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Patients

Our job is to protect the public interest.

The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is one of 26 health regulatory colleges in the province. Health regulatory colleges were established by the government to protect patients and make sure regulated healthcare providers are qualified and suitable to provide a high level of care.

Contact us if you have questions about your physiotherapy care. Email advice@collegept.org or call 1-800-583-5885 ext. 241.

Information Topics for Patients

Find a Physiotherapist

We maintain a list of all registered physiotherapists in Ontario called the Public Register. Use this tool to find a physiotherapist near you, verify that a physiotherapist is registered to practice, and see more details about a PT like specialized areas of practice and conduct history.

Make a Complaint

We investigate complaints about physiotherapists from patients, caregivers and others. We’re here to help if you have concerns about the care you received. Learn more about understanding sexual abuse and the process to apply for therapy or counselling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Physiotherapy

Seeing a physiotherapist for the first time? Want to better understand your rights as a patient? Access information about what you can expect from your physiotherapy appointment and learn more about virtual care.

Government-Funded (OHIP) Physiotherapy

The Ontario government funds physiotherapy care in certain situations in your home or at designated Community Physiotherapy Clinics.

Unregulated, Suspended or Revoked Practitioners

Make sure the person you’re seeing is qualified to practice physiotherapy and hasn’t had their license suspended or revoked.

Discipline Hearings and Decisions

View a list of upcoming and past discipline decisions to help make informed decisions about your care.