Russell Lake Physiotherapy Dartmouth - pt Health

Our Clinic Team

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  Amber Giesbrecht
  Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Amber Geisbrecht is a Registered Massage Therapist at pt Health. She grew up in Winnipeg, and completed her 2200 hour course from The Massage Therapy College of Manitoba in January of 2009. Amber enjoys working with sports injuries, among many other things, but a special highlight in her career was working with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. She was able to gain significant experience working with sports-related injuries during this time and met some fabulous football players too!

  Amber has taken several continuing education classes, and treats all areas of the body for injury, maintenance, or to simply just feel great! On her spare time, she enjoys snowboarding, playing soccer, and traveling.

  
  
  
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  Emily Daley
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English

  Emily grew up in the small town of Digby, Nova Scotia. She is a double Dalhousie University alumna, having completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2017 and her Master of Science in Physiotherapy in 2022. She has a special interest in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Emily has obtained her Level 1 and Level 2 Lower examination certificates from the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and plans to continue taking post-graduate courses. She also has her Level 1 dry needling certificate. Emily enjoys using a patient-centred approach to help patients feel engaged in their care and supported as they work toward their goals. Outside of the clinic, Emily enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with her family, friends, and her cat, Hammy.

  
  
  
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  Danielle Handspiker
  Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Originally from Cape Breton, Danielle grew up in Dartmouth and completed her 2200-hour course from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy in Halifax. She has worked in the spa and arthritis clinics at the college and is excited to begin her career with pt Health.

  Previous to massage, Danielle was a child and youth worker after graduating with a degree from the University College of Cape Breton. She worked at the Cape Breton Wellness Center as a certified personal trainer and has always had a passion for health and wellness. As a life coach and certified yoga instructor, Danielle incorporates breath work into her practice to relax the nervous system while using a variety of myofascial and deep tissue techniques. Her approach is patient-focused and she’s excited to support others in their healing journeys back to optimal health and mobility.

  
  
  
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  Kelly Walters
  Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Kelly graduated from the Canadian College of Natural Medicine in 2002. She has worked extensively in a clinical setting. Kelly has taken courses in myofascial work level one, decompaction (osteopathic technique), cupping and MIPA (myofascial integrated postural alignment). 

  Kelly has completed upper and lower body Rapid NeuroFascial reset and Rapid4. She enjoys Rapid NFR for its quick approach to pain.   

  When not working and taking courses she is kept busy with her family, usually enjoying the great outdoors.

  
  
  
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  Sonali Chavan
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi

  Sonali completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Master of Physiotherapy in Pediatric Sciences in India and later completed a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Care Management in Canada.

  With over 10 years of physiotherapy experience in hospital and private practice settings, Sonali has worked with pediatric, neurological, orthopedic, post-surgical, and geriatric populations. She has extensive experience treating developmental delays, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, neurological conditions, and musculoskeletal injuries. Sonali has completed additional training in manual therapy, therapeutic taping, gait analysis, and pre- and post-natal care.

  Sonali enjoys using a patient-centred approach to help individuals improve mobility, function, and overall quality of life while achieving their personal goals.

  Outside of the clinic, Sonali enjoys spending time with her family, reading, staying active, and cooking.