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.

Originally from Toronto, Austin is a two-time graduate of Dalhousie University. During his undergraduate degree, he played for the Dalhousie Men’s Rugby team and volunteered as an athletic trainer for both Saint Mary’s and Dalhousie University. While completing his Masters, he worked with Hockey Nova Scotia, where he took a special interest in the assessment and treatment of sport-related injuries. Austin encourages his clients to take an active approach to their rehabilitation and specializes in the use of individualized exercise programs and education for the treatment of various musculoskeletal conditions. He has post-graduate training in orthopaedic physiotherapy, dry needling, and concussion management. Most recently, Austin completed training to become a certified Sport First Responder. Austin’s knowledge and first-hand experience with sport includes doing an honors thesis, studying the effect of hockey goaltender equipment on upper body mobility, and being the student rep for his Masters Class, on the Sport Physiotherapy Canada – NS Executive. Austin enjoys being an advocate for and participating in recreational sports/exercise himself through swimming, biking, running and spending time outdoors. As an experienced triathlete and contact sport athlete, Austin brings firsthand experience to the assessment and treatment of various sport-related injuries. Austin uses client-centred, evidence informed treatment to help his patients achieve their goals, whatever they may be.