Curavita Health Group

✨ Looking for a massage appointment that fits your schedule? Meet Axl Xu, RMT!

Whether you’re dealing with muscle tension, recovering from an injury, feeling the effects of a busy week, or simply looking to keep your body moving and feeling its best, Axl brings a thoughtful, personalized approach to every treatment.

Axl combines therapeutic and relaxation-focused techniques, including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilizations, Swedish massage techniques and more, tailoring each session to your individual needs, goals and preferred pressure.

With five days of availability, including Saturdays, there are plenty of opportunities to make massage therapy part of your health and wellness routine.

Axl’s Clinic Hours
Tuesday: 1:00–6:50 PM
Wednesday: 1:00–6:50 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM–1:50 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM–1:50 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM–2:50 PM

📍 CURAVITA Health Group, Glebe

Ready to book? Axl is currently accepting appointments. Reserve your massage today and find a time that works for you!

👉 Book online: www.curavita.com

💜 Proud to Support the Purple Tie Gala! 💜

CURAVITA Health Group is proud to support Cornerstone Housing for Women’s 8th Annual Purple Tie Gala, taking place on October 28!

This special evening brings our community together in support of Cornerstone’s important work providing shelter, supportive housing and essential services to women in Ottawa.

We’re pleased to contribute a CURAVITA Health & Wellness Package to the event and to play a small part in supporting an organization making such a meaningful difference in our community.

Wishing Cornerstone and everyone attending the Purple Tie Gala an incredible evening! 💜

💛 Proud to Support CASCO & CHEO! 💛

At CURAVITA Health Group, giving back to our community is something we truly value.

We were happy to support CASCO Charity with the donation of a CURAVITA Health & Wellness Package for one of their silent auctions.

CASCO is a student-run organization at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, bringing students, businesses and the community together to raise funds in support of CHEO and the children and families it serves. 🧸💛

We’re proud to support the incredible work CASCO continues to do in our Ottawa community and applaud the students and volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to such an important cause.

🍂 Celebrating Community in the Glebe! 🍂

We were proud to support the Glebe Harvest Block Party.

CURAVITA Health Group has been part of the Glebe community since 1994, and supporting the neighbourhood where we live, work, and care for our patients has always been important to us.

A big congratulations to the Glebe BIA and everyone involved in organizing another wonderful community event. We love seeing neighbours, families and local businesses come together to celebrate everything that makes the Glebe such a special place.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made the event a success! 🍁

💙 Proud to Support The Ottawa Mission’s Blue Door Gala

CURAVITA Health Group is proud to support The Ottawa Mission’s Blue Door Gala through the donation of a CURAVITA Health & Wellness Package to this year’s silent auction.

Taking place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, the Blue Door Gala celebrates graduates of The Ottawa Mission’s Food Service Training Program (FSTP) - a no-cost, low-barrier program that provides vulnerable members of our community with the skills and hands-on training needed to pursue employment in a commercial kitchen.

Guests will enjoy a four-course meal prepared by FSTP students alongside Chef Ric and local guest chef mentors, while helping raise funds to sustain this important program.

We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to an event that creates meaningful opportunities and supports people in building brighter futures.

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
📍 Infinity Convention Centre
💙 In support of The Ottawa Mission’s Food Service Training Program

If you're attending, be sure to check out the silent auction; and keep an eye out for the CURAVITA Health & Wellness Package!

Welcome Shyamal Shukla, Registered Physiotherapist! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome Shyamal Shukla, PT to the CURAVITA Glebe Clinic and our growing Community of Care!

Shyamal is a compassionate Registered Physiotherapist who takes a personalized, evidence-informed approach to helping patients restore movement, improve function, regain independence, and get back to the activities that matter most to them.

Shyamal has a particular interest in functional rehabilitation and neurological physiotherapy, with experience supporting patients with balance, mobility, and functional independence. His approach may incorporate:

• Therapeutic exercise & functional mobility training
• Manual therapy
• Balance & mobility rehabilitation
• Patient education and individualized home programs
• Acupuncture
• Dry needling
• Traditional cupping

Shyamal believes that rehabilitation works best when patients understand their care and feel empowered to take an active role in their recovery. Treatment plans are tailored to each patient’s individual goals, abilities, and lifestyle.

And we’re especially excited about Shyamal’s hours! 🙌

His addition to our team brings later evening Physiotherapy appointments and NEW Sunday PT availability to the Glebe:

📅 Tuesdays:5:00-8:00 pm
📅 Fridays: 5:00–8:00 pm
📅 Sundays: 8:30 am–1:30 pm

Shyamal is accepting new patients and booking is OPEN!

📲 Book online: [glebe.curavita.com/online-booking]
📞 Call the CURAVITA Glebe Clinic at **613-237-9000

Please join us in welcoming Shyamal to CURAVITA! 💚

More providers. More appointment times. More ways to fit care into your schedule!

We’re excited to welcome three new practitioners to our CURAVITA Glebe Clinic: Nathan Dufresne, RMT, Prachi Patel, PT, and Shyamal Shukla, PT!

With our growing team, we’ve also expanded our Physiotherapy and Registered Massage Therapy hours, making it easier to find an appointment that works around work, school, family, and everything else in your day.

What’s new InTheGlebe
🌅 Physiotherapy as early as 7:00 am
🌙 Later evening appointments for both Physiotherapy and Massage Therapy
☀️ NEW Sunday Physiotherapy appointments
🙌 Expanded Saturday & Sunday availability for both PT and RMT
📅 More appointment options throughout the week

Whether you prefer to get your appointment in before work, after work, or on the weekend, our expanded team means more flexibility and more options for care.

Nathan, Prachi and Shyamal are accepting new patients, and booking is open!

📲 Book online: glebe.curavita.com
📞 Call us: 613-237-9000

We’re excited to have them as part of our CURAVITA community of care!

A heartfelt thank you to our patients, community members, and community partners for helping make Discover Chiropractic Week such a success!

We truly value the trust you place in our team and greatly appreciate your continued support and referrals. It is a privilege to care for you, your families, and the people you send our way.

We take great pride in being part of your healthcare team and in contributing to the community of care that makes our neighbourhood such a special place to work and serve.

Thank you for continuing to support CURAVITA and for allowing us to be part of your health and wellness journey.

🎉 A great first day for Prachi Patel, Physiotherapist!

Today was Prachi Patel’s first day at CURAVITA, and she’s already off to a wonderful start as part of our Community of Care!

With Prachi joining our Glebe physiotherapy team, we’re also excited to offer even more appointment options, including:

🌅 Early morning appointments from 7-10 AM on Mondays & Wednesdays
📅 Additional Saturday availability

Whether you’re working through an injury, managing pain, recovering after surgery, or looking to improve your movement and function, Prachi is ready to help you work toward your goals with personalized, evidence-informed physiotherapy care.

Ready to book with Prachi? Appointments are now available to book online or by calling our CHA team!

👉 Book here: https://glebe.curavita.com/online-booking/
Call: 613 237 9000
Welcome to the team, Prachi!

🎉 Welcome to CURAVITA, Prachi!

We’re excited to welcome Prachi Patel, Registered Physiotherapist, to our CURAVITA Health Group team !

Prachi is passionate about helping patients reduce pain, restore movement, build strength, and get back to doing the things they love. Her approach combines hands-on treatment, active rehabilitation, exercise, and patient education, with every treatment plan tailored to the individual.

Her clinical experience includes a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and post-operative conditions, and she has additional training in pelvic health, acupuncture, and dry needling.

Prachi believes in working collaboratively with her patients, helping them understand their bodies, feel confident in their movement, and take an active role in their recovery.

Outside the clinic, you’ll find Prachi staying active with tennis and hiking, travelling, exploring new places, and spending time with family and friends. 🎾🥾✈️

We’re so happy to have her as part of our Community of Care!

📍 CURAVITA Health Group, Glebe
📅 Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
📞 613-237-9000
🔗 Book online: https://glebe.curavita.com/online-booking/

Welcome to the team, Prachi! 💙

Join us for our Yoga for Arthritis and Chronic Pain series from November 11 -December 16, 2025 at our Glebe Clinic with yoga instructor, Tracy Corneau!

Reserve your spot today! Limited spaces available. Visit our CURAVITA website for more information. Link in bio.

Registration is now open for our next 6-week Yoga for Arthritis and Chronic Pain series!

Join yoga instructor, Tracy Corneau, on Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. from November 11, 2025 to December 16, 2025 at our Glebe Clinic location.

Register online, over the phone or in person with one of our clinic health assistants. Link in CURAVITA bio.

Welcome Axl Xu, Registered Massage Therapist, to our CURAVITA Glebe Clinic! A recent graduate from Algonquin College’s Massage Therapy program, Axl brings a passion for health, movement, and helping others feel their best.

Axl takes a compassionate, whole-body approach to care, supporting patients through pain management, injury rehabilitation, stress relief, and more.

Book online or with one of our Clinic Health Assistants.

This week Dr. Robichaud attended the Rise & Thrive: Morning Power Connections with the for an inspiring presentation on the power of storytelling to build trust and drive community impact.

Guest speaker shared how real stories, like those behind "opening doors" at , create opportunities for healing and positive change.

At CURAVITA Health Group, we believe patient success stories are powerful messages that connect, inspire, and positively impacts the health and well-being of our community.