Meet our team
Meet our team
Meet our team
Meet our team
Meet our team
Meet our team
Michael completed his Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University in 2000 and has since been working in private practice. His post-graduate education includes the completion of an advanced diploma in manual and manipulative therapy achieving the level of Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy. He furthered his post-graduate experience by completing courses in Acupuncture, Sports injuries, Sahrmann Motor Control, Kinetic Control, Mulligan concepts, Fit Fore Golf, Running injuries and Core Stabilization. Michael’s approach is to work one on one with a patient in order to develop an individualized treatment plan with the goal of returning the person to their pre-injury state. He believes that hands-on treatment and specific exercise programs are essential in achieving these goals
Craig is a graduate of the Dalhousie School of Physiotherapy and has been treating in private practice since 2000.
His post-graduate education includes the completion of an advanced diploma in manual and manipulative physiotherapy, achieving the level of Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy, as well, he is also trained in acupuncture, spinal and peripheral manipulation, motor vehicle injury rehabilitation, sports injury rehabilitation and more. Craig volunteers his time with the Halifax West Football team and other various sporting events as an on-field trainer. He strives to remain physically active by participating in hockey and skiing in the winter; football, softball, and golf in the summers. Professionally, Craig enjoys helping the community maintain and improve their physical well-being through an active, client-centered, hands-on approach to treatment.
Niki graduated in 2005 with her Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University.
Since that time she has been working in private practice in PEI and Nova Scotia. Her post-graduate education includes the completion of the Advanced Diploma in Manual and Manipulative therapy in 2013. Furthermore, she has successfully completed courses in Mulligan concepts, McKenzie concepts, Concussion assessment and Acupuncture and plans to complete a dry needling course in June 2018. She has also volunteered her services at many athletic events while working at the University of PEI as head physiotherapist for teams including soccer, basketball and hockey. She continues to provide event coverage for local high school football and wrestling and works part-time as a lab assistant for the Physiotherapy department at Dalhousie University. Professionally, Niki’s goal is to provide the community with quality physiotherapy care through proper diagnosis, specific exercise and hands-on treatment meanwhile promoting healthy active living.
Mary completed her master of science in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University in 2016, graduating with the Canadian Physiotherapy Award.
Before this, she attended Dalhousie University for her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She has completed post-graduate certificates in both acupuncture and dry needling. She is also trained in the assessment and treatment of concussion and vestibular disorders. Mary’s treatment approach combines manual therapy and functional exercise to help patients achieve their goals.
Originally from Newfoundland, Gary graduated from Dalhousie School of Physiotherapy in 1995. After a stint at the Western Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook, NL, Gary has been working in private practices across the country including in Newfoundland, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia. He obtained his Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy, Certificate of Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation, and completed various courses in sports medicine and manual therapy. He also was an instructor in the orthopedic branch of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association for nine years and at Dalhousie University School of Physiotherapy as a lab instructor for three. Gary has worked with athletes at the professional, university, provincial and recreational levels. He has also worked with clients suffering from motor vehicle accidents and workplace injuries. Gary is dedicated to always learning the latest treatment approaches and evolving his practice. He also believes that the most important approach to rehab is utilizing an extensive array of manual therapy techniques, exercise, and intramuscular stimulation (IMS) to help reduce pain and maximize mobility and strength.
Andrew has been providing massage therapy services to residents of the HRM for more than 20 years. He graduated with a Diploma of Massage Therapy in 1996 from Foothills College of Massage Therapy in Calgary, Alberta. He then continued studies in sports massage and myofascial release. He has also attained a Bachelor of Science, major in Psychology from Saint Mary’s University. In 2011, Andrew joined the faculty at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and teaches courses in Physiology, Anatomy and Clinical Assessment. Andrew has spent a great number of hours volunteering massage therapy services to many sports teams and athletes. This work and experience has provided him with the skills and knowledge to treat some of Canada’s Olympic, Varsity and professional athletes. He volunteers his time with his children’s basketball teams coaching in the Fall River Rebels Basketball organization. Andrew enjoys working with people to help them overcome their barriers to recovery and return to their regular activities and lifestyle as soon as possible.