Maritime Chiropractic & Wellness

Heads up! It is going to be busy Downtown Halifax tomorrow.

Ferries are out of service most of the day and are offering shuttles every 10 minutes, check the transit website for more info.

Give yourself extra time to get downtown and find parking. Let us know if you’re running behind and we can try to adjust the schedule to accommodate you.

We can’t wait to hear from each of you post race!
Goodluck out there, Halifax will be out cheering you on! 👏👏👏

Congratulations to those of you who ran the Fredericton race last weekend. 💙🤍

May is National Physiotherapy Month!

We want to take a moment to celebrate and thank the over 27,000 registered physiotherapists who work across Canada.

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WHAT IS A PHYSIOTHERAPIST?

Physiotherapists are primary health care professionals that play a key role in health promotion and the treatment of injury and disease.

Physiotherapists combine their in-depth knowledge of the body and how it works with specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat symptoms of illness, injury or disability. All physiotherapists registered to practice in Canada are qualified to provide safe and effective physiotherapy treatment.

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WHAT DO PHYSIOTHERAPISTS DO AND WHERE DO THEY WORK?

A physiotherapist’s goal is to get you moving. That means getting you to a place where you can be at your best functional capacity, maintaining that and then helping you to prevent future injuries.

They work in private clinics, general and rehabilitation hospitals, community health centres, residential care and assisted living facilities, home visit agencies, workplaces, and schools.

Physiotherapists work in all kinds of different areas, including orthopedics, pediatrics, pelvic health, neuro rehabilitation, cardiorespiratory rehabilitation, geriatrics, sports and more!

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This year, the focus of National Physiotherapy Month is scope of practice. An excellent example of physiotherapists being able to work to their full scope of practice is the advocacy work by the NSPA around physiotherapists across the province being able to order x-rays for their patients.

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For more information on the advocacy work of the NSPA, please visit https://www.physiotherapyns.ca/advocacy

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For more information on physiotherapy in Nova Scotia, please visit http://www.physiotherapyns.ca

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To find a local physiotherapist near you, please visit http://www.physiotherapyns.ca/find-a-physio

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We are officially closed for the weekend. See you back in the clinic on Tuesday April 2nd!

Pre-book your appointments online for next week: www.maritimechiropractic.janeapp.com

Our front desk will respond to all emails and voicemails on Tuesday morning.

Happy Easter to all who celebrate, from the Maritime Chiropractic & Wellness team! 🤍🐣🐰💐

Thank you for sharing!!! So many lovely women owned businesses in our city!! ♥️

Happy International Women's Day!

This year, with the national theme of "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress," we're celebrating 21 women businesses owners here in Downtown Halifax. They will be featured on our DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN International Women's Day Light show at the Halifax Memorial Library running nightly, March 8 - 10.

The women featured in the show are:

1. Allison Capstick - Alison Capstick - Therapeutic Massage
2. Danielle Duguay - Anemone Dining
3. Sarah Andrews - Another Shop Boutique
4. Adriana Afford - Argyle Fine Art
5. Brady Muller - Bird's Nest Cafe
6. Christine Allen - Brawta Jamaican Jerk Joint
7. Mary Ellen Planetta - Elle's Bistro
8. Judy Anderson - FireWorks Gallery
9. Laura MacNutt - Kingspier Vintage
10. Dr. Monique Aucoin - Maritime Chiropractic & Wellness
11. Mary Nkrumah - Mary's African Cuisine
12. Helen (Ha Le) - Midyat Tailor
13. Dr. Karlee Handy - Quantum Sport Therapy
14. Nathalie Morin - Rousseau Chocolatier
15. Erin Kaulback - Seven Collective Salon
16. Julie Taylor - Skin Decision Inc.
17. Solitha Shortte - Soli Productions Management Inc.
18. Mimi Fautley - The Loop
19. Cheryl Bell - The Prow Gallery
20. Nicole Turlo - THE TEN SPOT
21. Yang Wen - YOLO CRAFT

These are a just a few of the women business owners in Downtown Halifax. Let’s celebrate the successful women around us, reminding today’s youth and girls that their dreams are within reach.

Learn more about the DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN show: www.downtownhalifax.ca/delightful



Photo credit: Richard Yang, Lumi Studios. Photo from 2023 Light Show.

Dear Patients:

It is with mixed emotions that I announce my leave from Maritime Chiropractic & Wellness, effective February 12, 2024. While this was not an easy decision, I have decided to transition working full time at a clinic closer to home. Dr. Brigitte MacPhail and Dr. Monique Aucoin will be taking over my practice. I am pleased that you will have the opportunity to have them as your chiropractor moving forward, as I know that I will be leaving my patients in their capable hands. The entire team of professionals at Maritime Chiropractic & Wellness are talented, educated, and passionate individuals, providing exemplary health care. I feel so incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to work with and co-manage your treatments with them. As a patient of Maritime Chiropractic & Wellness, you know there is something truly special about the community here. From the bottom of my heart, I thank all of you for being such incredible patients to work with, laugh with and above all, trusting in me to take care of your health. It is difficult to put into words how much I have valued our relationship. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know you. Best wishes (and don’t forget to keep your body moving)!

Yours in health,
Dr. Bri

Wishing Sarah Lynch, PT all the best as she has left for her maternity leave. She unfortunately will not be returning as she has moved to the Valley to start her family with her fiancé.

We had the pleasure of working with Sarah since spring 2022, and will miss her so much! 💗

We all can’t wait to meet your little girl! 🍼🤰🤍

Monica MacDonald, PT will be taking on Sarah’s existing patients for all their physiotherapy needs. 😊

Our clinic is CLOSED today for Heritage Day!

We have massage and chiropractic openings this week! Visit the link in our bio to view the available spots and book your appointment at your preferred time.

Dr. Brigitte MacPhail, and Dr. Monique Aucoin will both be working tomorrow, Tuesday February 20th from 7:45am - 3pm.

If you got the day off, what are doing today? Comment below ⬇️

Open today! 7:30am - 6:00pm. If you need to cancel today due to the weather, we will be waiving any late cancel fees.

Stay safe out there and Happy Valentine’s Day! 💗

Meet Fiona Beaton, the newest addition to the administrative and kinesiologist team!

Fiona (she/her) graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Kinesiology. She then pursued her passion for physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University in Glasgow, Scotland graduating with a Master of Science in Physiotherapy in 2024. Throughout her masters Fiona has gained experience in a variety of physiotherapy settings such as musculoskeletal, orthopaedics, neurological rehabilitation, and pelvic health. She was the student representative for her class in her second year and represented the GCU IPT-HOPE Student Network in association with the World Physiotherapy Association. Fiona is a passionate new physiotherapy graduate. She follows an evidence-based approach to practice and is committed to providing goal-oriented care to help people stay healthy and happy doing what they love. Musculoskeletal, orthopaedics and pelvic health are areas she wishes to pursue and specialise in upon obtaining her license in Canada this fall.

In the interim, Fiona is working as a part of our health care team in kinesiologist and administrative duties before transitioning into practice as physiotherapist here at the clinic!

Outside of work Fiona enjoys keeping active and spending time outdoors. She loves running and has a particular interest in treating the runner population. You may also find her climbing and strength training at Seven Bays, skiing in Wentworth after a snowstorm or hiking around the trails of Nova Scotia.

MONDAY UPDATE: We will be delaying our opening until 12pm and will re-evaluate in the morning for the afternoon/ evening appointments.

Please look out for cancellation emails from our booking system. Our front desk will be in touch tomorrow morning to reschedule.

Take a look online for available appointments as our practitioners have opened up more time later on in the week to accommodate each and every one of you.

Our priority is always to keep our clients and staff safe. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you need to cancel in the afternoon/ evening tomorrow we will be waiving late cancel fees.

Stay safe out there, what a wild weekend it has been! ❄️⛄️🌨️




[Image taken from Etsy; https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/1145794701/8x10-print-of-snowy-street-in-halifax]

Due to the weather some of our practitioners cannot make it into the clinic today. We will be in touch to rebook, please give us a call if you are unable to make your appointment.

Monica MacDonald, PT will be in at 1pm.

Dr. Monique Aucoin, Dr. Brianna Jarvin and Nathan Wessel, RMT have cancelled their day.

Stay safe out there! This is a wild storm!

Due to the weather, we will be closed this morning and reopening at 12:00! We will be in touch to reschedule your appointments!

She’s back!!! 🙌

Dr. Brigitte MacPhail has been away since September 2023 on maternity leave and she is now happy to be back to help her clients with their mobility!

Brigitte will be working Tuesdays only for the next couple of months and then will open more days as she transitions back to work.

📝 Book back in to see her now, online at maritimechiropractic.janeapp.com or contact our lovely front desk staff at 902-492-2102. If it has been more than 6 months since you have seen a chiropractor at our clinic, a re-assessment appointment is required.

⭐️ Brigitte is also currently accepting new patients!

Effective January 15th, 2024 various treatment fees are increasing. Please take a look at our updated price list in the second slide.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We appreciate your understanding in these changes, and look forward to seeing you back in the clinic soon!

📲902-492-2102
📧[email protected]
📍1592 Barrington St. Level 200
Downtown Halifax, NS

Start your year off right and book yourself an appointment to come see us. 🎊

Whether you are coming in to look after the pain that has been bothering you for the last few months, need guidance with return to the exercise/ running, or you want to get ahead and prevent injury or degeneration, we’ve got you covered.

Our massage therapists, physiotherapists and chiropractors are experienced, knowledgeable, and patient. We will help you every step of the way.👏👏👏

Book online at https://maritimechiropractic.janeapp.com, or contact our front desk at 902-492-2102 or email [email protected]

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year from our families to yours at Maritime Chiropractic and Wellness! ⭐️🎄🎊

We are back for a shortened week next Wednesday-Friday with limited practitioners working and Debbie at the front desk. We are back to regular hours Tuesday January 2nd.

Enjoy your time off and we will see you soon!

Thank you so much for the review and taking the time to write this out for us!

Our staff takes your feedback very seriously and would love to improve in helping you in any way possible. Leave us a review on Google or send us an email at any time.

We still have some spots open this week before the holidays for massage, chiropractic and physiotherapy. Book online or give us a call.

📲 902-492-2102
📧 [email protected]

Dr. Monique Aucoin Holiday Hours
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Monday Dec 18th - 7:45am - 4pm
Tuesday Dec 19th - 7:45am - 11:30am
Wednesday Dec 20th - 7:45am - 4pm
Thursday Dec 21st - OFF
Friday Dec 22nd - 11:00am - 3pm

Monday Dec 25th - CLOSED
Tuesday Dec 26th - CLOSED
Wednesday Dec 27th - 7:45am - 4pm
Thursday Dec 28th - OFF
Friday Dec 29th - 7:45am - 4pm

The holiday season is here and we wanted to let you know what our hours are for the next couple weeks in case you need us during this busy season. ❄️✨🎄

Dr. Monique Aucoin, DC and the massage therapists (Nathan Wessel, David Dam, and Tim Hiltz) will be the only practitioners working from Wednesday Dec 27th - Friday December 29th.

Please feel free to reach out to our front desk regarding any questions you have about hours, bookings and openings.

📲 (902) 492-2102
📧 [email protected]

Our front desk will be following up over email or phone to reschedule your appointments.

If you have an appointment after 12 PM today and you have to cancel, give us a call and leave a message at 902-492-2102 or send us an email at [email protected], there will be no late cancellation fee.

Stay tuned for further updates about opening this afternoon.

Stay safe everyone! ❄️

It is that time of year again where appointments fill up FAST!

Make sure to pre-book your appointments for chiro, physio and massage before the end of the year!

You can give us a call at 902-492-2102 or book your appointments online at maritimechiropractic.janeapp.com

Welcome David Dam, the newest addition to our team!

David is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Cambridge in 2019 and is in good standing with both the CMTO and CMTBC.

David has surpassed his requirements in college and worked with clients in hospice Wellington, acquired brain injury clinics, as well as completing his sports specialization certificate from CCMH. David has worked in both spa and clinical environments where he has seen a diverse clientele with many ailments, injuries and treatment needs. These work experiences have given David the ability and knowledge to work with various clients to address their treatment goals. David’s technique is very thorough and can be adapted to each clients needs whether it be deep tissue, relaxation, trigger point therapy, fasciae techniques, passive stretching and so on.

When David is not in clinic you will find him training at the gym, reading a book, hiking, or cooking new recipes.

He offers 45, 60 and 90 minute massages. His hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9-5pm and Wednesday 3:15-5:45pm.

To book with David, please visit our booking website maritimechiropractic.janeapp.com or contact our front desk.

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📍1592 Barrington St. Halifax, NS
📲 902-492-2102
📧 [email protected]

We wanted to give you all a heads up that we will be offering $50.00 off a pair of Foot Levelers custom orthotics for the month of November ‼️

If you plan on submitting the orthotics through your insurance, they will require an orthotics doctor note. This will give you enough time to book in to see your doctor.

Dr. Monique Aucoin and Dr. Brianna Jarvin will both be offering this promotion.

Contact our front desk now to reserve your spot in November! 😊
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📍1592 Barrington St. Suite 200
Halifax, NS
📲902-492-2102
📧[email protected]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone, and enjoy the long weekend!

The front desk will answer any voicemails or emails left after 4pm today on Tuesday morning. Pre-book next week's appointments online at our website: maritimechiropractic.janeapp.com

- The Maritime Chiropractic & Wellness team

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our 15 year anniversary!!

What an amazing community to be a part of!

Big milestone shout outs to:

Dr. Monique Aucoin, DC - 15 years in practice & opening MC&W

Dr. Brigitte MacPhail, DC - 10 years in practice

Nathan Wessel, RMT - 20 years in practice & 5 years with MC&W

Monica MacDonald, PT - 6 years in practice & 5 years with MC&W

Tim Hiltz, RMT - 7 years with MC&W

Debbie Ledaire, Office Administrator- 14 years with MC&W!!!!

[pictured: Monique and Chad, owners of Maritime Chiropractic and Wellness on the rooftop of the office building overlooking the harbour front and skyline.]

Come celebrate 15 years in business with us Wednesday September 27th from 5-6pm on the rooftop of 1592 Barrington St.

Big Milestones happening:

Dr. Monique Aucoin is celebrating 15 years of practice, and opening Maritime Chiropractic & Wellness.

Dr. Brigitte MacPhail is celebrating 10 years of practice.

Nathan Wessel, RMT is celebrating 20 years of practice and 5 years at Maritime Chiropractic & Wellness.

Monica MacDonald, PT is celebrating 5 years at Maritime Chiropractic & Wellness.

We can't wait to celebrate with all of our amazing clients that have been with us over the years! 😊

Wishing Dr. Brigitte MacPhail .chiropractor all the best in her maternity leave! We all can’t wait to meet the little one. 🍼🤍

Stay tuned for her return in 2024, she is eager to get back to seeing all her clients!

In the mean time Dr. Brianna Jarvin will be changing her hours to Tuesdays and Thursdays, and can see Brigitte’s existing patients for all their chiropractic and acupuncture needs. 😊