Alanna Blanchard is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker committed to promoting parental mental health and fostering well-being across the lifespan.

Alanna’s dedication extends to supporting individuals and families through various life transitions and challenges, with a particular focus on maternal health, postpartum support, and prenatal mental wellness. Drawing from her experience in addressing diverse mental health challenges, Alanna seamlessly transitions her focus to provide support for adults and adolescents through risk management, crisis stabilization, and therapeutic interventions.

Rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy and guided by a client-centered approach, Alanna works collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families at all stages of life. She places special emphasis on maternal mental health but is equally equipped to address a range of concerns, including stress, depression, anxiety, adjustment, grief and relationship issues.

Alanna holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Waterloo, complemented by a robust educational background in Psychology and Social Work from Dalhousie University. With a commitment to empowerment and holistic well-being, she offers individual therapy sessions and guidance to partners and families.

By integrating strengths-based approaches and promoting mindfulness and self-care, Alanna equips her clients with the tools they need to navigate life’s complexities with confidence and resilience. Whether adjusting to the demands of parenthood, seeking support for personal growth, or addressing mental health concerns at any stage of life, Alanna is dedicated to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward holistic well-being.

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Hi! I’m Rachel, a Registered Dietitian specializing in women’s health, fertility and pregnancy. My mission is to help you have a healthy relationship with food while teaching you the nutrition fundamentals to reach your health and hormone goals.

I’ve combined my passion for prenatal nutrition and women’s health with additional trainings in eating disorders and intuitive eating. My goal is to support people with their goals of balancing hormones, improving fertility, increasing energy, reducing pain, or supporting a healthy pregnancy, all while providing a safe and non-judgemental space, without any food shame or guilt.

I completed my Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition with a Dietetics major from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, NS. I then also completed an intensive clinical internship program at Nova Scotia Health Authority and the North End Community Health Centre. Through my education I realized the huge impact that food and nutrition can have to improve our health and change our lives, especially when we make stages at the preconception or pregnancy stage. Since completing my degree, I have taken additional coursework in breastfeeding management, pregnancy, fertility, and eating disorders. I practice from a Health at Every Size ® approach, and focus on intuitive and mindful eating practices.

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Hey there! My name is Terri and I’m a Registered Massage Therapist having graduated from the 2200 hour program at CCMH. I am also a very proud alumna of Acadia University, where I obtained my Bachelor’s of Kinesiology in 2017.

I have seen a variety of conditions while practicing as an RMT such as pre and postnatal populations, pelvic health dysfunction, MVAs, sprains and strains, fractures, postural imbalances, herniated discs, anxiety and so much more. While initially going into massage therapy school with the intentions of treating sport/orthopedic issues, I have found passion within the unknown. My competitive side definitely shows when it comes to my assessment. I enjoy finding the root causes, complicating factors or previous injuries that may be linked to your current discomfort. My treatment style is very hands-on, using a variety of pressures to suit each area, person and condition. I am trained in Gua Sha and Cupping, although I tend to prefer using my hands for most!

While at CCMH, I did a clinical rotation in a pregnancy clinic, where we saw pre and postnatal patients. I have also have over 3 years of experience working with dozens of pregnant individuals and being an integral part of their prenatal care was very fulfilling to me. I look forward to being immersed within this pelvic health world and meeting all of you!

In my spare time you can find me with my Fiance Alisha and our two fur babies, Nellie and Murphy. When I manage to sneak away from them, I enjoy lifting weights while listening to true crime podcasts (it’s not weird I swear). Having grown up just outside of Yarmouth, I am a huge fan of the outdoors. Summer is definitely my favorite time of the year, where I am either camping, hiking, paddle boarding or at the beach. I’m very easy to pick out of a crowd, I am either always holding a coffee or eating a snack! Cheers!

Continuing Education:

RMT Approaches for Pelvic Pain & Dysfunction Gua Sha Certification Cupping Certification Sport Injury Assessment and Treatment Rapid Neurofascial Reset - Lower Limb Ligament Reflexes

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Courtney completed her Masters in Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University and her Bachelor of Science at Mount Allison University.

While at Mount Allison, she was a member of the women’s varsity soccer team and served three years as the athletic therapist for the Mount Allison women’s hockey team. During that time, she discovered the role of physiotherapy in athletics and found her passion for helping others treat and manage their injuries.

For the past few years, Courtney has been treating at a primarily orthopedic clinic with a sports focus and has done sports coverage for several teams in the Halifax area. Although she loves sports rehabilitation, she has always had a strong interest in women’s and pelvic health. After realizing how under-serviced this area of practice is and how often pelvic health concerns were arising in the client population she decided to act on this opportunity. She completed her Pelvic Health Levels and is thrilled to offer these services to her patients and integrate the knowledge from these courses into her practice.

Her approach to physiotherapy is very hands on, with individualized exercise prescriptions and a focus on patient education. She encourages patients to take an active approach in their rehabilitation process to ensure they reach their goals. She uses a variety of techniques to assist patients, such as dry needling with electrical stimulation, manual therapy, and soft tissue techniques / cupping.

She is passionate about connecting and establishing relationships with patients and aims to make their time at physiotherapy as enjoyable as possible. She looks forward to working with patients of all ages and activity levels to achieve their rehabilitation and lifestyle goals.

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Hi! My name is Olivia I’m a registered acupuncturist. I’ve always had a passion for helping others, and a keen interest in the human body and healthcare. With a strong athletic background, I pursued a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of Prince Edward Island while also playing varsity hockey.

As a kinesiologist, I was introduced to acupuncture and its incredible benefits. I was intrigued by it, and through research learned how acupuncture can help a variety of conditions, both physical (such as frozen shoulder, back pain) and mental (such as anxiety, depression). This discovery led me to pursue a career in acupuncture. I graduated with a diploma in acupuncture from The Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Halifax, NS.

As I perform acupuncture, it continues to amaze me. There is always something new to discover and build on. I admire how the practice considers all aspects of an individual. That treatment plans can be specialized to the patient (even with a condition as ordinary as the common cold). Seeing patients experience positive effects and relief is a joy and incredibly rewarding.

I incorporate both my Western and Eastern backgrounds to treatment, focusing on finding the root of the health issue and taking the whole patient into consideration. I’m dedicated to providing quality care, comfort, and a healing environment to my patients.

I love being able to offer treatment to those who have limited options otherwise. So I’m excited to team up with Pelvico to help provide care for women and patients with pelvic/orthopaedic conditions.

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Hey! I’m Sara, I completed my Master of Science in Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University, and my Bachelor of Kinesiology from Acadia University. While attending Acadia, I completed the Sports Therapy Assessment and Management Program. This allowed me to work as a Student Therapist with the Acadia Varsity Women’s Rugby Team for two years, providing on site first aid and helping rehabilitate athletes after injury from sport. It was within this role that I took a strong interest in helping athletes treat and manage their injuries and decided to pursue Physiotherapy!

Since finishing school, I have worked in private orthopaedics in St. Johns, NL. While I love orthopaedics, I have always had a strong interest in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and have since completed my Pelvic Health Levels. I am thrilled to be teaming up with Pelvico and to begin treating individuals with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. I have a particular interest in the treatment of persistent pain and look forward to obtaining more advanced Pelvic Health Physiotherapy certifications in this area.

My approach to rehabilitation is exercise focused, and I encourage my clients to take an active role in their rehabilitation. I enjoying treating hands on, with individualized exercise prescription and a focus on client education. I also implement a combination of dry needling, manual therapy, and soft tissue techniques to assist clients in getting back to their regular activities as soon as possible.

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Maria is a physiotherapist and treats in pelvic floor disorders. She completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology with Honours from Acadia University and went on to complete her Masters in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University.

During her time at Acadia, Maria found her passion for helping others by working as an Athletic Trainer with the Varsity Men’s soccer team. She then went on to work with various sports teams that included the University of King’s College Women’s basketball team, the Halifax City Senior Men’s soccer team and the TASA Bantam AA hockey team.

Maria has taken advanced courses in pelvic health where she learned to integrate her sports knowledge to assist treating athletes and general population with pelvic dysfunctions. Maria believes that no one should be limited by pelvic dysfunction and considers various treatment options to help her patients continue living a healthy lifestyle. Maria treats patients who have conditions such as incontinence, prolapse, ano-rectal disorders, painful intercourse, pelvic and perineal pain. She also works with patients during pregnancy as well as post-pregnancy.

Maria will work with patients to achieve goals through specific and functional exercise, soft tissue release techniques, pelvic health education and joint mobilization.

When Maria isn’t in the clinic, she enjoys long hikes with her dog, cooking and traveling. You will also find her volunteering with adults with intellectual disabilities as well as staying connected to her Italian heritage through the local Italian community.

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Dr. Maddy Hiscock was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She earned a Bachelor of Science at Mount Saint Vincent University where she was a member and captain of the Women’s Varsity Basketball Team. She continued her education and graduated cum laude from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College as a Doctor of Chiropractic. She has remained active in her community through volunteer work as a member of the medical team for the 2022 IFC Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championship and as coach and mentor for young athletes. She has special interests in women’s health, pre and post-natal care, sports rehab and active aging. Dr. Maddy believes in and is committed to utilizing an evidence-based approach to care and taking the time to provide patients with the education and knowledge required to understanding the source of their pain. She uses an array of manual techniques such as manipulation and mobilizations, functional acupuncture and tailored exercise programs. She holds certifications in Functional Integrated Acupuncture and Soft Tissue Release Therapy. Dr. Maddy is a member of the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors and Canadian Chiropractic Association. In her spare time, Dr. Maddy enjoys live music, staying active through recreational basketball and spending time with family and friends.

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