Choice Health Centre - ​Halifax.

Maria takes a holistic, patient-centered approach to care, always focusing on the individual rather than just the condition. She is committed to understanding each patient’s unique goals and developing personalized treatment plans that blend evidence-based practices with compassionate care. Drawing on her expertise in manual therapy, exercise prescription, pain management strategies, and acupuncture, Maria helps patients restore strength, improve mobility, and build confidence. Her warm and empathetic nature, combined with her dedication to patient well-being, ensures that everyone she works with feels supported and motivated throughout their recovery journey. Maria is a physiotherapist with over 11 years of experience. She earned her degree in Physiotherapy in Colombia in 2013, obtained her licensure in Ontario in 2021, and is currently registered with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists. Committed to ongoing professional growth, she has pursued advanced training and holds certifications in Myofascial Instrumented Manipulation, Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, Complete Concussion Management, and RockTape Canada FMT Basic and Advanced. Maria thrives in multidisciplinary environments, valuing the collective expertise of diverse healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care for her patients.

​Dr. Ryan Robichaud was born and raised in Nova Scotia. He completed his bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology at Dalhousie University. During his time at Dalhousie, he gained an appreciation for human movement. After shadowing and volunteering with various chiropractors in the Halifax area he knew that this was what he wanted to pursue. He continued his post graduate education at New York Chiropractic College where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic and earned the Liberio A. Violini Distinguished Service Health Center Award for peak clinical abilities. While pursuing his Doctorate in Chiropractic, Dr. Robichaud completed the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University. He has also furthered his education by completing an Advanced Functional Needling certification. Dr. Robichaud is interested in complex cases and is able to combine his chiropractic and acupuncture education to help find the solution. These complex cases include, but are not limited to, problems such as back pain, joint pain, headaches and TMJ issues. He also has significant experience working with athletes of various backgrounds and physically active individuals by helping with pain and/or injuries that come along with leading an active lifestyle. He is eager to help his patients restore proper function and movement as well as reach their goals of recovery and/or performance.