Dr. Kelley McVarish

Dr. Kelley McVarish

BSc (Hons), DC

Chiropractor and co-owner

Education

  • Doctor of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
  • Bachelor of Science, Honours Biology from Cape Breton University
  • Originally from Sydney, Nova Scotia

Certifications

  • Clinical Acupuncture
  • Selective Functional Movement Assessment (Levels 1 & 2)
  • Functional Range Conditioning (FRC provider)
  • + 6 more

Specialties

Runners, prenatal and postpartum women, foot issues

Approach

Takes a functional, biopsychosocial approach to treatment

Personal

Enjoys running, golfing, and family time with husband and three children

Dr. Jill Newell

Dr. Jill Newell

BScKin, DC

Chiropractor and co-owner

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University (Halifax)
  • Doctor of Chiropractic from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (Toronto)

Certifications

  • Full body Active Release Technique (ART provider)
  • Functional Range Conditioning (FRC provider)
  • Graston technique
  • + 2 more

Approach

Diversified approach incorporating soft tissue therapy, joint mobilizations and manipulations, kinesiotaping, exercise prescription, patient education, and modalities like Laser therapy, Shockwave therapy, and IFC

Personal

Married to Andrew, mother of two sons: Hunter and Hudson

Dr. Jenny Connolly

Dr. Jenny Connolly

DC

Chiropractor

Education

  • Bachelor of Physical Education from Memorial University (Newfoundland)
  • Doctorate from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (Toronto)

Certifications

  • Functional Range Conditioning
  • Functional Range Release
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy

Specialties

Acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions

Approach

Evidence-based and individualized patient care using manual therapy, soft tissue therapy, joint mobilizations, exercise prescription, patient education

Personal

Born and raised in Newfoundland, currently engaged, has a puppy named Ollie, enjoys running and playing sports

Maggen Kelly

Maggen Kelly

RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Education

  • Graduated in 2006 from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (2280-hour program)

Specialties

Therapeutic and deep tissue massage, acute and chronic pain treatment, neurological conditions

Personal

Mother of two children, passionate about continuous learning

Ramona Wright

Ramona Wright

RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Education

  • Graduated from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (CCMH) in June 2011
  • Studying Osteopathy (completed 5 years of coursework, currently working on thesis)

Specialties

Deep tissue work, myofascial release, Swedish techniques, joint mobilizations, treating strains and sprains, postural imbalances, headaches, chronic pain

Michele Van Zoost

Michele Van Zoost

RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Education

  • Graduated 2010 from ICT Northumberland College

Certifications

  • Passed provincial board exams through MTANS

Specialties

Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, plastic and fire cupping, Sukidoo techniques, RAPID neurofascial Reset (lower limb), pre and post-natal massage

Approach

Combines various techniques for deeply restorative, nurturing and refreshing treatments

Personal

Mother of two children, passionate about pre and post-natal massage, avid distance runner, enjoys time with family and two dogs

Sara Lyttle

Sara Lyttle

BA, D.Ac, R.Ac

Acupuncturist

Education

  • Graduate of the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Courtney Shay

Courtney Shay

RMT

Registered Massage Therapist

Education

  • Graduated from ICT Northumberland College in 2016

Specialties

Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, pregnancy massage

Nick Culley

Nick Culley

DPodM, BSc Honours

Podiatrist

Specialties

Musculoskeletal foot complaints, 'at risk' diabetic foot assessment, biomechanical evaluation and orthopedic testing

Personal

Relocated to Nova Scotia seven years ago, enjoys walking with two dogs, plays golf with single-digit handicap, follows international soccer, enjoys cooking with his wife

Lisa Beck

Lisa Beck

MSW, RSW

Clinical Social Worker

Education

  • Master of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University

Approach

Primary orientation is cognitive behavioral, focusing on challenging unhelpful cognitive distortions, changing behaviors, improving emotional regulation, developing personal coping strategies, solving current problems