Katie graduated from ICT Northumberland College in 2004 and has been actively involved in massage therapy, health, and fitness since then.

She holds many certifications for massage therapy, including deep tissue, myofascial release, cupping, as well as special training to assist clients living with cancer.

She is a member of the Nova Scotia Fitness Association as a group fitness leader and hopes to pursue certification in personal training. As a certified Bellyfit instructor Katie has taught women’s fitness classes since 2013.

Katie lives in Middle Musquodoboit with her husband and son. When not working with clients she enjoys dancing, fitness, hiking and exploring the province with her family.

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Melissa is originally from Newfoundland and completed her massage therapy education at the Alberta College of Massage Therapy.

She has taken continuing education courses in fascial massage, cupping, and sports massage. Melissa is excited to continue to add modalities such as hot stone massage to her treatment plans.

“What I love most about my job is knowing that I can make people feel better in a way that they can notice right away.”

In her spare time, Melissa loves hiking, sightseeing, beaches, and cats!

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Dr. Brandon Hillier earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree from the University of New Brunswick after which he pursued his passion at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, where he graduated summa cum laude with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

Born and raised in Labrador City, NL, Brandon grew up participating in a wide range of sports. However, it was his love for competitive hockey and golf that truly stood out. Along the way, he faced several injuries related to sports, but it was through chiropractic care that he found effective relief and recovery. This experience sparked a passion in him to pursue a career in chiropractic, as he witnessed firsthand the positive impact it can have on people’s lives.

Brandon prioritizes evidence-based approaches in his practice. With a client-centered philosophy, he strives to assist and empower individuals in reaching optimal health and wellness. Brandon uses various therapeutic techniques, including education, manipulation/mobilization, soft tissue therapy, integrated dry needling, and active rehabilitation. By combining these methods, he creates comprehensive treatment plans to address each client’s unique needs and help them reach their goals, reduce pain levels, and improve their overall well-being.

Outside of work, Brandon continues to play hockey and golf, along with recently developing a love for running, which led him to successfully complete the 2023 Toronto Marathon. When he’s not participating in sports, Brandon enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.

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Ajay is a dedicated Registered Physiotherapist who is passionate about helping clients recover from pain, restore movement, and improve their overall quality of life. He earned his Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) in India and has experience working in orthopedic and outpatient rehabilitation settings. He is fully licensed and registered with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists.

Ajay has a strong interest in treating shoulder, neck, and back pain, including sports injuries, muscle strains, postural dysfunction, sciatica, and post-surgical conditions. He believes in identifying the root cause of pain and creating personalized treatment plans that are tailored to each client’s goals and lifestyle.

His treatment approach combines hands-on manual therapy, individualized exercise programs, movement correction, and education to help clients reduce pain, improve mobility, and regain strength safely and effectively. He focuses on providing evidence-based care in a supportive and comfortable environment.

Ajay’s goal is to help every client move better, feel stronger, and return confidently to their daily activities, work, and hobbies with improved function and long-term results.

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Stephanie McLeod is a Registered Massage Therapist with 24 years of clinical experience and an extensive background in human movement and therapeutic care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick in 2000, followed by an Honours Diploma in Massage Therapy from Northumberland College in 2002.

Her kinesiology training, including her experience as the student athletic therapist for the UNB women’s varsity soccer team, established a strong foundation for her clinical approach. Stephanie’s professional practice emphasizes evidence‑informed, results‑oriented treatment with a focus on deep tissue techniques.

She has pursued additional training in cupping therapy, myofascial release, and Level 1 Manual Lymph Drainage.

Stephanie operated a successful home‑based clinic, providing individualized treatment in a private setting. She excited to be returning to PROTx Services and looks forward to contributing her experience within the collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Outside of her professional role, Stephanie enjoys an active lifestyle through running, CrossFit, and skiing, and values time spent with her son and her partner, Alex.

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Jenn has been a dedicated healthcare professional since 2011. She began her career in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation clinic as a Massage Therapist collaborating with a diverse team of practitioners to provide care for clients recovering from surgeries, injuries, and sports-related trauma. This experience fostered her passion for client rehabilitation and inspired her to expand her expertise.

In 2016, Jenn transitioned into the role of Orthopedic Bracing and Product Specialist, where she continues to excel in helping clients achieve improved mobility and quality of life. Outside of work, Jenn leads a dynamic life, staying active and engaged while raising her three children.

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Dan grew up in the Cole Harbour/ Lawrencetown area. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary’s and went on to complete his BSc in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University.

He is passionate about working with clients who are active, self motivated and appreciate the value of living a healthy lifestyle. Dan enjoys helping individuals set physical health/wellness goals and supporting their achievement of those goals through the intervention he provides during their physical therapy sessions. His favorite saying is “what you do outside of the clinic is more important than what you do when you are here”. Dan firmly believes that Physiotherapy is a critical piece of the health/wellness puzzle, but that without all of the other pieces it will never be complete.

Dan enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, travelling (#vanlife), and spending quality time with his family and friends. He thrives on focused time and committing to, and achieving personal and professional goals.

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*Currently on Leave Carina is originally from Lunenburg. She attained her diploma in Massage Therapy from ICT Northumberland College in Halifax.

Carina has over nine years of experience and has advanced training in: Indian Head massage, RAPID - Upper Body Series (Adhesion Release Technique Course), Cupping, Breast Massage, Diaphragm and PSOAS Release Course, Reflexology of the Foot, Prenatal massage, Infant Massage, Acid Reflux and Vocal Strain, TMJ Mastery, DONA Birth Doula Course, Level 1 Taping.

“What I love most about being a RMT is that I get to help clients see results and get to see physical improvement with my work.”

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Lindsay has a deep love for East Hants having grown up in Dutch Settlement for much of her life. Her experience playing baseball in her youth has developed in her a lifelong curiosity of how the body works and how to increase human potential through movement. This, combined with her 17 years of customer service experience, make her a natural fit for massage therapy.

Graduating from Eastern College in 2023, Lindsay is well trained in myofascial release, trigger point therapy, pain management, and deep relaxation techniques. Her skills also include; recovery and preventative care, postural dysfunction, chronic, acute and sub acute conditions.

Lindsay is registered with MTANS and has CPR and First AID level A training. Lindsay loves a good beach, adventures and discovering new places, often driving with her friends to destinations unknown until they are on the road.

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Robyn is from Halifax and graduated with her Massage Therapy Diploma from Eastern College in Halifax.

Her areas of interest include helping with pain management, trigger point therapy and myofascial release. Robyn is looking forward to taking cupping, hot stones and Guasha courses.

Robyn is a compassionate therapist who loves to help clients achieve balance, relieve pain and ease tension so they can live their lives to the fullest.

“I love that massage therapy is a way to significantly reduce stress in the mind and body and is a great way to improve injuries and chronic pain to promote overall health and healing.”

Outside of work, Robyn loves hiking and helping the homeless cat population.

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Carol Ann Sweeney graduated from The University of Guelph in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics. This degree provided her with the knowledge to pursue her certification as Pedorthic Technician in 2002 and a Canadian Certified Pedorthist in 2007. A Pedorthist is trained in the assessment, design, manufacture, fit and modification of foot appliances and footwear. The objective is to alleviate pain and provide assistance for abnormalities or limited actions of the lower limb. She has worked for numerous orthotic companies across Canada and in the province.

Carol Ann is the owner of Fit Right Orthotics which has a manufacturing lab in Porters Lake, Nova Scotia. All orthotics are manufactured and adjusted locally which enables Carol Ann to have full control of the custom orthotic process, guaranteeing a superb product.

Carol Ann prides herself on her outstanding customer service and looks forward to providing services at our numerous clinics we have partnered with. She has worked with a full range of clients including children, adults, athletes and the elderly. She has manufactured and fitted orthotics for skates, ski boots and cleats allowing athletes to compete and train in complete comfort.

Carol Ann was a very competitive athlete reaching high standards in track and field. When she is not working, she lives an active life taking many walks and bike rides with her family.

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Kelly is a Registered Massage Therapist who grew up in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, and graduated from Northumberland College in 2002. Her career has taken her across Europe and the Caribbean, where she has continued to refine her skills and expand her approach to therapeutic massage.

Kelly specializes in deep tissue, and cupping therapy, with a particular focus on treating upper body conditions including neck and shoulder injuries, headaches, and jaw dysfunction.

With over a decade of experience managing luxury spas and wellness retreats, Kelly brings both clinical expertise and a deeply client-centered approach to her practice. She believes massage therapy is not only effective for pain and injury, but also a powerful tool for ongoing maintenance and overall well-being.

Now back in Nova Scotia, Kelly lives with her son Kingsley and her dog Bear, and is dedicated to helping her clients feel their best through personalized, results-driven care.

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Dr. Alex Vanderlinden is originally from Antigonish, NS, where he graduated as an Academic All-Canadian student athlete at St. Francis Xavier University in 2014. He then continued to study at New York Chiropractic College, in upstate New York and graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic in 2018. He has been practicing in different clinic settings around the HRM since!

Dr. Alex prides himself on listening to clients first. He utilizes movement based examinations to assist clients to reach positive outcomes. Treatments can include spinal and joint manipulations, soft tissue treatments, active rehabilitation exercise plans and education regarding your diagnosis. He has a passion for working with active individuals who want to get back to moving pain-free and doing what they love.

He has experience working with various populations including active families, professional athletes, and everyone in between. Most recently he helped our RCMP and military veteran community and assisted individuals with complex presentations involving chronic physical pain and mental health disorders.

Dr. Alex is a board certified member in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors and the Canadian Chiropractic Association. He has experience with the Titleist Performance Institute and can help athletes with their game. When not in the clinic, you will find Dr. Alex enjoying his time with his girlfriend and two dogs, and working on his own golf game. He can’t wait to meet you at PROTx Elmsdale!

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