Yes, you must have a referral from your family doctor, nurse practitioner or a specialist before an appointment can be booked for you.

Once you have been seen initially at the Pain Management Clinic, you may book your own follow-up appointments by calling us at 204.927.2609 or 204.925.7485

Wear your regular clothes to your appointment. The physician may ask you to put on a gown for assessment.

• A valid health card (i.e. purple Manitoba Health Card)
• A current list of medications
• Family members or significant others are welcome to attend your appointment with you.

Appointments in the Pain Management Clinic are covered when a valid Manitoba Health card is presented. We also accept valid health cards from all other Canadian Provinces and Territories, with the exception of Quebec.

If you do not have a valid Manitoba Health Card, or are not a resident of Canada, fees for services may apply. We do not direct bill all insurance providers. All applicable fees will be collected prior to being seen by a physician in the Clinic.

Chronic pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience which is ongoing and lasts for more than 3-6 months. The source of pain may or may not be known. Each person has different circumstances that make their pain experience unique; identifying the cause of the pain, how the pain is affecting your life, and how long the pain has lasted.

Chronic pain may result from trauma or injury, medical conditions or diseases, or the cause of pain may not be known.

Pain can come from your muscles, nerves, organs in your body, bones, and joints or from poor circulation.