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As the leading medical experts in non-surgical osteoarthritis treatment in Ontario, we possess a deep understanding of the challenges associated with arthritis and chronic pain. Our medical director, Dr. Mark Hawass, has a firsthand understanding of the agonizing impact of back and knee pain stemming from a car accident. Much like many others, he diligently explored a multitude of traditional treatments, including medications, painkillers, physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, cortisone injections, and even underwent back surgery. Regrettably, none of these approaches yielded enduring relief, including the back surgery itself. 

    It took Dr. Hawass more than a decade to unearth a solution that liberated him from the daily pill regimen and the reliance on conventional therapies, allowing him to lead a life free from pain. His personal journey equips him with a unique empathy for those facing similar struggles, as he, too, confronted this ordeal for over a decade.

    Truthfully, Arthritis is not just about pain. It is way deeper than that.

    Arthritis can bring about a range of challenging emotions, including feelings of defeat, a loss of control over one’s life, a sense of dysfunction, concerns about being a burden on family, a feeling of brokenness, a sense of diminished usefulness, and even frustration or anger. Feeling inadequate as a spouse, partner, parent, grandparent, or in any role in life can be a common and distressing experience. Moreover, feeling low self esteem, impacts intimacy, sexual desire, libido and a reduced sex drive.

    Often patients fear the ability to provide for oneself and their family, uncertainty about reaching retirement, fear of potential job loss, anxiety about isolation and loneliness, apprehension of being left alone, doubts about the ability to fully enjoy retirement, and overall unease about what the future may hold

    Do you find yourself experiencing frustration with your healthcare providers? Are you feeling unheard by your doctors, who seem to resort to prescribing medications without addressing your concerns? Have you been advised to exercise and lose weight, but the pain and limited mobility make it seem impossible? Perhaps you’ve been told that surgery is necessary, but you’re being asked to wait due to your age?

    Do these experiences lead to an overall frustration with the healthcare system itself? Are you starting to lose faith in its ability to provide the assistance and support you need?

    In our state-of-the-art clinic, ​​we go beyond symptom management; our commitment lies in revitalizing your capacity to savor life’s pleasures without the hindrance of pain. We concentrate on revitalizing your mobility, boosting your energy levels, enhancing your sleep quality, optimizing hormone balance, and nurturing your overall well-being. Our primary goal is to empower you to rediscover and embrace your very best life once more.

    As the exclusive medical clinic in Ontario solely committed to providing specialized osteoarthritis treatment programs, our mission is clear: to substantially alleviate your discomfort and rejuvenate your capacity to relish life. We achieve this through the utilization of cutting-edge, evidence-based, non-surgical treatments, ensuring you receive the best care available.

    If the pain of joint arthritis is preventing you from enjoying the activities you love, don’t hesitate to book a free virtual consultation with us today! We are excited about the opportunity to join you on your journey toward improved health and well-being.

    Why Choose Arthritis VIP

    Enhance Mobility
    Avoid Surgery
    Alleviate Pain & Discomfort
    Enhance Overall Health &
    Well-being
    Minimal Post-Procedure Downtime
    Elevate Your Quality of Life

    Our Method

    Real Medicine, Real Results

    At Arthritis VIP, we recognize that the causes of arthritis are not just a joint pain. It  stemming from three core stressors: physical,emotional  and chemical. That’s why our approach is uniquely tailored to each individual. We aim to treat all of the causes of arthritis so that you can achieve lasting results.

    At Arthritis VIP, we understand that arthritis is not solely about joint pain; it is often rooted in three core stressors: physical, emotional, and chemical factors. That’s why our approach is custom-tailored to each individual. Our goal is to address all the underlying causes of arthritis, ensuring that you can attain enduring and comprehensive results.

    At Arthritis VIP, our commitment to excellence is evident in our use of world-class procedures, cutting-edge equipment, and internationally acclaimed protocols, bridging a gap frequently observed in the Canadian healthcare system. Our approach integrates the finest medical practices from countries like Spain, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand, and the United States. Our treatment programs are meticulously crafted to pinpoint and tackle the underlying causes that contribute to arthritis, establishing our position as leaders in delivering comprehensive care.

    Introducing Our Four-Step “Live Your Best” System:

    1. Clear
      • Gentle elimination of toxins from your joints
      • Aimed at reducing pain and discomfort
    2. Restore
      • Restoration of joint function
      • Aimed at improved mobility
    3. Balance
      • Efforts focused on mitigating joint degeneration
      • A strategy to slow the progression of arthritis
    4. Optimize
      • Assistance in establishing and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits for long-term well-being and continued benefits

    With our comprehensive approach, we aim to help you live your best life and thrive with lasting relief from arthritis-related issues.

    Our approach encompasses a wide range of strategies, including supplementation, tailored exercise regimens, inflammation management, cortisol regulation, immunity enhancement, and many other personalized interventions.

    By blending the Arthritis VIP Method with our extensive medical knowledge and expertise, we’ve formulated a winning combination that has consistently led to significant improvements in the lives of our patients.

    What Is Arthritis?

    Arthritis is the result of continuous exposure to physical, chemical, and emotional stressors that lead to damage in your joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Traditional treatment approaches primarily focus on pain management and symptom relief. However, at Arthritis VIP, our treatments are designed to address the underlying causes of your pain, aiming for correction rather than mere symptom management.

    What Causes Arthritis?

    Our bodies are susceptible to joint injuries because of the physical strain we subject them to, the chemical stressors they encounter, and the emotional stress that can hinder the body’s natural healing and repair processes. These cumulative stressors can result in damage to joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.

    1. Physical stress:
      occurs when your joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves experience injury, often due to incidents such as falls, accidents, sports injuries, or age-related degeneration. These events typically lead to reduced mobility and can have a lasting impact on your physical well-being.
    2. Chemical stress:
      typically arises from the substances we consume, including processed foods, alcoholic beverages, and smoking. These factors can contribute to increased inflammation and pain.
    3. Emotional stress:
      often stems from heightened stress levels, which can lead to an increase in cortisol production. This can disrupt our sleep quality and impede the body’s natural healing processes
    The majority of the medical therapies for arthritis in Ontario primarily concentrate on pain reduction. Often overlooking the main causes. Consequently, these conventional therapies often fall short in providing lasting relief. At Arthritis VIP, we distinguish ourselves by offering a distinctive comprehensive approach that is personalized to your specific needs, aiming not just to alleviate pain but to correct the underlying factors contributing to your condition, ultimately leading to more lasting and meaningful results for our patients.

    Testimonials

    Recent Reviews

    Tony Alampi

    • Knee

    I suffered from knee and foot pain for 3 years. It got worse that l could not walk. I couldn’t sleep due to the pain. I didn’t want to take pills or have surgery .I came to Arthritis VIP for an assessment. It made sense to me. I took the 3 month program. Now l am over 90% better. I can walk again. Moreover, this is the best sleep I’ve had in 3 years. I highly recommend Arthritis VIP and their treatment program.

    Carlos Plazas

    • Knee

    I started having knee and elbow pain about three months ago. As a dancer this started to become irritating as I could dance without pain. It got bad enough that it would affect even mundane daily tasks. Even things like going up stairs were painfully sometimes. I only had one treatment but the difference was night and day. Definitely recommend it. Dr Marc is pretty knowledgeable and figures out I had tendonitis right away and went over some stretches and ways to change my exercises to prevent further issues. Try it once you won’t regret it

    Wendy Chrysler

    • Shoulder & neck

    Before seeing Dr Hawass, I had to walk with a cane and I was always in pain (shoulder, neck and back from a car accident) At times I was so depressed that I felt I couldn’t continue. Now that I’ve been seeing Dr. Hawass I’ve continued to get better! I walk without a cane, he’s taught me how to deal with pain in between my treatments, we’ve worked on lowering the amount of pills that I hate taking and he’s worked with me to produce the perfect treatment plan for me. He actually listens to what I have to say and doesn’t brush it off as if it’s “all in my head”. Then he works on a treatment that’s designed just for me! I would, and have recommended, this amazing Dr over and over, and I thank him for giving me some quality of life back!

    Raymond Champagne

    • Shoulder

    I Suffered form right shoulder pain for 15 years. I have been diagnosed with rotator cuff. I tried cortisone injections. No help Im not able to work around the house. It affected my ability to work full time. I couldn’t do sports. After receiving the Arthritis VIP program. Now, l am to work full time at full capacity. l was able to play baseball for the first time in 15 years. I totally recommend Arthritis VIP for people suffering from shoulder and neck pain.

    Theresa Stacey

    • Back

    I am 64 years old. I was a bus driver. I got injured and had back pain for 30 years. I tried physio, chiropractor adjustment, epidural injections and pain killers. They helped partially. I am 80% better after getting Dr. Hawass treatment plan. He told me that l will get better in 3-4 months. Sure enough l have a fuller life now. I can play with the grand kids. I was able to go to the gym for the first time in 20 years. This is by far the best treatment l have ever had. It gave my my life back. I am very greatfull that l met Dr. Hawass. I highly recommend his treatment methods to any one with back pain.

    Julia Anne Silano

    • Hip

    Dr. Hawass and his care team are exceptional. The level of professionalism, knowledge and care demonstrated by he and his care team was above and beyond other health practitioners that I have consulted. My hip was initially treated by Dr Hawass after 5 months of modified activity, massage and physiotherapy. I was uncomfortable from morning until night. Since I had my first treatment about 2 months ago, I have truly made a full recovery. I am now able to train for triathlon events and live my life without chronic hip pain. His clinic is perfectly situated across from an imaging centre with a relatively quick turnaround time for imaging appointments too! I give Dr Hawass and his care team a 10/10.

    Hugh Cranny

    • Shoulder

    Initially I was suffering great pain in my left shoulder for about 18 months, so I arranged for treatment with arthritis VIP.
    After 3 months treatment program I’m able to enjoy my golf and have relieved most of my discomfort. I would recommend the clinic to anyone suffering from arthritis pain

    Terry Constantin

    • Shoulder

    i’ve had a bad rotator cuff on right side, for 20+ yrs, it limited me to heavy lifting and sports, after a few treatments i can feel a huge improvement and less pain during activity

    Charlotte Kanavos

    • Ankle

    I got Dr Hawass treatment for my right ankle. This is the best I have felt in three years.
    Able to move and walk walk properly thank you so much

    Sharon Vannest

    • Shoulder & neck

    After receiving Dr. Hawass’ treatments for my shoulder and neck pain were extremely improved. Now I can do my house work with way less pain. I can sleep. This is the best I felt in 13 years. I totally recommend Dr. Hawass treatment program.

    Jackie Coffey

    • Foot

    Was in pain since October 2022 with right leg and foot pain preventing me from driving and doing other daily activities. Tried doing physio and massage with no relief. Also saw an orthopedic surgeon to get a cortisone injection with no results. On my first appointment I got my first injection and got instant relief. Highly recommend this clinic. Everyone is lovely.

    Muhamed Toric

    • Ankle & foot

    I am an athlete who strained my lower back pretty badly. It was difficult to stand up after sitting down for 10 mins and after my first session with Dr. Mark Hawass I was not just getting up just fine and bending/squatting without issues I was also able to return to a lot of my activities (rock climbing) the following week. The only thing that’s upsetting about this is that I live in the states and have to come to Canada for his treatments. Toronto and Mississauga people are lucky to have this in their backyard! Thank you for everything you did for me!

    Crystal Burns

    • Hip

    I suffered from right hip and back for six years before coming to mark I couldn’t help my husband with the lean or work well as I’m a psw. Since coming to see him I can help my husband with the lawn my working is better and I’m also sleeping better