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Emily Grainger Balchin

Physiotherapy · Main Clinic - Gateway Village Shopping Centre Unit 604 · Victoria

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**Please note that as of Sept 16, 2026 Emily is beginning to return to work following her Maternity Leave.** Emily grew up in Sooke and returned to the South Island after years of pursuing her interests & furthering her education in the science of human movement and rehabilitation. Emily graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2013 with a Bachelors Degree in Human Kinetics. While at UBC she played for the UBC Thunderbirds Varsity Ice Hockey team, winning a Canada West Championship in her final year. She then went on to complete a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta, graduating in 2015. Over the past 9 years Emily has worked in the private practice setting assessing and treating all ages and stages of injuries. Highlights include time spent in Beijing, China working as a physio for the Chinese Women’s Ice Hockey Team, and as a travel physio for Canadian volleyball and rugby teams. Her love of sports and working with athletes inspired her to complete a Sports Physiotherapy Fellowship at UBC in 2017. More recently, Emily’s interest in the complexities and intricacies of hand injuries led her to complete her 4000 hours of advanced certification in the Upper Extremity and she received her certification from the HTCC as a Certified Hand Therapist in 2020. Emily is a physiotherapist who prides herself in taking the time to really listen to each patient’s unique story to help establish meaningful goals & outcomes. She aspires to empower her patients through detailed diagnosis, evidence-based education, individualized treatment planning, manual therapy, and progressive home exercise programming.

Services & prices

Discovery Call
Discovery Call · 10 min

Not sure what type of appointment you need? Have questions about whether hand therapy is right for you? Wondering if an online appointment will work for your needs? In this 10 minute discovery call, your practitioner will ask you a couple of questions about your injury or condition to get a better sense of what is going on and then let you know how we can help. Please note that this is not a full assessment appointment.

$0
Hand Therapy11 options
Hand Therapy Subsequent · 20 minFollow-up
$85

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Hand Therapy Subsequent · 20 minFollow-up
$75

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Hand Therapy Subsequent · 15 minFollow-up

This appointment is for Nicole Hart, PT, CHT's *current clients* requiring a 20 minute subsequent session. Please select a 30 or 45 minute session length if you have complex or bilateral conditions and a 45 or 60 minute assessment if this is a new area of injury or if it has been longer than 3 months since you have attended the clinic. 15 minutes of direct time with your practitioner and 5 minutes of indirect care.

$90

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Hand Therapy Subsequent · 25 minFollow-up

Standard hand therapy follow-up session for one area of injury on a current treatment plan. Please book a 45 or 60 minute session for new injuries or if there has been greater than 2 months since you have seen your practitioner. 25 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care

$110

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Hand Therapy Subsequent · 25 minFollow-up

For Nicole Hart, PT, CHT's *current* clients with a recent treatment plan who have been seen for the same single injury within the previous 2 months. Your practitioner requires 45min or 60min sessions for new injuries and reassessments after treatment interruptions. This 30 minute session includes 25 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care.

$130

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Hand Therapy Subsequent · 25 minFollow-up

Standard hand therapy follow-up session for one area of injury on a current treatment plan. Please book a 45 or 60 minute session for new injuries or if there has been greater than 2 months since you have seen your practitioner. 25 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care

$115

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Hand Therapy Subsequent · 40 minFollow-up

Please select this treatment for an extended hand therapy treatment session. This is particularly suited to clients with multiple areas of injury or those preferring more one to one treatment time. 40 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care

$135

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Hand Therapy Subsequent · 40 minFollow-up

Please select this subsequent appointment if you have seen Nicole Hart, PT, CHT before for this same injury in the past 2 months. For new injuries or if it has been greater than 3 months, please select a 60 minute session. Your practitioner will shorten the appointment time if the longer session is not required. Telehealth is recommended for increased availability. For sooner access to treatment, we recommend booking with another practitioner. We always prefer there is sufficient time to assess and treat you. This session includes 40 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care.

$195

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Hand Therapy Subsequent · 40 minFollow-up

Please select this treatment for an extended hand therapy treatment session. This is particularly suited to clients with multiple areas of injury or those preferring more one to one treatment time. 40 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care

$165

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Hand Therapy Subsequent · 50 minFollow-up

Please select this treatment for an extended hand therapy treatment session with a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) / Hand Therapy resident. This is particularly suited to clients with multiple areas of injury or those preferring more one to one treatment time. 50 minutes of direct time with your practitioner and 10 minutes of indirect care

$200

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Hand Therapy Subsequent · 50 minFollow-up

Please select this treatment for an extended hand therapy treatment session with a Hand Therapy resident. This is particularly suited to clients with multiple areas of injury or those preferring more one to one treatment time. 50 minutes of direct time with your practitioner and 10 minutes of indirect care

$170

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Online Session - Hand Therapy
Online Session - Hand Therapy Subsequent · 20 minFollow-up

Please select this treatment if you are a current client requiring an online hand therapy subsequent session for your elbow, wrist or hand. In online sessions, our therapists can discuss your injury and recovery with you, reassess your movement, provide education and encouragement, recommend self-management at home and review and progress exercises with you. Prioritize your health and recovery from the comfort of your home.

$90

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Online Session - Occupational Therapy2 options
Online Session - Occupational Therapy Subsequent · 20 minFollow-up

Please select this treatment if you are a current client requiring a subsequent online hand therapy session with your occupational therapist. In online sessions, our therapists can discuss your injury and recovery with you, reassess your movement, provide education and encouragement, recommend self-management at home and review and progress exercises with you. Prioritize your health and recovery from the comfort of your home.

$75

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Online Session - Occupational Therapy Subsequent · 25 minFollow-up

Please select this treatment if you are a current client requiring a subsequent online hand therapy session with your occupational therapist. In online sessions, our therapists can discuss your injury and recovery with you, reassess your movement, provide education and encouragement, recommend self-management at home and review and progress exercises with you. Prioritize your health and recovery from the comfort of your home.

$110

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Online Session - Physiotherapy4 options
Online Session - Physiotherapy Subsequent · 20 minFollow-up
$75

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Online Session - Physiotherapy Subsequent · 25 minFollow-up

Please select this treatment if you are a current client requiring an online hand therapy or physiotherapy subsequent session with your physiotherapist. In online sessions, our therapists can discuss your injury and recovery with you, reassess your movement, provide education and encouragement, recommend self-management at home and review and progress exercises with you. Prioritize your health and recovery from the comfort of your home.

$115

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Online Session - Physiotherapy Subsequent · 40 minFollow-up

Please select this treatment if you are a current client requiring an online follow-up for your injury or condition. In online sessions, our therapists can discuss your injury and recovery with you, reassess your movement, provide education and encouragement, recommend self-management at home and review and progress exercises with you. Prioritize your health and recovery from the comfort of your home.

$165

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Online Session - Physiotherapy Subsequent · 40 minFollow-up

Please select this treatment if you are a current client requiring a virtual physiotherapy follow-up for your neck, shoulder, back, pelvis, hip, knee ankle or foot. In online sessions, our therapists can discuss your injury and recovery with you, reassess your movement, provide education and encouragement, recommend self-management at home and review and progress exercises with you. Prioritize your health and recovery from the comfort of your home.

$195

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Physiotherapy10 options
Physiotherapy Subsequent · 20 minFollow-up

15 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care

$85

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Physiotherapy Subsequent · 20 minFollow-up

15 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care

$75

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Physiotherapy Subsequent · 25 minFollow-up

Please select this treatment if you are a current client requiring a physiotherapy follow-up for an injury that has already been assessed. This 30 minute follow-up treatment session is suited to most clients. Please note: this appointment is not sufficient time to reassess after an extended absence, for a new injury, or for multiple areas of injury or for a subsequent session with a different practitioner. Please note that we may need to reschedule your appointment if you book 30 minutes where 45 minutes is required. 25 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care

$110

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Physiotherapy Subsequent · 25 minFollow-up

Physiotherapy subsequent sessions are now active rehabilitation only and are offered in our gym space. 30 minute sessions are for scheduled follow-ups as part of a treatment plan. If you are returning with a new complaint or area of injury kindly select a 45 or 60 minute session to allow adequate time for re-evaluation. Nicole is not presently accepting new physiotherapy clients.

$130

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Physiotherapy Subsequent · 25 minFollow-up

Please select this treatment if you are a current client requiring a physiotherapy follow-up for an injury that has already been assessed. This 30 minute follow-up treatment session is suited to most clients. Please note: this appointment is not sufficient time to reassess after an extended absence, for a new injury, or for multiple areas of injury or for a subsequent session with a different practitioner. Please note that we may need to reschedule your appointment if you book 30 minutes where 45 minutes is required. 25 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care

$115

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Physiotherapy Subsequent · 40 minFollow-up

Physiotherapy subsequent sessions with Nicole for lower body or spinal concerns are now active rehabilitation only and are offered in our gym space. 45 minute sessions are for scheduled follow-ups as part of a treatment plan or for a returning client with a single new complaint or area of injury. For multiple areas or for more detailed evaluation including sport-specific recommendations kindly select a 60 minute session to allow adequate time for re-evaluation. Nicole is not presently accepting new general physiotherapy clients. This session includes 40 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care.

$195

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Physiotherapy Subsequent · 40 minFollow-up

This session includes 40 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care.

$165

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Physiotherapy Subsequent · 40 minFollow-up

This session includes 40 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care.

$165

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Physiotherapy Subsequent · 50 minFollow-up

Please select this treatment for an extended physiotherapy treatment session. This is particularly suited to clients with multiple areas of injury or those who prefer more time in their session for assessment and treatment. This appointment includes 50 minutes of direct time and 10 minutes of indirect care.

$200

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Physiotherapy Subsequent · 50 minFollow-up

Please select this treatment for an extended physiotherapy treatment session. This is particularly suited to clients with multiple areas of injury or those who prefer more time in their session for assessment and treatment. This appointment includes 50 minutes of direct time and 10 minutes of indirect care.

$170

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Combined PT/OT Hand Therapy2 options
Combined PT/OT Hand Therapy Subsequent · 25 minFollow-up
$110

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Combined PT/OT Hand Therapy Subsequent · 40 minFollow-up
$165

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Hand Therapy Assessment **Short Reassessment for Only**
Hand Therapy Assessment **Short Reassessment for Returning Clients Only** · 25 minNew patient

Returning clients: Please book this appointment if you have seen Nicole Hart, PT, CHT previously for this same injury, have a single area of injury you are looking to quickly reassess and have a brief treatment or short exercise update and do not require a full 45 minute reassessment. Please note this is not sufficient time to assess a new area of injury, provide new custom splinting or provide treatment for bilateral injuries. If it has been longer than 6 months since you have seen Nicole Hart, PT, CHT, or you have had surgery, you will require at least a 45 minute reassessment. Your practitioner always prefers more time and longer appointments will be adjusted down to shorter ones if the time isn't required.

$130

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Hand Therapy Assessment - Therapist Shortened
Hand Therapy Assessment - Therapist Shortened · 30 minNew patient
$115

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OT/PT Hand Therapy Assessment
OT/PT Hand Therapy Assessment · 25 minNew patient
$130

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Online Physiotherapy
Online Physiotherapy Subsequent · 25 minFollow-up
$130

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Online Session - Hand Therapy Assessment - Therapist Shortened
Online Session - Hand Therapy Assessment - Therapist Shortened · 25 minNew patient
$130

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Hand Therapy Assessment2 options
Hand Therapy Assessment · 40 minNew patient

40 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care.

$165

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Hand Therapy Assessment · 40 minNew patient

Please select this treatment for a hand therapy assessment of injuries or conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand or if it has been longer than 3 months since your last follow-up. 50 minutes of direct time and 10 minutes of indirect care

$165

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Hand Therapy Assessment **Referred by Community Physician or Health Practitioner for Splinting**
Hand Therapy Assessment **Referred by Community Physician or Health Practitioner for Splinting** · 40 minNew patient

Please select this appointment for a hand therapy assessment with Nicole Hart, PT, CHT requiring splinting if you have not recently had surgery and have been referred by a community physician or health practitioner for a splint. Please book a 60 minute assessment if you have a complex history including multiple surgeries. We will shorten the appointment if the full 60 minutes is not required. This 45 minute session includes 40 minutes of direct time with your practitioner and 5 minutes of indirect care

$195

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Hand Therapy Assessment - Custom Splinting
Hand Therapy Assessment - Custom Splinting · 40 minNew patient

Custom thermoplastic splint/orthosis fabrication appointment when your physician, surgeon or medical practitioner has referred to to our clinic for fabrication of a specific splint or orthosis. Prices for custom splinting vary based on size, complexity and cost of the splint materials used for your specific orthosis. A detailed receipt for the custom thermoplastic orthosis will be provided to submit to extended health plans for reimbursement as we are typically unable to direct bill for splints. 40 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care

$165

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Hand Therapy Assessment- Silver Ring Splints
Hand Therapy Assessment- Silver Ring Splints · 30 minNew patient

Please select this treatment to be measured for custom silver ring splints/orthoses or if your health care provider, doctor or surgeon has prescribed a silver ring splint for you. Silver Ring Splints are special ordered from our custom silver ring splinting lab and take up to 12 weeks to receive. Prices for custom silver ring splinting vary based on complexity of the splint and cost of the materials but are often in the $250 to $1500 range for each splint. Ordering silver ring splints requires a deposit at the time of ordering. You can select this appointment as a current, returning or new client. This session includes 30 minutes of direct time with your practitioner for measuring and selection and 15 minutes of indirect care for your practitioner to complete the forms and ordering process.

$195

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Hand Therapy Non-Surgical Assessment **Referred by Hand Surgeon or Specialist**
Hand Therapy Non-Surgical Assessment **Referred by Hand Surgeon or Specialist** · 40 minNew patient

Please select this appointment for a hand therapy assessment with Nicole Hart, PT, CHT if you have not recently had surgery and have been referred by one of our local hand surgeons. For additional access to Nicole's schedule for non-surgical treatment, please select a telehealth session or an assessment with one of our other lovely & skilled practitioners. Nicole works directly with all our practitioners to make sure clients get the expert care they require. Please book a 60 minute assessment if you have a complex history including multiple surgeries. We will shorten the appointment if the full 60 minutes is not required. This 45 minute session includes 40 minutes of direct time with your practitioner and 5 minutes of indirect care

$195

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Hand Therapy - ICBC Non-Standard CHT only
Hand Therapy Subsequent - ICBC Non-Standard CHT only · 40 minFollow-up
$145

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Online Session - Certified Hand Therapist Consultation
Online Session - New Client - Certified Hand Therapist Consultation · 30 minNew patient

Please book this appointment prior to any in person assessment with Nicole Hart, PT, CHT. This session is appropriate for injuries and conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. For this online consultation, your hand therapist will review your intake forms and provided medical information including imaging and reports prior to your online session, she will review your current subjective reports, discuss your current condition with you and provide a recommended in clinic assessment and treatment plan with appointment frequency specific to your case. For optimal results in new post-surgical conditions, your hand therapist will often recommend pre-booking a once or twice weekly treatment plan for the first 6 weeks after surgery and advance booking is recommended to secure appointment times. This 45 minute session includes 30 minutes of direct time with your therapist online and 15 minutes of indirect care

$195

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Online Session - Occupational Therapy Assessment
Online Session - Occupational Therapy Assessment · 40 minNew patient

Please select this assessment appointment if you are a current client requiring an online assessment with an occupational therapist. In online Occupational Therapy sessions, our therapists can discuss your injury and recovery with you, provide education and encouragement, recommend self-management at home, and discuss custom and prefabricated splinting options or other equipment with you. Prioritize your health and recovery from the comfort of your home.

$135

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Online Session - Physiotherapy Assessment
Online Session - Physiotherapy Assessment · 40 minNew patient

Please select this treatment for an online assessment of a new injury or condition or if it has been longer than 3 months since your last treatment. This will allow the therapist sufficient time to reassess your condition and provide you with a new treatment plan. 40 minutes direct time with your practitioner and 5 minutes of indirect time

$165

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Physiotherapy Assessment2 options
Physiotherapy Assessment · 40 minNew patient

Please select this treatment for a physiotherapy assessment of injuries or conditions of the shoulder, spine (neck or back), pelvis, hip, lower extremity (knee, ankle, or foot) or if it has been longer than 3 months since your last follow-up. 40 minutes of direct time and 5 minutes of indirect care

$165

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Physiotherapy Assessment · 60 minNew patient

Please select this treatment for a physiotherapy assessment of injuries or conditions of the shoulder, spine (neck or back), pelvis, hip, lower extremity (knee, ankle, or foot) or if it has been longer than 3 months since your last follow-up. 50 minutes of direct time and 10 minutes of indirect care

$170

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Complex and Surgical Hand Therapy Assessment
Complex and Surgical Hand Therapy Assessment · 50 minNew patient

Hand therapy assessment appointment for complex or surgical conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand and those requiring specialized assessment and splinting. 50 minutes of direct time with your practitioner and 10 minutes of indirect care

$200

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Hand Therapy Assessment **Surgical Assessment Only**
Hand Therapy Assessment **Surgical Assessment Only** · 50 minNew patient

Please select this appointment for assessment following your hand or wrist surgery with Nicole Hart, PT, CHT. Please note that if the full 60 minutes is not required we will shorten your appointment to meet your needs and bill accordingly. As Nicole's schedule has limited availability, kindly call our office to book as we are prioritizing urgent and surgical hand therapy cases. This 60 minute session includes 50 minutes of direct time with your practitioner and 10 minutes of indirect care.

$220

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Physiotherapy Assessment - Only
Physiotherapy Assessment - Returning Clients Only · 50 minNew patient

Physiotherapy assessment of injuries or conditions of the shoulder, spine (neck or back), pelvis, hip, lower extremity (knee, ankle, or foot) if it has been longer than 3 months since your last follow-up or if this is a new area of concern. Please note that this appointment is **contact to book** as Nicole is not presently accepting new physiotherapy clients. Nicole's physiotherapy treatments are active rehabilitation and are conducted in our gym space. For increased schedule availability or private room assessment kindly select a different practitioner. For detailed case management or if you have been specifically referred to Nicole Hart for your physiotherapy concern, please select a telehealth assessment. This appointment includes 50 minutes of direct time with your practitioner and 10 minutes of indirect care.

$220

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ADANAC Hand Therapy
ADANAC Hand Therapy · 45 min

Please select this treatment for a hand therapy assessment of injuries covered by the Adanac specialized hand therapy program.

$165

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ADANAC PROGRAM - Hand Therapy2 options
ADANAC PROGRAM - Hand Therapy Subsequent · 30 minFollow-up
$110

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ADANAC PROGRAM - Hand Therapy Subsequent · 45 minFollow-up
$165

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ICBC Physiotherapy Progress Report CL489F
ICBC Physiotherapy Progress Report CL489F · 30 min
$128

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