Brian grew up in Bras d’Or, Cape Breton and graduated from Memorial High School in 1998. He then went on to graduate with a Kinesiology Degree concentrated in Sports Rehabilitation at Acadia University in 2003, before completing a Physiotherapy Degree at Dalhousie University in 2006. Brian returned home to Cape Breton in 2007 and has worked in a variety of different settings including: primary physiotherapist for Cape Breton University Athletics, hospital inpatients & outpatients, as well as private practice. Over the past 10 years Brian has taken many post graduate courses including: Advanced Manual Therapy, Shirley Sahrmann Movement Impairment Disorders, Biomechanical Dry-needling, Acupuncture, Concussion Management, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD), Chronic Pain Management, Running Injuries, Athletic Taping and Kinesiotaping. Brian is the co-owner of Cabot Physiotherapy and is passionate about providing excellent service and care to the community he grew up in – Cape Breton! In his spare time, Brian enjoys time with friends playing recreational hockey, golf, and squash. However, most of his time is dedicated to raising his two young children – Evan & Kate with his wife Melissa.

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Liam grew up in Glace Bay, Cape Breton and graduated from Glace Bay High School in 2004. After high school, he attended St. Francis Xavier University and completed a degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Health Science in 2008. Liam then travelled to Scotland and completed his Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from Robert Gordon University in 2012. He then worked throughout the United Kingdom and completed a post-graduate diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine from Middlesex University. Liam returned home to Cape Breton in 2014 and has worked in a variety of different settings including: critical care physiotherapist in an intensive care unit, neuro-physiotherapist, outpatient physiotherapy as well as private practice. Over the past 6 years Liam has continued his education through ongoing post graduate courses including: Advanced Manual Therapy, Biomechanical Dry-needling, Orthotics, Pharmacology, Athletic Taping and Kinesio-taping. Having travelled and work in a number of regions across the world Liam has come to appreciate his hometown and island. In his spare time, Liam enjoys time with friends, competing in the occasional Crossfit event, playing recreational golf, and squash.

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Melissa is a Cape Bretoner, growing up in Glace Bay. Following high school in 2000, she attended Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS where she obtained her Bsc Kinesiology and BSc Physiotherapy degrees. Graduating from Dalhousie in 2006, Melissa began her career as a Physiotherapist in Yarmouth, NS. Melissa returned to Cape Breton in 2007 where she has worked as a Physiotherapist in a variety of settings including private practice, hospital and rehabilitation facilities. In order to provide optimal patient care, Melissa has taken many post-graduate courses including: Acupuncture (Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute), Neuro-developmental Therapy (NDT), Advanced Manual Therapy, Shirley Sahrmann Movement Impairment Disorders, Advanced Treatment of Runners, and Kinesiotaping. Melissa has a keen interest in the field of Neuro-Physiotherapy and focuses her practice working with clients with neurological disorders. Melissa is co-owner of Cabot Physiotherapy in Sydney River, NS. Together, with her husband Brian, they are proud to provide optimal Physiotherapy care to their home community. In addition to her professional life, Melissa’s priority is spending time with her family- husband, Brian, and their two beautiful children, Evan and Kate. Melissa is an avid runner, passionate about health and wellness, and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.

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Chad is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), practicing since 2018. He has a strong focus on sports therapy, chronic pain management, rehabilitation, and functional movement. Chad helps clients achieve long-term relief and improved mobility. He also has experience working with chronic conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy as well as developmental conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dedicated to personalized care, Chad tailors each treatment to support his clients’ unique needs and goals.

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Cecilia is a Registered Massage Therapist from Baddeck, Nova Scotia. She graduated with honours from Island Career Academy in 2017, also receiving the MTANS student award. Cecilia is trained in general swedish massage and has taken courses in IASTM (Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization) and Kineso-taping. Cecilia is an avid reader, and enjoys CrossFit, yoga and spending time with her dogs Wiley, Marlee and Draco.

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