The COVID19 pandemic has placed significant stresses on the healthcare system, including access to expert care. It is our hope that NCT’s Virtual Headache Clinic provides an option for headache patients affected by the limitations COVID19 has placed on healthcare resources.

Given the success of this model, this clinic will exist beyond COVID19 to help patients receive fast and effective care by reducing the wait times to see neurologists and concussion experts.

• The clinic is open to all patients (children and adults) who would like to meet with an headache specialist

• The clinic is fully covered by OHIP; no extra charges.

• The headache team consists of neurology nurses and NPs, physician assistants and pediatirc & adult neurologists with specialized training or focus in headache

• Visits will be very focused assessments.

• • This is not intended to replace the patient’s current headache care; however, follow-up care will be arranged as indicated.

• Examples of patients and issues that can be assessed in the clinic:

• • Active headache requiring management, assessment of diagnosis and medication questions/renewals/changes

• • New-onset headache

• • Paroxysmal headache events

• • Inquiries about injection therapy: botox, nerve blocks, CGRP & CGRP receptor blockers
• • Headache counselling

• All first-time appointments require a referral. Referral forms can be found here

• Visits are by virtual, walk-in only

• Patients are seen on a first-come, first-serve basis exactly like a standard walk-in clinic; however, the registration process and visit are conducted online from the comfort of the patient’s own home

• For any questions about the Virtual Headache Clinic please contact us

Three easy steps!

1. Speak with your healthcare practitioner and get a referral
2. Register for your visit online
3. Wait for the Virtual Call Centre to contact you for further instructions

Click here for an overview about how to arrange your visit

This clinic is open to all patients (children and adults)  wanting to meet with a headache specialist. Visits are meant to be very focused headache assessments.

The clinic is 100% covered by OHIP; no extra charges.

Visits are by virtual, walk-in only – no appointment necessary.

Patients are seen on a first-come, first-serve basis exactly like a walk-in clinic; however, the registration process and visit are conducted online from the comfort of your own home

All first-time appointments require a referral. Speak with your primary care provider: physician or nurse practitioner

Referral forms can be found here

Registration will be available beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of the clinic (See below for clinic hours)

Patients are seen in the order in which registration is completed which includes Registration Form, Consent and Referral

The clinic is open to all patients (children and adults) who would like to meet with an headache specialist.

Examples of patients and issues that can be assessed in the clinic:

• Active headache/migraine requiring management
• Active headache/migraine requiring medication renewals or changes
• New-onset headache
• Headache/migraine counselling or questions about treatment options including Botox and Injectable Therapy

Note: these visits will be very focused assessments. This is not intended to replace your ongoing epilepsy care with your physician or neurologist.

• Computer/laptop (preferred) or Tablet/iPad/Phone

• Reliable internet connection

• Email

• Secure, quiet & safe location

After registering online, the Virtual Call Centre will send you instructions via email.

You will receive:

1. A clickable link to your Virtual Care Room
2. Start time for your visit

Five minutes prior to your start time, click on the link.

See here for a summary of how to access your virtual room

Date: Every Tuesday

Pre-Registration Hours: 30 minutes prior to the start of the clinic

Registration Hours: Start of clinic until 30 minutes prior to the end of the clinic

Appointment Hours: 8:30am – 12:00pm