CARESPACE Uptown Waterloo
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Your Wellness Centre for Health and Performance in the City's Core
Nearby CARESPACE locations
Looking for a different CARESPACE location? We have multiple clinics across Kitchener-Waterloo to make it easy for you to get the care you need. Visit our main CARESPACE locations page to see all of our wellness centres and find the one that’s most convenient for you.
In the heart of a city built on innovation and ambition, your health is your most valuable asset. The energy of Uptown Waterloo is palpable—it flows from the corporate headquarters on King Street, emanates from the groundbreaking ideas developed at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, and radiates from the global policy discussions at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). In this high-stakes environment, peak performance isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. At CARESPACE Uptown Waterloo, located at 75 King St S, we understand the unique demands of your professional and urban lifestyle. We provide a strategic, evidence-based approach to health and wellness, designed not just to treat symptoms, but to optimize your performance, build your resilience, and empower you to achieve your most ambitious goals.
Our philosophy is built on the power of coordinated, multidisciplinary care. This means that our team of diverse experts—from chiropractors and physiotherapists to counsellors and naturopathic doctors—collaborates on your health journey. Instead of visiting multiple clinics and managing separate treatment plans, you have a unified team working together, under one roof, to understand the root cause of your concerns. This integrated system saves you invaluable time and delivers a comprehensive wellness plan that fits seamlessly into your demanding schedule.
The benefit is clear: you receive a more effective, efficient, and holistic path to health, allowing you to maintain the focus, energy, and physical well-being required to excel in your career and enjoy a vibrant urban life. We are not just a wellness centre; we are your strategic partners in health, dedicated to helping you build a life of greater achievement and vitality.
Integrated Health Services for Waterloo’s Professionals and Innovators
The CARESPACE comprehensive suite of services is tailored specifically to address the challenges and aspirations of those who live and work in Waterloo’s dynamic urban core. Each service is delivered through the lens of our “Urban Core & Innovation Hub” focus, ensuring you receive care that understands and supports your high-performance lifestyle
Looking for acupuncture in Waterloo? In a professional environment defined by deadlines, complex problem-solving, and constant connectivity, managing stress is fundamental to sustained success. Acupuncture at our Uptown Waterloo clinic offers a powerful, evidence-based method for regulating the nervous system, alleviating anxiety, and restoring a sense of balance. For the executive at Sunlife’s Canadian Headquarters preparing for a critical presentation or the innovator at The Tannery navigating the pressures of a product launch, acupuncture can be a vital tool for enhancing mental clarity and focus.
CARESPACE registered acupuncturists work to release tension held within the body, improve sleep quality, and mitigate the physical symptoms of stress, such as headaches and digestive issues. This service is positioned as a strategic intervention, helping you maintain composure and cognitive function when it matters most, ensuring that the pressures of your work do not compromise your well-being or performance.
Looking for a Waterloo chiropractor close to uptown? The modern professional’s posture is often a casualty of progress. Long hours spent leaning into code at Google’s Kitchener office, analyzing data, or participating in video conferences can lead to a cascade of musculoskeletal issues, most notably “tech neck,” chronic back pain, and repetitive strain injuries. Chiropractic care is focused on directly counteracting the physical toll of a desk-based career.
CARESPACE chiropractors conduct thorough assessments to identify the root cause of your discomfort, using precise adjustments to restore proper spinal alignment, relieve nerve pressure, and improve overall function. The goal extends beyond temporary pain relief; we provide you with ergonomic strategies, postural education, and corrective exercises to build long-term resilience. By addressing the underlying biomechanics of your work life, our chiropractic services help you work more comfortably, prevent chronic conditions, and maintain the physical foundation necessary for a long and productive career.
Looking for counselling in Waterloo? The same drive and ambition that fuel success in Waterloo’s innovation sector can also lead to significant mental and emotional strain. The risk of corporate burnout, performance anxiety, and an imbalanced work-life dynamic is a real and pressing concern for the region’s top professionals.
CARESPACE counselling and psychotherapy services provide a confidential, supportive space to navigate these challenges. Our therapists specialize in evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to equip you with practical strategies for managing stress, overcoming self-doubt, and setting healthy boundaries. Whether you are an executive, a tech developer, or an entrepreneur, our counselling services are designed to help you build mental resilience, enhance emotional intelligence, and cultivate a more sustainable and fulfilling relationship with your work and life. It is a proactive investment in your most important asset: your mental well-being.
Looking for kinesiology in Waterloo? Kinesiology at CARESPACE Uptown Waterloo serves as the scientific backbone of your physical wellness plan. It is the study of human movement, and our kinesiologists apply this science to help you move, work, and live better. For the professional recovering from a repetitive strain injury or the individual seeking to proactively prevent one, our kinesiologists provide detailed movement assessments and prescribe targeted corrective exercises. They work closely with our physiotherapists and chiropractors to create integrated rehabilitation programs that address the root cause of your pain. Furthermore, they are experts in ergonomics and can provide actionable advice on optimizing your workstation, whether at a corporate office or a home setup in a condo like The Barrel Yards. Kinesiology is about empowering you with the knowledge and tools to take control of your physical health, ensuring your body can support your professional ambitions without compromise
In a city home to world-renowned institutions like the Perimeter Institute and the Balsillie School of International Affairs, the pursuit of peak cognitive function is paramount. Mental Performance coaching in Waterloo is designed for the innovators, academics, executives, and professionals who need to operate at the highest level of mental acuity. This specialized service goes beyond traditional counselling to provide you with the psychological skills and strategies used by elite athletes and performers. Our coaches work with you to enhance focus, build unshakeable confidence, and develop resilience in the face of pressure. You will learn techniques to achieve “flow states” for deep work, manage performance anxiety before critical events at places like the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), and cultivate a mindset geared for consistent, high-level achievement. It is a direct investment in your ability to think, create, and lead more effectively.
CARESPACE Naturopaths in Waterloo offer a holistic and proactive approach to health that resonates deeply with the data-driven, analytical mindset of Waterloo’s professional community. Our Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) use evidence-based natural therapies to address the root causes of your health concerns, focusing on optimizing energy, enhancing cognitive performance, and building resilience to stress. Through comprehensive assessments, which may include advanced functional testing, our NDs develop personalized plans that can include clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, and lifestyle counselling. For the professional at Google’s Kitchener office or The Tannery struggling with afternoon energy slumps, brain fog, or poor sleep, naturopathic medicine provides targeted strategies to fuel your body and mind for the demands of a high-achieving career. It is a system of healthcare designed not just to treat illness, but to actively build a state of optimal, vibrant health.
In a busy professional’s schedule, time is the most precious commodity. Accessing primary healthcare for routine needs can often be a logistical challenge. CARESPACE Nurse Practitioners (NP) in Waterloo provide a convenient and accessible solution, acting as a vital primary care touchpoint right here in Uptown Waterloo. NPs are highly trained health professionals who can diagnose and treat common illnesses, prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide comprehensive health assessments. For the professional working at a nearby corporate headquarters like Sunlife who needs a prescription renewed, a minor issue assessed, or ongoing management of a stable chronic condition, our NP offers an efficient alternative to a traditional family doctor’s office or walk-in clinic. This service is designed to integrate seamlessly into your workday, ensuring your health needs are met without disrupting your productivity.
Looking for a nutritionist in Waterloo? In the context of the “Innovation Hub,” nutrition is not just about diet; it is about fuel for cognitive performance and sustained energy. CARESPACE registered dietitians and nutritionists provide personalized strategies to help you navigate the challenges of healthy eating within a busy urban lifestyle. They translate the latest nutritional science into practical, actionable advice tailored to your goals, whether that’s enhancing focus for long coding sessions, maintaining energy through back-to-back meetings, or managing a health condition. We can help you develop meal strategies that work with your schedule, from quick and healthy lunches you can grab near Waterloo Town Square to meal preparation plans for your home in the Seagram Lofts. Our nutrition counselling empowers you to make informed choices that directly support your brain health, physical vitality, and long-term well-being.
Looking for a Waterloo osteopath? Osteopathy is a holistic form of manual therapy that focuses on the intricate relationship between the body’s structure and its overall function. It is particularly effective for resolving complex, chronic issues that may not have responded to other forms of treatment. Our Osteopathic Manual Practitioners use gentle, hands-on techniques to assess and treat the interconnected systems of the body, including muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues. For the professional dealing with persistent, nagging pain or a complex set of symptoms related to a high-stress, sedentary lifestyle, osteopathy offers a comprehensive approach. It seeks to restore the body’s natural ability to self-heal and self-regulate, appealing to the intellectually curious and systems-thinking mindset prevalent in Waterloo’s tech and academic communities.
Looking for personal training in Waterloo? For the busy urban professional, fitness is not about aesthetics; it is about performance, energy, and longevity. CARESPACE fitness training and kinesiology programs are designed as “performance optimization” protocols, tailored to the specific needs of a sedentary but mentally demanding career. We focus on building functional strength to counteract the effects of prolonged sitting, improving cardiovascular health to boost stamina and cognitive function, and enhancing mobility to prevent office-related injuries. Our kinesiologists and personal trainers create highly efficient workout plans that respect your time-constrained schedule, ensuring you get the maximum benefit from every session. We help you build the physical resilience required to not only meet the demands of your career but to have the energy left over to enjoy an active urban life, whether that means a run through Waterloo Park or cycling on the Iron Horse Trail.
Looking for physiotherapy in Waterloo? Physiotherapy at our Uptown Waterloo clinic is strategically focused on the needs of two key local demographics: the desk-based professional and the active urbanite. For the professional, our physiotherapists are experts in treating and preventing repetitive strain injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, and postural dysfunction resulting from long hours at a computer. We develop targeted rehabilitation programs to alleviate pain and provide you with the knowledge to prevent recurrence. For the active individual who utilizes Waterloo Park for running or the Iron Horse Trail for cycling after work, our team provides sports-focused physiotherapy to address injuries, improve performance, and support your active lifestyle. Our evidence-based approach ensures you receive the most effective treatment to get you back to work and play, pain-free.
Seamlessly Integrating Wellness into Your Urban Lifestyle
We understand that for a busy professional, convenience is not a luxury—it is a prerequisite. Your time is your most valuable asset, and your wellness plan must respect that. Located inside the Waterloo Town Square, CARESPACE at 75 King Street South is strategically located to be a frictionless part of your daily life in the urban core. We are situated within a short walk of major corporate landmarks like the Sunlife Canadian Headquarters and Waterloo City Hall, making it easy to schedule an appointment before work, during your lunch break, or on your way home. Every aspect of our location and operations is designed with your efficiency in mind, removing barriers so you can prioritize your health without disrupting your productivity.
Accessibility is effortless. For those utilizing public transit, the Waterloo Public Square ION LRT station is just steps from our door, providing a direct and simple connection for those commuting from other parts of the city, including the tech hubs near The Tannery or the Kitchener GO Station. If you are driving, you can avoid the stress of searching for street parking by using the large, multi-level Uptown Parkade, located just a block away. Our location is surrounded by the amenities that define urban living—from cafes and restaurants in Waterloo Town Square to the unique shops of Belmont Village—allowing you to easily integrate your appointment with other daily errands. Your path to better health does not require a detour; it is located directly on your route, seamlessly woven into the fabric of your life in the city’s core.
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Meet Your CARESPACE Uptown Waterloo Health Team
Your health journey is guided by a cohesive, collaborative team of practitioners who are deeply invested in the well-being of Waterloo’s professional community. At CARESPACE, you are not just seeing an individual practitioner; you are gaining the collective wisdom and expertise of our entire multidisciplinary team.
The CARESPACE team collaborates on your case, viewing your health from every angle to develop a truly comprehensive, integrated, and effective plan of care. This collaborative model ensures that all aspects of your well-being are considered, leading to faster, more sustainable results. We have brought together a diverse group of highly qualified professionals, allowing you to find the perfect practitioner to meet your specific needs, preferences, and goals. You can easily find a team member by their area of practice or by the languages they speak, ensuring your experience is comfortable and perfectly suited to you.
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Languages
Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Waterloo - Uptown Waterloo
Kinesiologist/Fitness Trainer
Waterloo - Uptown Waterloo
Mental Performance Consultant
Waterloo - Uptown Waterloo
Fitness Trainer/FST, Assistant Director
Waterloo - Uptown Waterloo
Student Therapist
Waterloo - Uptown Waterloo
Chiropractor, Clinic Director
Waterloo – Uptown Waterloo
Finding Your Way to CARESPACE Uptown Waterloo
CARESPACE Uptown Waterloo is centrally located and easy to find, situated at the very heart of the city’s professional and cultural life. We have provided directions based on major local landmarks to help you navigate your journey to better health.
Driving by Car
If you are driving from the tech corridor near innovation hubs like Catalyst 137 or The Tannery, simply head north on King Street into Uptown Waterloo. As you pass Kitchener City Hall and approach the central Uptown area, look for us on the west side of King Street, inside the Waterloo Town Square shopping centre located beside Bob’s Value Mart. There is street parking and parking lots on both sides. The most convenient and reliable parking is available in the multi-story Uptown Parkade, located just a short walk across from the malls entrance in between the uptown Shoppers Drug Mart and Beertown.
By ION Light Rail Transit (LRT)
The most efficient way to reach us via public transit is on the ION Light Rail Transit system. Exit at the Waterloo Public Square Station, which services the heart of Uptown. From the station platform, it is a brief and pleasant 1-minute walk west towards the mall entrance between Coco Frutti Waterloo and Bob’s Value Mart.
Walking from Major Landmarks
Our prime location makes us easily accessible on foot for a large portion of the city’s professional population.
From Sunlife Headquarters: We are your neighbour. Simply walk directly across King Street from the main Sunlife building to reach our clinic.
From the Perimeter Institute or CIGI Campus: Enjoy a refreshing 10-minute walk through the beautiful Waterloo Park. Cross Erb Street at the intersection with King Street and continue south on King Street for two blocks. We will be on your right.
From Grand River Hospital: For our valued partners in health at GRH, we are a direct, 10-minute drive or a single, direct bus ride up King Street North. This makes us a convenient stop for an appointment before or after your shift.
From Waterloo City Hall: Walk down Regina Street North and turn left onto Willis Way and you will find CARESPACE inside the Shops at Waterloo Town Square on your right-hand side at 75 King Street South at intersection with Willis Way.
Frequently Asked Questions About CARESPACE Uptown Waterloo
CARESPACE Uptown Waterloo is located within the Shops at Waterloo Town Square at 75 King Street South near Erb Street in the heart of Uptown Waterloo. We’re steps away from the Waterloo Public Square, Waterloo Park, and the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre, surrounded by local shops, restaurants, and the King and William Street intersection. There are three entrances to the Shops, the main entrance is between the uptown waterloo Shoppers Drug Mart and Beertown, the second is on the same side as the uptown LRT station in between Bob’s Value Mart and Coco Frutti Waterloo, and the third is on Willis Way between Nougat Waterloo and Forall Ice Cream.
We serve the Uptown Waterloo community as well as surrounding neighbourhoods like Belmont Village, Mount Hope, and Mary Allen. Nearby landmarks include the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Waterloo Park, the Perimeter Institute, and Wilfrid Laurier University.
Booking an appointment is easy. Use our online booking button at the top of this page or call our Uptown Waterloo clinic at (226) 796-8733. Same-day and next-day appointments are often available.
Absolutely. This is one of the most common challenges we address for professionals in Waterloo’s tech and innovation sector. The combination of prolonged sitting, intense focus on a screen, and repetitive hand movements creates a perfect storm for musculoskeletal issues like “tech neck,” wrist pain (such as carpal tunnel syndrome), and lower back strain. The CARESPACE multidisciplinary approach is ideally suited to tackle this from multiple angles. A chiropractor can assess your spinal alignment and perform adjustments to relieve nerve pressure and restore mobility in your neck and upper back. Simultaneously, a physiotherapist can work with you to release tight muscles, strengthen postural supports, and provide specific exercises to alleviate wrist strain. Our registered massage therapists can provide targeted relief to overworked muscles in your forearms, shoulders, and neck. Finally, an occupational therapist can provide an ergonomic assessment of your workstation to identify and correct the root causes of the strain, ensuring a long-term solution.
Yes, managing stress and preventing burnout is a core focus of our services for the corporate professionals of Uptown Waterloo. We recognize that sustained high performance requires proactive mental and physiological support. Our counselling and mental performance services provide you with powerful tools to build resilience. A counsellor can help you develop strategies for managing workplace pressures, setting healthy boundaries, and processing stress in a constructive way. A mental performance coach can equip you with techniques to maintain focus and composure under pressure. In parallel, our Naturopathic Doctors can assess how stress is impacting your body physically—affecting sleep, digestion, and energy levels—and provide natural, evidence-based support through nutrition and botanical medicine to help regulate your stress response. Acupuncture is another highly effective modality we offer for calming the nervous system and reducing the physiological symptoms of chronic stress, helping you maintain balance and prevent the slide into burnout.
We have immense respect for the demanding work done by healthcare professionals at Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital, and we have tailored services to address your specific needs. Being on your feet for long shifts can lead to significant strain on the lower back, hips, knees, and feet. Our registered massage therapists can provide crucial relief for sore, tired muscles and address issues like plantar fasciitis. A physiotherapist can conduct a full biomechanical assessment to identify any gait or movement patterns that may be contributing to the strain and prescribe corrective exercises to build strength and support. Chiropractic care can ensure your spine and pelvis are properly aligned, reducing compensatory strain on your lower body. Furthermore, a kinesiologist can recommend appropriate footwear and strategies for movement and rest during your shifts to mitigate fatigue and prevent chronic pain, helping you stay healthy while you care for others.
CARESPACE Uptown Waterloo is exceptionally accessible for commuters. The Waterloo Public Square ION LRT station is located just a 3-minute walk from our front door, making it an ideal location for anyone traveling along the light rail line. If you are commuting from the Greater Toronto Area via the GO Train, you can disembark at the Kitchener GO Station, walk a few steps to the Central Station ION platform, and take the ION train northbound directly to the Waterloo Public Square station. This seamless connection makes scheduling an appointment before or after your commute incredibly convenient. This direct transit access was a key consideration in choosing our location, as we aim to serve the needs of all professionals who work and travel through the Waterloo Region’s central corridor.
Yes, we are passionate about partnering with local businesses to build a healthier, more resilient workforce. We offer a range of corporate wellness programs that can be customized to the specific needs of your team. These can include onsite ergonomic assessments conducted by our occupational therapists, workshops on stress management and mental resilience led by our counsellors and mental performance coaches, and educational seminars on nutrition for optimal performance delivered by our dietitians. By partnering with CARESPACE, companies in Uptown Waterloo can make a proactive investment in their team’s health, leading to reduced absenteeism, higher productivity, and a more engaged and positive workplace culture. Please contact our clinic directly to discuss how we can build a wellness program for your organization.
Living in an Uptown condo like The Barrel Yards or Seagram Lofts offers incredible convenience and a vibrant lifestyle, and our services are designed to complement that. We can help you proactively manage your health to ensure you have the energy and mobility to enjoy it fully. Our kinesiologists and fitness trainers can design efficient exercise programs that you can perform in a condo gym or with minimal equipment at home, tailored to your fitness goals. CARESPACE naturopathic doctors, dietitians and nutritionists can provide practical strategies for healthy eating amidst the temptation of nearby restaurants, including meal planning and advice for making smart choices when dining out. For those who enjoy an active urban life, such as running in Waterloo Park or cycling the Iron Horse Trail, our physiotherapists and massage therapists can help with injury prevention, performance optimization, and recovery, ensuring you stay active and pain-free.
This is a crucial question. The term ‘multidisciplinary care’ means that instead of having a single practitioner working in isolation, you have an entire team of experts from different fields collaborating on your health. At a traditional clinic, if a chiropractor thinks you might benefit from physiotherapy, you are given a referral and have to book a separate appointment at another time, and the two practitioners may never speak. At CARESPACE, that collaboration is built into our model. Your chiropractor can walk down the hall and consult directly with a physiotherapist, a massage therapist, and a naturopathic doctor about your case. This means we get to the root cause of your problem faster. For you, the client, the benefit is a seamless, efficient, and far more effective experience. You receive a single, unified plan of care that addresses your health from all angles, saving you time and leading to better, more lasting results. It is a client-focused approach designed to change how healthcare is delivered.
For the brilliant minds at institutions like the Perimeter Institute and CIGI, cognitive function is the primary tool of their trade. Our approach to optimizing it is holistic and evidence-based. We understand that peak mental performance is not just about the brain; it is about the entire system that supports it. Our Naturopathic Doctors and Nutritionists can develop personalized plans focused on brain health, using specific foods, nutrients, and supplements to enhance memory, focus, and mental clarity. Our Mental Performance coaches can teach you psychological skills to enter states of deep focus, manage complex information, and maintain creativity under pressure. Furthermore, services like chiropractic and physiotherapy ensure that physical discomfort, such as neck pain from long hours of study, does not become a distraction that compromises your cognitive output. We work to optimize the entire ecosystem of your health to support your intellectual pursuits.
We have made sure that parking is simple and stress-free for our clients. While King Street itself has limited options, the most convenient and highly recommended choice is the multi-level Uptown Parkade, which is located just one block from our clinic. It is a large, covered public parking garage with ample space, so you will not have to worry about searching for a spot. From the parkade, it is a very short and easy walk to our front door. This removes one of the common hassles of visiting a downtown location, ensuring your experience is smooth and convenient from the moment you arrive in Uptown Waterloo.