The receptionist is unprofessional. I'm new to Simcoe, and I contacted this clinic to ask about a free consultation. I also contacted other physiotherapy clinics in the area.
The other centre's replied to me welcoming me to the area. They were very professional, polite and accommodating. They said they were sorry to hear that I was experiencing difficulties with my achilies tendon, and assured me they would do what they could to help.They also said the initial consultation was free of charge, and then we would go from there.
The receptionist " Lori " at this clinic however responded to my inquiry in a very unusual way. Her reply was "Sorry Vanessa – no freebees. Initial consult is $80 with treatment."
I was shocked someone would respond that way and emailed her back asking why she would communicate to a potential new patient in such a manner. She ignored me. " No freebees " ???? I mean who says that?!? Especially in that role!
So I called the owner. Every time I called, she would say he was busy, and that she doesn't just " give every phone call to him " so I had to tell her " what the call was about " I said " it was personal " and that I'd call back.
I called back again and asked her if I could again speak to the owner to which she said he was busy. I asked her what his name was. To which she replied " You don't even know the name of the owner?? " I said " What is his name " ?? I should not have to explain why I do or do not know his name!! It's none of her business! Again, so unprofessional!! I cannot believe she would be employed as an initial contact for client service.
Finally I left my phone number and name for the owner to return my call. The owner eventually called me and apparently she knew what it was regarding when I left my name. So she told him about it before he called me. Apparently she told him to tell me " she apologizes for that reply " Yet she didn't apologize to me herself. Not even via email. The owner quite honestly really didn't seem to care very much. I'm assuming they must have enough business so they could care less about getting more. OR business is not going well and they plan to close up shop, hence their uncaring attitude Either way absolutely negative experience. Especially when compared to the responses from the other clinics. Complete opposite.
Obviously I would NEVER go there, but as I said, I really don't think they care anyway. I doubt they care about anyone they see!! So bizarre.