- 937 Fir Street #100, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4N6
- Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- (587) 200-4874
Alberta Health Care funds physiotherapy in specific situations — mainly after hip or knee replacement, major fracture or significant orthopaedic surgery, and for some patients with limited income. Eastgate is an approved provider for these funded visits. Most other physiotherapy is covered by extended health benefits, WCB or MVA claims.
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Patients discharged from hospital after hip or knee replacement, hip fracture or certain other orthopaedic surgeries typically receive a set number of funded community physiotherapy visits. Additional programs exist for some seniors and low-income Albertans. Eligibility rules change, so we verify each case.
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Related services: Pre & post surgery rehab · Fracture recovery · Seniors physiotherapy
Related funding: Extended health benefits · Self-pay fees
Eastgate Physiotherapy has served Sherwood Park for over 35 years. No referral is needed, same-day appointments are available most days, and we direct-bill most extended health plans, WCB and motor vehicle accident claims. Call (587) 200-4874 or book online to get started.
Alberta Health Care Coverage rarely exists in isolation. The links below cover the treatments we combine, the related conditions we see alongside it, and how each is funded, so you can see the full picture of your care at Eastgate.
Learn how Pre & post surgery rehab fits into your plan at Eastgate Physiotherapy. Read more about Pre & post surgery rehab →
Learn how Fracture recovery fits into your plan at Eastgate Physiotherapy. Read more about Fracture recovery →
Learn how Seniors physiotherapy fits into your plan at Eastgate Physiotherapy. Read more about Seniors physiotherapy →
Learn how Extended health benefits fits into your plan at Eastgate Physiotherapy. Read more about Extended health benefits →
Learn how Self-pay fees fits into your plan at Eastgate Physiotherapy. Read more about Self-pay fees →
Early assessment usually means a shorter course of treatment. If you are unsure which service you need, call the clinic and we will point you to the right practitioner.
At Eastgate Physiotherapy we handle the paperwork so you can focus on recovery. Our front desk confirms your coverage before treatment starts, submits claims and reports on your behalf, and keeps you informed of any balance.
Bring your card or claim number and we verify what your plan or program covers before treatment begins.
We fill in the required forms and reports so nothing holds up your claim.
Your first visit includes a full assessment and, in most cases, treatment the same day.
The insurer or program is billed directly; you pay only any remaining balance.
We send progress reports when your insurer or case manager requires them.
If you have more than one plan, we submit to both in the correct order.
Itemised receipts are provided for tax purposes or your own submission.
Eastgate Physiotherapy has worked with insurers, WCB and motor vehicle claims for more than 35 years. Our front desk knows the process, completes the paperwork correctly the first time, and keeps you informed at every step so there are no surprises.
Using your coverage properly means starting treatment early rather than waiting, no upfront cost in most cases, and none of the administrative back-and-forth that delays claims. Early treatment tends to mean fewer visits overall.
To make sure you get the care you need without financial strain, Eastgate Physiotherapy works with all major insurers, WCB Alberta and motor vehicle accident claims. In most cases there is no upfront cost for alberta health care coverage care.
Most extended health plans cover physiotherapy, massage and acupuncture; we direct-bill Alberta Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, GreenShield and more.
If your injury happened at work, WCB Alberta typically covers assessment, treatment and reporting at no cost to you; we complete the forms.
After a car accident, Section B benefits cover treatment regardless of fault with no upfront cost; we submit the AB-1 and treatment plan.
No coverage? Transparent self-pay fees with itemised receipts for tax or later submission.
Our front desk can check your coverage before your first visit, submit claims on your behalf and coordinate benefits between two plans. See our funding and direct billing pages for details.
Our office team answers coverage questions before you book, checks your plan, and handles submissions and follow-up. If a claim is delayed or declined, we talk you through the alternatives so treatment does not have to stop.
Bring your insurance card, claim number or discharge paperwork to your first visit and we take it from there. Call (587) 200-4874 or book online.
Satish Pandya is a Registered Physiotherapist and the clinical lead at Eastgate. His approach starts with a thorough assessment and a plain-language explanation of what is driving your symptoms, followed by a plan built around your goals. He uses IMS, manual therapy and progressive exercise as the core of most treatment plans.
Generally no; back pain physiotherapy is covered by private benefits or self-pay.
A set number determined by the program; we confirm the current allocation when you book.
Funded visits require the hospital or surgeon referral documentation; bring your discharge papers.
Patients discharged from hospital after hip or knee replacement, hip fracture or certain other orthopaedic surgeries typically receive a set number of funded community physiotherapy visits. Additional programs exist for some seniors and low-income Albertans. Eligibility rules change, so we verify each case.
Extended health benefits, WCB, MVA claims and self-pay are the usual routes. Many patients combine AHS-funded visits with their private benefits once the funded visits are used.
No. Physiotherapy, massage and acupuncture in Alberta are direct-access services. Some insurers ask for a physician referral to reimburse, so check your plan.
Yes. We bill Alberta Blue Cross, Sun Life, Canada Life, Manulife, GreenShield and most other plans directly, as well as WCB and motor vehicle claims.
About 60 minutes for a full assessment and, in most cases, the start of treatment the same day.
Your insurance card, any imaging or reports, comfortable clothing, and a claim number if this is a WCB or car accident case.
Most days, yes. Call before noon and we can usually fit you in.
937 Fir Street #100, Sherwood Park, just off Baseline Road and Sherwood Drive, with free parking at the door.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Yes. Request a practitioner by name when you book.
Yes. Our physiotherapists treat patients of all ages.
We ask for 24 hours’ notice so the time can be offered to another patient.
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