From the Ground Up Physiothérapie

J'ai eu mal aux pieds durant six ans et pas mal tout essayé, mais rien ne fonctionnait vraiment. Un médecin m'a recommandé d'aller voir Greg chez Ground up. Il m'a évalué et nous avons entrepris des exercices de renforcement de tous ces muscles qui ne faisaient rien depuis longtemps (pieds, jambes, hanche). C'était difficile de faire tout ce qu'il demandait. Toutefois, je n'avais plus rien à perdre et j'ai tout fait ce qu'il fallait. Après une dizaine de semaines, j'ai pu faire une croisière en Europe et visiter toutes les villes où nous arrêtions. Je recommande Greg pour son approche différente qui a bien fonctionné pour moi. Merci de m'avoir redonné mes capacités et de m'avoir redonné confiance en celles-ci.

Greg showed me new ways to strengthen my knee. I wasn’t able to get through a full round of golf. After 3 weeks of his program, the pain was minimal and I was able to get back to playing. He was a pleasure to work with. Thank you Greg!

Greg leads a weekly rope flow class at Mont Royal. This is an awesome activity! If you're looking to get your body moving more freely after an injury, I would highly recommend this rope flow activity. After years of restricted movement to my back and shoulder, I finally found, not only relief from stiffness and pain, but I thoroughly enjoy the exercise activity. Rope flow is something I can do on my own, but personally I enjoy the fun interaction with the other participants, who are all very encouraging and friendly. I so look forward to this class each week

Greg’s super knowledgeable and good vibes! I feel much better from understanding how to treat my knees, my legs, my body, and search for that mobility and patience. I recommend his services 10000%

Greg did an amazing job!
I was considering orthotics to help cure my foot pain and then Greg swooped in and managed to fix my feet in 5 appointments. I can now walk, run and play sports pain free!

Greg is the best! After only 6 physiotherapy sessions with him, I feel so much more able to connect with and recruit the muscles that avoid back pain! Cardio on the treadmill is better, squatting at the gym is INFINITELY better and posing for my bodybuilding competition is better! If you have chronic pain, do yourself a favor and go see this guy! Highly recommended

Greg has not only helped me heal from the many injuries I've been suffering from and aggravating for many years despite seeing several health professionals, but he's also given me all the tools I needed to take care of my body in the future. The knowledge and confidence in my body I've gained are priceless. Not to mention Greg gave me.a whole new perspective on physio and movement. His passion is contagious and translates into care, kindness, patience and highly detailed debrief to help you progress between appointments. I highly recommend!

J'ai de douleurs au dos. Les exercices que m'a donné Greg m'aident beaucoup pour diminuer la douleur et être en bonne santé.
Merci Nadia

I went to Greg for pain in my big toe joint. After visits to multiple other physiotherapists that didn’t provide much guidance, Greg helped me with the pain I was experiencing, he helped me understand movement patterns and the causes of my pain.

Greg has been able to give me the foundational strength to be able to get past my injuries all the while getting my body back into a state of equilibrium. With imbalances corrected, and with a set of exercises and the knowledge gained in how my body should operate, I feel better than I have in years and I’m confident that by sticking to what Greg has prescribed I will only get stronger and more resilient. Highly recommended that you visit Greg if you want lasting results.

I’ve had a great experience with Greg at From the Ground Up Physio. I was dealing with plantar fasciitis for several months and saw many different physio therapists and nothing was helping. Greg’s unique approach was exactly what I needed. I would strongly recommend to anyone who’s dealing with pain and looking for long term solutions.

I went to see Greg for wrist pain I started experiencing following a boxing class this past summer. I was a little hesitant to go to physio at first because I haven't had the best experiences in the past. Greg is hands down the best physiotherapist I have ever met. He has a different approach than most and really understands movement. After our first session I was already feeling a lot better. He takes the time to really explain everything in detail and makes sure you have a clear understanding of everything that is going on. I highly recommend his services especially if you're experience any sort of chronic pain, injury or to anyone looking for a little bit of guidance or help in the gym, especially if you're just getting started. Thank you Greg, I will definitely come back and see you!

Greg provides a unique combination of physio, strength training and functional movement. He is very descriptive in his explanations and is adamant that his clients understand what they are doing and why. His vast knowledge and cutting edge strategies make him the ideal choice for young and old.

Greg is very attentive and encourages natural movement to heal and prevent all kinds of injuries and strains.

I no longer have plantar fasciitis, I love the shoes (non orthopedic!) that he recommended and feeling stronger and more balanced in general. Thanks Greg!

I saw Greg because of a bad knee. After just few sessions, my knee was better and stronger than ever, I have also gained more mobility.

Greg est un excellent et un précieux physio j'aime beaucoup ses techniques et sa vision global du corps humain. Merci beaucoup pour ton travail qui m'aide tant

As a personal trainer, finding a good Physio that can challenge your knowledge is rare. Since I participated in his workshop, I see things I have never seen before in my practice. Greg opened up a new chapter in my coaching. I’m very grateful to have crossed his path and I can’t wait to send him clients.

If you have been living your life pushing through pain, think no further, book a session and elevate your life from the ground up!

Thanks Greg!

Greg is so incredibly attentive. Ive had many physios and he's hands down the best ive ever had. He makes sure you have a thorough understanding of what’s happening in your body and comes up with dynamic and effective ways to help fix your issues. After three weeks with Greg my herniated discs are completely fixed. I have no back pain and I finally have relief after seven months of hell:). I owe him my life. I wouldn't go see anyone else.

I consulted Greg for back and neck pain. After three sessions, I started to feel better. The exercises he showed me to do in his clinic relieved me a lot and I continued to practice them at home. I no longer have pain. He really help me and make change in my healt. Greg is very professional and attentive to the customer. He gives advice for prevention. Her support videos continue to help me even after the sessions are over. I recommend him. Thank you very much Greg

Greg did a great job at looking beyond the “obvious” injury and found the links to prior injuries so that we could address the root cause of all of them. It was a very refreshing take and I really appreciated it!

I’m very thankful for the work that Greg’s been doing with my ankle. Following a serious sprain, I can’t thank him enough for his help in getting me back the ability and confidence to exercise and play sports again.

Greg was very through and made an excellent assessment of my shoulder problem. He’s thumbs were magical. Through and easy at home exercises which varied based on your weekly improvement
And he has an excellent smile if not for masks. Would definitely recommend Greg in his well equipped private studio

Thanks to Gregory for his passion and professionalism in his work with me! He helped me to decrease pian in my back and coached how to keep balance in my body.

Greg did a fantastic job helping me work through a lingering neck injury. After a few sessions, I was pain-free and equipped with exercises I could do to prevent future injury. Really enjoyed the movement and mobility based approach

I started to see Greg in the fall after having ankle swelling and pain. He worked out a plan of therapy to correct the many problems I had in my feet and posture. Greg is innovative, professional and very knowledgeable. He is patient and kind and at the same time will push you to get the maximum benefits of excersise. I now have less pain, no swelling and continue to improve.

Greg is extremely patient, knowledgeable and committed to helping you. I was injured (upper back pain and shoulders) last October from working out and despite seeing another Physio prior and an Osteo, I never felt complete relief or rid of pain as I seem to already be feeling with Greg only after less than 2 months. My pain is almost non-existent and I’m so happy I’m on that path because I was at the point where I thought I had to accept the pain I was feeling for the rest of my life. Greg’s mindset is that he’s determined to help you and not accept the pain as the “new normal” which I feel is something a lot of people who are going through an injury need to hear. They need to hear their Physio believes and trusts that they can get better because it only encourages them more as opposed to hearing a Physio who might say they aren’t sure if they can help you. Greg’s dedication to helping you is encouraging and contagious! The other thing that Greg does unlike other Physios which I feel is completely essential in healing, is he looks at how the whole body is functioning and what he can do to improve it all so that it addresses the issue and also the potential root cause. His method is teaching you exercises to improve movement/relief in certain areas as opposed to just massaging you the entire session. While he might massage a point of tension, he doesn’t spend the full time massaging but rather offers different treatments like several exercise plans that actually address root causes versus just being massaged for temporary relief. I’m so happy that I found Greg! You will absolutely not regret it, the only thing you might regret is not coming here sooner!

Greg is excellent at what he does! I went to him for long standing lower back pain and together we were able to explore the root causes of this. Not only does he help treat the acute problems, but through very specific and uniquely thought out exercises, he helps prevent these injuries from recurring. His knowledge in the field surpasses everyone I know. I would 100% recommend him and From the Ground Up!

I had an excellent experience here. I came in with a bad low back pain and right after the first session I felt relief. Greg is very professional, punctual and organized. You come out of each session having learned something new about how to improve posture, not only yo relieve pain but also to prevent further injury. After each session, you receive a detailed exercise program with explanations and videos which help recap the session. I highly recommend this physiotherapist.

I have been seeing Greg for a few months for persistence feet issues. His knowledge, approach, variety of treatment techniques and follow-up including personalized documentation and videos are fantastic. My feet are better, and I look forward to continued improvement. I am impressed!

Greg has helped me immensely with sciatica pain and some mobility issues. He has also given me a lot of advice on training which has bettered my form and made me stronger overall. I feel such a huge change in my body since working with him. My understanding about movement and mobility has expanded. He’s super knowledgeable and has an answer to everything. I would highly recommend connecting with Greg if you have any pain, mobility issues or want to perfect your training techniques. Not to mention he plays great music at the clinic! Thank you Greg!

Greg Stern really helped me be able to move my ankle after breaking it, and helped me regain the mobility and flexibility that I had lost. I highly recommend for any injury rehabilitation you might need.

Greg and I worked together to sort out a hamstring problem that was holding me back from running. Each week, Greg and I would explore and progress my movements and Greg would follow up with a detailed, comprehensive sheet of what I needed to work on during the week. I couldn't believe the change in my pain AND running form - I still can't - and use a great deal of the work we did to continue improving my running form. Greg's approach is different to most physios, it changes the way we live and move and therefore once the pain goes away, it doesn't come back. My posture has changed, my gait has changed, my running form has changed and my understanding of my movement has changed. I have to add, Greg is a really, really lovely man to work with and he is kind, clear and very passionate (when you're working online, it makes those skill even more important). Thanks so much Greg. Annalise (London, UK).

Greg is great! Really focused on the foundation of my feet to make everything stable from the ground up (no pun intended). Look forward to going back.

Greg is so passionate about what he does and thoughtful in his approach. He goes above and beyond to give his clients the best attention and follow up and takes his time to explain things. Highly recommend!

Greg is amazing and you will see rapidly that he is passionate by his work. He was patient, dedicated and didn’t hesitate to follow up continuously to make sure everything was on track on my side. I highly recommend him

My daughter went for knee pain, and Greg was very patient and helpful to help her strengthen the proper muscles so she would no longer have pain.

After struggling with forearm pain from my sedentary desk job, Greg was able to give me the care, skills and knowledge to keep my pain at bay and get rid of it for good.

No one knows or cares more about anatomy and living well than Greg.

Could not recommend this practice more.you wont regret your time with him.

I came to Greg with a problematic foot. I was having trouble walking without pain. After one session Greg was able to diagnose the problem. He put me on a program to both strengthen my foot and eliminate the pain. After one week, my pain was gone. He also helped me identify the poor habits that caused the initial problem. I would highly recommend Greg for ANY foot issue one may have. He is a leader in his field!

Greg helped me immensely when it came to my foobtall offseason. Whether it was healing some bumps and bruises, testing range of motion or simply putting on mass, his exercices were always challenging. After religiously using his advice, it’s safe to say that any athlete or patient that soaks in his treatment and knowledge will see spike in performance and overall comfort.

Great experience with Greg. A different approach than what i was expecting but it really wirked and best if all it gave me life long knowledge and exercises to not only keep my knee from being injured again but also entire body concepts. Greg prepared personal goals and documentation for each sessions, really going above and beyond my expectations. Can't thank Greg enough for eliminating the pain.

For the past 7 years, I have had tremendous back pain due to a broken collarbone. After about 10 sessions with Greg, I am 90% pain free and my movements are almost back to normal. I have tried at least 5 physiotherapists before Greg and have never had so many results. I highly recommend it!

Greg is a very able physiotherapist who has you do exercises in his sessions so that you know how to do them properly at home. He does not use a passive approach but rather a very active approach to his therapy sessions. So if you just want to lie down on a table and be massaged this is not for you!

I am so impressed with the treatment I received. Greg is extremely knowledgeable and clearly cares about the well being of his patients. The follow up he provides is second to none. I highly recommend anyone in need of physio to use From the Ground Up.

I went to From the Grounds Up Physio after a knee injury. Greg was very patient and helped me get better, as well as helped me develop better habits when exercising. He did not only focus on my injury, but rather on my whole body, which worked great and helped my lower back as well. Thank you Greg!

Great help, helps with issues very quickly and is very nice and patient. Gives their honest opinion about everything! 100% Suggest the place

Highly recommend this physio clinic. The therapist Greg doesn't only want solve your immediate issues, but tries to understand and teach you the core of the problem as well. Not only helped with my injury he provided some great information.

I injured my knee back in September and have been seeing Greg since October. The results have been nothing short of amazing. He takes a very holistic approach when treating you. He works on your weaknesses and pushes you to places you'd never think you would go. He is very hands on gives you a new program after each session complete with new videos to help with rehab excercices. His passion and interest in you as a person is quite unique. Every time I go he pushes me to my limits, but he is still mindful if he's pushing me too hard.
He has a true love for what he is doing and would whole heartedly recommend him to anyone who needs physio.

As a top tier international wrestler for Canada I have faced my fair share of injuries and gone to multiple therapists around the city and the world. Greg's extremely insightful approach has not only shown the most results but has created the most comfortable environment for me to heal and more importantly learn for long term success. Highly recommend paying him a visit you wont regret it!

#1 physio in town. Gregory takes the time to figure out the root cause of the issue, he teaches the importance of how you move. I had seen several other therapists for my ankle all would give me relief but issues would always come back with time. With Greg I got permanent relief and also learnt how to correct my daily movement so that the results stay. Greg is very patient and answered all of my questions with great knowledge.

Greg will provide you with the tools you need to recover from your injury and guide you every step of the way. I strongly recommend his services to anyone that has an injury they are having trouble overcoming or simply wants to feel better. He has helped me tremendously.

In my opinion, everyone should check out "From the Ground up" physiotherapy. I went in there with a back issue so severe that I could barely walk, and thought that I'd be living with that the rest of my life. Fastforward 3 months and my back is better then its been in a long time. Greg Stern is incredibly knowledgeable and Patient when it comes to your body and how it works. He really asseses where your at and takes the time to develop skills to better undertsnad your body. Could not recommend more if you're dealing with an injury, or even if you got some kinks in your body that you wanna work through.

Most innovative and up-to-date physio therapists. They break the ‘old school’ mentality for the betterment of their clients.

Go to them for a preventative consultation even if you have no major injury. I did, and it relieved me from a lot of daily discomfort in just a couple of sessions!

After a bad ankle break Greg’s method of physio has been incredible. Coming back better than ever.

Very different approach then most which brings in great results. I would recommand him to anyone without hesitation.

This place is amazing! Vast repertoire of knowledge and understanding of the human body. The approach is very comprehensive and helped immensely. Highly recommend it for anyone wanting to understand their body better

This is a very well equipped facility, focusing on functional movement, strength training, and rehab. Greg uses a full-body integrated approach to address the root-cause of pain. Appointments are one-on-one and he spends ample time assessing, educating, and treating the issue. Check this place out for any physio needs, especially if you have any foot issues!

What a refreshing experience with results to back it up! I've gone to many physios in my life for many different reasons but have not had results like this before. Generally I go in for my session and hopefully stick to the exercises I'm supposed to do on my own. That usually never happens but this time around I got educated the entire time I was there and learned a great many tricks to not only heal my body but can now work on strengthening these problem areas as well. Greg is fantastic and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the human body. That's something I haven't gotten before. And I think it made all the difference to really understand what I did to injure myself and what I was doing to repair and strengthen. 10/10 experience would definitely recommend.

Greg is the epitome of passionate about what he does. Through battling his own nagging injuries, he was able to fix himself and is now sharing what he’s learned along the way. He helped me with a sports shoulder injury that other physios only had temporary “bandaid” solutions for. He doesn’t only look at what’s bothering you, but rather all the daily functions and movements that may continue to compound the problem unknowingly. Thanks Greg!

I’m so glad that I was recommended to see Greg. I went to see him for neck and back problems. He’s a real pro, and it didn’t take too many sessions for him to relieve me of my pain. On top of that he’s a super nice guy. I highly recommend him for anyone who needs physio!

Whether you are dealing with pain, play sports, or looking to train more effectively, I would highly recommend a session with Greg. He has helped me build a strong foundation, while giving me the tools I need to succeed on my own.

Hi Greg,

I want to give u feedback/review of my experience with your professionalism of physiotherapy you gave me in the spring of 2019.

I had an accident in Dec 2018 when I tore my entire quadrisep muscle off my knee joint.

You started with a baseline of skills i was able to do including timed walking and stair work. I had 2 sessions each week of therapy for 6 weeks including a series of exercises to practise at home at least 3 x/week.
He was very strict to follow up with what I was able to do and then challenged me by adding new exercises each week to the repertoire both in the physio sessions and at home. These were stratigaclly added not to tire me but rather to challenge my efforts to improve the range of motion of all aspects of the knee. He included the hip joint and the idea of balance exercises on both sides of my body.

The most important point of his approach to physiotherapy was to include the increase of health for the entire body.
Since my experience with Greg I have added the help of a nutritionist to change my eating habits in order to emphasize Greg's whole body health approach.
Here I also learned a great deal about the correct natural approach to wearing healthy shoes. He focused on a minimalist idea that is closest to walking barefoot as they do in many African countries where the toes are naturally spread as they walk.
I found shoe co. Altra, Lems, Barefoot, etc.that build their shoes with a large toe box and a zero sole lift from back to front with Greg's help and explanation.
I certainly would recommend Greg Stern for any Physiotherapy since he incorporates the improvement of the entire body and not only the injured part.

Kind Blessings
Lou Kirschner B. Sc, B. Ed. (P. E.), C. P. E. C.
Retired Phys. Educ.
Prof. Dawson College.