LSVT BIG Physiotherapy for Parkinson’s Disease Oakville

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  • physiotherapy Oakville ONWe take a comprehensive approach to your well-being, focusing on helping you feel your best. Our team is committed to supporting your health journey with personalized care tailored to your needs.
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Reclaim Movement. Improve Quality of Life. Start LSVT BIG Today.

Are you or a loved one living with Parkinson’s disease and experiencing changes in mobility, balance, or day-to-day function? At our Oakville clinic, we proudly offer LSVT BIG — a specialized, research-backed physiotherapy program designed to help individuals with Parkinson’s move better, feel stronger, and live more independently. What a naturopathic doctor does best is:
  • Promote long-term health through prevention.
  • Identify imbalances in the body.
  • Use treatment strategies such as lifestyle counselling, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, acupuncture, lab testing and more.
  • Treat the whole person—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
  • Advocate for your health and work collaboratively with your healthcare team.
  • Help you find answers when you’ve been told everything looks “normal.”
Unlike conventional medicine that often targets isolated symptoms, naturopathic care looks at all systems of the body and how they’re affecting each other. It recognizes that health is interconnected—your hormones, food, sleep, stress, and mood all influence each other. Clients at our Oakville clinic come to us with a wide range of concerns from stress and insomnia to digestive concerns and hormonal imbalances. Through compassionate assessments and tailored wellness plans, we help you feel empowered in your healing and supported in your care.

Rediscover Wellness Through the Power Of Nature

In today’s fast-paced world, finding balance can feel like an uphill climb. You’re managing stress, chasing productivity, and trying to stay healthy—but sometimes your body needs more than just rest. At BeActive Physio, we offer a natural solution grounded in centuries of wisdom and modern evidence-based care: Naturopathic Medicine. Whether you’re looking to ease chronic fatigue, manage digestive issues, balance your hormones, or just feel like yourself again, naturopathy offers a gentle yet effective approach to long-term wellness. It’s not a one-size-fits-all model. It’s personalized, empowering, and designed to help you live fully—without relying on quick fixes or constant prescriptions.

WHY OUR PATIENTS LOVE US

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    Angie M

     

    I have been enjoying my physio with the BeActive Oakville team, they are all amazing and really care and take pride in your recovery. They go out of their way to make sure that you are looked after. I found the place to be very clean and comfortable and safe,.

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    Douglas Harman

     

    I have had arthritis in my hip for four years and finally looked into alternatives to simply waiting for surgery. The Rapid Access Clinic at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital suggested the GLA:D program. I followed their advice and signed on with BeActive Oakville Physiotherapy for 6 weeks of physio as prescribed by the GLA:D program. The results have far exceeded my expectations. Sanket is very skilled at progressively increasing the exercises to a point where they are making a big difference. After just a few weeks, many of the symptoms that I was having have either gone away or are very infrequent. I would recommend this clinic to anyone with hip or knee arthritis who is exploring ways to feel better and become more active. The entire team at BeActive is very professional and welcoming. In addition to Sanket, Roxanne and Caitlin also provided excellent support and advice.

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    Grace Asper

     

    This clinic was recommended by word of mouth for the GLAD program to treat my arthritic knee. As a physiotherapist myself, I was happy that Sanket treated me as a “patient”, which I appreciated as I felt that my needs and concerns were addressed with similar care and compassion that I would give my patients. I received excellent attention and expertise with my exercises and program. I was also able to try dry needling to release muscle tension, which helped with improving flexibility in my tissues. After such a long journey with my injury, I feel that in the time I have spent under Sanket’s care, I have been able to achieve outcomes that I have not been able to reach thus far. I have since been able to resume going back to the gym to attend group classes I didn’t think I could return to doing. Kudos to Milay as well, for pinch-hitting for Sanket, while he was away on vacation. Thank as well to Roxanne and Caitlyn for their warm and friendly reception. Other points to consider: the clinic was super clean and they were always punctual with appointments. Best wishes for continued success and would highly recommend this clinic!!!

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    Deborah Doucette

     

    Words and ratings cannot speak enough of the regard, appreciation and professionalism, for this highly qualified team! As a nurse, runner and training for a 1/2 marathon, it was crucial to address my acute issues, in order to continue training. From the onset, PT Milay was informative, supportive and as an athlete himself, acknowledged and planned my treatment plan accordingly with expertise, physio assessments and ongoing teaching, pivotal to my ability to continue to run without pain or mobility issues. The experience was seamless, easy accessibility to clinic & no wait time appointments. Very grateful to this team and would not hesitate to refer or return for any needed follow ups! Thanks again and now confident, will be able to improve my PB for the upcoming marathon!

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    Brandon Walker

     

    Amazing guys! Broke my ankle and both Sanket and Milay have been helping with my recovery. They are very knowledgeable and know how to make you comfortable. They never rush treatment and always make sure the customer comes first! Highly recommended!

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    Claudia Smith

     

    I had a great experience at BeActive! Milay diagnosed my injury right away and knew exactly what treatment was necessary. They have a great facility, excellent equipment and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. After a couple of months I am completely back to normal! Thanks Milay and Caitlin!

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    Elle Jensen

     

    The facility is clean and professional. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and always ready, willing and able to help in any way they can. They are always ready to answer questions and strive to help you in anyway they can. Great people to work with. I have been working with Sanket for over a year now. I had a fall and was left with a dislocated shoulder that ended up having 2 full thickness tears in my rotator cuff. I had Rotator Cuff Surgery in January of 2021. I have been coming to Be Active Physiotherapy and Wellness since November of 2020. I have enjoyed my time here and pushed myself with Sanket's help to achieve a great deal of success.

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    Niko Liberatore

     

    I highly recommend BeActive to anyone looking for a physiotherapist that goes above and beyond and really cares about your well being. Milay and Sanket are very friendly and will help you with your pain and well being.

What Is LSVT BIG?

LSVT BIG (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment – BIG) is an intensive, one-on-one physiotherapy program proven to help individuals with Parkinson’s Disease improve:
  • Walking speed and stride length
  • Balance and upright posture
  • Arm and leg movement
  • Functional tasks like dressing, writing, and getting out of a chair
Backed by decades of clinical research, LSVT BIG retrains your brain and body to use larger, more purposeful movements, helping to counteract the slow, small motions caused by Parkinson’s.

How LSVT BIG Helps

Using customized, full-body exercises based on the principle of “Think BIG!”, LSVT BIG teaches your body how normal movement should feel again. At first, these larger movements may feel exaggerated — but they are actually closer to normal, healthy movement patterns. With practice, they begin to feel natural.

Clinically Proven Benefits:

  • Faster walking with longer strides and fuller arm swings
  • Better balance and core rotation (twisting at the waist)
  • Improved fine motor skills like buttoning shirts or handwriting
  • Greater ease with large movements like getting out of bed or dressing
Because Parkinson’s affects body awareness, the program emphasizes high repetition, home practice, and real-world functional assignments. This helps you consistently use BIG movements in everyday life — increasing confidence, comfort, and control. In just one month of focused therapy, LSVT BIG can unlock noticeable, life-changing improvements in function and independence.
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Who Can Benefit from LSVT BIG?

This program is designed for individuals diagnosed with:
  • Parkinson’s Disease (at any stage)
  • Atypical Parkinsonism
  • Other neurological conditions that affect movement
Early intervention is key. Those in the early stages or newly diagnosed can benefit greatly by starting LSVT BIG early — helping to maintain and improve function before symptoms progress.

Why Choose Our Oakville Clinic for LSVT BIG?

✅ Certified LSVT BIG Physiotherapists Our team is specially trained and certified to deliver the LSVT BIG protocol safely, effectively, and with compassion.

✅ Personalized One-on-One Care Every session is tailored to your goals, condition, and daily life to ensure meaningful, functional results.

✅ Convenient Oakville Location We are easily accessible for patients in Oakville, Burlington, and Mississauga.

✅ Collaborative Care We communicate closely with your neurologist and healthcare team to provide seamless, coordinated treatment.
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What to Expect in the Program

The standard LSVT BIG protocol includes:

  • 16 sessions over 4 weeks (4 times per week)
  • Daily home exercises to reinforce learning
  • Functional goal setting personalized to your lifestyle
  • Education and strategies to maintain your progress long-term

The program is designed to make BIG movements feel natural, helping you walk with ease, move confidently, and live life more fully.

Real Results Backed by Research

Studies show LSVT BIG can lead to:

  • Faster walking with longer steps
  • Improved balance and reduced fall risk
  • Increased ability to perform everyday tasks
  • Enhanced confidence and independence

Source: LSVT Global Research

Take the First Step Toward BIGGER Movement

Think BIG! Start fighting Parkinson’s today with LSVT BIG.

Oakville’s Finest: Meet Our LSVT Parkinson’s Treatment Team

  • Sanket Shah, PT
    Sanket Shah, PT Physiotherapist

    Sanket has been a physiotherapist for 9 years after completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy in 2012.

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Areas We Serve

  • Oakville, Ontario
  • Glen Abbey
  • Kerr Village
  • Sunningdale
  • Bronte
  • West Oakville
  • Westmount
  • Clearview
  • Park Royal
  • Palermo

Parkinson’s Treatment Physiotherapy Oakville FAQs

How Is LSVT BIG Different From Regular Physiotherapy?

LSVT BIG is uniquely structured to address the motor challenges specific to Parkinson’s disease using high-intensity, amplitude-focused training. Unlike general physiotherapy, it is delivered in a standardized, research-based protocol with certified therapists. The core idea is retraining the brain and body to recognize and maintain “bigger” movements—something people with Parkinson’s often underestimate. The program also emphasizes neuroplasticity, meaning it helps the brain form new pathways to support better movement. LSVT BIG isn’t just exercise—it’s a therapeutic approach proven to reshape how patients perceive and control movement in real-world situations.

When Should Someone With Parkinson's Start LSVT BIG?

The best time to begin LSVT BIG is as early as possible after diagnosis. While it’s effective at all stages, early intervention offers a chance to delay the progression of symptoms and build stronger movement habits before more advanced motor decline sets in. Even if someone is not experiencing major mobility issues yet, the program can serve as a proactive measure—improving awareness, coordination, and daily functioning. Think of it as “prehabilitation,” where patients invest in their future mobility, independence, and quality of life by starting early and staying consistent.

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