Green Tree Rehabilitation

Green Tree Is a fantastic organization, with very dedicated and compassionate staff. Minh was very supportive and allowed me to make significant progress. I would recommend them in a heartbeat.

Mara helped me get through a very tough period of my life and I can safely say that my life couldn't be any better now for having her support me the way she did. Always going out of her way to make sure I wasn't escalating. I was taught tools that would help me cope in the time.

TLDR: If you, or someone you know is struggling with post COVID fatigue/brain fog, check in with these folks. The care I received from Tiffanie and her team was phenomenal. They are incredibly professional, passionate about their work and equally compassionate with their clients. 5 million stars.In June 2022 I contracted COVID and shortly thereafter was diagnosed with post covid fatigue. I would forget what I was doing mid task, I could read, but was unable to understand the content, I was constantly tired with very little exertion, had headaches nearly all of the time, I was unable to find words, acquired a stutter, and had light and sound sensitivity. I was easily overwhelmed and unable to do simple tasks like following a recipe, or leave my house without GPS in case I forgot where I was going. I was frequently disoriented, and even walked out of a public washroom stall only to have no idea where I was or how I got there. It was terrifying, but I assumed it would get better. Months later, I had very little progress in my recovery and was on a waiting list for a post COVID clinic with no approximate intake date. The online resources I could find were providing tools to “pace my energy”. I felt incredibly disheartened by the public system and frustrated because from the outside, I appeared to function somewhat normally. Those close to me knew how debilitating my symptoms were, but I felt like professionals weren’t taking me seriously. I was still articulate and implemented enough strategies to get through my day to day, but I wasn’t able to make dinner for my family, do laundry, or get groceries without a pounding headache and complete exhaustion. I felt a lot of pressure to return to work, but returning to work was the last of my concerns; I wanted to return to my life, and I wanted my brain back.I was referred to Green Tree Rehabilitation by my disability insurer in hopes of returning to work. I had a two day evaluation and fell asleep on the second day. I worried that they wouldn’t believe me, think I was exaggerating my symptoms, or that it was all in my head. When I arrived for my intake in December, Tiffanie reassessed me, and said: “I know what this is, we can fix it.” I honestly didn’t believe her. No one else seemed to know how to treat post-COVID, but if she said she could, I would give it everything I had. I figured that it cant hurt, might help.Tiffanie and I worked together every week for 5 months. I had a lot of homework, and took my recovery very seriously. It was uncomfortable a lot of the time, my headaches and exhaustion were frequent and when I would start to feel better, Tiffanie would switch gears and my symptoms would start up again. I couldn’t see a lot of change until one day my husband mentioned that my stutter had disappeared and that I didn’t seem confused as often. Tiffanie told me that eventually everything would fall into place, and at the 4 month mark, it did. One week I was foggy and disoriented, the next week things were clearer, I had more energy, I wasn’t as easily overwhelmed. I started to feel like myself again!I’m gradually increasing my hours at work and will be returning to my regular job in the upcoming weeks. I’m still working to get back to 100%, and I know that recovery is slow, but I know that I’ll get there. Tiffanie believed me when I felt like no one else did, and she helped me get my life back. I’m longwinded, but as cliche as it is, words will never express the gratitude I have for Tiffanie and her team. It was HARD work, but Tiffanie was right, she knew how to fix me. <3

I was referred here for return to work, expecting a quick assessment and off I go, but got so much more. Tiffanie (owner and occupational therapist) actually properly assessed what needed to be done so that I could fully recover and not only return to work but return to the person I was before my injury. I came in with almost complete left peripheral vision lost, fatigue, and confusion. I had done other rehab and was resigned to the fact that this was my new life and I just needed to make do and compensate. I never expected that I would recover. Tiffanie confidently told me she was going to do all she could to get me back to my baseline. She found areas that were not addressed in my previous rehab and though I was functional right now, I could be more. I just also needed to work hard and persist as it was going to feel worse, then it will get better, then it will be gone. I was doubtful and skeptical. I workin the health field too and knew the odds... but it all worked! Her skills and knowledge of neurology were exactly what I needed as I recovered my full vision, my energy is back, and I can think clearly. If I didn't get this treatment, I don't know where I would be at. I think everyone who has a brain injury needs to take charge of their recovery and find a therapist that is skilled to treat them... that wants you to be your best... not just get through the day safely. Tiffanie is motivated to provide that service through herself and her clinic.

I had my first symptoms in the Spring of 2021 that included numbness in my legs, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, headache, auditory and reading comprehension issues, gait unsteadiness among others. Subsequently, I was diagnosed with MS in the summer of 2021.This diagnosis came as a shock and put me on a path of significant challenge in the months that followed. I was suffering from symptoms in which activities of daily living were very challenging especially where I needed to track moving objects like driving or using a device like a laptop or phone. I found out through a thorough assessment at Greentree that specific eye muscles were weak thus causing dizziness, headaches and contributed to my difficulty walking and navigating an environment with obstacles. I was fortunate to be connected with Tiffanie, Minh and team at GreenTree Rehab to first, help identify my underlying issues, and second, to develop a robust rehab plan to reduce the impact of my symptoms resulting from the lesions in my brain and spinal cord. I still have more work to do to support my recovery, however, the positive progress I have made in the past number of months is a direct result Tiffanie and teams approach, expertise, and commitment to supporting the recovery of their patients. Thank you Greentree team – I am grateful for you!

I received treatment at Green Tree Rehabilitation after suffering a severe concussion, and I cannot express my gratitude enough. The admin made everything easy for me, and my therapist prescribed exercises that resolved my lingering vision and balance issues. They took care of me, and I have my everyday life back due to them. While I don't plan on getting another concussion, I know who to see if it happens again.

Green Tree Rehabilitation helped me regain and reframe the self confidence and daily momentum that I'd lost while struggling to maintain a career and aging parents in crisis. This crisis ultimately left me overwhelmed, depressed and unable to work. The program participation, married with intuitive, caring, supportive staff is excellent! I thank Tara with Canada Life for the introduction to Green Tree and in particular Lisa. The support received was a game changing experience for me, that I would highly recommend to anyone overwhelmed and struggling. Coming from an exhausting health care professional background myself, I was able to get clarity and step into what I saw as my future best self with confidence, armed with practised practical tools and know how. Now I'm in the driver's seat again making good choices, feeling productive and balanced, and able to manage the challenges that evitably come with life with grace. Thank you to all that supported me and in doing so supported my family as well. I can't thank you enough. Feel free to share my words of gratitude with anyone.Kathy

Janine, I owe you a lot. You are a therapist at heart before anything else. Felt my pain and worked so hard to help me even when I was at the toughest time of my life. You gave me a push to keep going, to do better, and feel better. The variety of exercises made this an amazing experience. I look back at how I was when I first started with therapy and where I am now and I myself can tell the big difference. I was left with a list of exercises to continue on practicing even after discharge, which means therapists here will continue to care about you even after you stop visiting them. Thank you for every session.

I'm so grateful for my experience with Green Tree Rehabilitation. The staff were knowledgeable, compassionate, and efficient with time. Through treatment, I made measurable gains and learned a lot about triggers and the management of my condition. I would absolutely recommend the team at Green Tree.

I was involved in a Motor Vehicle accident that left me with post concussion symptoms. I didn't feel like I was in the right head space for a while until I went to Green Tree. Avnit was assigned to help me with my recovery. In about a month and half's time I was able to recover and be where I should be. I no longer have brain fog, feeling confused" and trouble paying attention. Thank you for helping me recover!"