Cowie Hill Physiotherapy - pt Health

Our Clinic Team

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  Lori-Lynn Hill
  Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Lori-Lynn Hill is a Registered Massage Therapist and an honours graduate of the 2200-hour Massage Therapy program at The Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. She is a member of the Massage Therapy Association of Nova Scotia and has been practicing massage therapy since 2004. She specializes in therapeutic massage therapy that includes techniques such as Swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques, pregnancy massage and Remedial exercise. Additional courses have been taken to expand her scope of deep systemic tissue therapy.

  She is a passionate and devoted practitioner who will strive to see positivity gained both physically and mentally by her clients and in all aspects of her profession and as a result has an extensive following of clientele. Lori-Lynn Hill has worked and served this community in which she was raised since graduating and feels honored and proud to continue to be a part of it.

  
  
  
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  George Cernan
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English, Slovak

  George is a 2006 graduate from Dalhousie School of Physiotherapy. His treatment approach is a combination of manual therapy, exercise prescription and education, ensuring that his patients are active participants in their own rehabilitation. George continues to enhance his clinical skills through post graduate courses in manual therapy, low back disorders, movement impairments, acupuncture, and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization.

  Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, running and playing the piano.

  
  
  
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  Nirali Jani
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English, Hindi, Gujarati
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  Pinal Patel
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English, Hindi, Gujarati

  Pinal is a dedicated and compassionate physiotherapist with over 8 years of experience in helping patients achieve their optimal physical health and mobility.

  Throughout her career, Pinal has been committed to providing personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs and goals. She employs a combination of manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, and cutting-edge modalities to ensure the best outcomes for her patients.

  In her free time, she enjoys yoga, reading, travelling, and cooking healthy meals

  
  
  
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  Lynda Robertson
  Occupational Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Lynda graduated with her Bachelor of Science from Mount Saint Vincent University in 1989. She then returned to school to complete her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 1994. After graduation, Lynda worked for 2 years in Fort Myers, Florida (Rehabilitation Spinal Cord / TBI – Outpatient – Stroke/Hand therapy), 2 years in Rockland, Maine (Respiratory / Ortho Rehab) and then moved back to Halifax, Nova Scotia (working in Long Term Care / Equipment prescription / Home visits) before joining the pt Health team in September 2024.

  Lynda is excited to now be completing Job Site visits, Ergonomic Assessments, functional testing (recently trained in FCE), return to work planning, and general occupational therapy assessments for pt Health/Lifemark.

  
  
  
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  Emily Scallion
  Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English
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  Katherine Walker
  Kinesiologist

  Speaks:
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  Rebecca Whynot
  Occupational Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Rebecca graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Dalhousie University in 2007. She took a few years off to work before returning to school to complete her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2012. After graduation, Rebecca moved to rural Newfoundland to work for a few months before joining the pt Health team in October 2012.

  Rebecca is excited to be back home completing Job Site Analysis, Job Site visits, Ergonomic Assessments, functional testing, return to work planning, and wheelchair assessments for pt Health. Although she enjoys all aspects of her job, Rebecca’s main area of interest is seniors’ health and wellness.