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Welcome to the Sport Specialists

A note from the co-founders

When we opened SPORT Specialists inc. in 2000, our goal was simple: to give each client our full attention and expertise in recovery, while building the strength and resilience to avoid future issues.

This clinic has always been more than a business—it’s our passion project, our “baby,” built from the best parts of our careers and our shared belief that healing and strength go hand in hand. With our combined backgrounds in athletic therapy, strength training, and human movement, we’ve created a space where people of all ages feel supported, challenged, and truly seen. Helping people live their strongest, healthiest lives is what we love most—and we look forward to doing that for you.

To your health,

Melanie and Peter

Who we are

At our core, we’re a collaborative team that believes recovery doesn’t happen in isolation. Each practitioner brings their own specialized expertise, but we work as one—sharing insights, aligning on treatment plans, and staying connected through every phase of your care. Whether you’re here for athletic training, osteopathy, or reconditioning, we’re committed to meeting you where you are, and helping you get where you want to go.

We are different!

Are you injured? Our highly qualified therapists, with years of experience, are highly trained to get you better, faster and for longer!

Are you looking to wake up after your sport (golf, tennis, skiing, etc) not be sore? We will provide you with the appropriate exercises and training that you need!

Are you looking to improve in a particular sport? Our therapists will not only work with you but with your own coaches to help you get more out of your activity!

Do you have a developing athlete in your family? Our reconditioning and sport-specific condition experts are the right choice for you!

How we work with you

From your first visit, our focus is entirely on you. We take the time to listen, assess, and understand your unique goals—whether you’re here for pain relief, rehab, or performance. Our collaborative model ensures that you are matched with the right team of therapists to meet your needs, drawing on a combination of Athletic Therapy, Osteopathy, Massage Therapy, and science-based Strength & Conditioning. This integrative approach supports faster recovery and a stronger, more confident return to daily life, work, or sport.

Where we work with you

Our clinic is designed with one goal in mind: your progress. With bright, open spaces and state-of-the-art equipment, everything here supports movement, recovery, and results. The gym floor features high-performance flooring, stacked plyo boxes, free weights, squat racks, and resistance tools for functional training. Adjacent to the training area are private treatment rooms filled with natural light, where your therapy sessions are calm, focused, and hands-on. Whether you’re working through an injury or building toward your next milestone, this space reflects how we work—with you, beside you, every step of the way.

Our care goes beyond the clinic

Our work doesn’t stop when you leave our clinic. We meet you where you are—whether that’s on site, at home, or online. From tailored exercise programs you can do on your own to ongoing guidance through our online community group, we’re with you every step of the way.

Our Fundamental Values

1 : Have Passion

Our passion for our work to get you healthier gets us up every morning! Our love for what we do will show.

2 : Lead by example

Showing you that we exercise and move and take care of our health, through our own systems, is leading by example.

3 : Be a team player

Even though we all have certain unique roles in the company, we are all on the same team, heading in the same direction. Everyone helps everyone.

4 : Go above and beyond

We want to WOW you so you really realize that we care and make you feel safe and important. This is what sets us apart from the rest of the therapy clinics and training studios in Montreal

5 : Keep learning and innovating

We will always be on the lookout for new and innovative ideas. Ongoing training, from any health-related industry and from each other, to keep learning and updating our techniques, is what sets us apart.

6 : Smile and have fun

Happiness in our clinic spreads throughout. Many of you comment on how impressed you are with our positive attitudes. You feel it and it filters to your friends and families at home.

Ready to get started?

Don’t wait, book your appointment with us today.

SPORT Specialist

Our purpose

We are here to deliver health and happiness to your life.

Are you injured? Our highly qualified therapists, with years of experience, will be able to get you better, faster! 

Looking to wake up after a game of golf and not be sore? We will provide you with the exercises and training that you need! 

Are you looking to improve in a particular sport? Our therapists will not only work with you but with your own coaches (tennis, golf, ski, etc) to help you get more out of your activity! 

Do you have a developing athlete in the family? Our reconditioning and sport-specific condition experts are the right choice for you!

Frequent asked Questions

What is the difference between a physiotherapist and an athletic therapist?

Both professionals are extremely capable of assessing and treatment orthopaedic injuries. The physiotherapist can also work with burn victims, amputees, as well as in a hospital setting. An Athletic Therapist can work in a clinical setting, on the field with community, amateur and professional teams as well. They also have an in-depth knowledge of specialized exercises for rehabilitation and reconditioning so you can get back to your favourite activity and/or sport!

2. Is athletic therapy covered under my private insurance?

Yes it is covered by most insurance companies but the client should make sure by contacting your insurance provider. It depends on if the group plan has included it in your package.

3. Will I get some guided exercise plan to help the rehabilitation of my injury or improve my sports performance?

Absolutely! One of our specialities, along with our hands-on approach, is the accurate prescription and application of specific exercises to help you improve your injuries / fitness level. This little bit of homework is invaluable to your success!

4. Why is technique so important when executing my exercise routine?

Your therapist will prescribe exercises according to what you need. Although some exercises may look similar, there are specific instructions (foot, hand placement, stance, etc) that will be specific to your needs and not anyone else’s

5. Do I need a doctor’s note/referral to see one of your therapists?

No, you do not need a note/referral from your physician. Some people may have already seen their doctor and have been instructed to see on of our specialists, but it is not required.

6. Do I need a lot of equipment to do my prescribed exercises?

Not at all. When you are given your specific routine, your therapist will ask you what you have available (home gym, fitness centre, light weights, bands, etc) and tailor your routine to your own needs and wants.