Emma brings over 10 years of clinical and educational experience to her practice, in which she takes an evidence-based, structural treatment approach. You can expect treatments with Emma be gentle and holistic, and she easily connects with her patients, ensuring they feel heard and understood.

Her treatments are designed to create positive changes in the body while calming and supporting the nervous system. She focuses on identifying and treating the root cause of pain or dysfunction, and can address multiple concerns within a single session. She values providing patient education to empower her clients to achieve their treatment goals both on and off the treatment table.

Education

Emma has a Masters Diploma in Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences (M.OMSc) from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton, Ontario. Prior to pursuing her osteopathic education, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BSc Kin) with Honours from the University of New Brunswick, where she also played Varsity Soccer and was captain of the UNB Women's team for three years. Following graduation, she attended the University of Waterloo where she completed her Masters of Science in Kinesiology (MSc Kin) with a thesis comparing regional cerebral blood flow differences.

Emma has a special interest in mental health having written her final paper on how Osteopathy can positively impact clients struggling with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and brings this knowledge and awareness to every client.

Career

Emma began her career in Halifax but, craving the quality of life of Nova Scotia's south shore, she relocated and joined the team at Zenith in 2022 where she's been happily practicing ever since.

Qualifications

  Masters Diploma in Osteopathic Manipulative Sciences (M.OMSc)
  Masters of Science in Kinesiology (M.Sc.Kin)

  Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (B.Sc.Kin)
 STOTT Pilates Instructor

 

 

Special note to patients:

I am not an Osteopathic Physician nor a Doctor of Osteopathy nor a medical practitioner. I have trained in osteopathic manual practice and therefore I am an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner. For any health issues out of my scope, I recommend seeing your doctor or nurse practitioner.

Special Clinical Interests

  • Chronic joint and muscle pain
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Pain associated with pregnancy
  • Pain associated with arthritis
  • Low back pain and pain associated with the sciatic nerve
  • Foot pain
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Trapped nerves
  • Tendinitis and bursitis
  • Acute injuries
  • Sports related injuries
  • Limited range of motion
  • Mental health and wellness