Health Skills Physiotherapy
570 5991 Spring Garden Rd B3H 1Y6 Halifax, NS, Canada

6 ways Physiotherapy can help relieve your pain....and not just for your typical sore back or knees (although we can help with those too!) http://www.besthealthmag.ca//6-ways-physiotherapy-can-reli

..."Surgery and manual physical therapies were similarly effective in improving pain and function for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome".. http://www.news-medical.net//Surgery-and-manual-physical-t

Health Skills Physiotherapy is pleased to offer Paediatric Physical Therapy. Michelle has several years of experience working with babies, children, and adolescents with physical challenges and gross motor delays. Her assessment of your child would include looking at posture, balance, central stability, and overall movement. Your appointments are always one on one with the physiotherapist and would include activities to work towards your child’s goals, completed either at Health Skills or in your home. You will also be provided with short, and simple exercises to carry out at home. If you are wondering if physiotherapy would be appropriate for your child feel free to contact us via our website or Michelle directly: [email protected]

Health Skills Physiotherapy is excited to welcome Michelle O'Brien to our team! Raised in Newfoundland, Michelle earned her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Dalhousie University and her Master of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. She is also a registered Yoga Teacher. After spending 8 years living and working in Thunder Bay, ON, she has moved back to Halifax to be closer to her family and the ocean. Michelle has worked in a variety of settings over the pas...t several years. She has a strong interest in paediatrics, women’s health, and posture to reduce pain. In her spare time Michelle enjoys hiking, running, cross country skiing, crossfitting, and yoga. Michelle has completed postgraduate training in baby treatment, dynamic core, pelvic floor retraining, manual therapy, movement impairment syndromes, yoga therapy, and dry needling. She believes strongly that improving your posture can improve your life. Her hands on approach will assist in your recovery. She is passionate about physiotherapy and looks forward to helping you achieve your goals. Give us a call at 902.576.3357 or contact us via our website: healthskills.ca to book an appointment today!