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Dry Needling and IMS Clinics in Canada in Ontario

1087 clinics Β· 1082 offer kinesiology tape

Dry needling and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) are physiotherapy techniques that use fine acupuncture-style needles to release tight muscle bands (trigger points) and desensitize overactive nerves. They are highly effective for chronic muscle pain, sports injuries, and conditions that haven't responded to conventional manual therapy. Dry needling is performed by trained physiotherapists and chiropractors at many Canadian sports clinics.

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Cities in Ontario

Dry Needling and IMS Clinics in Canada Clinics in Ontario

1577 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 1H7

Toronto, ON

416-691-0959
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619, 1 Prospect Blvd Unit 1, Midland, ON L4R 0G3, Canada

Midland, ON

+1 705-527-9317
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1177 Barry Downe Rd unit 102, Greater Sudbury, ON P3A 3V4, Canada

Greater Sudbury, ON

+1 705-885-1333
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6800 Morrison St, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6N8, Canada

Niagara Falls, ON

+1 289-932-1115
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1075 Yonge St #2, Toronto, ON M4W 2L2, Canada

Toronto, ON

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3215 N Service Rd #1, Burlington, ON L7N 3G2, Canada

Burlington, ON

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1348 Pembroke St W, Pembroke, ON K8A 7A3, Canada

Pembroke, ON

+1 613-635-7206
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2670 Lakeshore Rd, Sarnia, ON N0N 1C0, Canada

Sarnia, ON

+1 519-491-3097
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531 Arnold St, Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 5L3, Canada

Greater Sudbury, ON

+1 705-918-4088
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130 Silvercreek Pkwy N #18, Guelph, ON N1H 7Y5, Canada

Guelph, ON

+1 519-763-1918
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8-1420 Youville Dr, Orleans, ON K1C 7B3

Orleans, ON

613-706-1657
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69 Main St E unit 9, Milton, ON L9T 2Y6, Canada

Milton, ON

+1 416-509-6299
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250 Bayview Dr Unit #1, Barrie, ON L4N 4Y8, Canada

Barrie, ON

+1 705-503-1250
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1624 Howard Ave #2, Windsor, ON N8X 3T7, Canada

Windsor, ON

+1 519-258-4777
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1984 Regent St unit 115, Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 5S1, Canada

Greater Sudbury, ON

+1 705-988-0945
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Kenora, Ontario

Kenora, ON

+1 807-468-9538
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120 Bloor St E, Toronto, ON M4W 1B7

Toronto, ON

416-975-0499
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Ottawa, ON

Ottawa, ON

613-706-1777
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773 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 0B7, Canada

Sault Ste. Marie, ON

+1 705-575-6131
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2409 Yonge St, Unit 304, Toronto, ON M4P 2E7

Toronto, ON

416-567-2896
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1122 Lasalle Blvd, Sudbury, ON P3A 1Y4, Canada

Sudbury, ON

+1 705-560-8125
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170 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 5V5

Ottawa, ON

613-237-4343
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797 Lorne St, Greater Sudbury, ON P3C 4R5, Canada

Greater Sudbury, ON

+1 705-674-2222
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35 Larkin Dr, Nepean, ON K2J 2T2

Nepean, ON

613-706-1690
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8611 Weston Rd Unit 28, Woodbridge, ON L4L 9P1, Canada

Woodbridge, ON

+1 905-265-2046
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12600 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon, ON L7C 2J3, Canada

Caledon, ON

+1 437-880-8390
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3532 Mainway, Burlington, ON L7M 1A8, Canada

Burlington, ON

+1 416-689-2278
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3080 Yonge St Ste 200, Toronto, ON M4N 3N1, Canada

Toronto, ON

+1 647-748-7997
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3400 Grand Marais Rd E, Windsor, ON N8W 1W7, Canada

Windsor, ON

+1 226-221-9966
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30 Dupont St E, Waterloo, ON N2J 2G9, Canada

Waterloo, ON

+1 519-757-7668
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695 Plains Rd E Unit 3 and 4, Burlington, ON L7T 2E8, Canada

Burlington, ON

+1 905-332-1070
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263 Main St S, Newmarket, ON L3Y 0C1, Canada

Newmarket, ON

+1 905-853-4900
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514 King St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1M1, Canada

Toronto, ON

+1 647-946-1103
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1079 Maple Ave unit 2, Milton, ON L9T 0A5, Canada

Milton, ON

+1 905-876-1011
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1110a Brookdale Ave, Cornwall, ON K6J 4P4, Canada

Cornwall, ON

+1 613-933-7884
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5-274 Fourth Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2S 0B6, Canada

St. Catharines, ON

+1 905-682-5119
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358 Oxford St E, London, ON N6A 1V7, Canada

London, ON

+1 519-858-7464
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845 Champlain St #7, Ottawa, ON K1C 1K3, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 343-353-1788
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1679 London Line, Sarnia, ON N7W 1B1, Canada

Sarnia, ON

+1 519-541-0394
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35 Mariner Terrace Unit 5307, Toronto, ON M5V 1V1, Canada

Toronto, ON

+1 365-324-3515
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3812 Greenbank Rd Unit 6, Stonebridge, ON K2J 7B8, Canada

Stonebridge, ON

+1 613-823-2007
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2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON N2K 4K4, Canada

Waterloo, ON

+1 519-885-5684
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71 Innovation Dr Unit 6, Woodbridge, ON L4H 0S3, Canada

Woodbridge, ON

+1 416-806-6057
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2 Goldridge Dr #3B, Kanata, ON K2T 1B5, Canada

Kanata, ON

+1 613-599-4777
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331 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, ON L6J 1J4, Canada

Oakville, ON

+1 905-338-3333
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37 Jacob Keffer Pkwy, Vaughan, ON L4K 5N8, Canada

Vaughan, ON

+1 647-362-0009
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2475 McDougall St, Windsor, ON N8X 3N9, Canada

Windsor, ON

+1 519-969-1119
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575 Thornton Rd N Unit 3A, Oshawa, ON L1J 8L5, Canada

Oshawa, ON

+1 289-513-4282
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503 First St S Lower level, Kenora, ON P9N 1C8, Canada

Kenora, ON

+1 807-407-4003
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6370 Drummond Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 4N3, Canada

Niagara Falls, ON

+1 905-356-4484
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533 Crescendo Private, Ottawa, ON K1X 0E4, Canada

Ottawa, ON

+1 613-979-6292
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Adam's Building, 466 Southern Blvd 1st Floor, Chatham Township, NJ 07928

Chatham Township, ON

+1 973-310-2678
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15 Rembrandt Crescent, Brampton, ON L6Y 3V5, Canada

Brampton, ON

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20 Valleyscape Trail, Caledon, ON L7C 4H3, Canada

Caledon, ON

+1 647-625-4329
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100 Eagle Rock Way #3, Vaughan, ON L6A 5B9, Canada

Vaughan, ON

+1 647-271-7866
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2385 Burnhamthorpe Rd W #6, Mississauga, ON L5L 6A4, Canada

Mississauga, ON

+1 905-607-6777
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36 Salem Rd S Unit B, Ajax, ON L1S 0E7, Canada

Ajax, ON

+1 289-312-8179
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2726 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, ON L6B 1K5, Canada

Markham, ON

+1 905-471-8200
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2136 Kains Rd Unit 3, London, ON N6K 0M7, Canada

London, ON

+1 519-471-2555
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1466 Bathurst St #306, Toronto, ON M5R 3S3, Canada

Toronto, ON

+1 416-532-0555
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FAQs β€” Dry Needling and IMS Clinics in Canada

What is the difference between dry needling and acupuncture?

Dry needling targets specific muscular trigger points and is based on Western anatomical principles. Acupuncture follows Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and targets energy meridians. Both use similar needles but have different theoretical frameworks and treatment goals. Many sports clinics offer both.

What conditions does dry needling treat?

Dry needling is used for muscle tension, myofascial pain, sports injuries, headaches, neck pain, back pain, rotator cuff issues, hip flexor tightness, and post-injury scar tissue. IMS is particularly effective for chronic overuse injuries where nerve sensitization plays a role.

Is dry needling covered by insurance?

Dry needling billed by a registered physiotherapist is generally covered under your physiotherapy benefit. IMS billed by a physiotherapist is also typically covered. Coverage under chiropractic or other provider types varies by plan.

Does dry needling hurt?

You may feel a brief muscle twitch or ache when the needle hits a trigger point β€” this is a good sign called the local twitch response. Discomfort is usually brief. Many patients feel significant muscle release and pain relief immediately after treatment.

Who provides dry needling in Canada?

Physiotherapists, chiropractors, and some athletic therapists provide dry needling with specialized post-graduate training. IMS is most commonly performed by physiotherapists trained in Gunn IMS. Verify your provider's credentials before booking.

Can dry needling be combined with kinesiology tape?

Yes. Kinesiology tape is often applied to the treated area after dry needling to support muscle recovery and reduce post-treatment soreness. The combination is particularly effective for trigger point management in athletes.

Sports taping supplies from TapeGeeks

Your sports clinic uses professional taping supplies in treatment. Get the same quality at home. TapeGeeks offers kinesiology tape, athletic tape, cohesive bandages, and pre-wrap β€” used by physiotherapists and athletes across Canada.