As a registered acupuncturist with the Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of Nova Scotia, my focus is on helping people feel their best, whether they’re dealing with chronic pain, acute injuries, structural imbalances, or stress and anxiety.

I have a special interest and advanced training in low back and hip pain, disk herniations, sciatica, knee pain, neck and shoulder pain, as well as, nerve impingement.

I draw from a broad range of approaches including in Traditional Chinese Medicine, classical acupuncture, meridian theory, dry needling, and sports medicine acupuncture, all to ensure the best possible outcomes for my patients.

My approach is rooted in the belief that health is achievable at every size. I strive to provide a body-neutral, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and supported. As a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, I value quality care in a safe space. I’m here to help you move with ease, find relief, and feel more at home in your body.

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Sophie Kaufman (they/she) graduated from Eastern College’s Massage Therapy program in June 2023, and is a member in good standing with MTANS. Sophie approaches massage therapy treatment from a trauma-informed care lens. They come to massage therapy with a commitment for holistic healthcare, for all bodies, from all walks of life. Sophie has worked with clients living with chronic pain, pelvic dysfunction, headaches, stress, anxiety, PTSD, sprains/strains, and has a particular interest in supporting 2SLGBTQ+ clients. She has a passion for making people feel safe in her treatment room, especially those who find traditional healthcare settings challenging. She utilizes myofascial techniques, passive stretching, and joint mobilizations to help clients reach their goals. Sophie focuses on somatic healing and the mind-body connection through their treatments. They have completed continuing education in pelvic pain and dysfunction, cupping, and myofascial release. In their spare time, Sophie loves to spend time baking, swimming in oceans and lakes, reading graphic novels at her local library, and taking her cat George for walks.

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Saya is a master-level certified Reiki practitioner, and a member of Massage Therapists’ and Wholistic Practitioners’ Association of the Maritimes.

Through Reiki, Saya aims to help others understand, explore, and heal their own energies – to bring holistic healing that helps connect the body, emotions, and mind.

Saya is also currently studying Acupuncture at Autumn Institute of Health, with the full intention of layering the knowledge and tools of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM); to be able to broaden the scope of her practice to effectively diagnose and treat from the lens of an ancient medical practice that honours the deep complexities of the human body and the energetics within.

Outside of practice, Saya can be found teaching Reiki and hosting Reiki circles in community, meditating, painting, practicing yoga, being out in nature, and looking into the latest astrological events.

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Andy graduated from ICT Northumberland College’s class of 2023, since dedicating himself to continuing education in Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, and Suikodo.

Andy’s interest in massage originates from injuries sustained while training in Olympic weightlifting. While he is trained in sports massage and takes time to investigate clients’ musculoskeletal conditions, he also integrates holistic perspectives: as an expression of our relationship with our bodies, Andy views massage as an extension of meditation practice, which he teaches in-person and online. Previously working as an editor and publisher, he loves exploring how narrative and self-authorship can impact on health and well-being.

Looking at stress in these ways has helped Andy to support those with chronic pain and seek a finely-tuned approach to working through all the curious ways the body expresses itself. In particular, Andy sees a number of clients who deal with TMJD, Whiplash, Low Back/Hip Pain, and related conditions.

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Edi the big sweetie is our clinic doggo. She is a very loving 5 year old German shepherd/ rottie mix with lots of affection to share. She loves butt scratches, treats (free of chicken, she has an allergy which makes her ears sensitive), and eye contact with conversation. If you have any inquiries about what a fur session with her would look like or about Edi herself, please feel free to ask her human (Em).

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Emily Parker is a registered massage therapist with the Massage Therapy Association of Nova Scotia. She lives and practices massage and yoga in the North End of Halifax, Nova Scotia (Kjipuktuk).

In her practice she focuses on helping patients align body and mind through myofascial, deep tissue and reiki therapy; bridging the relation of ones nervous system manifestations on physical ergonomic function to resolve pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction patterns. She specializes in a movement/meditation style of yoga called Yogassage and has a keen interest in assisting patients in developing supportive and embodied self care rituals.

Emily graduated from the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy in 2014 and the the Hawaii Yoga Institute in the same year. Since then she has taken a variety of courses in Gua Sha & Tui Na, Pre/Post natal care and meditation.

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Amandine’s approach is slow, gentle and deeply intentional, supporting the nervous system through breath, somatic awareness, and therapeutic touch. When working with the myofascial system, they encourage ease, movement, and fluidity, drawing on a range of training and experience to guide the body’s natural capacity to restore and regulate. Treatments are responsive to the body’s pacing, with depth guided by presence, precision, attunement, and responsiveness rather than intensity.

Amandine supports clients recovering from injuries or accidents, tension, headaches, and addressing pelvic imbalances with care that is trauma-informed, inclusive, gender-affirming, and client-centered.

Amandine Quoilin graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in April 2024 and has focused on techniques including Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki, and Pelvic Rebalancing. With a background in Global Design, Journalism, Criminology, and Cultural Management, their journey into massage therapy began after a personal injury while working with clay, inspiring a career shift focused on supporting others to feel more at ease.

Fluent in French and English, Amandine is happy to communicate in either language and is comfortable using they or she pronouns. Clients are welcome to reach out for questions or information about accommodations.

Email: amandinequoilin.rmt@gmail.com

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Richard is a Registered Massage Therapist with MTANS. His extensive background as a personal trainer, fitness instructor and yoga teacher informs his treatments.

He offers a variety of techniques such as myofascial release, trigger point release, joint mobilizations, and various neuromuscular techniques as well as relevant home care programs.

His treatments target dysfunction while increasing the body’s capacity to relax. People leave his treatments with increased mobility and less pain. A treatment with Richard will always include gentle home care exercises that improve musculoskeletal health and function.

He is passionate about working with clients who want to learn to move better, prenatal massage, post-surgical treatment, and people with emotional stress.

He is also a certified Animal Flow instructor and offers one-on-one personalized classes!

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Stephanie Rybczyn El-Khatib is a graduate of the Autumn Institute of Health’s Diploma of Acupuncture program and is in good standing with ATCMANS (Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of NS). She is a queer, Lebanese-Ukrainian artist and arts worker. She recently completed additional training in Engaging Vitality – palpation-based acupuncture. She trained briefly with Julie St-Pierre, a local specialist in women’s health, fertility, and gynecology. She is the recipient of the Stil Space Rooted in Care award, an award given to graduates with a strong focus on making medicine accessible in community.

Coming from an active arts background, her treatments are informed by a creative lens that witnesses the body in constant flux. This is amplified by her relational experiences with epigenetic trauma and chronic pain conditions, forming one of the pillars of her practice: that change is always a possibility.

Her treatments are rooted in palpation, meaning she spends a lot of time manually assessing tissues and structures to determine root causes and systemic effects of her client’s presentations. This is done with ongoing verbal check-ins to ensure her client’s comfort. Her treatments focus on helping clients feel better now, while addressing the underlying causes of their symptoms to provide increasingly long-lasting windows of relief. She uses several modalities (acupuncture, non-insertive needling, acupressure massage, gua sha, cupping, and moxibustion) based on what her clients need.

Stephanie has special interest in treating head injuries, sensory disturbances, digestive imbalances, chronic pain, anxiety, and trauma/ PTSD/ C-PTSD. She is willing to work with clients on whatever conditions, experiences, or feelings of “not-quite-right” they bring to her.

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