Our Wellness Team in Halifax, NS

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Keltie Cheney graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy in 2003. Since then, Keltie has worked in the private physiotherapy sector in Montreal as a physiotherapist and throughout the Halifax region and has worked at One to One Wellness Centre since 2005.

Keltie’s expertise lie in issues of chronic pain, stiffness, motor-vehicle soft tissue injuries (acute and chronic), sports injuries, TMJ pain, and pregnancy-related pain and discomfort (pre and post natal), as well as work-related injuries and stresses. She also enjoys vestibular rehabilitation and implementing strategies for prevention of age-related health concerns such as loss of balance, arthritis, and weakness.

Keltie’s approach is to do a very thorough assessment, use gentle, hands-on treatment techniques, and educating the client on their issue and ways to treat it at home and prevent it from returning.

Keltie enjoys playing any kind of sport, especially hockey, tennis, and hiking, though she now fills her extra time playing with her two sons, which keeps her more active than ever!

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Jamie Turnbull has worked as a physiotherapist since 2002. Before completing his physiotherapy degree at Dalhousie University, he studied Biology and Human Kinetics at St. Francis Xavier University. Jamie’s treatment approach has been influenced by working in multidisciplinary settings in Toronto and Halifax, combined with international work experience at various physiotherapy settings in the Netherlands and Australia.

His interests lie in orthopedics, neuropathic conditions, persistent pain conditions, vestibular dysfunctions, and strength training. Jamie understands that to effectively manage any condition, collaboration between the client and physiotherapist is fundamental. Sharing your specific goals and expectations of physiotherapy at the initial visit will allow him to personalize his treatment approach to best suit your individual needs. With a one on one treatment approach, you will have his full undivided attention each treatment session. His treatment techniques vary based on the condition but may include: manual therapy, Mulligan Technique, McKenzie Method, somatic exercises, functional dry needling, neural tissue mobilization, vestibular techniques, and progressive resistance training.

Jamie believes knowledge is empowering. He will try his best to help you understand what your body is trying to tell you and how it reacts to the various things we do. His aim is to leave you feeling confident in self-management of your symptoms as well as knowing how to further prevent injury.

Focus Points: Concussion, Chronic Pain, Nerve Entrapment Disorders, Cranial and Jaw Pain, Chronic Fatigue Syndromes, PTSD Management, Cancer Rehabilitation

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

As a Physiotherapist and Owner of One to One Wellness, Tyler’s commitment as a healthcare professional is to create a safe environment for individuals to learn how to integrate healthy lifestyle practices that enhance quality of life and increase participation in meaningful activities. Tyler is a graduate of Dalhousie University’s MScPT program, and has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Mount Allison University, and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from Acadia University.

With interests in Pain Science, Behaviour Change, Therapeutic Relationship, and Chronic Pain, Tyler's whole person philosophy to patient care is based on the understanding an individual’s health is influenced by the complex interactions amongst many bio-psycho-social factors. Through listening and validating patient experiences, Tyler aims to create successful, unique, and meaningful treatment plans to help optimize an individual’s health.

When not at work, Tyler can be found spending time with his wife and 2 sons, exploring hiking trails, and discussing fantasy sports with his friends.

Focus Points: Chronic Pain Management, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndromes, Concussion, PTSD Management, Cancer Rehabilitation

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Judith has a passion for teaching and education. She truly enjoys being able to take the time to explain injuries and treatment plans to patients, and seeing clients achieve their goals is very rewarding. Judith has a special interest in the treatment of cancer patients and is an active volunteer in the field. She is also fluent in both French and English.

Before completing her Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, Judith completed a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from McGill University. After graduating she worked for over 10 years in both private practise and hospital settings in the fields of sports medicine, orthopaedics, paediatrics and geriatrics. She also had the opportunity to work with a mobile physiotherapy clinic covering sporting events and tournaments. She has taken many different courses over the years in the fields of manual therapy, myofascial release, movement imbalances, exercise prescription as well as completing all McKenzie Levels. She also completed her Leadership Development Certificate at St. Mary’s University in 2009. Judith thoroughly enjoyed a teaching stint at the School of Physical Therapy in Kingston, Jamaica early in her career and she is presently an Instructor with the Dalhousie School of Physiotherapy. In order to continue to grow as a healthcare professional, she is now working on her Level 1 certification in Manual Lymph Drainage.

Along with spending quality time with family and friends, Judith enjoys the outdoors, tennis, volleyball and hiking.

Focus Points: Cancer Rehabilitation, Patello-femoral pain, Osteoarthritis of knees/hips, Frozen Shoulder

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Lydia's goal as a massage therapist is to help people restore balance in their nervous systems and throughout their bodies. She promotes healing using a variety of therapeutic techniques that help people to experience gentle awareness in areas they may hold tension or experience pain. During treatments, she holds space for people to breathe and find deep relaxation. She provides people with resources and empowers them to feel curious and hopeful for the journey they are on within their bodies. Lydia completed her training at ICT Northumberland College and continues to add tools to her practice to support people with their health and wellness goals.

Focus Points: Pain Management, Neck and Shoulder injuries, Constipation, Tendinopathies

OSTEOPATHIC MANUAL PRACTITIONER

Professional memberships: General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) of the United Kingdom, Ontario Association of Osteopaths, and the Nova Scotia Association of Osteopaths.

Martha Faron, a native of Worcester, MA, USA, is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a BA in Communications in 1998. She began her career in emergency medicine and as a firefighter, reflecting her desire to help people in need of immediate care. These jobs required her to be physically fit and it was through sports (basketball, fencing, cross-country skiing, backpacking, kayaking) and being treated for injuries that developed her interest in manual medicine. She went on to complete postgraduate studies in Pre-Medicine in 2008 at UMass Amherst and a Master’s degree in Osteopathic manual therapy (M.Ost) in 2014 from the British School of Osteopathy in London, UK.

Osteopathic manual therapy aims to harness the innate healing abilities of the body whilst supporting a patient’s physical recovery using manual therapy and rehabilitative exercise. Her role as an osteopathic manual therapy is to guide, educate, and empower the patient during their treatment, with the patient at the center of the process.

Martha has extensive experience in the treatment and management of acute and chronic conditions and she can develop a care plan suited to the patient’s individual healthcare needs. She utilizes a multidisciplinary approach in treating musculoskeletal pain using dry needling, sports massage therapy and Reiki, alongside her osteopathic technique training. Her approach to patient rehabilitation and aftercare is informed by being a senior yoga instructor and lecturer for the past 16 years and her further study on exercise in the workplace for her Master’s dissertation.

Martha has specialist interests in the management of patients with chronic pain and has advanced training in the use of mindfulness meditation and acceptance commitment therapy (ACT). Her further post-graduate education in visceral osteopathy with the Barral Institute and Jean Pierre Barral DO has enhanced her knowledge of functional treatments for a patient with systemic conditions.

Martha welcomes patients of all ages for osteopathic manual therapy to manage their current health issues and restore a sense of balance and wellbeing in their lives.

Nova Scotia Association of Osteopaths Member Statement

OSTEOPATHIC MANUAL PRACTITIONER

Professional memberships: The General Osteopathic Council (United Kingdom), the Ontario Association of Osteopaths, and the Nova Scotia Association of Osteopaths.

Sarah graduated from Dalhousie University with a B.Sc. in Neuroscience as her first degree. Her keen interest in human anatomy, physiology, and psychology combined with a passion for enhancing health and wellness led her to study osteopathy. Sarah then earned a Master’s degree in Osteopathy from the University College of Osteopathy (formerly the British School of Osteopathy) in London, UK.

Sarah was drawn to the practice of osteopathy based on its core principles and approach to patient healthcare. Osteopathy is a manual therapy which views the body as a dynamic and interconnected unit, in which the person’s biology, psychological state, and social situation impact one another. The osteopathic approach to healthcare is a patient-centred one where the therapist strives to act as a catalyst in the person’s recovery process and their ability to manage their condition.

Her personal experience in the healthcare system has helped her understand the value of a patient-centred approach. In order to achieve a positive outcome, Sarah believes that healthcare must be a partnership between patient and practitioner. Each patient’s health needs and goals should be heard and treated in a manner individual to them.

Sarah aims to enhance each patient’s health and well-being by identifying the factors that are influencing the individual’s capacity to adapt and function in their environment. She tailors each appointment and management plan to suit the client’s personal goals, lifestyle, and general well-being by using a range of osteopathic manual techniques, providing lifestyle and exercise recommendations, and educating patients. Sarah predominantly works with structural osteopathic techniques but also uses craniosacral, functional, and visceral modalities.

She has experience providing osteopathic care in the UK and Canada. She is pleased to be working in Nova Scotia and providing care to people in her home community. Sarah regularly treats people in various stages of life, from youths to seniors, and with diverse needs, including athletes, pregnant women and office workers. She welcomes new and returning patients to her practice.

Sarah comes from Dartmouth, NS, where she has been involved in organized sport, community service, and leading youth recreational activities for most of her life. She enjoys spending time swimming, running, hiking, and playing soccer, as well as playing the piano and travelling.

Focus Points: General back & neck pain, Sport injury & post-surgery rehabilitation, PTSD support, Headaches (including migraines), Fibromyalgia

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Amanda has worked in a variety of administrative roles since moving to Halifax in 2017. She loves being able to help people and put a smile on their face, and appreciates the tight-knit community of One to One and One-Up clients and staff alike. Amanda is happy to welcome you with a smile at the front desk of our clinic.

Outside of work, Amanda loves exploring other worlds through books, theatre, tabletop roleplaying games, and other forms of storytelling. She also likes to take long walks on nice days, often with a coffee and always with an energetic playlist.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Elspeth is originally from Halifax, but spent her childhood moving with her family from one city to another across Canada and the USA. She came back in 2001 and has called Halifax home ever since. She has had a varied school and career path, but feels she has finally found her place at One to One Wellness.

Since starting at the clinic, Elspeth is touched by the close-knit community and strong relationships she sees with staff and clients every day. She loves connecting with people by discovering their stories and passions and strives to be a reliable and supportive member of the health and wellness family at One to One and OneUp.

Elspeth believes that being adaptable, independent, and maintaining a positive outlook are key qualities to living a fulfilling life. For her, every day is an adventure, and the people she encounters along the way contribute the most to it.

In her free time, Elspeth loves strength training, traveling the world (and her province), and spending time with her family. She is also an avid pinball player and can be found at the local arcade more than she’d like to admit.

REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST

Cecilia is a licensed clinical psychologist who graduated from Lund University in 2010. She has been in practice for 12 years.

She is passionate and experienced in working with people going through difficulties in diverse areas, which include the following:

• Long-term pain
• Attachment trauma
• Stress
• Burnout
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Acquired brain injury
• Addiction
• Alcohol use
• Anger management
• Interpersonal relationship issues
• Sexual abuse

Cecilia completed a 3-year core training program in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy in 2014 and interned at the Centre for Emotions and Health, Halifax, in 2013. Cecilia also obtained training and experience in cultural psychiatry and support in matters concerning health in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

She employs a variety of treatment approaches to address the specific needs of each individual. She enjoys meeting people from varying backgrounds and providing support for better health.