MOVE Physiotherapy.

Mitchell is a two-time graduate of Dalhousie University, where he obtained his Masters in Physiotherapy. He has taken extensive post-graduate training in manual therapy, sport therapy & taping, exercise prescription, acupuncture and dry needling. He has obtained the highest sport physiotherapy qualification in Canada, the Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy. He is one of only 11 physiotherapists in Atlantic Canada to obtain this qualification. He also holds the globally recognized title of Registered International Sport Physical Therapist. He has been the sport physiotherapist for the Halifax McDonalds U18 Major hockey team since 2013. Mitchell has also worked with Hockey Nova Scotia’s High-Performance Program, St. Margert’s Bay Rebels Junior Lacrosse, the Senior Men’s Soccer teams for Halifax City & Western Halifax FC, and the CPA Allen High School Football team. He also was lead therapist for the EastCoast IceJam hockey tournament from 2015 – 2021 and was selected as part of the host medical team for the 2017 & 2021 Canada Games. He is a past board member of Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Association and was on the executive for the Nova Scotia Section of Sport Physiotherapy Canada from 2014-2021, eventually holding the position of Chair. Being a sport physiotherapist, Mitchell has a keen interest in the assessment and management of patients with concussion and post-concussion syndrome.

Kylie is originally from the small town of L’Anse au Loup in Newfoundland and Labrador. She graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelor of Physical Education and a Bachelor of Education, and after a short time teaching, she went on to pursue a Master of Science in Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University! Since graduation she has completed continuing education in various areas including concussion management, Xray requisitions and her Acupuncture Canada Certification in Dry Needling. Throughout her undergraduate degrees Kylie worked with varsity athletes providing sideline coverage as a student athletic trainer while also helping coach athletes of various ages in a variety of sports. She has continued with this passion as a physiotherapist, including covering volleyball provincials & national competitions, the North American Indigenous Games, Hockey, Lacrosse and Soccer. As a physiotherapist Kylie has worked with a variety of patients including athletes, veterans, along with individuals who are recovering from workplace injury & motor vehicle accidents. Kylie is passionate about helping patients achieve their personal goals through individualized treatment plans. She places a high value on patient education and uses tools from her education background to support her patients with individual learning styles, to ensure they feel informed about their care. Her treatment plans include education, visual therapy, vestibular exercises, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise programs as well as and pain-relief modalities. She is a firm believer in lifelong learning and in the coming year she plans to continue taking courses to broaden her knowledge and skill set including working towards her Sports Physiotherapy Certificate. Outside the clinic Kylie enjoys golfing, skiing, playing volleyball and exploring Nova Scotia. She also spends time writing and playing music.