VR therapy for Orillia residents, based in Barrie.
Better Relief VR welcomes patients from Orillia to our clinic in Barrie, roughly a 30 to 40 minute drive down Highway 11 or Highway 400. We deliver certified, supervised virtual reality therapy sessions for chronic pain, anxiety, phobias, PTSD adjacent presentations, dementia and memory care, and physical rehabilitation. No referral is required.
A straightforward drive down Highway 11 or 400.
Better Relief VR is located at Unit 207, 1 Quarry Ridge Rd, Royal Court Medical Centre in Barrie, directly next to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre. From Orillia, most routes run down Highway 11 to Highway 400, or along Highway 12 and Highway 11, arriving in around 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic and your starting point in town.
Some Orillia patients combine a visit with other errands in Barrie, since the clinic sits on a medical campus with on site parking. Sessions run 45 minutes, so many Orillia clients book an early morning or late afternoon slot to avoid peak Highway 400 traffic.
A specialized option that does not yet exist closer to home.
Orillia sits within the wider Simcoe County region that Better Relief VR was built to serve, and VR assisted therapy for pain, anxiety and rehabilitation is not something most Orillia clinics currently offer in house. Chronic pain affects roughly 19 percent of Canadian adults, with higher rates in the 40 plus age group, so this is a real gap rather than a niche one. Patients who already travel to Barrie for specialist appointments or shopping often fold a session into the same trip.
Chronic pain management
Lower back pain, musculoskeletal pain and neuropathic pain. Typical protocol is an assessment followed by 8 to 12 supervised sessions plus maintenance.
Physical rehabilitation
Orthopedic and neurological recovery, often coordinated alongside physiotherapy you may already be doing in Orillia. Typical protocol is an assessment followed by 6 to 10 sessions plus a progress review.
Mental health support
Anxiety, stress related disorders and PTSD adjacent presentations. Typical protocol is an assessment followed by 6 to 12 sessions plus follow up.
Cognitive engagement and geriatric care
Elderly cognitive stimulation, balance and connection, useful for families in the Orillia area supporting a parent who visits Barrie regularly. Typical protocol is an assessment followed by 4 to 8 sessions plus a caregiver review.
Private pay, straightforward pricing.
All sessions are 45 minutes. Better Relief VR is private pay. Many extended health benefit plans reimburse part of the cost, so check with your insurer. We provide a receipt for every visit.
| Service | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Initial clinical assessment | $220 |
| Standard VR therapy session, 45 minutes | $165 |
| 5 session therapy block | $725 |
| Follow up or maintenance session | $140 |
Book your consultation from Orillia.
Talk to us about what you are dealing with. We will give you a straight answer about whether VR therapy is appropriate, and tell you if it is not.
Unit 207, 1 Quarry Ridge Rd, Royal Court Medical Centre, Barrie, Ontario L4M 7G1