Porters Lake Physiotherapy - pt Health

Our Clinic Team

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  Ryan George
  Occupational Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Ryan is a passionate and energetic Occupational Therapist who strives to maximize individual’s full potential through use of evidence-based practice and holistic treatment approaches. Ryan believes that using the latest in clinical knowledge and letting clients feel empowered in their own health will provide the best possible outcomes to reach their dreams/goals and participate in what is meaningful for them.

  Prior moving to Halifax to become an occupational therapist, he was highly experienced in office ergonomic assessments/education to ensure joint health and prevent work-related musculoskeletal injuries through his exercise science background. Ryan’s other clinical interests include upper extremity rehabilitation, durable medical equipment prescription, return-to-work and chronic pain management.

  Ryan holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree with honors and co-operate experience from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Ryan is also certified in a variety of continuing education courses including hand therapy and telehealth services and continues to make gains in his professional development. When Ryan is not working, you can find him in the pool, going to spin classes and hiking throughout Nova Scotia.

  
  
  
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  Holly Snow
  Chiropractor

  Speaks: English

  Dr. Holly Snow was born and raised in Wellington, Nova Scotia. She grew up within the competitive gymnastics community where she learned the importance of health and wellness. This influenced her choice to attend Memorial University of Newfoundland graduating in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, and eventually the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto graduating in 2018.

  Throughout her time at CMCC and in practice, Dr. Hollty honed her skills in diagnosing musculoskeletal complaints and manual chiropractic techniques. Dr. Holly includes manual and instrument assisted chiropractic manipulations and mobilizations, soft tissue therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, and lifestyle modifications in treating a person’s complaint. If you have any questions regarding chiropractic treatment and how it can help you, don’t hesitate to ask Dr. Holly.

  
  
  
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  Katherine Nunn
  Registered Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Katherine is an RMT who grew up on the Eastern Shore. She graduated from ICT Northumberland College in 2016, with her diploma in massage therapy. Katherine uses a variety of modalities, including cupping, myofascial release and deep tissue therapy to create a custom treatment for each of her clients. She has experience treating chronic pain, migraines and headaches, MVA injuries and pre/post operative injuries. Katherine also specializes in prenatal massage. She has experience working with young children, geriatric patients and clients with MS.

  
  
  
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  Renee Doucette
  Registered Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Renee Doucette is from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. She received her massage therapy diploma from ICT Northumberland School of Massage Therapy in 2016, and is a registered member in good standing with MTANS. Renee has worked for two years in a physiotherapy clinic in Halifax and Dartmouth, followed by two years in Ireland working closely with rugby and hurling players.

  Upon completing her diploma, she has developed skills in deep tissue, general Swedish massage, and myofascial techniques, as well as knowledge in passive and active stretching techniques. She makes a point of receiving treatment on her travels to discover new tips and tricks from all over the wrold. In her spare time, Renee likes to paint, spend time with friends and family, and travel.

  
  
  
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  Stacey Adamson
  Registered Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Stacey Adamson worked as a Fitness Trainer for more than 20 years before returning to school and graduating with Honours from ICT Northumberland College of Massage Therapy in 2014. Since then, she has been incorporating her manual massage skills with her fitness knowledge, to help patients heal but also prevent injuries from recurring.

  Through massage therapy, she has increased her ability to provide clients with a holistic approach to health care. Stacey has furthered her training to include modalities such as Cupping Massage, Guasha, Decompaction techniques, deep tissue, Myoskeletal alignment techniques and fascial release. Massage therapy helps to improve circulation, increase mobility, release chronic tension as well as facilitate healing of acute and repetitive strain injuries.

  When she’s not helping others on their road to recovery, Stacey can be found camping and hiking on the beautiful trails of Nova Scotia.

  
  
  
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  Pramod Bajracharya
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English

  Pramod started practicing Physiotherapy in 2008 after he graduated from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 2008. He continued to develop in his physiotherapy practice with continuous education and working in various settings like in a hospital, sports clinic, and private practices. He completed his Graduate Diploma in Exercise and Sports Science from Massey University, New Zealand in 2011. Pramod graduated with a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports and Manipulative Physiotherapy from the University of Otago, New Zealand in 2013.

  Pramod focuses on biomechanical assessment to assess your body in great depth to reach the core of the problem and develop a treatment program to correct or eradicate the cause. He incorporates manual therapy (hands-on), manipulative therapy, and therapeutic exercises as part of the rehabilitative process to restore functional goals and achieve a long-term correction of the problem. He enjoys playing soccer, basketball and weight training outside of work to keep himself active for a healthy mind and body. Pramod has most recently completed both the Arthritis Society's Getting a Grip on Arthritis® osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis education program.