Effective Date: February 3rd, 2026
Physio Point Care (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal health information in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the professional standards of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when providing mobile physiotherapy services.
1. Who We Are
Physio Point Care is a mobile, home-based physiotherapy service located in Ontario, Canada.
We provide assessments, reassessments, treatment, rehabilitation, and home-visit physiotherapy services.
Business Information:
Website: https://physiopointcare.ca
Email: contact@physiopointcare.ca
Phone: 519-217-4568
2. Personal Health Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide physiotherapy services. This may include:
Personal Information
- Full name
- Address
- Email and phone number
- Date of birth
- Emergency contact
Health Information
- Medical history
- Injury details
- Assessment findings
- Treatment notes & SOAP notes
- Progress reports
- Medications (if relevant)
- Diagnostic imaging or physician reports (if provided)
Administrative Information
- Appointment records
- Billing details
- Insurance information (for reimbursement purposes)
- Consent forms
- E-signatures
Technical Data (Website)
- IP address
- Browser/device information
- Cookies for analytics and performance
- Form submissions
We do not collect more information than required for safe and effective care.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for purposes such as:
- Providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment
- Creating treatment plans and documenting progress
- Processing payments
- Communicating appointments, reminders, or updates
- Administrative tasks and record-keeping
- Legal or regulatory compliance with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- Quality improvement and internal clinic operations
We do not use your information for advertising or marketing without consent.
4. Consent
We obtain your consent before collecting, using, or disclosing your personal and health information.
In addition, informed consent is required for physiotherapy assessment and treatment. This means patients are provided with information about their care and have the opportunity to ask questions and agree before services are provided.
Patients may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal and professional obligations.
You provide consent through:
- Digital intake forms
- Consent to Treat form
- Verbal consent during treatment
- Email or written communication
Withdrawal of Consent
You may withdraw consent at any time, unless restricted by:
- Legal requirements
- College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards
- Record-keeping obligations
5. Information Sharing & Disclosure
Your information is not sold or shared for marketing.
We may share your personal health information only in these cases:
With Your Consent
- Physicians or healthcare providers
- Insurance providers for reimbursement purposes
- Legal representatives (if requested by you)
Without Consent (as required by law)
- Court orders
- Public health reporting
- Mandatory reporting obligations
- Threats of harm or safety concerns
6. Data Security & Protection
We protect your information using:
- Encrypted digital forms
- Secure data storage systems
- Password-protected devices
- Role-based access (only authorised physiotherapists)
- Encrypted payment systems (Square, Stripe)
- Regular software updates and backups
Record Retention
Records are retained:
• 10 years from the last date of treatment, OR
• 10 years after a patient turns 18, whichever is later
(as required by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario)
7. Email & Electronic Communication
We may use email or digital communication for:
• Appointment reminders
• Treatment follow-ups
• Receipts & billing
• Insurance communication
Reasonable safeguards are used, but electronic communication may carry some risk.
Patients may opt-out anytime.
8. Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies for:
- Load speed optimisation
- Basic analytics
- Security functions
You may disable cookies in your browser at any time.
9. Access to Records & Correction Rights
Under PHIPA, you have the right to:
Access & Correction: You may request a copy of your records or ask for corrections to inaccurate information.
The “Lockbox” Right: You may request that specific parts of your health information be restricted from being shared with other healthcare providers, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Inquiries: You may ask how your records have been used or to whom they have been disclosed.
Note: Reasonable administrative fees may apply for processing record copies.
10. Privacy Breaches
If a privacy breach occurs:
• We will take immediate steps to secure information
• Patients will be notified when required
• Reports will be made as required by PHIPA & CPO
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to meet changing laws or standards.
Revisions will include an updated Effective Date.
12. Contact Information
For privacy questions, concerns, or record requests, contact:
Privacy Officer – Physio Point Care
519-217-4568
contact@physiopointcare.ca
You may also contact the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) Phone: 1-800-387-0073 | Website: www.ipc.on.ca
