Russell Lake Physiotherapy Dartmouth - pt Health

Our Clinic Team

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  Amber Giesbrecht
  Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Amber Geisbrecht is a Registered Massage Therapist at pt Health. She grew up in Winnipeg, and completed her 2200 hour course from The Massage Therapy College of Manitoba in January of 2009. Amber enjoys working with sports injuries, among many other things, but a special highlight in her career was working with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. She was able to gain significant experience working with sports-related injuries during this time and met some fabulous football players too!

  Amber has taken several continuing education classes, and treats all areas of the body for injury, maintenance, or to simply just feel great! On her spare time, she enjoys snowboarding, playing soccer, and traveling.

  
  
  
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  Emily Daley
  Physiotherapist

  Speaks: English

  Emily grew up in the small town of Digby, Nova Scotia. She is a double Dalhousie University alumna by completing her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2017 and continuing her education to obtain her Master of Science in Physiotherapy in 2022.

  Emily has taken a special interest in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries in obtaining her Level 1 & Level 2 lower examination certificate from the Orthopaedic division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and has plans to continue on with future post-graduate courses. Emily enjoys employing a patient-centered approach to get her patients excited about their care in order to best help them achieve their goals.

  Outside of the clinic Emily enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with her family, friends, and her cat Hammy.

  
  
  
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  Danielle Handspiker
  Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Originally from Cape Breton, Danielle grew up in Dartmouth and completed her 2200-hour course from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy in Halifax. She has worked in the spa and arthritis clinics at the college and is excited to begin her career with pt Health.

  Previous to massage, Danielle was a child and youth worker after graduating with a degree from the University College of Cape Breton. She worked at the Cape Breton Wellness Center as a certified personal trainer and has always had a passion for health and wellness. As a life coach and certified yoga instructor, Danielle incorporates breath work into her practice to relax the nervous system while using a variety of myofascial and deep tissue techniques. Her approach is patient-focused and she’s excited to support others in their healing journeys back to optimal health and mobility.

  
  
  
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  Kelly Walters
  Massage Therapist

  Speaks: English

  Kelly graduated from the Canadian College of Natural Medicine in 2002. She has worked extensively in a clinical setting. Kelly has taken courses in myofascial work level one, decompaction (osteopathic technique), cupping and MIPA (myofascial integrated postural alignment). 

  Kelly has completed upper and lower body Rapid NeuroFascial reset and Rapid4. She enjoys Rapid NFR for its quick approach to pain.   

  When not working and taking courses she is kept busy with her family, usually enjoying the great outdoors.