Setting Up a Rehab Clinic in Canada?
We’ve Done This 1,000+ Times.
Since 1989, OrthoCanada has helped over 1,000 Canadian healthcare professionals open, equip, and expand their clinics. From your first treatment table to a fully equipped multi-room facility, our team of capital equipment specialists and clinical advisors will guide you through every step, so you can focus on your patients, not your procurement.
Whether you’re a physiotherapist opening your first practice, a chiropractor expanding to a new location, a massage therapist upgrading equipment, a hospital building a new facility, or a business owner building a multidisciplinary clinic, OrthoCanada has the experience, the exclusive brands, and the people to make it happen.
See How OrthoCanada Equips Canadian Clinics – From First Call to Opening Day
How We Set Up Your Clinic (Step-by-Step)
1 Initial Consultation
2 Equipment Planning & Layout
3 Financing & Budget Planning
4 Delivery & Installation
5 Clinical Training
6 Ongoing Support & Service
Exclusive Brands You Can Only Get Through OrthoCanada
When you set up your clinic with OrthoCanada, you get access to professional-grade equipment from brands that are exclusively distributed by OrthoCanada in Canada. You won’t find these through general retailers, online marketplaces, or newer suppliers — only through us.
These exclusive partnerships mean your clinic benefits from better pricing, direct manufacturer support, and access to the latest product innovations — advantages that simply aren’t available anywhere else in Canada.
BTL Physiotherapy
World leader in physiotherapy modalities and aesthetic technology, including shockwave, laser, electrotherapy, high-intensity electromagnetic stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, cryotherapy, traction and spinal decompression, and combination therapy.
SEERS Medical
Premium electric and hydraulic physiotherapy treatment tables and medical couches designed for clinical performance and long-term institutional durability.
ITO Physiotherapy
Japanese-engineered electrotherapy and ultrasound equipment trusted by physiotherapy professionals worldwide.
NuStep
The gold standard in recumbent cross trainers for rehabilitation, widely used in hospitals, long-term care, and senior rehab facilities across Canada.
K-Tape by Biviax
The industry standard in professional kinesiology tape. Trusted by therapists and athletes, with over 3,700 Canadian therapists trained at the K-Taping Academy Canada.
Sanctband
High-quality resistance exercise bands and rehabilitation accessories used in physiotherapy clinics and sports medicine facilities nationwide.
Physiax
Specialized physiotherapy accessories and rehabilitation tools designed for clinical professionals, such as therapy putty, parallel bars, staircases, mirrors, goniometers, electrodes, shoulder pulleys and more.
Sukha
Premium massage and wellness products for therapeutic and clinical use, such as massage tables, heating pads, hot packs, cold packs, massage guns, massage lotions, bolsters and more.
Bakrol
Bakrol lumbar rolls are manufactured by OrthoCanada and found in over 50% of Canadian physiotherapy clinics — the undisputed industry standard for patient positioning in rehabilitation.
Nekrol
Nekrol cervical rolls are OrthoCanada’s companion solution for neck and cervical positioning, equally trusted across Canadian clinics and rehabilitation facilities nationwide
Beyond our exclusive lines, OrthoCanada also carries the most trusted and widely used rehabilitation product lines in the industry — including Cardon Rehab, Medicom, Serin Acupuncture, Axelgaard Electrodes, Theraband, Biofreeze, DJO, Chattanooga, Biotone, Empi, and many more. Whether you’re looking for the latest exclusive technology or the tried-and-true products your practice has relied on for years, you’ll find them all in one place — OrthoCanada.
Our Solutions. Your Results.
Equipment Selection Expertise
With 3,000+ products in our catalog — including our exclusive lines — our capital equipment specialists and clinical advisors will help you select the right tools for your clinical focus, your space, and your budget. We’ve equipped over 1,000 Canadian clinics, and that experience translates directly into better recommendations for yours.
Leasing & Financing Solutions
You don’t need to invest your entire capital budget upfront. OrthoCanada works with trusted leasing partners to offer flexible financing options — with fixed, affordable monthly payments and significant tax advantages. Opening your practice is more accessible than you think.
Clinical Training & Education
Through the OrthoCanada Academy, your team receives comprehensive training on the equipment you purchase — from BTL shockwave, Tecar TR therapy and laser therapy to K-Taping. We don’t just deliver equipment, we make sure your team knows how to use it to deliver the best possible patient outcomes.
360 Showroom
OrthoCanada’s 360 Showroom lets you experience our exclusive equipment in person or virtually before committing to a purchase. Meet with our experts, test the products, and make confident decisions. No other Canadian supplier offers this level of pre-purchase access to professional rehabilitation equipment.
Delivery & Logistics — Built for Clinic Setup
Equipping a clinic isn’t like ordering office supplies. It requires careful coordination, professional handling, and a logistics team that understands the complexity of medical equipment delivery. OrthoCanada has a dedicated logistics department and professional warehousing team to ensure your clinic setup goes smoothly from first order to final installation.
Flexible Delivery Scheduling
Your order ships when you’re ready — not when it’s convenient for us. If construction delays push back your opening, OrthoCanada can store your equipment at no additional cost until you give us the green light.
Assembly and Installation
A service of assembly and installation on equipment such as treadmills, bikes, NuStep, modalities, work hardening, parallel bars, and more can be coordinated with our team.
Health Canada Compliant Processes
All OrthoCanada products meet Canadian regulatory standards, and our logistics and warehousing procedures are fully aligned with Health Canada requirements for medical device handling and distribution. For institutional buyers and procurement managers, this isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s a requirement.
White Glove Delivery
For clinic setup orders, our white glove delivery service means your equipment arrives carefully packed, wrapped, and secured — and our white glove partners handle uncrating, placement, and removal of all packing materials. You focus on opening your clinic; we handle the rest.
Post Sale Support & Biomedical Department
Buying equipment is just the beginning. What happens after the sale is where OrthoCanada truly sets itself apart from every other Canadian supplier.
Dedicated Biomedical Service Department
OrthoCanada operates a professional biomedical service department based in Gatineau, Quebec, providing service, maintenance, and repair of medical and rehabilitation equipment to clients across Canada. Our biomedical technicians are trained directly by the manufacturers of the instruments they service — ensuring that every repair and maintenance procedure meets the exact standards set by the original equipment manufacturer.
National Service Network
In addition to our Gatineau/Ottawa-based team, OrthoCanada has established contractual agreements with certified technicians in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto — giving us the geographic reach to serve clinics from British Columbia to Ontario and beyond, with the same manufacturer-certified standards of service.
Loaner Program
In the rare event your equipment requires service, our loaner program keeps your clinic operational. While the product is under warranty, OrthoCanada absorbs any costs associated with the loaner and repair. Equipment downtime is not an option in a clinical setting — and with OrthoCanada, it doesn’t have to be.
Warranty Management
OrthoCanada manages all warranty claims directly with our manufacturing partners, so you never have to navigate manufacturer bureaucracy on your own. One call to our team is all it takes.
Meet Our Clinic Setup Experts
Our team combines clinical expertise, engineering knowledge, and deep product experience — with physiotherapists, athletic therapists, kinesiologists, PTA-OTAs, massage therapists, and biomedical engineers and technicians on staff, the advice you receive is grounded in real-world practice, not just sales targets.
Karen Wright
Capital Equipment Specialist
1-800-561-010 ext 1719
karen.wright@orthocanada.com
Zach El-Shafei
Capital Equipment Specialist
1-800-561-010 ext 8000
zachary.elshafei@orthocanada.com
Razi Khaddage, MBA, B.Eng
Director of Capital Equipment Sales & Service
1-800-561-010 ext 1704
razi.khaddage@orthocanada.com
Jonathan Hamel, BSc PT
Capital Equipment Specialist
1-800-561-010 ext 2020
jonathan.hamel@orthocanada.com
Ready to Build Your Clinic?
Tell us about your space, your clinical focus, and your timeline — and one of our experts will be in touch to guide you through the process.
What Our Clinic Setup Clients Say
Leasing Examples (Based on three different clinic sizes)
As low as
$181/month
2 Treatment Rooms
2 Hi/Lo Treatment Tables
1 Ultrasound
1 IFC Unit
As low as
$280/month
4 Treatment Rooms
4 Hi/Lo Treatment Tables
1 Ultrasound
1 IFC Unit
As low as
$458/month
6 Treatment Rooms
6 Hi/Lo Treatment Tables
2 Ultrasounds
2 IFC Units
*Please note the monthly payments are approximations and will vary based on equipment selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
For over 35 years, OrthoCanada has been Canada’s most trusted partner for clinic setup — and for good reason. We offer the most extensive selection of exclusive and non-exclusive rehabilitation brands in the country, backed by a team of capital equipment specialists and clinical advisors who guide you from first consultation to opening day. Beyond product selection, we provide flexible financing and leasing options, nationwide logistics support, white-glove delivery, fast shipping, and a dedicated post-sale biomedical service department. No other Canadian supplier offers this combination of breadth, expertise, and support under one roof.
Ideally 2–3 months before your targeted opening date. This allows us to finalize your quote 6–8 weeks before you need the equipment. Once placed, your order is reserved and ships only when you’re ready to receive it. If construction delays arise, OrthoCanada can store your equipment at no additional cost — just notify your representative before your order ships.
The right equipment list depends on your area of specialization, number of treatment rooms, staff size, and budget. That said, here is what a well-equipped physiotherapy clinic typically includes as a starting point:
Treatment tables — the SEERS electric hi-lo treatment table is the most popular choice among Canadian physiotherapists for its durability, clinical versatility, patient comfort, value for money, and warranty. Electrotherapy equipment — the ITO and BTL electrotherapy units are trusted by Canadian clinicians for IFC, ultrasound, and combination therapy. Shockwave therapy — the BTL shockwave system is the gold standard for clinics offering this high-demand modality. TENS units — OrthoCanada’s own TENS line provides reliable, affordable options for both clinical and home use prescription. Massage and wellness products — the Sukha line covers professional massage tools, tables, oils, and accessories. Exercise and rehabilitation equipment and clinic supplies — resistance bands, foam rollers, exercise balls, balance tools, taping, strapping, hot and cold therapy, linens, and consumables round out most clinic setups.
Our capital equipment specialists will help you build a customized list based on your specific clinical focus and budget — contact us to get started.
A typical physiotherapy clinic setup in Canada requires a clinical equipment investment of approximately $25,000 to $45,000, depending on the number of treatment rooms, your area of specialization, and the equipment you select. This estimate covers clinical equipment only and does not include office furniture, leasehold improvements, or building renovations. With OrthoCanada’s leasing options, this investment can be spread over time with fixed monthly payments starting as low as $181/month for a two-room clinic — making it far more accessible than many new practitioners expect.
Yes. Financing is available through OrthoCanada’s trusted leasing partners, offering fixed monthly payments, tax benefits, and access to high-quality equipment without a large upfront investment. We recommend consulting your accountant to determine the best approach for your situation.
Yes. Discounts are considered at a certain order threshold and applied to your quote once your full equipment selection is finalized.
Yes — simply contact your sales representative by phone or email at any time.
OrthoCanada can store your equipment at no additional cost. Simply notify your representative before your order ships.
We offer curbside delivery, inside delivery with uncrating, and full white glove delivery with uncrating and assembly. Your representative and our logistics coordinator will recommend the right option for your order size and location.
OrthoCanada manages all warranty claims directly with our manufacturing partners. Our biomedical service department handles repairs and maintenance, and our loaner program ensures your clinic stays operational during any service period.
Transit times vary by location: Ontario and Quebec 2–3 days, Maritime provinces 4–5 days, Western provinces 6–10 days. Your logistics coordinator will provide exact timelines when your order is confirmed.
Yes — and at scale. OrthoCanada has supplied hundreds of hospitals and institutional rehabilitation facilities across Canada, from coast to coast to coast. Our experience spans acute care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term care facilities, seniors’ residences, and complex continuing care centres — providing not just equipment, but the full clinical and logistical expertise to design, equip, and operationalize a complete rehabilitation department.
Rehabilitation Gym Design & Equipment
Setting up a hospital rehabilitation gym requires a fundamentally different approach than equipping a private physiotherapy clinic. Patient populations are more complex, space planning must accommodate wheelchairs and mobility aids, equipment must meet institutional durability standards, and bariatric considerations are increasingly essential. OrthoCanada’s capital equipment team works directly with your physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and administrative leadership to design rehabilitation gym environments that are clinically effective, space-efficient, and built to last.
Our hospital rehabilitation gym setups typically include:
Cardiovascular & Strength Equipment
- NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainers — the gold standard for accessible, low-impact cardiovascular rehabilitation in hospitals and long-term care facilities across Canada.
- SportsArt and Spirit Fitness — Commercial-grade and Reha-grade treadmills, upright and recumbent bikes engineered for clinical and institutional environments.
- Shuttle Systems — Functional rehabilitation and conditioning equipment widely used in hospital-based physiotherapy and occupational therapy programs.
Rehabilitation Infrastructure and Capital Equipment
- Specialized parallel bars and stair systems — Adjustable-height and bariatric-rated parallel bars, custom staircase trainers for gait rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, neurological rehabilitation, and stroke recovery programs.
- Custom medical curtain systems — Hospital-grade cubicle curtain track systems designed to meet infection control standards and privacy requirements in multi-bed treatment areas.
- Medical carts — Clinical-grade mobile storage and workstation solutions for physiotherapy and occupational therapy departments.
- Treatment tables — Including SEERS Medical electric hi-lo tables with bariatric capacity options, Bobath tables, mat tables, and fixed-height tables for institutional settings.
Electrotherapy & Modalities
BTL and ITO electrotherapy units, ultrasound, combination therapy, and OrthoCanada TENS/NMES systems for hospital-based physiotherapy departments — all Health Canada compliant, all backed by OrthoCanada’s national biomedical service and warranty management team.
Bariatric Solutions
As Canadian patient populations evolve, bariatric-rated equipment is no longer optional in hospital rehab environments. OrthoCanada supplies bariatric treatment tables, bariatric chairs, and bariatric-rated rehabilitation equipment to meet the full range of patient needs in institutional settings.
As a proudly Canadian company headquartered in Gatineau, Quebec, with a dedicated logistics department, professional warehousing team, and a national biomedical service network spanning Gatineau/Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver, OrthoCanada has the infrastructure to support large-scale institutional projects with the coordination, precision, and post-sale service they require.
Contact our capital equipment team to discuss your hospital or institutional rehab project.
Yes. OrthoCanada actively participates in provincial and national procurement tenders for rehabilitation equipment and has extensive experience navigating the institutional procurement processes used by Canadian health authorities, regional health networks, and hospital procurement organizations.
For hospital procurement managers and materials management teams, OrthoCanada offers several important advantages:
Health Canada Compliance
All OrthoCanada products meet Health Canada regulatory standards for medical devices. Our logistics and warehousing procedures are fully aligned with Health Canada requirements for medical device handling and distribution — a non-negotiable requirement for institutional procurement.
Proven Track Record
With over 35 years of experience and hundreds of hospitals supplied across every province and territory, OrthoCanada brings a documented history of successful institutional supply relationships that procurement evaluators can verify.
Canadian Company
OrthoCanada is a Canadian company, headquartered in Gatineau, Quebec, since 1989. For provincial and federal procurement processes that prioritize or require Canadian-sourced suppliers, OrthoCanada is a fully compliant, domestically established partner.
Single-Source Capability
Institutional procurement teams value consolidation. OrthoCanada’s catalog of 3,000+ professional-grade rehabilitation products — spanning electrotherapy, exercise equipment, treatment tables, bariatric solutions, clinic infrastructure, and consumables — allows hospitals and health authorities to consolidate multiple supply relationships into a single, accountable Canadian source.
Quotation and Tender Support
OrthoCanada’s capital equipment team can prepare detailed equipment specifications, product substitution documentation, and pricing packages formatted to meet the requirements of RFP, RFQ, and standing offer processes used by provincial health authorities and shared procurement organizations across Canada.
To discuss an upcoming tender, request product specifications, or initiate a procurement conversation, contact our sales team.
Absolutely — and we mean truly remote. OrthoCanada delivers professional rehabilitation equipment and clinic supplies anywhere in Canada, including remote communities, northern territories, First Nations and Indigenous health centres, national parks, wilderness stations, Arctic regions, and locations only accessible by small aircraft or seasonal roads. If you can receive a shipment, we can get it there.
Canada is a vast country, and healthcare doesn’t stop at the end of the highway. Whether you’re setting up a rehabilitation space in a fly-in community in Northern Ontario, a health post in Nunavut, or a treatment facility deep in the backcountry of British Columbia, OrthoCanada has the logistics experience and national carrier relationships to make it happen. We’ll work with you to find the most reliable and cost-effective shipping solution for your location — no matter where that is.
Yes — and proudly so. OrthoCanada has been supplying professional-grade rehabilitation equipment to Canadian Armed Forces health facilities for years. Our products meet Health Canada regulatory standards and are built to the durability and reliability requirements that a military clinical environment demands.
CAF physiotherapy clinics treat some of the most complex musculoskeletal, post-surgical, and trauma-related cases in Canadian healthcare — from orthopedic injuries and stress fractures to amputee rehabilitation and combat-related trauma. The equipment in these facilities needs to perform consistently, day after day, under demanding conditions.
For CAF clinic setups and expansions, OrthoCanada recommends the SEERS Medical electric hi-lo treatment table as a flagship solution. Engineered and manufactured in the United Kingdom to exacting institutional standards, SEERS tables offer the best warranty in the industry — a critical consideration for procurement managers responsible for long-term asset management. Their durability, clinical versatility, and low lifetime maintenance cost make them the natural choice for base health centres and field clinic environments across Canada.
As a proudly Canadian company headquartered in Gatineau, Quebec, OrthoCanada understands the procurement requirements, Health Canada compliance standards, and logistical complexity of supplying healthcare facilities on Canadian Forces bases from coast to coast — including remote and northern locations.
Contact our capital equipment team to discuss your base clinic needs.
Yes. OrthoCanada is a trusted supplier of professional rehabilitation equipment for clinics and health centres serving Canada’s veterans — including facilities operating under the Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Rehabilitation Program and the Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance Program.
Veterans present unique and often complex rehabilitation needs — including service-related musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical recovery, PTSD-related physical deconditioning, amputee care, and age-related mobility challenges in older veterans. The right equipment is not just a logistical consideration — it is a clinical one.
For veteran-serving clinics, OrthoCanada particularly recommends two product categories:
NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainers
The NuStep is the gold standard in low-impact, total-body cardiovascular rehabilitation. Its seated, recumbent design makes it accessible to veterans with limited mobility, balance challenges, post-surgical restrictions, or lower extremity injuries. Widely used in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and veteran rehabilitation centres across Canada, the NuStep supports progressive cardiovascular conditioning and functional strength recovery at every fitness level.
Nustep UE8 Upper Body Ergometers (UBE)
For veterans with lower limb injuries, amputations, or limited weight-bearing capacity, upper body ergometers provide essential cardiovascular conditioning and upper extremity strengthening. OrthoCanada carries a range of UBE options suited to the diverse physical profiles of veteran patients.
Beyond these flagship products, OrthoCanada’s full catalog of 3,000+ professional-grade rehabilitation supplies — all Health Canada compliant, all available from a proudly Canadian company — means veteran-serving clinics can source everything they need from a single trusted supplier.
Contact our capital equipment team to discuss your veterans clinic needs.