About - Physio for Surgery

Voted the #1 Physiotherapy Clinic in Markham 2022, 2023 and 2024 by Readers Choice Awards

Voted the #1 Physiotherapy Clinic in Markham 2024 by Community Votes

About Physio For Surgery

“We Make Fast Recovery And Pro-Level Performance After Surgery Possible For Every Body – Sometimes Preventing Surgery Altogether. So, You Can Stop Worrying And Focus On A Fit And Healthy Future”

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Do you ever wonder how athletes and sports players get back in the game so quickly after serious injury, a major accident, or radical surgery?

  • Connor Mcdavid had torn Ligaments, cracked bones and damaged cartilage and lead the NHL when he scored 105 points in 56 games the following season.
  • Andre de Grasse famously overcame Achilles' surgery and a torn hamstring to get back on the track and become a Canadian record-breaker.
  • Serena Williams was back slamming balls at the French Open eight months after giving birth to her daughter by emergency c-section.
  • And Mark McMorris went from collapsed lung, ruptured spleen, and “shattered” pelvis in a snowboarding accident to coming home with an Olympic Medal from the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

How is that possible? Some of these athletes seem even stronger and can run faster than they did before after serious collisions, major surgeries, and devastating injuries. What’s their secret?”

We hate to break it to you. They’ve got grit. But they’re not superhuman. Their surgeons and first responders play a pivotal role. Of course, we'd be lying if we said being in peak physical fitness didn't help too. But the magic behind their recovery and lightspeed return to form is what happens in rehab.

In athletic therapy circles, however, it's not magic. We know that the speed of their recovery and post-surgery fitness comes down to two things; The knowledge and skill of their physiotherapist and access to cutting-edge tech and physiotherapy equipment. It’s that simple.

At Physio For Surgery, we make pro-level treatment accessible to you, so you can achieve all of your goals safer and sooner. So you can get back on your bike, play tennis with your girlfriends or just beat your buddy at Golf again after surgery (or without surgery at all).

You don't even have to be a famous sports star or Olympic athlete.

Anything is possible with the right team behind you.


Founded by Nick Halkidis

Nicholas Halkidis

21st Century Rehab Specialist: Athletic Therapist, Registered Massage Therapist and Certified Medical Acupuncturist.

Nick Halkidis: Builds Bodies Back Better

Nick’s interest in the human body piqued when he took an exercise physiology course as an aspiring young athlete in the twelfth grade. But at that age, Nick’s heart was set on becoming a professional Hockey player – his talent a fitting match for his big ambitions. But fate had other ideas, and he was “stretchered off” that path when injuries derailed him from a promising career as a hockey pro.

At this point, he was nothing more than a “hoser” (or so he believed) – with his long-held aspirations for professional sport in the trash.

But during those dark early days of accepting that life wasn't going to pan out as he planned, Nick flipped adversity on its head and turned it into an opportunity. He channelled his anger and disappointment into a personal quest. His mission was to learn about the human body - how and why things go wrong and what to do about it when they do.

At this point, he was hell-bent on making sure no one's dreams of becoming a professional athlete ended from injuries as his did.

- He studied Kinesiology & Athletic Therapy on the #1 Kinesiology Program in Canada, at York University – finishing top of his class and winning "Student Athletic Therapist of The Year." 

- He attained a degree in Massage Therapy at the Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy and gained his official license to work with patients that same summer. 

But Nick didn’t stop there. He went on to study acupuncture on the prestigious McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program. Before working as an Athletic Therapist specializing in Chronic Pain in Newmarket. Currently, Nick is working with Team Canada Junior National Baseball Team. He was also lucky enough to spend time working with the "Hamilton Tiger-Cats" and five years working for a Sports Medicine Clinic in Markham before deciding on a full-time career in private practice.

Hello, Physio For Surgery.

Nick opened Physio For Surgery to take cutting-edge technology off the sports field and make it accessible to health-conscious Canadians in the GTA. Patients who want superior results from pre-planned surgeries and get back on their feet (and back to their lives) faster.


Why Choose Us?

Everything Nick and the team does is evidence-based. From the Anti-gravity treadmill and the Game Ready Met4 Elite to Blood Flow Restriction. It’s all scientifically proven to enable superhuman-style recovery for the average Canadian - so you can recover as fast as the pros.

Nick LOVES Helping People.

He listens. He explains what's going on in a down-to-earth manner – answering all your questions without unnecessary jargon or BS.
You can lean on him and the team at Physio For Surgery and trust us to get you the best possible results.

Plus, there's free WIFI, coffee and great chat free with every appointment. I mean, it's hard to get Nick to shut up about physiotherapy, optimal health, and the latest tech once he starts, eh?
But you won't find a more up-to-date and passionate Athletic Therapist anywhere in Canada. That’s for sure.

If you would like to know how the physiotherapy team at PHYSIO FOR SURGERY can help you prevent surgery or recover faster when you do, we recommend take advantage of our special offer and book a completely free taster appointment at our Markham clinic.

Note: We offer this Free Discovery Session to people who are worried about surgery and not sure whether physiotherapy is right for them. So, if that sounds like you, please book a free appointment. We will put your mind at ease and explain how physiotherapy helps both before and after surgery and how it sometimes prevents the need for surgery altogether.

We Help You:

  • Find Out What’s Wrongusually within 20 minutes, even if you’ve been in pain for months, years or even decades.
  • Reduce painwe can help reduce your pain levels from the very first session. You don’t have to put up with it.
  • Prevent surgery (if possible)In many cases, we can help you avoid surgery altogether by correcting the problem and reducing your pain.
  • Prepare For surgeryby strengthening your body: bones and muscles, increasing blood flow and improving your capacity for healing.
  • Recover Faster After Surgeryusing high-tech equipment and more effective hands-on physiotherapy and therapeutic exercise.

If you want to know what it costs - and what availability we have at our physiotherapy clinic in MARKHAM, please click the button below and complete the short form:


“Here Are 3 People We’ve Helped Recently

Please enjoy these reviews of other people just like you who came to see the Physiotherapy Team at Physio For Surgery - and left much healthier and happier within just a couple of weeks:

Nick and Brandon both helped me throughout my ACL,Meniscus and mcl tear. I can not express enough how much these 2 have helped me get back to playing football without any issues. Both Nick and Brandon gave me the motivation to keep pushing every single day and gave me the certainty ill be back to playing football in no time if I stayed consistent. After 6 constant months with physio I can say I am back on the field training with no complications. Thank you to both Nick and Brandon
george tri
george tri
23:30 10 Sep 25
I can’t recommend Physio For Surgery enough! Nick has been an incredible part of my son’s soccer journey. Following an ACL injury, we’ve spent the past nine months working with Nick and Brandon, who have supported us every step of the way.From our very first consultation, Nick was straightforward and honest. It’s clear he truly loves what he does and always has his clients’ best interests at heart.Thanks to Nick, Brandon, and the amazing reception team, what could have been a very difficult time was made as positive and reassuring as possible. As my son prepares to get back in the game, we are so grateful for the care, dedication, and encouragement we’ve received from everyone at Physio For Surgery.Pam & George
esk tsimplidis
esk tsimplidis
20:34 09 Sep 25
This is the first time I’ve used this company and I definitely would again. Brandon helped me with problems with my left foot. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and creative. I’m all fixed lol
Gale Pickering
Gale Pickering
15:46 26 Aug 25
Nick is the best
Soccerbro1527
Soccerbro1527
23:58 18 Aug 25
Nick was amazing to work with.
Nicole Cochrane
Nicole Cochrane
15:38 13 Aug 25
I was experiencing elbow and lower arm pain and with the treatment and assistance of Alex, I was able to resolve my pain issue. Alex is very patient and provides a detailed assessment and treatment plan. I highly recommend Alex and the clinic for phsyiotherapy!
Pierre Bertsoulakis
Pierre Bertsoulakis
11:12 07 Aug 25
Brandon is a very good physiotherapist. He helped my son ‘an arm recovery after surgery. We like this place a bit. All people are very good here. Thanks Brandon and all of you😁
Kelin Geng
Kelin Geng
21:36 21 Jul 25
Nick is the man. Got a patellar tendon autograft ACL reconstruction and Nick was there to help in my recovery and answer all of my questions. Shout out to Chantal, Alex, Brandon and Ale as well. What an amazing team of professionals. Couldn’t have had a better experience!
Gambre Lau
Gambre Lau
20:27 17 Jul 25
Went to Alex Chan for over a year for pre and post ACL rehab and Alex and the rest of the team there were amazing and super accommodating. The anti-gravity treadmill and blood restriction machine they have got me back into running quickly. Highly recommend
Anderson Petergeorge
Anderson Petergeorge
18:37 05 Jul 25
Excellent care and attention, particularly from Chantal. She is a great listener and was very responsive in adjusting my treatment and exercises and I saw progress after each visit. Great "bedside manner"!
Krystyna Stoic
Krystyna Stoic
17:53 11 Jun 25
Quang Tran
Quang Tran
13:18 22 May 25
I've been making regular visits to this clinic for the last 3 years. Nick and the team always make time for me and have helped me both reactively and preventatively with my body and injuries. I'm an active crossfitter who ends up with a few aches and pains from the volume of exercise I do. The team here takes care of me. Thank You.
Chris Atwell
Chris Atwell
14:56 13 May 25
Great rehab. Alex Chan and Nick Halkidis are amazing.
Ramanan Kandiah
Ramanan Kandiah
00:26 09 May 25
Physio for surgery helped get mobility and strength back in my knee/ leg after ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair. Nick is fantastic and a really good hearted person. They have equipment and expertise that was beyond my expectations. Thankful for the time I spent in recovery with physio for surgery by my side every step (literally).
Montana Dallas
Montana Dallas
13:42 08 May 25
Been going to Nick for my knee and shoulder. Shoulder is good to go after a few sessions and he's coached me through a lot for my knee rehab. Would give bonus points if I could because the front staff is so awesome
Vinit Mehna
Vinit Mehna
03:09 07 May 25
I have nothing but positive things to say about Nick (and Physio for Surgery). I tore my ACL, MCL, and meniscus last year. Not only did Nick's treatments help in my recovery, but he explained all of the different paths back to having long term health in my knee (both surgical and non-surgical) so that I could make a difficult decision as to how to approach my injury. He was extremely honest and did not sugar coat what each path would entail. Nick also went above and beyond contacting me to check-in on how I was progressing after we finished our treatments. He truly cares about his clients, and helping them in recovering from injury. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for therapist to support in their recovery from an injury.
Alex halkias
Alex halkias
14:44 13 Apr 25
I was experiencing neck and shoulder pain for a few weeks before I saw Alex. He listened attentively to my complains and assured me that together we can fix and make it all better. He is very knowledgeable and knew exactly what needed to get done.I am extremely grateful for his help, expertise advise and instructions. My pain is gone.Also, customer service was excellent. Staff was courteous, friendly and professional.Alejandra was welcoming with a smile. Very prompt at returning calls and reminders for appointments.I enjoyed having a nice cup of herbal tea while waiting for Alex. I was even allowed to take tea and a cookie back to my car.Highly recommend.
Gloria Cook
Gloria Cook
00:25 12 Apr 25
Great place to help recover from your injuries!
Nancy Tanachian
Nancy Tanachian
22:17 10 Apr 25
Alex Chan (PT) at Physio For Surgery has been so helpful with my recovery process. He’s very patient and supportive. Provided me with exercises that are suitable for my needs. I’ve seen huge improvement in my recovery process.
Marco Lam
Marco Lam
22:15 10 Apr 25
Went in for rehab for an older shoulder injury with Alex Chan. He was very knowledgable and gave me great advice and exercises to work on getting better. Had me feeling better in no time
Emmanuel Bertsoulakis
Emmanuel Bertsoulakis
20:12 13 Mar 25
Brandon helped me recover from full knee replacement surgery in record time. I was back on my bike cycling outdoors in 4 weeks and had almost full range of motion by 6 weeks. I'm at 5 months now with no pain or any restrictions on activities. Thank you Brandon and PFS for helping me get back to feeling like I'm 30 again!
Sam Maduri
Sam Maduri
15:59 06 Mar 25
Paul Lin
Paul Lin
14:58 06 Mar 25
farhad howleh
farhad howleh
12:58 22 Feb 25
My brother recently completed his physiotherapy at Physio for Surgery, and I can’t say enough good things about this place! The entire experience was fantastic. The clinic is equipped with modern, high-quality equipment, and they even have an on-site gym, which was incredibly helpful for his recovery.What really stood out was their amazing customer service. The staff is friendly, professional, and genuinely cares about their patients. They took the time to understand my brother’s needs and created a personalized treatment plan that made a huge difference in his progress.If you’re looking for a physiotherapy clinic that offers top-notch care, excellent facilities, and a supportive environment, Physio for Surgery is the place to go. Highly recommend them for anyone in need of physio!
Adhitya Raina
Adhitya Raina
18:05 20 Feb 25
Best Staff, Best Service, Best Clinic.My knee feels great.
George Halkidis
George Halkidis
11:55 20 Feb 25
Great service, Great staff
Popeye
Popeye
15:02 18 Feb 25
Nick breaks it down so you understand what’s going on. He cares, he wants to make a difference. At the end of the day, his main concern is his patients well being, and it’s really clear. Thanks Nick!
Lior Dobkin
Lior Dobkin
13:49 16 Feb 25
Logan Gauthier
Logan Gauthier
22:26 14 Feb 25
Elpidia Ortega
Elpidia Ortega
23:52 13 Feb 25
It started with a cry for help, that was answered right away by Nick. He explained he was a certified Athletic therapist and said after a hands on assessment he would have a plan of action for my road to recovery. Nick only asked that I listen to his plan and show up. It's been a journey but Nick warned me that Frozen Shoulder is an injury that requires time and commitment, but I have definitely seen results every step of the way. Nick made adjustments when he noticed certain treatments weren't working and created a new treatment plan. If I had questions about my progress they were addressed and I was confident in our plan. We noticed that things progressed quicker than he expected and we made adjustments to the frequency of my visits. I have full confidence in Nick and would recommend him to anyone in need of help from an injury or surgery. Nick's commitment and professionalism is very refreshing. Ally at the front desk is very committed to maintaining a level of professionalism that Nick has established.
Christine Preinitsch
Christine Preinitsch
21:47 13 Feb 25
From the moment you walk into their office, everyone makes you feel welcome and very comfortable. This feeling stays with you the entire time! Great staff, amazing service—nothing short of excellence! I highly recommend it 100%! They treated my daughter and me, and I have recommended every friend who needed therapy!
Manuel Alejandro Casas
Manuel Alejandro Casas
14:33 13 Feb 25
Brandon is the best Physio therapist there, very knowledgeable and professional.
Bruce Song
Bruce Song
02:55 12 Feb 25
Excellent service. Was never rushed and the therapist spend the full time working on you.
Gurvir Sahota
Gurvir Sahota
23:37 11 Feb 25
Kirsten Webb
Kirsten Webb
22:03 11 Feb 25
I can’t believe I waited so long before getting physio for my painful hip. A few visits with Alex and I was walking without pain . Can’t believe it was such an easy fix , but it’s because of the great skill and expertise.
Diane Leighton
Diane Leighton
21:59 11 Feb 25
I went in with a long standing shoulder injury. Chantal worked magic in a few sessions and now it feels better then ever
Raymond Latinsky
Raymond Latinsky
21:55 11 Feb 25
Highly recommend..two different types of injuries, both of them 100 %..
Levon Sakaloglu
Levon Sakaloglu
21:46 11 Feb 25
Excellent service, very knowledgeable and friendly staff
Andrea Vance
Andrea Vance
21:40 11 Feb 25
My son George was injured during a soccer game. Physio for Surgery provided the best treatment for very fast recovery.
Garo Missirlian
Garo Missirlian
21:31 11 Feb 25
I have had numerous amazing experiences with this office! The entire team is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and easy-going. They really take the time to understand your needs and provide personalized care. The service is top-notch, and they’re always on time, which I really appreciate. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed and supported. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of physiotherapy/massage/etc – they truly go above and beyond!
Kimiko Leanne Maikawa
Kimiko Leanne Maikawa
21:23 11 Feb 25
Amazing clinic! 10/10 would recommend!!
Danielle Molto
Danielle Molto
21:21 11 Feb 25
Nick and Brandon treat our entire family with so much respect, my sons are athletes and when injured they are able to get back to competitive sports really fast. From concussion treatment to osgood schlatter knees to sprains. I was so impressed with the concussion knowledge and treatment for my eldest who I thought due to the extent of the injury that he was going to be out for months was back within weeks. On top of it they are cool guys who care about their community and patients.
Melanie Jay Janmohamed
Melanie Jay Janmohamed
21:16 11 Feb 25
eric gibson
eric gibson
20:43 11 Feb 25
Physio for Surgery is the first clinic I have used that actually makes physio fun. The clinic is so welcoming and the treatment is very effective.Update: I have gone for massage the past 2 weeks and they have been great. Definitely feel less stiff and sore.
Marion
Marion
19:53 11 Feb 25
Nicholas is very impressive with his assessment of my injuries and is assisting in improving my injury.
Doug McIntyre
Doug McIntyre
19:41 11 Feb 25
Great massage. Will be coming back for physio soon.
Marion Zimmer
Marion Zimmer
20:37 10 Feb 25
Marta Kotynia
Marta Kotynia
03:55 07 Jan 25
Alex was amazing. He helped me with my back issues and I found immediate relief. I recommend this clinic for anyone who needs physiotherapy.
Inta T
Inta T
00:30 18 Dec 24
I've been doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2019, a sport that inevitably comes with its fair share of injuries. Since 2017, Nick has been my go-to therapist and the only person I trust to handle any injury. Whether it’s dealing with acute issues or fixing long-standing, nagging injuries, Nick always delivers exceptional care. His expertise and commitment to his patients are unmatched. I highly recommend Nick and Physio For Surgery to anyone looking for top-tier care!
Matt Gentles
Matt Gentles
14:46 10 Dec 24
I had a great experience with Jimmy! He gave me excellent advice for physio, which was practical and easy to follow. Highly recommend his expertise!
Howard Chih
Howard Chih
22:04 04 Dec 24