MScPt, BScKin

Maggie graduated from Dalhousie University with her Masters of Physiotherapy. She is originally from small-town New Brunswick where she worked as a kinesiologist and physiotherapy assistant after completing her Bachelor in Kinesiology at Memorial University in Newfoundland in 2015.

Maggie grew up playing several sports including hockey, soccer, swimming, track, and cross country. Involvement in sports continued after school as Maggie volunteered to coach local girl’s hockey teams, leading off and on-ice training.  This experience led to an interest in injury prevention and rehabilitation to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.  Maggie believes in the benefits of exercise and will work with you to help achieve your goals, reach your maximum potential and keep you doing the activities you love. She is interested in furthering her education through different post-graduate courses and research as she starts her career as a physiotherapist. Outside of work Maggie enjoys adventuring outdoors, hiking, and running. She can often be found watching whatever sport is in season or exploring new hiking trails.

MScPT, BScKin Hon

Allison is a double Dalhousie University alumna, originally moving to Halifax, NS from Ottawa, ON to complete her undergraduate degree and pursue her masters degree. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with First Class Honours and recently completed her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy.

Prior to beginning Physiotherapy, she worked abroad in Perth, Western Australia, and participated in neurorehabilitation research. Upon return to Halifax, she worked as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, conducting exercise classes for both general and specialized populations. Through these experiences, Allison strengthened her understanding of the importance of physical activity and movement in the management of injury and illness.

Allison previously competed nationally as a sprint kayak athlete, while training in running, swimming, cross-country skiing, and strength training. Understanding the benefits of exercise and physical activity, Allison continues to live an active lifestyle and loves to help others increase their participation in physical activity to improve their overall health and well-being.

In her free time, Allison enjoys hiking, cooking, and participating in various exercise classes. She is also currently pursuing post-graduate education in orthopaedic physiotherapy.

Through her experience, Allison enjoys working with people of all ages and fitness levels to help identify and achieve their functional goals through an evidence-based and client-centered approach.

MScPT

Ashley brings with her a true passion for helping her clients use movement to optimize their health. She has a particular interest in chronic pain management.

Ashley aims to create an individualized treatment program for each of her clients by using an evidence based approach through education, exercise and manual therapy. She believes encouraging movement and educating clients on their injuries are key to empowering her clients to achieve their goals.

In Ashley’s free time she enjoys being outside hiking, going to the gym and traveling! We think she is going to be a great fit with us & we can’t wait for you to meet her!

BSc

Joni was raised in Lower Sackville , NS and received her BSc at Saint Mary’s University in 2001. After a brief career as a laboratory technician, she completed her BSc in Physiotherapy in 2006 at Dalhousie University, was awarded the fourth year Research Award for her team’s work on low back pain (1) and completed a placement in a rehabilitation center in Finland where her passion for ‘outside-the-box’ therapy blossomed. This was renewed in the Fall of 2023 when she was able to return to Finland and attend 33rd Alzheimer Europe conference in Helsinki.

Joni has worked in several areas of physiotherapy including private practice, pediatrics, schools, home care and most recently in long term care / nursing home. Joni has completed the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Course and provides Home Safety Assessments and Equipment recommendations to all of her clients.

She prides herself on tailoring a personalized program for her clients centered on the client’s goals that are realistic and achievable as well as fun. She has implemented an adapted swimming program when working in pediatrics, an interdisciplinary community gym program for residents in long term care, and her favourite project was starting a seated boxing class which she included not only the residents, but family as well as staff! Her vision is not only to help her clients with their main concern, whether it is a broken arm, a recent fall, or a decline in function due to a recent hospitalization, but to also help them find passion in health and wellness in their everyday lives. It is not uncommon to see Joni dressed up for Halloween or as a pink elf in December and she always goes the extra mile to ensure that physiotherapy is not only worthwhile, but fun.

MCISc (CMP), MScPT, MScRR, FCAMPT

Jessica was the first student from Dalhousie University to complete the Joint MSc in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Research, graduating at the top of her class in 2021. Her master’s thesis examined the biomechanics of walking and its relationship to knee osteoarthritis, and her work has since been published in the journal Gait & Posture.

Building on her dual master’s degrees, Jessica pursued advanced clinical training through Western University’s Master of Advanced Healthcare Practice in Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. This post-professional program led to her designation as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT), a nationally recognized standard of excellence in orthopaedic physiotherapy. She has also completed Level 2 certification through the National Orthopaedic Division, Biomedical Dry Needling certification with SMART Seminars, and training in concussion management through Concussion Rehab Works Inc.

Jessica takes an evidence-informed approach to care, integrating individualized exercise, education, and manual therapy to help clients of all ages reach their goals and return to the activities they love.

Beyond her clinical work, Jessica is passionate about teaching. She works as an online instructor helping physiotherapy students prepare for the national licensing exam and serves as a lab instructor in the physiotherapy program at Dalhousie University. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and traveling abroad.

Allana graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2023 at the top of her class. With a degree in Kinesiology and a passion for helping others feel and move their best, Allana brings a deep understanding of human anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics to her massage therapy practice. She takes a personalized, evidence-based approach to each session, focusing on identifying and addressing the root cause of discomfort rather than just the symptoms.

MScPT

Whether it be through camping, weightlifting, rock climbing, hiking or skiing, she really values the benefits of exercise and is passionate about its effect on both her own health and that of her clients.

Heather is enthusiastic about individualizing treatment strategies to best equip her clients with the confidence and skills they need to prevent or recover from injuries.

Since graduating from McMaster University, she has taken courses in dry needling to help clients better manage their symptoms.

PT

Judy is a U.S.-trained physio with more than 30 years of experience. She loves working with people to help them feel stronger and be more confident in their daily lives!

Her areas of special interest are in pain management, balance issues, and in helping people avoid or delay joint replacement surgery.