Meet Paul!

Paul graduated from the University of New Brunswick in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology-Chemistry. After graduating, Paul worked full-time for The Canadian Army for three years before deciding to further his education. Paul is fascinated by the human body and loves helping others. In 2020, he decided to pursue Physiotherapy. He graduated with a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University in 2022.

As a Physiotherapist, Paul values an active treatment approach centered around exercise, education, advice, and activity/habit modification. Paul also enjoys teaching others about human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanicse believes that a client’s understanding these with respect to their injury or problem is helpful for their progression through therapy.

Paul was born and raised in Fredericton and was eager to return to home after graduating to help his fellow Frederictonians. Paul has been an active member of the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve since 2016 and continues to participate in army training exercises part-time. In his spare time, he enjoys exercising, spending time with friends, riding his motorcycle, and learning how to be a better backyard mechanic.

Paul looks forward to working with you to guide you through your rehab and help you achieve your health and lifestyle goals!

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Meet Andrew!

After spending many years completing nationally and internationally in Taekwondo, Andrew began his post-secondary education at York University, graduating in 2010 with a BScHon in Kinesiology. Following his graduation, Andrew worked in a long-term care facility in Collingwood, Ontario as a Kinesiologist, where he discovered his passion for listening to patients and working with them to achieve their goals. Encouraged by staff at the facility, Andrew craved more knowledge to help patients progress.

He was accepted in and completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2017, graduating from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College after which he was accepted into the Sports Sciences Residency Program through the Royal Chiropractic College of Sports Sciences to specialize in sports injury management. Andrew enjoys working with the other practitioners at Max Health Institute & Physiotherapy and looks forward to helping patients through manual therapy, exercise therapy, education, taping, and acupuncture.

When he is not working, Andrew enjoys spending time with his family, renovating the house, trying new restaurants, and working on his “dad” bod.

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Meet Kristen!

Kristen began her post-secondary education at Memorial University in St. John’s, NL, graduating in 2013 with a BScHon in Kinesiology. She continued her education in Halifax, NS at Dalhousie University in 2014 and completed a Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy. She has been working in New Brunswick as a Registered Physiotherapist since completing her licensing exams in 2016.

Kristen discovered her passion for Women’s Health early into her career and began working on her certifications to advance her education in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in 2018. She has completed her training to treat a variety of pelvic health conditions, including male and female urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, chronic pelvic pain conditions, and pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. She has a special interest in helping women with prenatal and postpartum care.

Kristen strongly believes in empowering her clients with knowledge and implementing a meaningful active care plan to help them work towards their goals and prevent future pelvic health concerns.

Outside of her work hours, Kristen enjoys preparing and sharing food with friends and family, spending time outdoors in all seasons, and staying active through sports and yoga.

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Meet Karla!

With a career in physiotherapy spanning over 25 years, Karla has experience working across all sectors of healthcare and with all age groups. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University in 1995 and in 2023 completed a Master of Applied Health Services Research through the University of New Brunswick.

Karla believes that uniting evidence with practice is key to ensure the best possible care experience for individuals and their families. She is a lifelong learner and enjoys taking courses and learning and applying new clinical skills. Karla has worked with children for many years and continues to offer paediatric physiotherapy services in addition to working with orthopaedic conditions at Max Health Fredericton.

Outside of work, she spends as much time as she can outdoors – gardening, kayaking, and riding her horse. She enjoys family time and keeping in shape through cross-fit. In her spare time, she also volunteers and is the current Chair of the Professional Competence Committee with the College of Physiotherapists of New Brunswick.

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Meet Victoria!

Victoria was born and raised in the City of Fredericton. She has a passion for sports and fitness and grew up participating in various sports such as hockey, rugby, and cross country. Because of this experience in athletics, Victoria plans to continue her education in sports injury and concussion rehabilitation massage therapy treatments.

In addition to sport-related modalities, Victoria is also an active volunteer with Hospice Fredericton. During her college program, she completed a research paper on the benefits of massage therapy in hospice care. As a result of this important experience with Hospice Fredericton, Victoria is now working towards obtaining her certification in oncology massage.

Victoria focuses on providing thorough assessment while taking adequate time to ensure the best treatment plan to meet her clients’ needs and goals. Her treatment approach is one that ensures clients feel comfortable and that they are engaged in their treatment plan.

In her free time, Victoria still hits the hockey rink in the winter. She also enjoys hiking, classic cars and trucks, and all things country western.

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Meet Geoff!

Geoff has been an Athletic Therapist for over 20 years and has been practicing as an Osteopath since 2011, receiving his designation in 2014. He has gained a significant amount of experience working and a tremendous passion working with high-level athletes, beginning with the AHL Saint John Flames, then with Canada Basketball’s Men’s Development Team from 2003-20015, and most recently as the Head Athletic Therapist/Osteopath with Volleyball Canada’s Female Youth/U20 National Team since 2016. Geoff also enjoys using his knowledge and skills to help young athletes.

In addition to his devotion to working with athletes, Geoff has developed an overall treatment approach for assessing and treating his patients with a holistic viewpoint and the goal of determining the true nature of the patient’s issues. Through this ideology, he uses osteopathic manual techniques, functional movement assessment and correction, athletic therapy, and exercise-based rehab to help his clients. Geoff feels that these techniques, as well as encouraging each person to take control of their injury situation, are essential parts of the rehabilitation process and knowing how to help yourself.

Geoff does his best to practice what he preaches by making time to exercise and get outside and enjoy nature with his dog, Watson. He loves to be in the woods at his camp and is always researching a new place to explore or to travel. His numerous travel destinations through work and pleasure have provided a true appreciation of health and quality of life.

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Meet Alex McNally!

Alex graduated from Dalhousie Physiotherapy School in 2022 following his completion of a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of New Brunswick in 2019. During his time at UNB, Alex played on the men’s soccer team, while being involved in the community as a personal trainer and coaching with his local soccer club. Through these outlets, Alex gained experience fostering interpersonal communication skills and a strong knowledge of exercise prescription.

As a physiotherapist, Alex values an active approach to care revolving around education and activity. He prides himself on continued growth and development to form a welcoming practice that is engaging and inclusive. He believes that in doing so it creates a collaborative and empowering environment for his clients to get better.

In his own time, Alex participates in Advanced Integrative Musculoskeletal courses held by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association to further his knowledge and skills in performing assessments and devising interventions. His hobbies include speaking on any sport under the sun, running the trails of Fredericton, and spending time with friends and family.

Alex looks forward to forming a therapeutic relationship with you to best achieve your health goals.

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Meet Emily!

Emily was born and raised in Fredericton and is passionate about providing quality massage therapy services to her community. She graduated in 2013 from St. Thomas University with a double major in Psychology and Criminology. Having grown-up active in sports, Emily developed a strong interest in health and fitness throughout her time at STU.

For two years following her graduation, she worked in the field of Psychology, and enjoyed the fast pace, challenging, and rewarding nature of the job. During this time, Emily personally benefitted from receiving massage therapy treatments. Because of this, and along with her love of helping others, she decided to pursue a career as a Registered Massage Therapist, graduating as Valedictorian from the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage in 2017.

During her massage studies, Emily took additional courses including sports massage and soft tissue release. She has since expanded her therapies to include cupping therapy, kin taping, and concussion management, and is always exploring ways to advance her skillset as a massage therapist. Emily has experience treating both chronic and acute conditions, and tailors each treatment to the needs of the individual. This includes any combination of Swedish massage, myofascial release, therapeutic cupping, active myofascial release, passive stretching, and exercise prescription.

In her spare time, Emily enjoys weight training, hiking, walking with her dog (Rupert), reading, visiting local breweries, and spending time with her boyfriend, family, and friends.

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KAREN’S BACKGROUND

-Originally from South Africa

-Therapeutic Massage Therapy Diploma, Eastern College, 2017

-First Aid and CPR Certificate

-Applied Sports Massage Myofascial Therapy Certificate, 2018

-Table Thai Massage (Level 1), 2018

-TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint Syndrome), 2018

-Traditional Thai Massage (mat) Level 1-3, 2014

-Institute for Integrative Nutrition = Health Coach, 2013

-Hot Stone Therapy Certificate, 2000

-Dr. Vodder Lymphatic Drainage, 1996

-SA Institute of Shiatsu Therapy Diploma, 1993

-Aesthetics Diploma (C.I.D.E.S.C.O) AND Body Therapy Diploma, 1979-1981

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Meet Mats!

Mats was born and raised in Saint John, NB before moving to Fredericton, NB to pursue a degree in Kinesiology. Mats wanted to advance his understanding of health and the human body. He enrolled in the Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences program at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy which focuses on learning the classical principles of osteopathy. During his 2nd year of the program, he was awarded Student of the Year. After graduating in early 2021, he began practicing as an Osteopath in Hamilton, Ontario. Mats’ philosophy of treatment is based on the principles of Osteopathy where each patient is treated as an individual and the purpose is to find their root cause of pain and dysfunction in the body.

Before becoming an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Mats pursued his personal training certification through CSEP where he practiced at UNB Recreational Services in the Richard J. Currie Center on the UNB Fredericton campus. Here he taught multiple classes for persons with disabilities including AXON for persons suffering from neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s; classes for persons with skeletal disorders, such as osteoporosis; and classes for cardiovascular health prevention and recovery.

Outside of his career as an Osteopath, Mats has always enjoyed sport and exercise. Growing up he played hockey and baseball competitively, including on the UNB Baseball Team during his undergraduate program. Mats now enjoys the recreational side of sport. His other hobbies include board games, standup comedy shows, playing guitar, and spending time with his future wife and 2 cats.

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Meet Lynn!

Lynn Sweeney has an undergraduate degree from the University of New Brunswick, and a Masters degree in Physiotherapy from Western. She is an Honorary Research Associate at the University of New Brunswick and has 10 years experience as a physiotherapist. Lynn’s clinical focus is on pelvic floor physiotherapy and vertigo / vestibular rehabilitation.

After the birth of her first child in 2014, she required pelvic floor physiotherapy. After 9 months of pain, pelvic floor physiotherapy offered her hope and was the solution to her eliminating her pelvic pain.

She was trained and received certification through Pelvic Health Solutions in Toronto to perform internal vaginal and rectal assessments of the pelvic floor.

Once Lynn started practicing pelvic floor physiotherapy in Fredericton, it was evident that this type of physiotherapy filled a void in healthcare for men and women, as she could not keep up with the demand. Max Health Institute & Physiotherapy has since created a space and multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs, in a timely manner, for those seeking resolution for their pelvic health issues.

Lynn continues to travel to Toronto for pelvic health courses and seeks mentorship from specialists in the field from around North America. Her care focuses on treating the following in men and women:

Women: Pregnancy pain, postpartum care and recovery, C-section rehabilitation, pain with sex, prolapse, urinary frequency and urgency, incontinence, endometriosis related pain, vaginismus, vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, painful bladder syndrome, menopause, tail bone pain.

Men: Chronic prostatitis, post prostatectomy rehabilitation, urinary frequency and urgency, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, tailbone pain, testicular and penile pain.

Outside of work Lynn enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 kids, exploring New Brunswick hiking trails, and keeping active.

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Meet Ryan!

Ryan earned a Master in Physiotherapy from Western University in 2011. After working 1 year in Ottawa, Ryan and his wife, Lynn, moved to Fredericton to begin working at the University of New Brunswick. Since graduating, Ryan has pursued his passion for orthopaedics and sports by completing numerous courses in each of these physiotherapy disciplines, including functional dry needling.

In 2018, Ryan earned his Sport Physiotherapy Diploma, recognized as the highest level of training in the sport physiotherapy discipline.

Ryan is dedicated to helping his clients reach their goals, optimizing functional performance, and preventing future dysfunction. He believes in empowering his clients through education, exercise prescription, and manual therapy.

Outside of work, Ryan and Lynn enjoy spending time with their 3 kids, Scott, Keziah, and Ava. They enjoy hiking adventures, walking in Charter’s Settlement, and playing hide-and-seek.

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Meet Kathrine!

Kathrine brings over 24 years of experience to body work therapy. Her practice is informed by her love of learning and a holistic approach to the human body. Upon graduating from St. Thomas University in Fredericton, she enrolled at Kine Concept and became a Registered Massage Therapist in 1996. In 2000, she graduated from the Guild for Structural Integration in Boulder, Colorado and worked for the next 16 years deepening her understanding of myofascial systems and honing her skills in Rolf Method Structural Integration. In 2014, she completed her Advanced Structural Integration training at KMI Maine. She is currently in her fifth year of Osteopathic study at Collège d’Etudes Ostéopathiques at the Dalhousie University campus in Halifax.

A keen observer of the body in motion, Kathrine is client-centred in her approach and assesses the role that stress and restriction play in the pattern of chronic pain. She brings her considerable skills and knowledge to the development of a treatment plan that promotes freedom of movement, postural balance, and relaxation. In doing so, she guides the client in their own journey of understanding and body balance.

Kathrine draws inspiration from Tai Chi, Yoga, and physical activities in nature such as hiking, cycling, swimming, and skiing.

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Meet Emily!

Emily is an Occupational Therapist (OT) who graduated with a BSC. (Hons) Psychology degree from the University of New Brunswick, and she liked Fredericton so much that she stuck around to complete her MSc. Exercise and Sport Science degree. Emily always wanted to be in a healthcare profession and knew that Occupational Therapy was the perfect fit, so she went on to pursue her MSc. Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto and is now a licensed OT with the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapist (NBAOT).

Emily was fortunate to have the following rewarding placement opportunities:

-Hand Therapy Department at Toronto Western Hospital - conditions such as mallet finger, Dupuytren’s contractures, distal radius fractures, and more -BrainbOT - helped to develop course and article content for a concussion self-management app -Toronto Rehabilitation Institute: MSK and Complex Injuries Outpatient Program - worked with a variety of populations, including oncology, chronic pain, and COVID-19 long-haulers

Emily focuses on physical health while understanding that mental health is inevitably intertwined. Her areas of practice include, but are not limited to:

-Cancer rehabilitation (e.g., axillary web syndrome [aka cording]) -Post-radiation changes (e.g., myofascial tightness) -Chemo induced peripheral neuropathy -Upper extremity rehabilitation (e.g., mallet finger, distal radius fractures, Dupuytren’s contracture, frozen shoulder) -Concussion rehabilitation (e.g., energy conservation, self-management strategies, goal-setting) -Treatment of general areas such as scar management, posture, workstation ergonomics, and sleep concerns

Emily’s enjoys running with her dog, yoga, biking, travelling, and going out to eat with friends and family. She is from Woodstock, NB, but calls Fredericton home! She loves downtown Fredericton; all the breweries/patios, trails, and being close to her family.

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