Our Staff
Clinical Staff
Terry Redmond
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As a therapist and a business owner, I’m always up for a challenge!"
After graduating in 1996 from the School of Physiotherapy at Dalhousie University, I accepted a full-time physiotherapy position at Roseway Hospital in Shelburne. My choice of a position near friends and family in central Nova Scotia and the Annapolis Valley had an unexpected and happy bonus, for it was at Roseway that I met my future wife, and one year later I became a “local boy” by marriage.
To broaden and deepen my physiotherapy experience, I accepted professional opportunities at Yarmouth Regional Hospital and Dartmouth General Hospital. My wife and I then returned home to Shelburne with our young son to start Shelburne Physiotherapy in 2002. With hard work, long hours and faith in God, we set out to achieve our twofold goal: to restore our Shelburne neighbours to a healthy lifestyle and to build a viable business that would benefit the community.
Since graduation it has been one of my personal priorities to continually upgrade my knowledge in the practice of physiotherapy. I have a keen interest in treating spinal problems, particularly the neck and upper back, and foot/ankle injuries. Since 1996 I have completed three levels of manual therapy and in 2006 I was awarded a certificate in Spinal Manual Therapy from Manual Concepts, Perth Australia. I have completed three levels of acupuncture after studying with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada and an introductory course in muscle imbalances offered by Dr. Shirley Sahrmann.
To keep abreast of current trends in physiotherapy, I attended a Matheson industrial rehabilitation course in 2008, and followed this in 2010 with another course involving industrial rehabilitation, becoming certified as a Functional Capacity Evaluator by Workwell Systems, Inc. Subsequently, our clinic has applied for and been granted status as a Tier 2 clinic by Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia. This distinction allows more complicated workplace injuries to be treated locally, saving our clients a longer commute outside of their home community.
In the future I would like to expand my role in industrial rehabilitation by completing courses in Pre-work Screening, and Functional Job Analysis.
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Julia Jennings
“A healthy body is always more valuable after we lose it. I believe that physiotherapy is a second chance for many people who want their healthy body back.”
After graduating from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2002 with a master of science degree in kinesiology, I decided to pursue my lifelong ambition to become a physiotherapist. In 2006 I graduated from Queens University with a bachelor of physiotherapy, moved to British Columbia with my husband, and accepted a full time position at Mount St. Joseph Hospital in Vancouver. After two years, in an effort to be close again to family in the Maritimes, we moved to Ottawa, where our two boys were born, and then to Shelburne.
Over the past five years I have developed a keen professional interest in working with the geriatric population and particularly enjoy the challenge of rehabilitation following stroke and joint replacements and for cardiovascular disease.
Joining the team at Shelburne Physiotherapy clinic has allowed me to broaden my professional experience and has provided me with a wealth of new and exciting challenges. I am committed to continually advancing my knowledge of physiotherapy and have completed level 1 courses from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada and The Robin McKenzie Back Institute. In the future I plan to advance further in these areas and also in the field of manual therapy.
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Rozalind Brons
After graduating from the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in kinesiology in 2006, I decided to further my studies by entering the athletic therapy program at the University of Manitoba. Throughout the three-year degree program, I logged more than 1200 hours of field work with local sports teams, including, but not limited to, football, hockey, soccer and field hockey teams.
After graduation in 2009, I completed the rigorous written and practical exams of the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association to become a Certified Athletic Therapist, and soon after began working with a number of Manitoba provincial sports teams, including football and lacrosse.
My first experience visiting Nova Scotia was in February 2011when I volunteered for the Canada Winter Games as a sponsored therapist. After returning home to Saskatchewan, I began actively pursuing a career within the Atlantic Provinces and was lucky enough to find a position here at Shelburne Physiotherapy. I started my position as Kinesiologist / Athletic Therapist on August 28, 2011.
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Jeremy Anthony
“Massage therapy is a natural complement to my longtime practice of martial arts. The essence of both disciplines is respect for others and each requires knowledge of anatomy, body mechanics, injury prevention and treatment.”
Following my graduation from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Halifax in 2004, my wife and I moved to Shelburne. I worked in several massage therapy settings until I happily joined Shelburne Physiotherapy in 2006.
During the clinical portion of my training, I focused on the rehabilitation of neurological conditions and received a certificate in the treatment of chronic pain. Since graduation, I have continued my education, focusing on courses on myofascial release techniques taught by leaders in the field.
I have completed advanced courses in myofascial release with Barry Jenings, focusing on dysfunction of the lumbar spine, cervical spine and shoulder region, and courses with Peter Stuart based on the myofascial release techniques of John Barnes. I have also taken three courses in cervical spine, pelvic joint and costovertebral mobilization through muscle energy techniques, a natural supplement to myofascial treatments. In 2008, I became certified in hot stone massage and I hope to continue taking more advanced post graduate courses in visceral manipulation and myofascial release.
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Hannah Hupman
“I encounter many new and challenging conditions in my practice. I believe rehabilitation massage is an exciting and effective form of treatment with much to offer clients, and it is one of the reasons I became interested in the field of massage therapy and ultimately decided to become a Registered Massage Therapist.”
I began my studies in January 2007, when I enrolled in the fast track program at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy. I was fortunate to study under many wonderful massage therapists and was able to participate in various volunteer opportunities, including the firefighter competition, the diabetes cycling challenge, group homes, the IWK youth center and the teachers’ union.
After graduating in June 2008, I became a licensed massage therapist after successfully passing an extensive practical exam in Toronto and a written exam in Ottawa. In August 2008, wishing to remain close to family in Shelburne and Liverpool, I joined the staff of Shelburne Physiotherapy as a registered massage therapist.
I have a keen interest in rehabilitation and the treatment of chronic pain with massage techniques focused on reducing scar tissue and pain and increasing range of motion. While in school, I earned a certificate in pregnancy massage, focusing on pre- and post-pregnancy treatment, home care and infant massage. I am a certified practitioner in hot stone massage. In the future, I plan to gain more knowledge and experience with myofascial release techniques and visceral manipulation.
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Kristen Messenger
“I always knew that I wanted a job that would be rewarding and that dealt one on one with people. After realizing what massage therapy was all about, I knew it would be the job for me. “
After attending Shelburne Physiotherapy for treatment, I realized that massage therapy can be a very rewarding career in a number of ways, whether it is helping a client relieve their pain, decreasing tension and stress or providing a sense of relaxation. I soon decided that I wanted to take the two-tier course to become a certified massage therapist.
I enrolled in the fast track program at the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Halifax in January 2010, just after graduating from high school. Following my graduation in June 2011, I moved back to my hometown to be close to family and friends and happily joined Shelburne Physiotherapy a month later.
While in school I earned a certificate in neurological massage focusing on clients with neurological dysfunctions such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease and spinal cord lesions. In the future, I plan to gain more knowledge and experience with temporal mandibular joint dysfunction as well as myofascial release.
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Kimberly Lombard
Kim earned a masters of science degree in occupational therapy and is a registered member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS, which regulates the practice of occupational therapy in the province.
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Office Staff
Sarah Thorburne - Office Manager, Physiotherapy Aide
Lynn Hemeon - Receptionist, Physiotherapy Aide
Jennifer Harris - Receptionist, Physiotherapy Aide.
Becky Brannen - Receptionist, Physiotherapy Aide
Members of:
Canadian Physiotherapy Association
Canadian Athletic Therapists Association
Massage Therapist Association of Nova Scotia
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute
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