“Karim is amazing, very knowledgeable and experienced. He leaves you with very valuable recommendations and a set of exercises to continue doing on your own, teaching you how and providing lots of positivity and encouragement. I am very thankful to him and for his time.”
Physio Calgary
Move better. Understand your pain.
Physiotherapy, Gunn IMS and Dry Needling in Calgary
Thorough assessment, hands-on care, and a clear explanation of what is driving your pain, so you can recover with confidence.
South CalgaryNorthwest CalgaryVirtual Consults
27 years of clinical experience
CAFCI: Advanced Medical Acupuncture
Advanced Gunn IMS Certificate
Advanced Functional Dry Needling Certificate
Your Journey
What to expect
Every patient is different. Your care plan is built around your specific presentation, goals, and lifestyle, not a generic protocol.
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Comprehensive Assessment
A thorough evaluation of your movement, strength, and contributing factors, so we understand the full picture before treatment begins.
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Clear Explanation
You will understand exactly what is driving your pain or limitation, and why the proposed treatment approach makes sense for your situation.
03
Hands-On Treatment
Evidence-informed manual therapy, Gunn IMS, dry needling, or exercise rehabilitation, applied with precision and adapted as you progress.
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Active Recovery Plan
You leave each session with a clear understanding of what to do between appointments to support your recovery and prevent recurrence.
Our Approach
How we are reinventing rehab
Rehabilitation that goes beyond symptom management, addressing the underlying drivers of pain and dysfunction.
Root Cause Focus
We look beyond the site of pain to identify the neurological, biomechanical, and movement factors that are perpetuating your condition.
Evidence-Informed Practice
Treatment decisions are grounded in current clinical evidence and refined through 27 years of hands-on experience across a wide range of presentations.
Patient Education
Understanding your condition is part of the treatment. Informed patients recover faster, make better decisions, and are less likely to re-injure.
Session Differentiators
How our sessions are different
One-on-one care with Karim throughout your entire session, with no handoffs, no assistants, and no shortcuts.
One-on-one with Karim for the full session, not divided between multiple patients.
Assessment and treatment integrated in every visit, not separated into separate appointments.
Treatment plan adapted in real time based on your response, not a fixed protocol.
Clear home exercise guidance with rationale, so you understand what you are doing and why.
Direct communication between appointments for questions about your exercises or progress.
Continuity of care with Karim from initial assessment through to discharge.
Needling Expertise
Precision needling for complex pain
Karim holds advanced certifications in three distinct needling disciplines, each with a different mechanism and clinical application.
Gunn IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation)
A systematic approach to neuropathic pain developed by Dr. Chan Gunn. IMS targets supersensitive muscle bands caused by nerve dysfunction, releasing deep muscular tension that does not respond to conventional treatment.
Functional Dry Needling
Targets myofascial trigger points to reduce local and referred pain, restore muscle length, and improve neuromuscular function. Particularly effective for musculoskeletal pain, headaches, and movement-related dysfunction.
Medical Acupuncture (CAFCI)
A Western, evidence-informed application of acupuncture integrated with physiotherapy assessment and treatment. Used to modulate pain, reduce inflammation, and support tissue healing.
Needling techniques are used only when clinically indicated and with informed consent. Karim will explain the rationale and what to expect before any needling treatment.
Learn about our services
Our Methods
Services we offer
A focused range of evidence-informed physiotherapy services, each applied with precision and adapted to your specific presentation.
Clinical experience
27 years
Meet Karim
Karim S. Meghji
Registered Physiotherapist, Calgary
Karim holds a BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto and has been practising since 1999, when he began his clinical career as a physiotherapy resident at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. He brings 27 years of clinical experience to every appointment. He holds an Advanced Medical Acupuncture Certification (CAFCI) from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute, an Advanced Gunn IMS Certificate, and an Advanced Functional Dry Needling Certificate, along with advanced training in manual therapy, spinal manipulation, and TMJ and facial pain management. To his patients and his physiotherapy peers he is commonly known as the "Dry Needle Ninja."
Karim has served as a Clinical Educator for physiotherapy students at the University of Alberta and the University of Toronto, and as a Clinical Instructor for the Integrated Dry Needling Programme at Aga Khan Hospital and University in Karachi, Pakistan. He sees patients across a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and is committed to helping patients understand their condition and take an active role in their recovery.
Full biographyLocations and Access
Care that fits your life
Two Calgary studio locations, South and Northwest, plus virtual consultation options for appropriate cases.
Virtual Consults
Online Physiotherapy
Virtual consultations are available for appropriate cases, including assessment, exercise guidance, and follow-up care. Contact us to discuss whether virtual care is right for your situation.
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Common questions
Patient Stories
What patients say
5.0 · 10 Google reviews
“Best Physiotherapist in the City. He's been very supportive of my recovery, despite my complex injuries and always made sure to go the extra mile. He also helped me overcome my fear of needles for acupuncture and dry needling treatment.”
“Karim has helped me to understand what we are rehabilitating, contributing factors and how to maintain the stability going back to work. He has been instrumental in both my physical recovery and in helping me through the emotional journey of dealing with a long-term injury. The support of him and his team warrants more than 5 stars.”
Ready to move better?
Book an appointment at our South or Northwest Calgary location, or contact us to discuss your situation.