Fall River Physiotherapy - pt Health

Our Clinic Team

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  Emily Mathisen
  Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Emily graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2019 and is a member in good standing with MTANS. Throughout her time in school, she developed a passion for helping people that are in pain and discomfort. She has continued to expand on her education by taking courses on chronic pain, cupping, gua sha, and pre/post-natal care. 

  Outside of her work, she spends her time renovating her house with her husband, exploring Nova Scotia, and traveling to visit her family in Minnesota.

  
  
  
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  Michael Chiasson
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English

  Michael’s physiotherapy career started in 2014 as a kinesiologist for pt Health at the Cole Harbour Integrated Health and Forest Hills locations. Spending three years with the company, Michael grew to love the healthcare field and chose to further his education by becoming a physiotherapist. He graduated from Dalhousie University in 2019 with a MSc. in Physiotherapy and is happy to be working as a pt Health team member again.

  Michael believes in using a client-centered approach, incorporating individualized exercise and education to help patients manage pain and recover while preventing future injuries. He hopes to pursue post-graduate courses in acupuncture and manual therapy to help improve the care he can provide to his clients. Outside of physiotherapy, Michael is an avid sports fan and athlete. He played competitive soccer and competed at a national level in sprint canoe/kayak. He continues to maintain an active lifestyle through sports and fitness.

  In his free time there is nothing he enjoys more than spending time at home with his wife, kids, and dog.

  
  
  
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  Subash Sebastian
  Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi

  Subash is a Registered Remedial Massage Therapist after completing his 2200 hours. He is registered with the Massage Therapist Association of Nova scotia (MTANS) in good standing. Prior to pursuing a career in massage therapy, he completed my Degrees in Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and has diplomas in Ayurvedic Massage & spa Therapy, naturopathy and yoga.

  He is experienced with therapeutic massage, deep tissue, Swedish relaxation massage, cupping therapy, myofascial release, trigger point release, Remedial exercises, prenatal massage; pediatric massage and Indian Head massage.

  As an RMT, his approach centres around his clients’ specific needs and goals. He looks forward to working with you in the next steps of your health journey.

  
  
  
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  Kaitlin Stanley
  Osteopath

  Speaks: English, French

  Kaitlin is a graduate from the five-year manual osteopathic program at the Collège d'Études Ostéopathiques (2022) and from the University of Regina's Human Kinetics Kinesiology program (2017). With over 8 years of experience working in a clinical setting, she is thrilled to be providing osteopathic care to the people of Fall River and surrounding communities.

  Osteopathy is a holistic manual therapy that focuses on helping facilitate balance throughout all body systems and structures by finding and treating the root causes of dysfunctions. Kaitlin treats the body as a functional unit that comprises many parts that all need to function cohesively in order to optimize health and wellbeing. A thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics is essential in treating the entirety of a person.

  Through her individualized treatments, Kaitlin will perform myofascial and soft tissue techniques, gentle joint mobilizations, cranial sacral techniques, osteo-articular adjustments, muscle energy techniques, fluidic work, and fascial visceral manipulation.

  Kaitlin is committed to ongoing continuing education opportunities and has a special interest in treating pre and post-partum women and babies, after having recently become a new mother herself. 

  In her spare time, you can find Kaitlin enjoying the great outdoors with her golden retriever, Lennon, & visiting local hot spots in Dartmouth, where she lives with her husband, Nick, and son, Oliver.