Sara-Blair is a graduate from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, class of 2020 in Halifax. Sara-Blair is currently a candidate member with the Canadian Sport Massage Therapy Association working towards her full certification. Sara-Blair has a keen interest in sport massage, and being a multi-athlete herself, she is excited to bring her experience and continuing education to the table.
Since graduating she has been working on her volunteer hours with the Brookfield Jr.B Elks as their trainer. Sara-Blair expanded her skills sets in 2020 by adding CSMTA Advanced Sport Massage, Concussion: prevention, detection and management from the University of Laval and University of Calgary as well as Gua Sha therapy to her professional curriences. Sara-Blair is committed to continuing her education in her field to stay current with all relevant therapies and to expand her skillsets.
Sara-Blair is looking forward to meeting more of her community and is excited to be able to offer sport specific treatment alongside therapeutic. With a love for General Swedish techniques, Myofascial and Trigger Point release she is confident in finding what works best for your tissue to get you back to your best.
In her free time, you’ll likely see her at the rink or running out the door to another, whether it is coaching, practice, games or playing herself. The moments in between she enjoys hiking, photography, singing, theatre, spending time with family and friends and her four-legged toddler, Warden.
Sara-Blair is a graduate from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, class of 2020 in ...
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Pascal Grolaux, from Belgium, is a senior osteopathic practitioner. With more than 28 years of experience in osteopathic practice, he is one of the most experienced osteopath in the Maritimes. He studied osteopathic medicine for 9 years (full-time programs), gained two degrees in Osteopathy and a doctorate thesis done in the Dpt of neurosurgery at the university hospital (CHUV) in Lausanne, Switzerland. He is a pioneer in evidence-based osteopathy and participate in several researches projects in the field of neuroscience (bioelectronic medicine) and in osteopathy with publications and citation in the Vagus Nerve Stimulation 2024 book.
Dr. Pascal is a non-physician family osteopathic practitioner. His approach to treatment is very motivated and structured, showing particular strength in the field of clinical studies and neuroscience.
He does research in applied neuroimmunology and in non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation, and he uses this new revolutionary bioelectronical treatment, when appropriate. Vagus nerve stimulation is FDA and CE approved that belongs to the the field of bioelectronic medicine that showed very good results in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, functional cardiac pathologies, metabolic syndromes, mental health disorders, ASD, concussions, etc.
Pascal is fluent in French and English.
He is currently Doctorate member of the American College of Physical Medicine, member of the Association Quebecoise des Osteopathes, the Canadian Society for Traditional Osteopathy, the Institute of Classical Osteopathy (UK) and honorary listed at the Canadian Institute of Classical Osteopathy (Ontario).
European Red Cross, First Aid/Heart Saver CPR-Infant CPR certified.
Pascal Grolaux, from Belgium, is a senior osteopathic practitioner. With more than 28 years of e...
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Patrick graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver, BC. Patrick utilized his specialty in sports massage, while in Vancouver working with amazing athletes, coaches and other practitioners engaged in provincial, national, Olympic and professional sports.
Patrick returned to Nova Scotia, co-establishing Truro’s first clinic with chiropractic and registered massage therapy. This was followed by establishing a multi-disciplinary clinic, which lead to the expansion at the current location.
Patrick has served on several committees and the Board of the Massage Therapist Association of Nova Scotia. Patrick has represented Nova Scotia on the Canadian Alliance of Massage Therapists. Patrick has been an instructor and supervisor at both massage therapy colleges in Nova Scotia. Patrick has been chief massage therapist and supervisor at numerous provincial, national and international athletic competitions as well as providing courses for a variety of medical professionals.
Over the past 30 years of his practice he has remained focused on function; knowledge of biomechanics allows him to direct the treatment to achieve the goal to get people back to activity. While in Nova Scotia, over the past decade Patrick has been fortunate to assist developing athletes from high school to university, while working with CEC and Dalhousie Univeristy. Recently expanding a satellite clinic at the Dalhousie Agricultural Campus.
Perhaps the pinnacle of his professional career was the selection as a member of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, specifically the Whistler Polyclinic Therapy team in the Athletes village. Patrick enjoyed this once in a lifetime experience working with Canada’s best medical team treating Olympic athletes from all over the world. Patrick continues to work with developing and elite athletes in curling and track & field, while continuing to develop the mult-disciplinary approach with amazing practitioners.
Patrick enjoys promoting the profession, traveling, photography, coaching track & field and spending time with his family.
Patrick graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver, BC. Patrick utiliz...
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Dr. Michael McCoul, has a degree in chemistry from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. He continued his 4 year chiropractic training at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario. Michael has also completed the Shift Concussion Management Program based out of Guelph, Ontario and is certified with Concussion Management.
Since 2000, Dr. McCoul has been offering an integrative approach to chiropractic care, utilizing hands on, as well as, mechanical adjusting techniques. He believes that correcting the structure and reducing nervous interference, are key components in a wellness model. Michael finds great reward in helping people in discomfort and takes a special interest in sports related injuries.
Dr. Michael McCoul, has a degree in chemistry from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia. He...
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Shane is a top graduate of the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy, class of 2007. He has continued education with Functional Movement Systems, completing courses in Selective Functional Movement Assessment, Functional Movement Screening, Screening and Assessing Breathing: A Multidimensional Approach; as well as studies with The Orthotic Group including Orthotic Foot Biomechanics and Compression Garment Therapy plus Kiniseotaping. Shane continues to stay current researching biomechanics, natural movement and posture, through constant self directed research.
He has an ongoing drive to help patients develop, recover, improve, as well as, maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. Shane is always learning about the body and how to support its healing and physical integrity.
His approach to massage is to identify the dysfunction and misuse of our body in everyday life. Through his assessment of movement he looks for decreased mobility, motor control and strength. Shane strives to improve and restore function and optimize movement through hands on therapy, often paired with exercise, skill based movement and patient education.
With his off time Shane loves using principles of natural movement to explore our abundant natural environments, especially our many waterfalls, granite shores and woodlands. He continues to practice and teach Aikido, a martial art of non violent conflict resolution, with 15 years experience, having achieved the rank of 2nd degree black belt. Shane is also a maker who enjoys working with wood and metal.
Shane is a top graduate of the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy, class of 2007. He ...
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Richard studied Acupuncture and TCM at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Halifax as well as Eight Branches College of Eastern Medicine in Toronto.. He also trained in cosmetic acupuncture with Michelle Gilles, Electro-Acupuncture with Dr. Jeremy Steiner, and Neuropuncture with Dr. Michael Corradino.
Richard studied Acupuncture and TCM at the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chines...
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