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Phone: 902-445-5515 E-mail: info@parkwestphysio.com Park West Physiotherapy |
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Andrew Caissie BSc, RMT
Andrew has been providing massage therapy services to residents of the HRM for more than 10 years. He graduated with a Diploma of Massage Therapy in 1996 from Foothills College of Massage Therapy in Calgary, Alberta. He then continued studies in sports massage and myofascial release. He has also attained a Bachelor of Science, major in Psychology from Saint Mary's University.
Andrew has spent a great number of hours volunteering massage therapy services to many sports teams and athletes. This work and experience has provided him with the skills and knowledge to treat some of Canada's Olympic, Varsity and professional athletes.
Andrew enjoys working with people to help them overcome their barriers to recovery and return to their regular activities and lifestyle as soon as possible.
Michelle McCulloch, BSc., RMT
Michelle is a graduate from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. She attended Central Missouri State University on a softball scholarship and graduated on the Dean’s List with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biology with a minor in Psychology.
Michelle has been active in sports throughout her life and understands the importance of a knowledgeable team of caregivers to help rehabilitate and support both the recreational and elite athlete. She enjoys helping people get back to their sports or activities after an injury or setback.
During her time at school, she volunteered many hours of Massage Therapy both in the community and at Dalhousie University where she was involved in a sports outreach program.
Massage therapy is the mobilization of the body’s soft tissue structures including muscles, fascia and connective tissue. This allows for improved function of these individual structures and the body as a whole. It also helps to reduce stress on joints, improve circulation and relieve pain.
Conditions treated with massage therapy
- Low back pain
- neck pain
- whiplash
- stress
- TMJ
- osteoarthritis
- headaches, migraines
- insomnia
- carpal tunnel
- sports injuries
- pre-competition sport specific
- repetitive strain injuries
- muscle strains/tears
- muscle spasms
- tendonitis
- frozen shoulder
ŠPark West Physiotherapy 2006-10