Everyone I encounter at Scotiaphysio is knowledgeable, competent and personable. Would recommend…read morethem to anyone!

A few weeks ago I had a fall which resulted in damage to my shoulder and arm. I have been seeing…read moreEmily Coolen since then, she is an excellent physiotherapist, compassionate, knowledgeable and very helpful. Her treatments have been effective as well as the exercises which I perform daily. I would highly recommend her therapeutic services.

So after being thrown from a horse all the way back in February, I was left with a pretty severe…read moregroin tear (yeah, OUCH) and a pulled glut and hamstring. What joy. So after a lot of rest, I needed to help the rehab along, so I headed down the road for a massage at Alderney Chiropractic. Oh. My. God. Awesome. My therapist's name was Mhari and she was just great. She was knowledgeable and had that great massage style that felt really gentle but you could tell she was really working out the kinks. Considering the area (yup, my butt), she totally helped me feel comfortable. Have also heard fantastic things about the resident chiropractor as well, though haven't had treatment myself. Another favourite was student discount--LOVE that. Great experience! Try them out! :)

I love them. Dr. Ellefsen is simply a wonderful chiropractor. He got me back on track pretty…read morequickly and all my back pain and headaches are gone. He listens very well to my concerns and I simply feel comfortable. He runs a great clinic with great people working with him. They also have a great massage therapist, Michael, amazing! He knows what he is doing and brings relief to the problem areas very well. The receptionists are friendly and knowledgeable. They also have a good naturopathic doctor, Dr. Macleod, who is helping me figure out food sensitivities for me and my children. A great place for your health with people who care.

Cole Harbour Place offers many different family activities all under one roof. It consists of a…read morefull-sized fitness centre, three indoor swimming pools (with lifeguards, waterslides and diving boards), and two skating rinks. The centre offers a wide range of recreational activities including sports, dance, yoga, pilates and much more. Cole Harbour Place is also very well known for its Annual Christmas Craft Market where hundreds of craft-makers and vendors set up booths to sell and promote their homemade goods.

I really, really, really hate gyms. I'm always going to hate gyms. That much is just a universal…read morefact that cannot be changed. I had a membership to Cole Harbour Place for a little over a year and I probably went regularly for about four months and then never again. Such is life. Still, as far as gyms go, I really did appreciate the CHP experience. The membership was crazy affordable as a result of a employee program, the staff on site are extremely friendly even at the ungodly hour of the morning when I'm essentially a crossbreed between a harpy and a mistreated rhinoceros, the range of equipment satisfies everything from 'getting ready for summer' to 'HULK SMASH! HULK MAKE MUSCLE! HULK EAT YOU FOR BREAKFAST!', and the number of machines on site were usually pretty good at handling the volume of people coming in. But of course, that's just the gym portion. There's also a hockey rink, a pool, a library, and a ridiculous amount of classes all held on site. So if you're a better person than I who can actually tolerate indoor exercise, Cole Harbour Place has got you covered for pretty much whatever you're into. Jut watch out for Hulk. He gets carried away.

When I need a massage, I go to a wonderful RMT at Young Kempt Physiotherapy. The business recently…read moremoved from, you guessed it, Young/Kempt to a lovely new location at Windsor and Almon. I've been nothing but impressed by the service I've received here. I can't speak to the Physiotherapy side of the biz, but I was originally referred here by a friend that has had a long relationship with the Phyisotherapy staff. I've always chosen RMT's based on my own personal bias towards a reputable location that's associated with health and wellness vs. just a spa. People have their own opinions on what they like in a massage. Some like to feel the pain and know that a massage that works out the kinks will pay off later on. Other people prefer the relaxation of feeling good immediately. I like a massage that makes me feel good, but that also tackles the knots and kinks with no sympathy. And, if anyone remembers the episode of Friends where Ross filled in for Phoebe and massaged an old man with wooden spoons, that's what I think of every time I consider trying a massage at a spa. (Biased? Yes. Unfounded? Probably.) Either way, I'd tell anyone looking for a new RMT to come here. The staff here are interested in your overall well-being and want to make sure that you are feeling good and are taking care of yourself. It's a holistic relationship and if you are interested in forming a regular routine of self-care, this is a great place to form that relationship.

Absolutely the best ! Very professional, very knowledgeable... Hands-on, exercices, laser therapy,…read moreultra sound therapy, etc... Everything to get me back on track really quickly. If I could give this clinic 10 stars, I would !

The talented Courtney Nickerson opened her own clinic this summer at this newly vacated space on…read morethe corner of Agricola and Cunard. Centrally located for transit users and with plenty of street parking this space is practically perfect. It has a clean, modern feel, with a welcoming reception area and comfortable treatment rooms. A large main room beyond reception is sometimes used for yoga. The clinic is open until 9pm some evenings, so flexibility with appointments is rarely a problem. I followed Courtney here from a previous clinic. She's a bright and friendly face with a warm personality. She has a throughout knowledge of Massage Therapy with years of experience behind her. Courtney makes you feel at ease from the moment you see her and she eases your aches and pains while you're with her. Whether you're looking for a relaxing full body massage or a targeted deep tissue massage, Courtney is intuitive, calming, and caring. She occasionally offers specials via her website and her facebook page, as well as takes place in community events. Keep an eye out if you're looking for a deal as an excuse to treat yourself!

Professional and passionate - Courtney Nickerson, RMT at Agricola Holistic Health provides…read moreunbeatable services. I would highly recommend visiting any of the professionals at this clinic.

required a FCAMPT call and set appt with a FCAMPT, carried this envelope, to my appointment, spoke…read morewith reception to insure I was seeing this designation, as my referring Dr stated to only see FCAMPT and recommended this Citadel Clinic specific location, filled out intake form walked it to reception and asked, could you have the physiotherapist please provide me with her qualifications, receptionist "Yes" Physiotherapist arrived out of side door took me into an examination room sat down and I asked for this FCAMPT's qualification, caught her off guard, she stated O I have taken several courses but I am not a FCAMPT, my response "what am I doing here" got up and left returned to reception where there seemed to be a question in physio's mind but not in mine, as to whether I was to pay and went home called next on list Scotia Physiotherapy asked again to set an appointment with FCAMPT not a problem sir appt Friday 26th at 8am saw Cynthia a FCAMPT. Now I understand why the referral to a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy. there was no mistake here As I was attentive to the Dr's Referral " I am pissed " I will bring this to my Dr attention William

In the summer of 2009, I did something stupid. I leaned over to tie my shoe…read more The next day I discovered a surprising inability to move my lower back. After seeing a doc, I needed to find a physiotherapist. A friend recommended Citadel. It was a convenient location for me and I was able to make an appointment fairly quickly. The physiotherapist was exceptionally helpful and I made a quick recovery. I did have some lingering issues and a re-injury several months down the road so I also made use of their fabulous massage therapist. Front desk staff probably aren't why you'd go but they are outstanding: they remembered me every time after my first visit and made completing the forms easy.

After an accident, I needed physio for my wrist/ hand/ arm…read more I had 16 sessions with Laura. My sessions where approximately 40 mins, I saw Laura, the actual physiotherapist for about 5 mins. The rest of the time I was attended to by a clinic assistant * who had a much better bedside manner* The sessions where pretty much the same each time, was not asked specifics about how things were feeling. My final session, which was also an assessment, was very dismissive , Laura focused on how the insurance company would percieve her review and whether they would approve more sessions or not. She told me she would ask for 6 more. * Found out after that she asked for 12. * I had a fitting for a wrist brace that I had been prescribed, was told that it would take about a week. I made many phone calls to Choice for 3 weeks after that. Was given on going conflicting information from Dee at Choice. Was told that I would be able to pick up my brace when It was dropped off by the brace company. Kept calling, and could not get a straight answer about why it had been 4 weeks and still no brace. At one point Dee said " we are waiting for approval" .... I asked from who ? For what? Was told " your insurance company " After being told at the time of the fitting that insurance companies DO NOT direct Bill for braces. I asked why didnt someone try to Ask me about this first. I told Dee that I was paying for the brace, and that I needed it asap. Again was told that when the brace was dropped off, I would be called.... Waited another week. Called back, as well as my injury lawyer , who also spoke to Dee. Dee told my lawyer that I had an appt that very afternoon . I had no idea about this appt. I called and spoke with Emily, who checked that I in fact did NOT have any appt. There is a huge lack of communication at Choice. Between staff, and clients alike. The last time I spoke with Dee, she told me that she would have the brace person call me. THREE weeks later , I received a call from the brace person, * after my lawyer made yet another call to Choice. * was told that she must have been given the Incorrect # for me, as she left a voice mail message weeks before.* I did not have a voicemail message. FINALLY after 6 weeks, I am picking up my brace directly from the brace office, as I want NOTHING else to do with Choice. I DO NOT recommend Choice healthcare in Dartmouth to anyone.

Chiropractic treatment has been foreign territory to me up until this point in my life. I've heard…read morelots of good things from those who utilize it, as well as a handful of negative comments from those who did not find it helpful. I have chronic musculoskeletal issues which have benefited greatly from alternative treatment modalities, but have not disappeared entirely. A Google search led me to Choice Chiropractic. Pros: - Friendly, efficient reception experience - I printed off and completed the New Patient form prior to my visit, which made the transaction even faster. - Clean and modern office. It's quite small, but that's okay. - Wide range of services available: massage, nutrition counseling, physiotherapy, orthotics, etc. - Fantastic first (and second) consultation with Dr. Warren Hefford. He's very upbeat, personable, and efficient. He did a great job of explaining various chiropractic treatments and their intended goals, and he kept the lines of communication open throughout the entire visit. I left feeling rather "worked on", as he told me I would, but the satisfaction of hearing nearly every one of your vertebrae pop outweighed the day or two of soreness that followed. Cons: - The clinic is difficult to access from Main Street if there's any amount of traffic; left turns are darn near impossible. - You will have to book well in advance, at least for evening chiropractic services. I accept that this is the case for most clinics, but I understand that some people might find this frustrating. If you're interested in sampling what Choice has to offer, I encourage you to give them a call. I'll be a regular patient until I leave the province!

By far the best bodywork specialist in the Bedford Nova Scotia area. Friendly, polite, and…read moreprofessional in every way. Very intellectual, and a great conversationalist as well.

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