Our Staff

Karen graduated from the Dalhousie University School of Physiotherapy in 1991 and also completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. She attained the post-graduate specialization Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy in 1997 and the Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Therapy in 2003.

Karen has worked in private practice, treating orthopedic and sports injuries since graduating. She works with athletes at local to international sports events. She has travelled with many national teams. Karen attended the Olympic Games in Athens (2004), Beijing (2008), PyeongChang (2018) and the Commonwealth Games in Scotland (2014) as part of the Canadian Health Care Team.

She has a special interest in pediatric sports injuries. Karen has attended six Canada Games and worked with Hockey Nova Scotia, Hockey Canada and Soccer Nova Scotia. She was the Polyclinic Manager and Lead Physiotherapist for the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax.

Monique graduated from the University of Ottawa with Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in 2003.

Monique has also pursued further focus on manual therapy skills by completing her Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy in Australia. In 2015, she completed the Masters of Clinical Science (Manipulative Therapy) program at Western University and became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy.

Monique has taken several courses related to functional movement screening/assessment, acupuncture, dry needling and is also a STOTT PILATES trained instructor.

Monique has also provided medical coverage for various sporting events including hockey, ringette, soccer, gymnastics, and ski patrol.

Monique speaks both English and French fluently.

Meredith graduated from the Dalhousie University School of Physiotherapy program in 2012. She previously completed a double major in Kinesiology and Nutrition at Acadia University in 2010.

Meredith has extensive experience in sports and has obtained her Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy. She has completed courses in Acupuncture, Dry Needling and the Complete Concussion Management program.

Meredith has worked with Hockey Nova Scotia's high performance provincial teams, Hockey Canada national training camps, Chief Therapist Canadian National Skating Championships, Halifax Rainmen, 2011, 2017 and 2019 Canada Games, and the Acadia and Dalhousie University soccer teams. She is currently the Physiotherapist with the Dartmouth Steele Subaru Major Midget Hockey team and is the SPC-NS Division Chair.

Meredith enjoys going for walks with her dog and spending time at her fathers farm.

Dr. Ashley Lilly completed the Doctor of Chiropractic program at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

She completed the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University and is a Sport First Responder. She is a Complete Concussion Management practitioner and has taken several courses focusing on concussion management.

She has worked with the ACCEL Hawks Major Bantam hockey team, Metro Boston Pizza Female Midget AAA hockey team, Hockey Nova Scotia High Performance Program and covered numerous local sporting events.

Dr. Lilly will perform an initial assessment to help determine the site and source of your injury. From there, she utilizes a variety of techniques including soft tissue therapy, acupuncture/electro-acupuncture, laser therapy, joint mobilization and manipulation, rehabilitative exercises and electrotherapies to help you get back to your activities.

Tina graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a Bachelor of Education. In 1999, she received her diploma in Massage Therapy from Sault College and is currently a Sports Massage Therapist candidate with the CSMTA.

Tina is passionate about sports - as an athlete and as a volunteer. She has volunteered at the Canada Winter Games, World Junior Hockey Championships, World Junior Volleyball Championships and many other sporting events in the Maritimes.

Tina specializes in Myofascial Release, Sports and Deep Tissue massage, and repetitive strain injuries.

Jacqueline graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2013.

Jacqueline specialized in Chronic Pain and Neurological based disorders. She is versed in numerous musculoskeletal conditions both chronic and acute. She is also experienced with ALS, CP, whiplash and back injuries.

Jacqueline uses various treatment methods, including but not limited to myofascial techniques, trigger point therapy, shiatsu, cupping, hot stone massage, aromatherapy and deep tissue massage.

Her passion is in rehabilitative treatments, chronic pain and injury prevention.

Peter graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2018. He was involved in special clinics for athletes, arthritis and pregnancy as well as providing chair massages at an enhanced care facility.

Peter worked as a Personal Trainer and brings this experience into his practice to help aid recovery.

Peter is currently enrolled at the Canadian College of Osteopathy.

Alicia graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2018. While studying, she focused on sports injury/rehab, pre/post-natal, arthritis and neurology. Since graduating, Alicia has concentrated her caseload on treating sports injuries and rehabilitating athletes from a variety of sports and competitive levels.

Alicia likes to use an assortment of techniques to make sure her clients are getting the full potential when on and off the table including deep tissue, trigger point therapy, facial release, cranial sacral therapy, cupping, gua sha, along with a variety of home care exercises.

Alicia plans to expand her knowledge in the areas of Kinesiotaping, Cranial Sacral therapy, Personal Training and Sport Nutrition.

As an avid athlete, Alicia has participated in many sports including volleyball, field hockey, rugby and more. She has experienced multiple injuries which lead her to focus her career on sports injury and rehab. She currently stays active by playing pick up rugby, taking long hikes and weight lifting.

Sandra graduated from the NSCC in 1981 as an LPN and worked 10 years at the NS Rehabilitation Centre working with spinal cord, stroke, amputee and head injury patients.

For the next 5 years, Sandra was a Home Health Care Manager for Lawton’s Drugs. This involved educating clients about diagnostic equipment, mastectomy products, compression stockings, bracing and general health care products.

In 1996, Sandra worked as Bracing/Retail Specialist and became interested in pedorthics. She has obtained the Certified Pedorthic Technician and Certified Pedorthic designations. Sandra has been working as a Certified Pedorthist and has seen many clients with various foot and lower extremity conditions.

Sandra speaks both English and French fluently.