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!

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Emily graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University and is a licensed Dietitian. In addition to her work at Zoomers, she is also currently working as a Food Service Supervisor and casual Dietitian in Food Services at the IWK Health Centre.

Emily has always enjoyed nutritional science and being a full-time Clinical Dietitian is her goal. She likes encouraging healthy relationships with food and love working with people and educating. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and baking.

She is looking forward to meeting you and the rest of the members of the Zoomers Community and supporting you on your nutrition journey!

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Please Note: Lindsey is now working primarily in our home care physiotherapy service. She is not accepting new clients for in-clinic care. If you are a former client, please call the front desk at 902-453-1525 to get connected with the in-clinic physio that is best suited to your needs!

A British, UK-trained physiotherapist, Lindsey originally graduated in 1996 and has worked in a number of disciplines (cardiorespiratory, neurology, musculoskeletal, orthopaedics, older persons’ acute care and rehabilitation, and home care for patients following hip and knee replacements). She chose to specialise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with a particular interest in sports injuries and orthopaedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. She completed her MSc in Sports physiotherapy in 2009.

During 10 years of working with the military, she worked as a member of a Military Regional Rehabilitation Centre, managing and rehabilitating complex cases. In addition, she has practiced in many private clinics but has, also, worked extensively in sport for many years (including rugby, soccer, triathlon, U16/U18 England Hockey, U17 England Cricket), and provided medical coverage at multi-sport events for both School and University-aged athletes. Travel has taken her to Europe, both with Military sports teams and the England U18 Hockey team, and more recently with Team GB to China for the World University Games. She worked in the Middle East for several years, treating the local population of all ages, athletes, orthopaedic patients and Military personnel and their families. Locally, she recently worked at Dalhousie University, helping the School of Physiotherapy with their physiotherapy research.

She has always been very dedicated to furthering her Professional Development through post-graduate study and post-graduate courses include: advanced trauma management, shoulder rehabilitation, taping, kinesiotaping, massage, muscle energy techniques, whiplash injury, biomechanics, exertional lower limb pain, kinetic control, sacroiliac joint, McKenzie approach, therapeutic exercise, trigger points and several pain courses.

She remains a firm believer in giving individuals all the tools needed for helping themselves to improve and rehabilitate to maximise their potential, as part of their physiotherapy experience.

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Allison graduated from Dalhousie University, obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Honours and her Masters of Science in Physiotherapy. Prior to her physiotherapy studies, she engaged in neurorehabilitation research in Western Australia and worked as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor in Halifax, leading exercise classes for diverse populations.

In addition to her clinical work, Allison is currently pursuing post-graduate training with the Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal system. With a background as a national-level sprint kayak athlete and training in various sports, she champions the benefits of exercise and an active lifestyle for overall health and well-being. Allison applies an informed approach combining manual and exercise-focused therapy to help you optimizing your body and well-being.

Outside of work, Allison enjoys hiking, cooking, and participating in a variety of exercise classes. She also serves on the executive board of the Nova Scotia Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. With a passion for helping individuals of all ages and fitness levels, Allison adopts an evidence-based and client-centered approach to assist them in identifying and achieving their functional goals

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Allana graduated with honours from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy program in Halifax. She especially enjoyed working in the neurology and arthritis specialized clinics where she was able to help patients with a variety of conditions and abilities achieve a better quality of life. Allana has experienced treating various conditions including multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis, whiplash, thoracic outlet syndrome, tendonitis, postural dysfunction, headaches/migraines, anxiety, and more.

Allana originally graduated with a bachelor of science in kinesiology at Dalhousie University and played on the Mount Saint Vincent soccer team for three years.During her time at Dalhousie University, Allana enjoyed volunteering to help people exercise including adults with heart conditions and cancer patients/survivors.

Allana is very passionate in creating a safe space for all patients to facilitate healing through various relaxation and therapeutic techniques. Her treatment protocol will start with a comprehensive assessment followed by a treatment tailored to the patient’s needs, and will include an individualized home care program. During her free time, you can find Allana exploring new trails and beaches in Nova Scotia or playing soccer.

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Laura’s passion is helping people return to or maintain function despite an injury or illness. Her experience in sport physiotherapy and private practice orthopedics has given her a unique perspective and ability to help people achieve these goals. She has a particular interest in helping people maintain a healthy level of physical activity despite normal age-related changes that happen to us all… this was how the idea for Zoomers Physiotherapy and Health Solutions was born!

Laura graduated from Mount Allison University in 2001 and from McMaster University School of Physiotherapy in 2003. She has since completed post-graduate courses in manual and manipulative therapy, acupuncture and sport physiotherapy. She holds the highest level of Canadian certification in both manual (hands-on treatment) and sport physiotherapy. Laura is a certified Tai Chi Instructor and teaches the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention at Zoomers.

Laura has worked in private practice/sports medicine clinics in British Columbia, Toronto and Halifax treating orthopedic and sports injuries. She has worked with sports teams (including hockey, rugby, lacrosse, badminton, tennis, weight-lifting and soccer) and provided medical coverage from local to international sporting events. Most recently, she travelled with the senior women’s Sevens Rugby Team to Amsterdam (2011) and worked as part of the core medical team for Canada at the Pan Am Games in Guadalajara (2011) and the World University Games (FISU) in Kazan, Russia (2013).

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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.

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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 coaching 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 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.

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