One of the questions we hear most often at Artemis Wellness Clinic is whether a patient should book physiotherapy or massage therapy. Both are regulated healthcare professions in British Columbia, both can help with pain and injury, and both are covered by most extended health benefit plans. But they approach treatment differently, and understanding those…
Being involved in a car accident is a stressful experience, and the physical impact can affect your body for weeks, months, or even years if left untreated. Whiplash is the most common injury from motor vehicle accidents, but collisions can also cause back injuries, concussion symptoms, shoulder injuries, and chronic pain. At Artemis Wellness Clinic…
Frozen shoulder — medically known as adhesive capsulitis — is a condition that causes progressive stiffness, pain, and severe loss of range of motion in the shoulder joint. If you are struggling to reach overhead, fasten your seatbelt, or get dressed because of shoulder stiffness, you may be dealing with frozen shoulder. At Artemis Wellness…
At Artemis Wellness Clinic in Richmond, we believe that accessing quality healthcare should be as straightforward as possible. That is why we offer direct billing with most major extended health insurance providers — so you can focus on your treatment and recovery instead of worrying about paperwork and reimbursement. What Is Direct Billing? Direct billing…
If you have been injured at work in British Columbia, you may be entitled to treatment coverage through WorkSafeBC (WCB). At Artemis Wellness Clinic in Richmond, we regularly treat patients with workplace injuries and can help you understand how to access your WorkSafeBC benefits for massage therapy, physiotherapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. What Does WorkSafeBC…
That sharp, stabbing pain in your heel when you take your first steps in the morning — if you recognize this sensation, you likely have plantar fasciitis. It is one of the most common causes of foot pain, and at Artemis Wellness Clinic in Richmond, we treat it using a combination of therapies that…