Physiotherapy in northwest Edmonton
Physiotherapy that starts with a real assessment
Sixty minutes with a registered physiotherapist who tests, explains and then treats. You leave the first visit knowing what is wrong and what happens next.
The short answer
What physiotherapy at Coronation actually involves
Physiotherapy at Coronation Physiotherapy is one-on-one treatment for musculoskeletal pain, injury and post-surgical recovery, delivered by a registered physiotherapist in a 3,400 square foot clinic in northwest Edmonton. Your first appointment is a full assessment, not a brief intake. You keep the same physiotherapist from that assessment through to discharge.
No doctor referral is needed to book. We direct bill most extended health insurers and handle motor vehicle accident and WCB claims in house.
Why patients choose Coronation Physiotherapy
Trusted since 1987
A practice Edmonton has relied on from the same northwest location since 1987, now led by an experienced team.
Owner operated
Both owners are registered physiotherapists who treat patients themselves, every day, in this clinic.
3,400+ sq ft
A dedicated rehabilitation facility with a full exercise gym, private treatment rooms and advanced equipment.
4.8 from 101 reviews
Rated 4.8 on Google by 101 patients across northwest Edmonton.
What we assess and treat
If it moves and it hurts, start with an assessment
These are the conditions we see most often. The list is not a menu: what you get is decided by what the assessment finds.
How treatment is built
Four things your physiotherapist will do
Test, then conclude
History, movement, strength, control and the specific tests that separate one cause from another. The working diagnosis comes from findings, not from the referral note.
Hands-on treatment
Manual therapy for joint and soft tissue restriction, applied where the assessment says it is needed and reassessed each visit.
Loaded rehabilitation
Exercise that gets progressively harder in a real gym, because the last third of recovery is load and it cannot be done in a cubicle.
Technology where it helps
Three types of shockwave, Gunn IMS and dry needling, traction and decompression, used when the assessment indicates them and not by default.
Where you will be treated
A clinic with room to rehabilitate
Private assessment rooms for the parts of treatment that need privacy, and a 3,400 square foot facility with a full rehabilitation gym for the parts that need space and equipment.
That combination is the point. You cannot test whether a knee is ready to return to sport without something to load it with, and you cannot progress a shoulder without resistance.
Free parking front and back, street level entrance at Unit 142.
Paying for physiotherapy
Direct billing, claims, and AHS-funded care
We direct bill most major extended health plans, and motor vehicle accident and WCB claims are handled through their own processes so you are not chasing paperwork mid-recovery.
Alberta Health Services also funds physiotherapy for eligible patients. Eligibility is decided by AHS rather than by the clinic. To check, call the AHS Rehabilitation Advice Line on 1-833-379-0563, or ask us and we will tell you whether your situation is likely to qualify.
Your physiotherapist
Treated by a registered physiotherapist, every visit
Both owners are registered physiotherapists with their own caseloads. You are treated by a physiotherapist, not handed to an assistant.
Gugan Dakshnamurthy
Co-owner, Registered Physiotherapist
More than 14 years treating musculoskeletal conditions, with particular interest in the neck, shoulder and knee. Certified in assessing and treating BPPV.
Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta, permit #8475 Verify
Muthuukaruppan Muthiah
Co-owner, Registered Physiotherapist
More than 24 years in clinical practice across a wide range of musculoskeletal and rehabilitation conditions, and the most senior physiotherapist on the team.
Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta, permit #8071 Verify
Straight answers
Physiotherapy questions we are asked most
Do I need a referral to see a physiotherapist in Alberta?
No. Physiotherapy is a direct-access profession in Alberta, so you can book an assessment yourself. Some extended health plans ask for a doctor referral before they reimburse, so check your own policy first.
How long is a physiotherapy assessment?
Your first appointment is a full assessment with a registered physiotherapist. We take a history, test movement, strength and control, explain what we find, and agree the plan with you before treatment begins.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what the assessment finds. We give you an expected range at the first visit and reassess as we go, rather than booking a fixed block up front.
Do you direct bill extended health insurance?
Yes. We direct bill most major extended health insurers, and we handle motor vehicle accident and WCB claims. We confirm your coverage before treatment starts.
Is there funded physiotherapy available?
Alberta Health Services funds physiotherapy for eligible patients. Eligibility is set by AHS, not by the clinic. You can check by calling the AHS Rehabilitation Advice Line at 1-833-379-0563, and we can tell you whether your situation is likely to qualify.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring your insurance or claim details so coverage can be confirmed before treatment starts, a list of any medications you take, and any imaging or specialist reports you already have for this problem. Wear or bring clothing that lets the physiotherapist see and move the area being assessed, such as shorts for a knee or hip and a vest top for a shoulder or neck.
What happens after the first appointment?
You leave the assessment with an explanation of what was found and an agreed plan, which usually pairs in-clinic treatment with exercises to do between visits. Progress is reassessed as you go rather than at a fixed end date, and if the assessment suggests the problem needs a doctor or another kind of clinician, we will tell you that instead of treating around it.
Will I see the same physiotherapist every visit?
Yes. The physiotherapist who assesses you is the one who treats you through to discharge, so nothing is lost in a handover.
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