Welcome to Thrive Health Ptbo – Your Peterborough Health & Wellness Clinic

At Thrive Health Peterborough, we provide comprehensive, evidence-based health care in Peterborough including physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, and acupuncture — all conveniently bookable online. Our experienced team offers personalized treatment plans to help you find lasting pain relief, improve movement, and support whole-body wellness.

We treat clients of all ages — from pediatric care and infant wellness to pre/postnatal support, sports injury rehabilitation, and chronic pain management. Many of our practitioners are trained in advanced manual therapy, exercise prescription, and holistic approaches that get you back to doing what you love.

Direct billing is available for many benefits providers, making your visits simple and stress-free. Located in Peterborough with free parking, our team makes it easy to book the care you need when you need it.

Book your appointment now online or call us at 705-775-9453 for help scheduling the best appointment to help you feel and live better

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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy at Thrive Health Ptbo helps you recover from injury, reduce pain, and move with confidence. Our registered physiotherapists in Peterborough provide one-on-one, evidence-based treatment for repetitive strain or pain, sports injuries, post-surgical rehab, and chronic pain. We use a combination of hands-on manual therapy, exercise prescription, movement retraining, and education t... Read More

Physiotherapy at Thrive Health Ptbo helps you recover from injury, reduce pain, and move with confidence. Our registered physiotherapists in Peterborough provide one-on-one, evidence-based treatment for repetitive strain or pain, sports injuries, post-surgical rehab, and chronic pain.

We use a combination of hands-on manual therapy, exercise prescription, movement retraining, and education to help treat back pain, neck pain, shoulder and knee pain, joint injuries, arthritis, tendon injuries, and nerve pain. Whether you’re returning to sport, managing a long-term condition, or simply want to move better, we create a personalized plan designed around your goals.

Direct billing is available for most extended health plans, and online booking makes it easy to access trusted physio near you in Peterborough.


Chiropractic

Our Peterborough chiropractors focus on improving how your body moves and functions, not just cracking joints. Chiropractic care at Thrive Health Ptbo is ideal for people dealing with back pain, neck pain, headaches, posture problems, joint stiffness, numbness and tingling, and nerve irritation. Our doctors of chiropractic use gentle spinal and joint adjustments, soft-tissue therapy, rehabil... Read More

Our Peterborough chiropractors focus on improving how your body moves and functions, not just cracking joints. Chiropractic care at Thrive Health Ptbo is ideal for people dealing with back pain, neck pain, headaches, posture problems, joint stiffness, numbness and tingling, and nerve irritation.

Our doctors of chiropractic use gentle spinal and joint adjustments, soft-tissue therapy, rehabilitation exercises, and movement coaching to restore mobility, reduce pain, and support long-term spinal health. Our approach is safe for adults, seniors, athletes, and families — including pediatric and prenatal chiropractic care.

If you’re searching for a chiropractor near you in Peterborough who focuses on whole-body wellness and long-term results, Thrive Health Ptbo is here to help.


TCM Acupuncture

Acupuncture is commonly used to help with chronic pain, inflammation, stress, anxiety, headaches, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, fertility support, and sleep concerns. Treatments are gentle, personalized, and designed to address both symptoms and underlying causes. Nutritional counseling is also a key component of treatment. Our registered acupuncturists in Peterborough use Tradition... Read More

Acupuncture is commonly used to help with chronic pain, inflammation, stress, anxiety, headaches, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, fertility support, and sleep concerns. Treatments are gentle, personalized, and designed to address both symptoms and underlying causes. Nutritional counseling is also a key component of treatment.

Our registered acupuncturists in Peterborough use Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles to support the body’s ability to heal itself and restore balance. Whether you’re managing ongoing pain or looking for a more natural, holistic approach to wellness, acupuncture near you in Peterborough at Thrive Health Ptbo can be a powerful part of your care plan.

Contemporary Medical Acupuncture is offered by our chiropractors, utilized as part of their comprehensive treatment approach for calming muscle spasm and tension; relieving pain and inflammation; improving blood flow; and improving nerve function, essentially helping nerves and muscles to work more efficiently as they recover from injury. Please book under "Chiropractic" for Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Services.


Massage Therapy

Our Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) in Peterborough provide therapeutic massage designed to reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and support pain relief and recovery. Massage therapy at Thrive Health Ptbo is helpful for stress, headaches, chronic pain, sports injuries, posture-related tension, and recovery from injury or surgery. We offer a range of techniques including deep tiss... Read More

Our Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) in Peterborough provide therapeutic massage designed to reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and support pain relief and recovery. Massage therapy at Thrive Health Ptbo is helpful for stress, headaches, chronic pain, sports injuries, posture-related tension, and recovery from injury or surgery.

We offer a range of techniques including deep tissue massage, relaxation massage, myofascial release, and injury-focused treatment, all tailored to your body and your goals.

Direct billing is available for most insurance providers, making it easy to book massage therapy near you in Peterborough that fits your schedule and your benefits.


Pediatrics / Kids & Babies

At Thrive Health Ptbo, we provide gentle, evidence-based care for infants, children, and growing families in Peterborough. Our team of chiropractors and massage therapists are specially trained to support developing bodies, movement milestones, and nervous system health from birth through adolescence. We commonly see babies and children for concerns such as torticollis (head tilt), plagiocep... Read More

At Thrive Health Ptbo, we provide gentle, evidence-based care for infants, children, and growing families in Peterborough. Our team of chiropractors and massage therapists are specially trained to support developing bodies, movement milestones, and nervous system health from birth through adolescence.

We commonly see babies and children for concerns such as torticollis (head tilt), plagiocephaly (flat head), feeding challenges, reflux, colic, delayed milestones, posture issues, sports injuries, growing pains, and school and sport-related neck and back strain. All pediatric treatments are gentle, safe, and age-appropriate, designed to support natural development and comfort.

For infants, our care focuses on spinal and nervous system function, muscle balance, and mobility following birth, including support after difficult deliveries, C-sections, or prolonged labor. For toddlers and kids, we help with coordination, balance, posture, and injury prevention as they grow, learn, and play.

Families across Peterborough trust Thrive Health Ptbo for pediatric chiropractic and family-focused wellness care in a calm, welcoming clinic environment. Online booking and direct billing make it easy to get your child the support they need.


DonJoy Custom Knee Bracing

Custom Orthopedic Knee Bracing at Thrive Health Ptbo provides professional assessment, fitting, and support for people experiencing knee pain, instability, arthritis, ligament injuries, and post-surgical recovery. Our Peterborough clinicians specialize in helping patients find the right brace to improve comfort, mobility, and confidence in everyday movement. We offer custom-fit knee braces f... Read More

Custom Orthopedic Knee Bracing at Thrive Health Ptbo provides professional assessment, fitting, and support for people experiencing knee pain, instability, arthritis, ligament injuries, and post-surgical recovery. Our Peterborough clinicians specialize in helping patients find the right brace to improve comfort, mobility, and confidence in everyday movement.

We offer custom-fit knee braces for conditions such as ACL and MCL injuries, meniscus tears, osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain, post-operative support, and sports injuries. Each brace is carefully selected, custom molded and fitted based on your unique anatomy, activity level, and treatment goals to ensure optimal support and performance.

Custom knee bracing can help reduce pain, improve joint stability, prevent further injury, and keep you active while healing or managing a long-term condition. Many extended health plans cover custom knee braces with a prescription, and our team can assist with insurance documentation and direct billing.

If you’re looking for a custom orthopedic knee brace in Peterborough, Thrive Health Ptbo offers expert guidance, high-quality products, and convenient online booking to get you moving comfortably again.


Exercise Classes

Dr. Erin is a Chiropractor & Functional Acupuncture Provider. She enjoys treating clients of all ages and conditions and has a passion for supporting healthy aging. She has training in spinal and extremity mobilizations, manipulation, myofascial release, kinesiotaping, and rehabilitation. Learn more at https://thrivehealthptbo.ca/teamthrive/

Dr. Erin is a Chiropractor & Functional Acupuncture Provider. She enjoys treating clients of... Read More

Dr. Tyler Stinnissen is a family chiropractor who treats a wide range of conditions in people of all ages. He has advanced training in clinical neuroscience and especially enjoys working with concussions, vertigo, headaches and migraines, and anything ‘out of the ordinary’! To learn more, visit https://thrivehealthptbo.ca/teamthrive/

Dr. Tyler Stinnissen is a family chiropractor who treats a wide range of conditions in people of ... Read More

Corey Hofkirchner received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto. He has experience working as a chiropractor in sports medicine clinics, St. Michael’s Hospital Sumac Creek Family Health Team, Mt. Sinai Hospital’s Rebecca McDonald Center for Arthritis Spine Clinic as well as Mackenzie Health and Hamilton General Hospitals’ fracture clinics with Orthopedic and Neurosurgical consultation. He also has experience working as a varsity strength and conditioning coach and a personal trainer while attending Waterloo University.

Dr. Hofkirchner works as a clinical instructor with the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where he is responsible for chiropractic students’ clinical education within the Bowmanville Health Center. He is currently engaged in a number of research projects, with publications in medical journals relating to the diagnosis and management of cervical spine radiculopathy, degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis and chiropractic care in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Dr. Hofkirchner uses a combination of education, hands-on therapy, exercise, medical acupuncture, and self-management approaches with his patients for effective and efficient relief of spine and extremity musculoskeletal conditions as well as performance enhancement. When not in clinic, you can usually find Corey spending time with his 2 young sons and wife.

Corey Hofkirchner received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiroprac... Read More

Dr. Jenna Davis is a family chiropractor and acupuncture provider. As a competitive athlete, she enjoys treating all varieties of injuries and people of all ages. To learn more visit https://thrivehealthptbo.ca/teamthrive/

Dr. Jenna Davis is a family chiropractor and acupuncture provider. As a competitive athlete, she ... Read More

Dr. Sarah Wild has a niche practice in Pre/Postnatal and Infant / Pediatric chiropractic. She is passionate about helping families through these milestone events in life in the healthiest, happiest, and most supported way possible! For more information, please visit https://thrivehealthptbo.ca/teamthrive/

Dr. Sarah Wild has a niche practice in Pre/Postnatal and Infant / Pediatric chiropractic. She is ... Read More

Jaime Tattrie is an accomplished Registered TCM Acupuncturist, Herbal Medicine practitioner, and Registered Massage Therapist. She has a passion for starting from the root of a problem to prevent and correct disease and uses her skills to enhance the healing process. To learn more, visit https://thrivehealthptbo.ca/teamthrive/

Jaime Tattrie is an accomplished Registered TCM Acupuncturist, Herbal Medicine practitioner, and ... Read More

Tessa takes a holistic approach to all of her patients, identifying and treating the root cause to help you get back to doing what is most important to you! Over the years she has had the privilege of gaining a wide range of experiences in orthopedics and neurological rehab. She loves to work with clients of all ages and abilities taking an active approach to therapy through movement and exercise, that is complimented by hands-on therapeutic techniques. To learn more, visit https://thrivehealthptbo.ca/teamthrive/

Tessa takes a holistic approach to all of her patients, identifying and treating the root cause t... Read More

Riwaj is an experienced physiotherapist who enjoys treating patients of all ages. He is skilled at rehabilitating a variety of injuries including knee and hip pain, shoulder pain, neck and back pain. He takes an active approach to injury recovery and compliments this with manual therapy. https://thrivehealthptbo.ca/teamthrive

Riwaj is an experienced physiotherapist who enjoys treating patients of all ages. He is skilled a... Read More

Dr. Adam Blanchard is a family chiropractor and acupuncture provider. Being involved in sport and outdoor activities, as well as providing medical coverage for various athletic teams, has stimulated his passion for providing comprehensive, active health care for all of his patients. For more details, check out www.thrivehealthptbo.ca.

Dr. Adam Blanchard is a family chiropractor and acupuncture provider. Being involved in sport and... Read More

Dr. Cruess became a chiropractor because she wants to help individuals feel their best, recover well when injuries happen, and prevent long lasting issues. She will help you work health and wellness into your already busy schedule, so that you can continue to work, pick up your kids or grandkids, play your sports, go to your cottage, or do whatever you need to do to enjoy and make the most of life.

During your appointments with Dr. Cruess you can expect a diverse and personalized approach that may include soft tissue therapy, mobilizations, spinal manipulation, rehab exercises, and acupuncture. Her goal is to find the right combination of techniques that work for YOU, so you can feel better and keep moving without putting life on hold.

Dr. Cruess became a chiropractor because she wants to help individuals feel their best, recover w... Read More

John is a registered massage therapist who loves treating people of all ages. He has an interest in postural strain, muscle pain and athletic injuries. His experience as a competitive cyclist and runner stimulated his career in massage therapy and an active approach to recovery. To learn more, visit https://thrivehealthptbo.ca/teamthrive

John is a registered massage therapist who loves treating people of all ages. He has an interest ... Read More

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