Clinique d'ergothérapie du Saguenay

What Clinique d'ergothérapie du Saguenay does

Clinique d'ergothérapie du Saguenay is a private occupational therapy practice founded in 2010 by Jean-François Boily in Saguenay, Quebec, and operating two clinic locations in Chicoutimi and Jonquière alongside mobile home-based and workplace services across the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. The clinic delivers 19 distinct occupational therapy services spanning individual assessment and treatment, hand therapy, custom thermoplastic upper-limb orthoses, pediatric evaluation and intervention, neuropathic pain rehabilitation using the Spicher and Quintal (2013) sensitive pain method, functional capacity and work capacity evaluations, driving capacity assessments for SAAQ, workstation ergonomics and job analysis, and home adaptation services.

The business model is fee-for-service professional services delivered through three payment channels: direct out-of-pocket client payment, reimbursement through Quebec public and federal mandates (SAAQ for driving/vehicle assessments, CNESST for work injuries, Veterans Affairs Canada, Programme d'Adaptation de Domicile), and private insurance reimbursement. The clinic operates on a direct-access model, meaning clients do not require a physician prescription. The team consists of three occupational therapists, one kinesiologist, and one occupational therapy assistant, with overall headcount of 5.

The clinic is a subsidiary of Groupe santé Lifemark, itself owned by Loblaw Companies Limited, a major Canadian diversified conglomerate. Despite this corporate affiliation, the clinic functions as a small regional practice with no disclosed funding rounds, no AI/ML capabilities, no proprietary software platforms, and no API or digital product offerings. Its competitive position is built on specialized clinical expertise, mandated third-party payer relationships, regional brand recognition as the only private OT-managed clinic in Saguenay, and short wait times relative to the public healthcare system.

Name

Clinique d'ergothérapie du Saguenay

Legal name

Clinique d'ergothérapie du Saguenay

Website

https://cliniqueergosaguenay.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clinique d'ergothérapie du Saguenay is a private occupational therapy clinic in Saguenay, Quebec, operating two locations and delivering 19 specialized OT services — including hand therapy, functional capacity evaluations, pediatric intervention, and driving assessments — to individuals, workers, and third-party payers across the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADAJAE

Outpatient Occupational Therapy (OT) Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Rehabilitation & Post-Acute Care Centers (Inpatient/Outpatient)

SECONDARYHLAFAFAG

Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics (PT/OT/SLP)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Post-Acute Care & Rehabilitation Facilities

SECONDARYHSABADAM

Pediatric In-Home Rehabilitation Therapy (PT/OT/SLP)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Rehabilitation Therapy (PT/OT/SLP) In-Home

Keywords

• Occupational therapy services
• Hand rehabilitation therapy
• Custom orthosis fabrication
• Functional capacity evaluation
• Workplace ergonomics consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicoutimi

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Direct Client Services: Fee-for-service occupational therapy consultations paid directly by clients without insurance coverage or third-party mandates.
2. Third-Party Payer Services: Services reimbursed by third-party payers including SAAQ (Société de l'Assurance Automobile du Québec), CNESST (Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail), Veterans Affairs Canada, and private insurers when mandated.
3. Insurance-Reimbursed Services: Services covered by private health insurance with prescription, where client pays difference between fees and insurer reimbursement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Clinique d'ergothérapie du Saguenay is an outpatient occupational therapy clinic that assesses and treats patients with upper-limb injuries, persistent pain, pediatric developmental needs, and functional capacity limitations. It also delivers specialized evaluations including driving assessments, home adaptation assessments, and workplace ergonomics consultations, with billing routed to public payers (SAAQ, CNESST, Veterans Affairs Canada) and private insurers. The clinic operates on a direct-access model that does not require a medical prescription, allowing individuals to self-refer for rehabilitation, orthosis fabrication, and return-to-work services.

Product overview

Clinique d'ergothérapie du Saguenay is a healthcare service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of 19 distinct occupational therapy services. The clinic provides individual assessment and treatment services as the foundation, supplemented by specialized services including hand therapy and custom orthoses fabrication for upper limb rehabilitation, pediatric evaluation and intervention for developmental and sensory integration issues, and neuropathic pain rehabilitation using the sensitive pain rehabilitation method. The clinic also offers extensive workplace services including functional capacity evaluations, work capacity assessments, workstation adaptation and ergonomics, job analysis, and return-to-work management programs. Additional services cover driving capacity evaluations for SAAQ, home autonomy assessments, home adaptation services (potentially subsidized through government programs), vehicle adaptations, locomotion aid attribution, and parking sticker requests. The clinic also provides educational services through custom conferences and training. Founded in 2010, it is the only private clinic in Saguenay managed by and for occupational therapists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hand and Upper-Limb Rehabilitation Rehabilitation services for hand and upper-limb conditions, including post-surgical and post-traumatic therapy, for individual patients in the Saguenay region.
• Custom Orthosis Fabrication Design, fabrication, and fitting of custom-made orthoses (splints) for patients requiring upper-limb, wrist, or hand support as part of their rehabilitation plan.
• Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assessment and therapy services for children with developmental, sensory, or functional challenges, delivered by pediatric-trained occupational therapists.
• Persistent Pain Rehabilitation Specialized rehabilitation program for patients living with persistent (sensitive) pain, using occupational therapy approaches to restore function and daily activity participation.
• Functional Capacity Evaluation Standardized assessments that measure a client's physical and functional abilities, typically used to inform return-to-work, insurance, or disability determinations for individual patients and referring organizations.
• Driving Assessment Comprehensive evaluation of a person's fitness to drive, including cognitive, perceptual, and on-road components, typically required by insurers or licensing authorities (e.g., SAAQ).
• Home Adaptation Assessment In-home assessment and recommendations for adapting the home environment to support safety and independence for individuals with functional limitations.
• Workplace Ergonomics Consultation Ergonomic assessment and consultation for employers, including workstation evaluation, return-to-work planning, and recommendations to prevent musculoskeletal injury.

Quantifiable outcome

• Short wait times for occupational therapy services compared to public healthcare system
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Groupe santé LifemarkmajorOthersParent company relationship. Clinique d'ergothérapie du Saguenay is a subsidiary of Groupe santé Lifemark and Loblaw Companies Limited.
• Compagnies Loblaw limitéemajorOthersUltimate parent company. The clinic's privacy policy is governed by Loblaw Companies Limited's privacy policy.
• SAAQ (Société de l'Assurance Automobile du Québec)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner for driving capacity assessments and vehicle adaptation evaluations. SAAQ mandates assessments for drivers with health conditions. Ergotherapist recommendations are submitted to SAAQ for administrative decisions on driving licenses.
• CNESST (Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkers' compensation board partner for occupational injury rehabilitation and return-to-work services. Services fully reimbursed when mandated by CNESST.
• Programme d'Adaptation de DomicilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment home adaptation program providing subsidies up to $16,000 for eligible persons with disabilities. Ergotherapy evaluation and follow-up required for program participation.
• Ordre des ergothérapeutes du QuébeccoreOthersProfessional regulatory body governing occupational therapy practice in Quebec. The clinic references OEU standards and guidelines, including the 'Guide de l'ergothérapeute concernant l'évaluation du fonctionnement au travail des personnes ayant une déficience physique'.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cliniqueergosaguenay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cliniqueergosaguenay

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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