First Steps Wellness Centre Verified listing

First Steps Wellness Centre (FSWC) is a specialized rehabilitation facility that was established to promote functional recovery in individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Our methods differ from traditional rehabilitation as we focus on promoting functional gains below the level of injury through intensive, activity-based recovery methods. Due to the success our clients with SCI have had, we have made our methods available to individuals with other nervous system impairments such as, but not limited to, stroke, acquired/traumatic brain injuries, Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida.

We believe that each individual has a potential to recover lost function, the extent of which can depend on multiple factors: level of injury, ASIA score, complete/incomplete injury, experience with physical activity, and any secondary health factors. We understand that each of these factors can vary from client to client. Each individual with a SCI is different and so are their sessions. We customize each session to put our clients in situations where they will succeed and recognize their potential.

Our methods are research-based and we follow the latest clinical best practices to produce outcomes that increase functional recovery following a SCI. In recent years, there has been an increase in research being completed to understand the mechanisms leading to functional recovery after SCI.