomes that matter

From the first ache
back to your strongest.

The plan ends when you're stronger than the day you walked in. That's the bar.

Start your assessment
Meet the team

Experienced clinicians
who stay with you.

You see the same therapist across your plan, so nothing gets lost between visits.

RD

Radha Durai Babu

PT, MPT, Pelvic Floor

19 years across MVA, musculoskeletal, paediatric, and pelvic floor care.

KP

Karthikeyan P. Diwakar

MPT, MLD/CDT, Osteopath

Vodder-certified lymphatic therapist and manual osteopath. Mobile care across Edmonton.

NV

Nimesh Varlekar

MPT, Sports & MVA

Musculoskeletal rehab for sports injuries, WCB claims, and motor vehicle accident recovery.

What patients say

Care that earns the
next appointment.

★★★★★
The first physio I've seen who actually listened. Radha caught something three previous clinicians missed, and the plan she wrote me made sense the moment I read it.
JS
Jen S.
Post-MVA recovery
★★★★★
I was off work for eight weeks with a shoulder injury. Karthikeyan's lymphatic work after my surgery was the turning point. Back to lifting at the gym.
MR
Mark R.
Post-surgical recovery
★★★★★
The hour-long sessions are the difference. You feel like a person, not a slot. I've referred three coworkers and they all say the same thing.
AP
Amrita P.
Chronic low-back
Direct billing

You pay only your portion. If your plan isn't shown, just ask.

Edmonton skyline at golden hour
Ready when you are

Start with a 45-minute
initial assessment.

Direct billing to most extended-health plans. No referral required. We'll figure out what's going on and build a plan that fits your sport, your work, and your goals.

COMPANY

Thrive Physiotherapy and Sports

Personalized physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation

in Edmonton's Oliver neighbourhood.

207-11520 100 Ave NW, Edmonton Alberta T5K 0J7

SERVICES

CONTACT

(587) 405-3174

207-11520 100 Ave NW, Edmonton Alberta T5K 0J7

https://thrivesportsphysio.ca

Information on this website is general and educational.

It is not a substitute for an in-person assessment by a Registered Physiotherapist.

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