Do I need a doctor's referral for physiotherapy in Edmonton?

No. In Alberta you can book physiotherapy directly without a referral. Some insurance plans ask for a referral to reimburse, so it is worth checking your plan.

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Q: Will my insurance cover physiotherapy at Thrive?

Thrive direct bills most major extended-health insurers including Canada Life, Blue Cross, Manulife and Sun Life. Coverage varies by plan, so bring your benefits card.

Q: Do you handle car accident (MVA) and WCB claims?

Yes. Thrive supports motor vehicle accident claims and WCB Alberta, and coordinates the required reporting as part of your care.

Back and neck pain, sports injuries, car accident and workplace recovery, and more. Physiotherapy that starts with a real assessment.

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9 major insurers

WCB & MVA

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We get it

Pain has a way of taking over.

? Back pain keeping you from work or sleep

? Neck or whiplash pain since a car accident

? A knee or shoulder that stops your training

? A workplace injury that isn't getting better

? Dizziness or pelvic issues you've put off

You don't have to push through it on your own. Physiotherapy can often help, and you can start with an assessment, no referral required.

Getting back to an active, pain-free life

What We Help With

Care for what's actually hurting

Back & Neck Pain

Sports Injuries

Car Accident (MVA)

Workplace Injury (WCB)

Knee & Joint Pain

Pelvic Health

Dizziness & Vertigo

Staying Active & Mobile

Why Thrive

Care that has time for you

45-minute first visit

Time to find the real cause, not a rushed 15 minutes.

The same therapist

One clinician who knows your story, every visit.

Direct billing

We bill nine major insurers. No referral needed.

A clear plan

Hands-on care plus a plan you can actually follow.

Simple to Start

Three steps to your first visit

1

Book in a minute

Use the form above or call. No referral required.

2

Get assessed

A registered clinician finds the cause and explains it plainly.

3

Start feeling like you

Hands-on treatment and a home plan, same therapist each time.

Less Paperwork

We bill your insurer directly

Canada Life

Blue Cross

Medavie

Manulife

Johnson Group

Definity

Desjardins

Green Shield

Sun Life

Canada Life

Blue Cross

Medavie

Manulife

Johnson Group

Definity

Desjardins

Green Shield

Sun Life

Quick Answers

Before you book

Do I need a doctor's referral?

No. In Alberta you can book physiotherapy directly. Some insurance plans ask for a referral to reimburse, so check yours.

Will my insurance cover it?

We direct bill most major extended-health insurers including Canada Life, Blue Cross, Manulife and Sun Life. Coverage varies by plan, bring your benefits card.

Do you handle car accident (MVA) and WCB claims?

Yes. We support motor vehicle accident claims and WCB Alberta, and coordinate the required reporting.

How soon can I be seen?

Same-week appointments are usually available. Book using the form above and we will confirm a time.