Originally from Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Maddie completed her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and Certificate in Disability Management at Dalhousie University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Psychology from Dalhousie University. She has also certified in FCE assessments.

Maddie is passionate about supporting individuals in achieving greater independence, confidence, and participation in the activities that are meaningful to them. She has a particular interest in mental health and takes a person-centred, collaborative approach to occupational therapy. Maddie recognizes that every individual’s circumstances, strengths, challenges, and goals are unique, and she works alongside clients to develop practical strategies that support meaningful and sustainable progress.

She enjoys the diversity of Occupational Therapy and the opportunity to work with individuals across a variety of circumstances—including recovering from injury, adapting to changes in health or function, navigating life transitions, and returning to meaningful roles and occupations.

“What I love most about Occupational Therapy is how diverse the profession is. I look forward to working with individuals to achieve their goals, whether that be recovering from an injury, adapting to changes, or getting back to their meaningful occupations.”

Outside of work, Maddie enjoys trying new recipes, going for walks, and spending quality time with friends

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Occupational Therapist Clinical & Occupational Health Leader Disability Management & Functional Assessment Specialist Medico-Legal Consultant

Marybeth Fleming brings more than 33 years of clinical, leadership, management, and occupational health experience to her practice as an Occupational Therapist. Throughout her career, she has worked extensively across Nova Scotia, providing practical, evidence- informed services in workplaces, communities, healthcare settings, and complex disability environments. Her practice is grounded in a fundamental occupational therapy principle: helping people return to the activities, roles, and occupations that give meaning and purpose to their lives—with work often being an important part of that journey.

Marybeth has spent many years “boots on the ground” in workplaces, supporting individuals following physical illness, injury, psychological injury, and other complex health conditions. Her career has taken her into a wide range of workplaces and communities throughout Nova Scotia, where she evaluates how an individual’s functional abilities interact with the demands of their home, work, and community environments. She brings a practical understanding of what it takes to move from clinical recovery toward meaningful participation in everyday life and employment.

Marybeth has a particular passion for working with first responders and individuals whose lives and occupational functioning have been affected by psychological traumatic injury. She understands the complex interaction between psychological health, cognition, physical functioning, environmental demands, and occupational performance. Her approach is collaborative, respectful, and focused on identifying realistic pathways toward recovery, accommodation, participation, and return to work.

Medico-Legal & Forensic Expertise

Marybeth also brings significant experience to medico-legal and litigation-related matters, providing objective, evidence-informed functional opinions that assist lawyers, insurers, and other stakeholders in understanding the impact of injury or illness on an individual’s ability to function. Her extensive clinical and workplace experience allows her to assess not only reported symptoms and diagnoses, but also how those conditions translate into actual functional limitations and restrictions across work, home, and community environments.

Her medico-legal work may include functional assessments, occupational analysis, cognitive functional assessments, cognitive and physical functional evaluation, future costs of care assessments, workplace demands analysis, functional limitations and restrictions identification, accommodation considerations, return-to-work potential, and the impact of injury on participation in life’s occupations.

Marybeth is experienced in translating complex clinical information into clear, objective, and defensible functional opinions. She understands the importance of maintaining clinical objectivity, distinguishing between medical diagnosis and functional impact, and clearly articulating the relationship between an individual’s abilities, limitations, environmental demands, and occupational requirements.

She is certified and experienced in the use of standardized assessment approaches, including Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs), Cognitive Functional Evaluations (CFEs), and Future Cost of Care Assessments. Her broad clinical background and extensive workplace experience provide a strong foundation for assessments requiring careful consideration of an individual’s current and future functional needs.

Clinical, Corporate & Leadership Expertise

Beyond her clinical practice, Marybeth is a results-driven leader with extensive corporate, program development, and management experience. She has designed, developed, led, and implemented evidence-based programs focused on improving employee wellbeing, reducing injury risk, supporting successful recovery, and strengthening organizational performance.

Marybeth brings expertise in occupational health, disability management, injury prevention, functional assessment, workplace accommodation, return-to-work strategies, and organizational health. She has a strong understanding of the workers’ compensation and insurance landscape and the competing clinical, functional, workplace, and organizational considerations that can arise in complex disability cases.

A particular strength is her ability to translate clinical knowledge into practical, measurable solutions. She works collaboratively with employers, insurers, lawyers, healthcare providers, case managers, employees, and multidisciplinary teams to develop recommendations that are clinically appropriate, operationally realistic, and sustainable.

Marybeth understands that successful disability management is not simply about identifying what an individual cannot do. It is about understanding what the individual can do, under what conditions, what barriers exist, what supports may be required, and what practical strategies can facilitate meaningful participation and independence.

Trusted Advisor & Communicator

Marybeth is recognized for her integrity, sound judgment, clinical expertise, collaborative leadership, and commitment to excellence. She is skilled at building trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders and communicating complex clinical and functional information in a clear, concise, and accessible manner.

Whether working directly with an individual, conducting an assessment in a workplace, developing a return-to-work strategy, advising an employer or insurer, or contributing to a medico-legal matter, Marybeth brings an objective, comprehensive, and function- focused perspective.

Her professional philosophy is simple: the goal is not merely to complete an assessment or produce a report—the goal is to understand the person, the environment, and the occupations that matter, and to provide meaningful, evidence-informed recommendations that help move people forward.

Marybeth’s combination of more than three decades of clinical experience, extensive workplace exposure, leadership and management expertise, specialized functional assessment skills, and medico-legal experience positions her as a highly experienced resource for complex occupational, disability, functional, and litigation-related matters.

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Denise is a Registered Acupuncturist with more than 20 years of experience in holistic wellness. Her path into holistic medicine was inspired by her personal journey of navigating, managing, and healing from pain, which informs her deeply compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care. She is a graduate of the Autumn Institute of Health, where she completed three years of training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and East Asian Medicine, and she is a current member of the Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of Nova Scotia.

In addition to her acupuncture practice, Denise is a certified reflexologist and a member of the Reflexology Association of Canada.

She is deeply committed to providing care that is safe, patient-focused, and effective. She believes that the best healing outcomes are achieved through collaboration. Denise enjoys working alongside doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to thoughtfully integrate traditional and modern approaches to care.

Denise’s practice focuses on relieving pain while supporting long-term emotional and physical well-being. She is currently mentoring with Kenton Sefcik, studying Deep Tissue Lymphatic Acupuncture (DTLA), a specialized technique developed by Haruo Matsumoto and brought to Canada by Alexander Audette. This approach supports the body’s natural anti-inflammatory processes, gently warms and softens tissues, and promotes a calming, restorative effect. Denise treats a wide range of concerns, including chronic pain, women’s health, digestive issues, mental health and stress related conditions, respiratory disorders and sleep disturbances.

Known for her gentle treatment style, Denise creates a calm, grounding environment where clients feel truly heard, supported, and empowered. Her goal is to support each person in achieving meaningful growth, strengthening resilience and restoring a balanced sense of well-being in daily life.

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Melissa is originally from Newfoundland and completed her massage therapy education at the Alberta College of Massage Therapy.

She has taken continuing education courses in fascial massage, cupping, and sports massage. Melissa is excited to continue to add modalities such as hot stone massage to her treatment plans.

“What I love most about my job is knowing that I can make people feel better in a way that they can notice right away.”

In her spare time, Melissa loves hiking, sightseeing, beaches, and cats!

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Dr. Ainsley McCoul is originally from Shortts Lake, Nova Scotia. She graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, with her Doctor of Chiropractic, summa cum laude. Prior to that she earned her Bachelor of Science from Dalhousie University.

Dr. Ainsley treats clients of all ages and loves working with clients who are motivated to live a wellness lifestyle and prioritize their health. She is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

Dr. Ainsley enjoys treating athletes and worked as a personal trainer while in university.

In her personal time, she loves staying active through sports and being outdoors. She also enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.

“What I love most about being a chiropractor is empowering patients to take control of their health.”

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Originally from Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Meggan studied and graduated from the Mohawk College Massage Therapy Program. She has been registered as a Massage Therapist since 2020 when she moved to Nova Scotia with her husband.

Meggan offers a range of therapeutic services and specializes in deep tissue massage. She has particular interest in repetitive motion injury prevention/recovery, chronic pain management, and MVC recovery. She is committed to creating a comfortable and healing environment, tailoring each session to meet individual needs. Meggan is also Hot Stone Certified.

When not at work she spends her time with her two daughters, gardening/landscaping, or simply walking in nature.

“I love that I get to reduce pain with some instant gratification. Even if it’s just a little, getting to reduce pain to help someone continue their recovery journey is very rewarding.”

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Britney is an Occupational Therapist with a strong commitment to helping individuals achieve greater independence, participation, and confidence in their everyday lives. Originally from Fall River, Nova Scotia, Britney brings a broad clinical perspective and a practical, client-centred approach to her work at PROTx Services.

Britney completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology at Acadia University before continuing her education at Dalhousie University, where she earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2024.

Her clinical interests include community-based Occupational Therapy, equipment prescription, cognitive rehabilitation, and mental health. Britney is particularly interested in understanding the unique relationship between an individual’s abilities, environment, daily activities, and in developing practical strategies that help clients overcome barriers to meaningful participation.

At PROTx, Britney takes the time to understand what is important to each client and uses her clinical knowledge to develop individualized, functional recommendations that can be applied in real-world settings. She believes that Occupational Therapy is most impactful when it helps people regain access to the activities, roles, and routines that give their lives meaning.

“What I love most about being an OT is how broad our scope is. I feel like I can do just about anything! It also really encourages me when my clients are able to get back to something very meaningful they once were having trouble accomplishing.”

Outside of Occupational Therapy, Britney is an active member of her community. She volunteers as a coach with the Blizz Volleyball Club and enjoys playing volleyball and golf. She also loves spending time with her pets.

Britney’s approach reflects what Occupational Therapy is all about: understanding what matters to each person, identifying what is getting in the way, and finding practical solutions that help them participate more fully in life.

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Jenn has been a dedicated healthcare professional since 2011. She began her career in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation clinic as a Massage Therapist collaborating with a diverse team of practitioners to provide care for clients recovering from surgeries, injuries, and sports-related trauma. This experience fostered her passion for client rehabilitation and inspired her to expand her expertise.

In 2016, Jenn transitioned into the role of Orthopedic Bracing and Product Specialist, where she continues to excel in helping clients achieve improved mobility and quality of life. Outside of work, Jenn leads a dynamic life, staying active and engaged while raising her three children.

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Dan grew up in the Cole Harbour/ Lawrencetown area. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary’s and went on to complete his BSc in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University.

He is passionate about working with clients who are active, self motivated and appreciate the value of living a healthy lifestyle. Dan enjoys helping individuals set physical health/wellness goals and supporting their achievement of those goals through the intervention he provides during their physical therapy sessions. His favorite saying is “what you do outside of the clinic is more important than what you do when you are here”. Dan firmly believes that Physiotherapy is a critical piece of the health/wellness puzzle, but that without all of the other pieces it will never be complete.

Dan enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, travelling (#vanlife), and spending quality time with his family and friends. He thrives on focused time and committing to, and achieving personal and professional goals.

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Trini graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy (CCMH) in 2006,after successfully completing the 2200 hour Massage Therapy program. During her studies, Trini specialized in Sports Therapy, and continued her education to obtain additional certifications in Deep Tissue Therapy, Myofascial Release, Cupping, Stretch to win, and CanFit Pro personal training.

Trini works with her clients to offer treatment plans that are respectful of individual patient preferences, needs, and comfort levels. She strives to inspire trust, build confidence and provide a safe space while focusing on supportive healing.

Trini is originally from British Columbia, but has called Nova Scotia home for the last 19 years. She enjoys hiking, camping, and kayaking with her son, and has spent several years volunteering as a Scouts Canada Leader.

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Carol Ann Sweeney graduated from The University of Guelph in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics. This degree provided her with the knowledge to pursue her certification as Pedorthic Technician in 2002 and a Canadian Certified Pedorthist in 2007. A Pedorthist is trained in the assessment, design, manufacture, fit and modification of foot appliances and footwear. The objective is to alleviate pain and provide assistance for abnormalities or limited actions of the lower limb. She has worked for numerous orthotic companies across Canada and in the province.

Carol Ann is the owner of Fit Right Orthotics which has a manufacturing lab in Porters Lake, Nova Scotia. All orthotics are manufactured and adjusted locally which enables Carol Ann to have full control of the custom orthotic process, guaranteeing a superb product.

Carol Ann prides herself on her outstanding customer service and looks forward to providing services at our numerous clinics we have partnered with. She has worked with a full range of clients including children, adults, athletes and the elderly. She has manufactured and fitted orthotics for skates, ski boots and cleats allowing athletes to compete and train in complete comfort.

Carol Ann was a very competitive athlete reaching high standards in track and field. When she is not working, she lives an active life taking many walks and bike rides with her family.

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Kelly is a Registered Massage Therapist who grew up in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, and graduated from Northumberland College in 2002. Her career has taken her across Europe and the Caribbean, where she has continued to refine her skills and expand her approach to therapeutic massage.

Kelly specializes in deep tissue, and cupping therapy, with a particular focus on treating upper body conditions including neck and shoulder injuries, headaches, and jaw dysfunction.

With over a decade of experience managing luxury spas and wellness retreats, Kelly brings both clinical expertise and a deeply client-centered approach to her practice. She believes massage therapy is not only effective for pain and injury, but also a powerful tool for ongoing maintenance and overall well-being.

Now back in Nova Scotia, Kelly lives with her son Kingsley and her dog Bear, and is dedicated to helping her clients feel their best through personalized, results-driven care.

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Emma graduated from Dalhousie University in 2016 with her Masters in Physiotherapy. She previously received her undergraduate degree, also from Dalhousie, with a double major in microbiology and immunology. Emma obtained her Advanced Diploma in manual and manipulative therapy in 2024 making her a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Manipulative Therapists (FCAMPT)

Emma is certified in Acupuncture (CAFCI) and functional dry needling as well.

Emma was born in Aberdeen, Scotland and grew up in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates before moving to Halifax in 2002.

Outside of work, Emma loves gardening, hiking, road biking, skating. She plays ringette and has previously participated in speed skating. She loves playing with her sons and fostering a love of the outdoors in them. She loves to travel and would someday like to go to Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

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