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Although physiotherapists have added to their knowledge and skills through individual course work and studies since graduating, they all treat with a focus on manual therapy and exercise and can use acupuncture, kinesio taping, and the TheraLASE.
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Sandra Messenger, Owner & PT
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Sandra graduated from Dalhousie University with her BScPT in 1997 and starting working at the clinic immediately afterwards. In 1998, Sandra took over the clinic while continuing to work as a physiotherapist.
Since graduating, Sandra has taken many courses, some of which are auricular acupuncture and Myofasical Release which she greatly enjoys. She is also certified by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute.
When not wearing a "physio" or "manager's" hat, she can be found outside walking, hiking, playing with her family or digging in her garden.
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Michelle started her career as a physiotherapist at Bedford-Sackville Physiotherapy Clinic immediately after graduating Dalhousie University in 2001 with her BSc in physiotherapy.
Since graduation Michelle has invested many hours in studying manual therapy, auricular acupuncture and muscle imbalances. She has also been certified by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute.
When not in the clinic, Michelle enjoys being active with her three children and husband and can always be found laughing and smiling.
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Paula has been a part of the Bedford-Sackville Physiotherapy Clinic team since graduating from Queen's University with her BScPT in 2002. In 2008, she graduated from Western University with a Clinical Masters in Manual Therapy and Manipulation in Physiotherapy and completed the certification exams to become a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual Therapists.
Paula has completed courses in auricular acupuncture and has successfully completed her Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute examinations.
Outside of work, she teaches at Dalhousie University in the Physiotherapy Masters program, enjoys running, horseback riding, and spending time with her daughter.
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Jennifer joined our team in 2011 after working at clinics in New Brunswick, British Columbia, and Truro, Nova Scotia. She graduated from Dalhousie University in 2006 with her BSc in physiotherapy.
Jen has pursued numerous post-graduate courses, with a particular focus on the McKenzie method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment.
After working all day, Jen loves being active outdoors hiking, camping, kayaking, biking, and skiing. She also enjoys practicing yoga and spending time with her husband and two boys.
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Kathleen joined the Bedford-Sackville Physiotherapy team in 2011 after
working in Guelph Ontario. She graduated from the University of Western Ontario with her BMSc in Medical Biophysics and then graduated from the University of Toronto in 2009 with her MScPT.
Since graduating, Kathleen has taken many courses and has an interest in orthopedics.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors, and reading.
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Rhonda joined our team in 2004 after graduating from the Canadian College of Natural Medicine in 2002 and working in Lower Sackville for two years.
Since graduating, Rhonda has taken many courses such as auricular acupuncture, Kinesio taping, pregnancy massage, Treatment of TMJ, and cupping using both fire and suction.
When she isn't working, you can always find her baking fondant cakes, sweets and also cooking. She enjoys reading, relaxing in the warm weather, and spending time with her fiance and daughter.
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Jodi graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy with high honors in 2007 and immediately after joined our team.
Outside of working, Jodi enjoys gymnastics and spending time with her two boys and husband.
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Kielly graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2007 with honors and became a part of our team shortly after in 2009 when covering a maternity leave and has now joined our team permanently.
Since graduating, Kielly has taken many courses such as cupping using suction, John Barnes Myofascial Release and a Bowen Technique course.
When she isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.
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Iman joined the Bedford-Sackville Physiotherapy Clinic team in 2011 after covering for a maternity leave. She graduated with her RMT in 2010 from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy.
Since graduating, she has furthered her education with courses such as auricular acupuncture and cupping using suction.
Outside of work, Iman enjoys being active outdoors with her two boys and her husband.
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Heather graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1997 with her BSc in Occupational Therapy after graduating from Dalhousie University in 1995 with a BSc in Kinesiology.
She has taken many courses since graduating, one of which she has completed is the Progressive Goal Attainment Program, and the certifiation program for Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluation.
After working all day, Heather enjoys relaxing with a good book and spending time with her daughter.
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Tina Clarke, Office Manager/Receptionist
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Tina became a part of the Bedford-Sackville Physiotherapy Clinic team in 1998. She is responsible for office duties such as billing, booking appointments and can answer any questions you may have.
When not working, Tina enjoys being outdoors with her two children and husband and gardening on warm days.
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Kassandra Power, Receptionist
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Kassandra joined our team in 2009 when she started as a medical transcriptionist and later became one of our receptionists.
On her days off, Kassandra can be found digging in her garden planting herbs, flowers, and vegetables or relaxing with a good book on her Kindle.
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Jackie Hayes, Physiotherapy Aide
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Jackie completed her Physiotherpay Aide course at the Stratford Career College in 2005 and became apart of our dynamic team. She is responsible for making the patients feel comfortable and keeping the clinic in order.
When not working, Jackie enjoys spending time outdoors with her boyfriend and relaxing. She can also always been seen walking everywhere and anywhere in Sackville.
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