Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Breathe Better. Move More. Live Well.

Living with a chronic lung condition can make everyday activities more challenging. Our 8-week Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is designed to help individuals with COPD and other chronic pulmonary conditions improve their physical activity, manage symptoms, and build confidence in managing their lung health.

The program combines supervised exercise, practical education, and personalized support from a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Each session is designed to help participants safely develop the skills and strategies they need to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

What Does the Program Include?

Participants attend two sessions per week. Each session includes supervised exercise tailored to individual abilities, along with education on important aspects of living with chronic lung disease.

Topics include:

  • Breathing and symptom management

  • Exercise and physical activity

  • Medications and medication management

  • Nutrition and healthy eating

  • Sleep and fatigue management

  • Stress management

  • Infection prevention

  • Environmental factors and lung health

  • Smoking cessation

  • Healthy lifestyle strategies

Our multidisciplinary team provides evidence-based education, guidance, and support to help participants better understand their condition, manage symptoms, improve their physical activity, and incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives.

Who Can Participate?

The program is available to individuals with a diagnosed pulmonary condition who may benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation.

Participants must be referred by a healthcare professional, including:

  • Physician

  • Nurse Practitioner

  • Physiotherapist

  • Respiratory Therapist

All referred patients will be assessed by a physician with expertise in pulmonary rehabilitation to determine program suitability and provide recommendations.

Required Referral Documentation

Please ensure the following documentation is included with the referral:

  • Completed referral form

  • Recent pulmonary function testing, preferably completed within the last 6 months
    Spirometry is accepted if full pulmonary function testing is unavailable.

  • Current medication list, including dosages

  • Resting ECG

Program Details

📍 Location
Woodbine Family Health Team
306 Rexdale Blvd, Units 1–4
Toronto, ON M9W 1R6

📅 Program Dates
October 19 – December 9, 2026

🗓️ Schedule
Every Monday and Wednesday

⏰ Time
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Interested in the Program?

If you or a patient you are referring would like more information about our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, please contact Woodbine Family Health Team.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 416-342-5140
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Please note: A referral and assessment are required to determine eligibility and suitability for the program.

Referral Form