Staff
Susan Ehler
Susan graduated from Dalhousie University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy. She worked at the Nova Scotia Rehab Centre for 5 years on services including Stroke, Amputees, Spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury and general neurology while continuing to follow up with post graduate training in the area of neurological rehabilitation. She then moved to Ontario where she gained valuable experience working in a Community Health Centre establishing community based programs for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Stroke.
After returning to Nova Scotia she began work in private practice focusing on individuals with neurological conditions. She continued her education by taking further postgraduate studies in Vestibular Rehabilitation and received an Advanced Certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia in 2010. She established community based exercise programs for individuals with neurological issues and has continued to be an active participant in many community agencies including the MS Society and the Dartmouth Stroke Club. She is a guest lecturer at Dalhousie University School of Physio, the MS Society and the Dalhousie MS Clinic.
She has developed an interest and expertise in working with individuals with an intellectual disability and dual diagnosis including Alzheimer’s and dementia. She is a board member of Dartmouth Adult Services Society (DASC) and has worked with many community agencies including Regional Residential Services Society (RRSS) and Quest Society. She is co-owner of the Atlantic Balance and Dizziness Centres.
Sarah Bradley
Sarah graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from the University of Ottawa. She then returned to Nova Scotia to pursue a Master in Science in Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University, which she completed in 2014. Sarah is also certified in level one acupuncture, as well as level one orthopaedics. She currently works full time in a private physiotherapy clinic and part time in the community.
Sarah enjoys working with a variety of clients in the clinic as well as in the community with a special interest in treating neurological conditions. She enjoys playing sports and exploring new places throughout Nova Scotia. Sarah aspires to promote an active and healthy lifestyle by providing clients with opportunities to reach their goals both in and outside of the clinic.
Stacey Rooney, RMT
Stacey has been a practicing Registered Massage Therapist in Nova Scotia for 10 years. She has a passion for helping people with chronic pain and aiding people recover from injury.
She has worked with several populations including athletes, seniors, disabilities and individuals with high levels of stress. Her approach to massage therapy is therapeutic massage, working to restore normal muscular patterns of movement and increasing range of motion to restricted joints in the body.
Stacey enjoys canoeing and kayaking, music, reading a good book and spending time with friends and family. Currently, she also spends time working with adults with intellectual disabilities when she is not massaging.
Stacey’s goal as a massage therapist is to provide others with an option for therapy that will assist them in improving quality of life by decreasing pain.
Lori Robbins, Physiotherapist
Lori has 10 years’ experience as a physiotherapist working with babies, children, adolescents and their families. She is Dalhousie University-trained and registered with the College of Physiotherapy in Nova Scotia. Early in her physiotherapy career, her rural practice in B.C. focused on all aspects of pediatric physiotherapy, functional family-centred rehabilitation and community care. Since then, she has gained experience in both the acute and community care settings, long-term care, oncology rehabilitation, and neurological rehabilitation. She is also a passionate community educator delivering a full range of workshops on the importance of early relationships, connection and environment in fostering sensory and movement skills.
Lori has a particular interest and post-graduate education in early brain development, pediatric Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), sensory processing intervention, functional strengthening in children, nurturing touch, meditation and core strengthening through body listening, attachment theory and treatment and attunement. Lori is also a certified infant massage instructor and international trainer (IAIM®/WINC®).
Lori realizes the importance of ongoing treatment and support for children who are experiencing difficulties with motor skills. She is flexible and highly creative in developing a plan of care that makes therapy fun and effective through play. Treatment schedules depend entirely upon the needs of the child and family. Sessions focus on increasing function, independence, confidence and participation in activities. She is proud to offer physiotherapy services that work for families by working with children at home, at the playground, in the pool, at the rink, in preschool…whatever works best!
Lori uses a team-oriented and family-centered approach to help children and families reach their full potential. This includes building capacity within each family to be key providers as well as allowing changes to occur as children grow and become increasingly involved in the therapy process.
In her younger days, Lori could be found traveling the world. Today, she continues to embrace that spirit of adventure in raising her young family in Halifax!
Paula Calnen
Paula graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Saint Mary’s University in 1999. She graduated from Queen’s University with her Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in 2002. She began working in orthopedic private practice physiotherapy at that time. She graduated from Western University with her Clinical Masters in Manipulation and Manual therapy in 2008, and is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (CAMPT). Paula has completed coursed in auricular acupuncture and successfully completed her Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute examinations (CAFCI). She joined the team at Atlantic Balance and Dizziness Centre in 2014. Her post graduate education has been in vestibular rehabilitation and orthopedics.
Lauren Pyke
Lauren graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and later with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy. She received her Diploma of Advanced Manual and Manipulative Therapy from the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in 2016 and has achieved the designation of Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy.
Lauren's postgraduate education has been in advanced manual therapy, acupuncture, and vestibular rehabilitation. She works passionately with patients to create enjoyable and versatile treatment plans for individual needs and goals.