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Fall River Physiotherapy - pt Health

3060 Hwy #2, Suite 201
Fall River, Nova Scotia B2T 1J5
CA

Hours of Operation

Monday	8:00am-7:00pm
Tuesday	11:00am-8:00pm
Wednesday	8:00am-3:00pm
Thursday	8:00am-8:00pm
Friday	8:00am-2:00pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Welcome!

Our clinic is open and offering in-person treatment in addition to virtual care. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Our Team Our Services

Our Clinic Team

Michael Chiasson
Physiotherapist
Speaks: English
Michael’s physiotherapy career started in 2014 as a kinesiologist for pt Health at the Cole Harbour Integrated Health and Forest Hills locations. Spending three years with the company, Michael grew to love the healthcare field and chose to further his education by becoming a physiotherapist. He graduated from Dalhousie University in 2019 with a MSc. in Physiotherapy and is happy to be working as a pt Health team member again.

Michael believes in using a client-centered approach, incorporating individualized exercise and education to help patients manage pain and recover while preventing future injuries. He hopes to pursue post-graduate courses in acupuncture and manual therapy to help improve the care he can provide to his clients. Outside of physiotherapy, Michael is an avid sports fan and athlete. He played competitive soccer and competed at a national level in sprint canoe/kayak. He continues to maintain an active lifestyle through sports and fitness.

In his free time there is nothing he enjoys more than spending time at home with his wife, son and two dogs.
Emily Mathisen
Registered Massage Therapist
Speaks: English
Emily graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2019 and is a member in good standing with MTANS. Throughout her time in school, she developed a passion for helping people that are in pain and discomfort. She has continued to expand on her education by taking courses on chronic pain, cupping, gua sha, and pre/post-natal care.

Outside of her work, she spends her time renovating her house with her husband, exploring Nova Scotia, and traveling to visit her family in Minnesota.
Kaitlin Furlong
Osteopathic Practitioner
Speaks: English
Kaitlin is a graduate from the five-year manual osteopathic program at the Collège d’Études Ostéopathiques & from the University of Regina’s Human Kinetics Kinesiology program. All her life, Kaitlin has known that she wanted to pursue a career dedicated to helping others.

Osteopathy is a holistic manual therapy concerned with restoring balance throughout all body systems & structures, by finding and treating the root causes of dysfunctions. A manual osteopath will treat the body as a functional unit that comprises many different parts that all need to function cohesively in order to optimize well-being and health. A thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, & biomechanics is essential in treating the entirety of a person.

Osteopathy can help with a wide variety of ailments including: acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain, digestive issues, menstrual pain, headaches & migraines, TMJ disorders, concussions, mobility problems, post-surgical care, pre & postnatal care, etc. Through her individualized treatments, Kaitlin will perform myofascial & soft tissue techniques, gentle joint mobilizations, cranial sacral techniques, osteo-articular adjustments, muscle energy techniques, fluidic work, & fascial visceral manipulation. Kaitlin is committed to keeping up with continuing education opportunities so that she can broaden her skill set throughout her career in order to best treat her patients.She works with clients of all ages.

In her spare time, you can find Kaitlin enjoying the great outdoors & visiting local hot spots in Dartmouth, where she lives with her fiancé, Nick, & her sweet pets, Lennon & Lucy.
Dana Brinton
Registered Massage Therapist
Speaks: English
Dana was born and raised in Halifax, NS and graduated from Eastern College in 2022. He is highly skilled in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Himalayan salt stone, and hot stone massage. He also focuses on Prenatal Massage and believes that it helps to reduce stress in the postpartum period.

Dana uses different techniques during the massage for the best results for his client. He is passionate about what is best for the patient and looking forward to building a custom treatment plan to suit your needs.

In his spare time, Dana can be found spending quality time with his 3 daughters and 3 fur babies. He also like to spend time doing weight training or motorcycling.
Madison Frechette
Occupational Therapist
Speaks: English

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Services & Treated Conditions

Chiropractic

Chiropractic services provided by a registered chiropractor.

Concussion Care

Specialty program designed to help address issues that typically develop as a result of a concussion injury. Therapist providing care have post-graduate training in concussion care within their scope of practice.

Pelvic Health

Specialty program designed to help address issues that typically develop as a result of pelvic floor dysfunction. Includes assessment and treatment for both male and female patient types. Physiotherapist or massage therapist providing this service has post-graduate training in this area which allows them to perform the controlled act of an internal digital vaginal and/or rectal examination.

Dizziness + Balance / Vestibular Rehab

Specialty program designed to help address issues that typically develop as a result of a vestibular system condition. Therapist providing care will have completed Lifemark Vestibular Rehabilitation training offered by Sheelah Woodhouse and have infrared goggle and other vestibular equipment as outlined by Sheelah Woodhouse.

Exercise Prescription

General exercise and conditioning program offered in clinic or offsite at a gym or home.

Manual & Manipulative Therapy

Hands-on treatment approach consisting of graded joint or tissue mobilization and/or manipulation techniques. Foundational manual therapy skills are part of entry to practice training for PTs, DCs and RMTs. Advanced training and credentialing is available in post-graduate areas.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy services provided by a registered massage therapist.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy services provided by a registered occupational therapist.

Orthotics

Custom orthotic, insole and/or footwear services with physician prescription. Services provided by a Pedorthist, Chiropodist/Podiatrist and/or other clinician with post-graduate training in custom foot orthotics including Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Kinesiologist (funding inquiry or pre-approval may be required for these other clinicians).

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy treatment provided by a registered physiotherapist.

Active Release Technique (ART)

Post-graduate training completed and experience with Active Release Techniques (ART®) soft tissue treatment techniques.

Bracing

Provision and fitting of pre-fabricated and/or custom fitted braces of all types.

Kinesiology

Kinesiology treatment services provided by Kinesiologist registered with an association and/or College.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Therapist with advanced training in gentle, non-invasive manual techniques that help move extra fluid from an area that is swollen into an area where the lymph nodes are working properly.

Temporomandibular Joint Rehabilitation

Assessment and treatment of issues arising from the Temporomandibular Joint. Typically clinicians will have taken post-graduate training in this area.

Hand Therapy

Assessment and Treatment by a Certified Hand Therapist to address hand specific injuries or post-surgically.

Osteopathy

Assessment and/or treatment provided by a practitioner trained in osteopathy techniques.

Craniosacral Therapy

Treatment provided by a therapist with post-graduate training in craniosacral therapy.

Myofascial Release Therapy

Therapist with advanced training in myofascial release manual therapy techniques.

Pain Management

Multi-disciplinary team of professionals with advanced knowledge, understanding and experience working with patients living with persistent pain. Team consists most often of OT, PT, Kinesiologist/ET and Psychological care provider.

Functional Testing

Evaluation of an individual's level of function. More customized than an FAE, certification in a standardized protocol preferred but not required.

Visceral Massage

Post-graduate training and clinical experience in visceral manipulation or massage to address functional and structural imbalances throughout the body within the scope of practice of the treating clinician.

Pre/Post Natal Care

Clinician has training to provide care related to pre or post natal conditions.

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Clinic Information

Our Philosophy

Fall River Physiotherapy - pt Health serves to assist Fall River residents suffering from a variety of ailments. The team of professionals including physiotherapists, massage therapists, and chiropractors, work together to ensure the highest level of care is provided to their clients. Treatment goals include reducing pain, optimizing functionality, and avoiding re-injury in order to help their patients get back on track! In-home treatments and services are also available.

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