Meet the team!

Rhonda has been involved in the physiotherapy profession serving on a number of related boards. She also is a past Co-Chair of the National Orthopaedic Division Symposium. In the realm of post-graduate education, she was the provincial course organizer for Kinetic Control and a founding member of the Atlantic Manual Therapy Institute.

Evidence-based practice and patient-centered care are key elements of her practice. With a focus on neuromusculoskeletal health, her clinical interest is in movement analysis and rehabilitation of the patient helping the individual achieve their functional goals.

If you’re lucky, you may catch a glimpse from Rhonda’s dog Spot, who occasionally pops by for a visit to ensure that everyone is happy and hard at work!

In October of 2019, not long before Covid-19 arrived in Nova Scotia, Kyle joined the team of licensed physiotherapists at Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic.

A physiotherapist’s skill-set is ever-evolving. And each clinic has its own specific set of needs. As such, Kyle is working on completing his post-graduate learning in Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Program (AIM). Covid-19 slowed down his initial timeline but Kyle anticipates completing the program in the fall of 2022.

Where can you find Kyle when he’s not at work? You may think he’d be hanging out in the small oceanside community of Lockport, NS where he grew up. But in actual fact, he will most likely be found working in the dirt alongside his brother on the farmland they purchased together beside the Shubenacadie River.

Joseph loves playing any sport he can including hockey, basketball, and football. Even more so he enjoys spending time with his family, doing home projects, and taking care of his vegetable garden. Joseph also volunteers for his Lebanese community as head of the sports and recreation Committee for Diman Association Canada in addition to volunteering on the executive of the Nova Scotia Orthopaedic Section of the Orthopaedic Division of Canada serving as their Treasurer. 
 
His studying days did not end at graduation as Joseph has completed additional courses to advance his practice and better serve the Dalhousie and Halifax community such Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Program up to Level 3, Concussion Rehab Works Levels 1 &2, Concussion: Prevention, Detection and Management- University of Calgary/Université Laval, and Dry Needling up to Level 2.  

Hailey is currently focusing on her levels in manual therapy through the National Orthopaedic Division. Since graduating she also completed Dry Needling Level 1 through Acupuncture Canada as well as Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Female Urinary Incontinence via Uro Saunte. Her free time and weekends are saved for exploring the backwoods of Nova Scotia with her dog Bandit. 

She is hoping to continue to advance her knowledge and clinical expertise through the orthopaedic division. She has completed Concussion Rehab Works Level 1 and hopes to continue to build her knowledge to help support her patients. She will be taking her Sports First Responder Course and Level 1 Dry Needling this upcoming Spring.

Through her studies and work, Emily found a passion for working with older adults as a personal trainer. She enjoyed working with people to help them develop independence and return to their enjoyed activities. Ultimately, it was this passion that encouraged her to pursue a career in physiotherapy.

As a physiotherapist, Emily sits as the Treasurer of the NS Orthopaedic Section. She is furthering her education by completing her levels in manual therapy from the National Orthopaedic division, as well as acupuncture level 1 from Acupuncture Canada. In her spare time, she can be found hiking, surfing, doing jigsaw puzzles, and training her rescue dog Tally.

Jenny has been active her whole life and grew up dancing competitively from age 6 to 18. She also gained an interest in strength training early on, which led to learning about powerlifting at her local YMCA and later competing in several powerlifting meets within the Nova Scotia Powerlifting Association. In her spare time, Jenny enjoys strength training, getting outside (…when the weather is nice), and of course the occasional Netflix binge. 

Upon his return to Nova Scotia, Kristen took on an assistant coaching role for the Dalhousie Men's team, a position that allows him to share his experience with the next generation of athletes. In addition to this, he also helps direct the Tigers Volleyball Club where he serves as the head coach for the 16U boys program.

When Kristen isn't at Dalplex, he enjoys cooking, with a particular fondness for making soups.  He also enjoys staying active by hiking throughout the summer months.

Throughout this period, Chardée developed a strong passion for working with women’s sports and aspires to continue this focus in her future endeavors. Currently working as a therapy assistant at the Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic, Chardée is eager to apply her knowledge and further her learning as a team member at the clinic!

Outside of her work at the clinic, Chardée enjoys sleeping in (she is not a fan of early mornings), going to the gym, reading, cooking, and taking leisurely dog walks!

Outside of the clinic, Lori enjoys biking, baking, jogging and is passionate about any activities near the ocean or bodies of water!

Jasmine loves to walk her senior doggie around the North End with a coffee in hand. In her free time, Jasmine is a bit of a hobby collector! Currently biking, extravagant cooking and reading take up most of her time. Honourable mentions go to hiking, polar dips, and hosting dinner parties!