Our Wellness Team in Halifax, NS

Tyler, Owner/Physiotherapist

As a Physiotherapist and Owner of One to One Wellness, Tyler’s commitment as a healthcare professional is to create a safe environment for individuals to learn how to integrate healthy lifestyle practices that enhance quality of life and increase participation in meaningful activities. Tyler is a graduate of Dalhousie University’s MScPT program, and has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Mount Allison University, and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from Acadia University.

With interests in Pain Science, Behaviour Change, Therapeutic Relationship, and Chronic Pain, Tyler's whole person philosophy to patient care is based on the understanding an individual’s health is influenced by the complex interactions amongst many bio-psycho-social factors. Through listening and validating patient experiences, Tyler aims to create successful, unique, and meaningful treatment plans to help optimize an individual’s health.

When not at work, Tyler can be found spending time with his wife and 2 sons, exploring hiking trails, and discussing fantasy sports with his friends.

Focus Points: Chronic Pain Management, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndromes, Concussion, PTSD Management, Cancer Rehabilitation

Judith, Physiotherapist

Judith has a passion for teaching and education. She truly enjoys being able to take the time to explain injuries and treatment plans to patients, and seeing clients achieve their goals is very rewarding. Judith has a special interest in the treatment of cancer patients and is an active volunteer in the field. She is also fluent in both French and English.

Before completing her Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, Judith completed a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from McGill University. After graduating she worked for over 10 years in both private practise and hospital settings in the fields of sports medicine, orthopaedics, paediatrics and geriatrics. She also had the opportunity to work with a mobile physiotherapy clinic covering sporting events and tournaments. She has taken many different courses over the years in the fields of manual therapy, myofascial release, movement imbalances, exercise prescription as well as completing all McKenzie Levels. She also completed her Leadership Development Certificate at St. Mary’s University in 2009. Judith thoroughly enjoyed a teaching stint at the School of Physical Therapy in Kingston, Jamaica early in her career and she is presently an Instructor with the Dalhousie School of Physiotherapy. In order to continue to grow as a healthcare professional, she is now working on her Level 1 certification in Manual Lymph Drainage.

Along with spending quality time with family and friends, Judith enjoys the outdoors, tennis, volleyball and hiking.

Focus Points: Cancer Rehabilitation, Patello-femoral pain, Osteoarthritis of knees/hips, Frozen Shoulder

Michael, Physiotherapist & Clinical Specialist (Pain)

PT, BScPT, DPT, MBA

Michael Sangster holds a B.Sc. (Physiotherapy) from Dalhousie University School and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Utica University. He is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pain Science. His primary clinical interests are Pain Management and Global Health. Mike has worked extensively in both adult and pediatric complex pain and is currently an Adjunct Faculty member at the Dalhousie University School of Physiotherapy. In addition, Mike was a member of the Canadian Pain Task Force, a TEDx speaker, and a co-developer of the online pain curriculum at SickKids in Toronto. Mike is the current Chair of the Board of Directors of the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists and a founding member and the former Vice-chair of the Pain Science Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Mike is passionate about global health and travels annually to resource scarce regions of the world to participate in capacity building initiatives with local clinicians through his NGO, Project Next Mile. On his travels he has fulfilled the North American amateur soccer player’s dream of being invited to play soccer with locals in both Peru and Rwanda, hiked the Inca trail, braved a perilous tuk tuk ride in the back streets of Bangkok, played cricket with children in Dharavi, swam with sharks, set the Canadian record for hiking Gros Piton, and survived dengue fever.

Trevor, Physiotherapist

Trevor creates a space that values the therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered. On the path to recovery he supports clients to uncover an understanding of their pain experience. He works collaboratively with patients to develop a care plan and take steps towards their health goals.

Trevor is a graduate of the Dalhousie School of Physiotherapy and the University of New Brunswick's Renaissance College Leadership Studies program. Since school he continues to love learning and is often reading or taking courses about pain science, person centred care, mindfulness, exercise and rehab science.

He lives with his family that includes 2 little boys. He enjoys playing with his kids, singing, partner dancing and CrossFit.

Focus Points: Chronic pain, arthritis, low back pain conditions, nerve pain, whiplash, concussion, post operative rehab, chronic conditions

Kaitlyn, Physiotherapist

Kaitlyn believes actively approaching treatment and rehabilitation, to empower a patient's voice, and creating a plan centred in clinical best practice is what truly helps people return to doing what they love. Kaitlyn knows that helping someone navigate their pain requires a bio-psycho-social model of care and is committed to continuing to help evolve and improve pain management in Nova Scotia.

Kaitlyn completed her Master’s in Physiotherapy and her Master’s of Science degree in Pharmacology, both at Dalhousie University, after she finished her BSc at the University of Maine in Biology/Neuroscience.Kaitlyn, currently the Community Director of Project Next Mile, a local, non-profit organization,, blends patient care and sport in resource-scarce areas. She has assisted in providing team based best-practice clinical care and also developed a community program platforming the importance of female involvement in sport in St. Lucia.

Lydia, Massage Therapist

Lydia's goal as a massage therapist is to help people restore balance in their nervous systems and throughout their bodies. She promotes healing using a variety of therapeutic techniques that help people to experience gentle awareness in areas they may hold tension or experience pain. During treatments, she holds space for people to breathe and find deep relaxation. She provides people with resources and empowers them to feel curious and hopeful for the journey they are on within their bodies. Lydia completed her training at ICT Northumberland College and continues to add tools to her practice to support people with their health and wellness goals.

Focus Points: Pain Management, Neck and Shoulder injuries, Constipation, Tendinopathies

Sarah, Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

Professional memberships: The General Osteopathic Council (United Kingdom), the Ontario Association of Osteopaths, and the Nova Scotia Association of Osteopaths.

Sarah graduated from Dalhousie University with a B.Sc. in Neuroscience as her first degree. Her keen interest in human anatomy, physiology, and psychology combined with a passion for enhancing health and wellness led her to study osteopathy. Sarah then earned a Master’s degree in Osteopathy from the University College of Osteopathy (formerly the British School of Osteopathy) in London, UK.

Sarah was drawn to the practice of osteopathy based on its core principles and approach to patient healthcare. Osteopathy is a manual therapy which views the body as a dynamic and interconnected unit, in which the person’s biology, psychological state, and social situation impact one another. The osteopathic approach to healthcare is a patient-centred one where the therapist strives to act as a catalyst in the person’s recovery process and their ability to manage their condition.

Her personal experience in the healthcare system has helped her understand the value of a patient-centred approach. In order to achieve a positive outcome, Sarah believes that healthcare must be a partnership between patient and practitioner. Each patient’s health needs and goals should be heard and treated in a manner individual to them.

Sarah aims to enhance each patient’s health and well-being by identifying the factors that are influencing the individual’s capacity to adapt and function in their environment. She tailors each appointment and management plan to suit the client’s personal goals, lifestyle, and general well-being by using a range of osteopathic manual techniques, providing lifestyle and exercise recommendations, and educating patients. Sarah predominantly works with structural osteopathic techniques but also uses craniosacral, functional, and visceral modalities.

She has experience providing osteopathic care in the UK and Canada. She is pleased to be working in Nova Scotia and providing care to people in her home community. Sarah regularly treats people in various stages of life, from youths to seniors, and with diverse needs, including athletes, pregnant women and office workers. She welcomes new and returning patients to her practice.

Sarah comes from Dartmouth, NS, where she has been involved in organized sport, community service, and leading youth recreational activities for most of her life. She enjoys spending time swimming, running, hiking, and playing soccer, as well as playing the piano and travelling.

Focus Points: General back & neck pain, Sport injury & post-surgery rehabilitation, PTSD support, Headaches (including migraines), Fibromyalgia

Cecilia, Registered Psychologist

Cecilia is a licensed clinical psychologist who graduated from Lund University in 2010. She has been in practice for 12 years.

She is passionate and experienced in working with people going through difficulties in diverse areas, which include the following:

• Long-term pain
• Attachment trauma
• Stress
• Burnout
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Acquired brain injury
• Addiction
• Alcohol use
• Anger management
• Interpersonal relationship issues
• Sexual abuse

Cecilia completed a 3-year core training program in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy in 2014 and interned at the Centre for Emotions and Health, Halifax, in 2013. Cecilia also obtained training and experience in cultural psychiatry and support in matters concerning health in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

She employs a variety of treatment approaches to address the specific needs of each individual. She enjoys meeting people from varying backgrounds and providing support for better health.

Amanda, Administrative Assistant

Amanda has worked in a variety of administrative roles since moving to Halifax in 2017. She loves being able to help people and put a smile on their face, and appreciates the tight-knit community of One to One and One-Up clients and staff alike. Amanda is happy to welcome you with a smile at the front desk of our clinic.

Outside of work, Amanda loves exploring other worlds through books, theatre, tabletop roleplaying games, and other forms of storytelling. She also likes to take long walks on nice days, often with a coffee and always with an energetic playlist.