Rebecca is one of our Registered Massage Therapists. She graduated with honours from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy with honours and has extended her education with comprehensive training in perinatal massage, providing her with hands on experience with professional, safe and knowledgeable care for her pregnant clients, including those of high risk. She also has experience alleviating symptoms of chronic conditions such as tendonitis, tension headaches and more.
Rebecca has a deep-seated passion for massage therapy as part of a holistic approach to health care, not just in rehabilitating existing injuries, but also focusing on prevention. She loves working within the integrative, holistic, multidisciplinary wellness team at Luminate and being able to provide full-body wellness for every BODY.
In her spare time, Rebecca is a voracious reader, is slowly learning how to golf and enjoys spending time with her two dogs: Doug the Pug and Inca the German Sheppard – a pup with boundless amounts of energy.
Rebecca is one of our Registered Massage Therapists. She graduated with honours from the Canadian...
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Nichole Campbell is a registered acupuncturist, TCM provider and Reiki Master.
She has been providing guidance for those on a path to Holistic Wellness for 10 years. With her extensive
knowledge of the body, mind and spirit connection she values the use of many healing modalities. She is passionate about supporting clients on their journey of discovering the inherent ability the body has to mend itself with the aid of this pure, gentle yet powerful energetic healing.
Nichole Campbell is a registered acupuncturist, TCM provider and Reiki Master.
She has been prov...
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Aletha DeMond is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with a diploma from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in Halifax, as well as 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training certification.
Aletha’s interest in the human body has only grown since completing college and believes that every person comes to manual therapy from a different place - and she’s always happy to meet them where they are with an individualized, holistic whole-body approach.
Focused intentions as your therapist include creating a safe and open space, relaxation, evidence based, client centred and informed practice.
Aletha has a special interest in treating headaches, neck and back pain as well as joint pain, from acute to chronic. She loves that massage therapy can benefit not only the muscles, but the joints, connective tissues, ligaments, and tendons.
In their spare time, Aletha loves cooking, spending time outdoors, yoga, and curling up on the couch with their cat Caesar.
Aletha is a member of the Massage Therapists Association of Nova Scotia
Aletha DeMond is a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) with a diploma from the Canadian College of...
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Dr. Erin Edmonds, ND graduated from Dalhousie University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology & Immunology before completing her doctorate studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, receiving her Doctor of Naturopathy degree in 2016. Upon graduation, Dr. Edmonds, ND returned to Halifax to begin practicing in her home province of Nova Scotia.
Passionate about all things research and health & wellness, Dr. Edmonds, ND has an integrative approach to patient care and uses the most up-to-date medical research as the foundation to treat the root cause of disease and optimize all aspects of health. Her main areas of interest are in pain management, joint mobility, acute & chronic joint injury management, concussion management, and sports medicine, as well as digestive and hormonal health, and mental health, including stress, anxiety, and depression management.
Dr. Edmonds, ND is one of only a few primary health care providers in Nova Scotia certified in prolotherapy, a non-surgical advanced regenerative joint injection therapy to repair tendon, ligament, meniscus, and joint capsule injuries. As well, in 2018 Dr. Edmonds, ND became certified in peri-neural injection therapy, a subcutaneous injection therapy for nerve pain, neurogenic or neuropathic inflammation, and paresthesia for conditions like whiplash injuries, complex regional pain syndrome, referral pain from tight or hypertonic muscles, and many other injuries related to soft tissue damage or overstretch injuries.
Dr. Edmonds, ND is a member of the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta.
Dr. Erin Edmonds, ND graduated from Dalhousie University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Mi...
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(she/her) Dr. Justine Landry was born and raised in Nova Scotia and graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She was always fascinated by the human body, and during her time at Dalhousie, she had the opportunity to do a placement with a chiropractor. She quickly realized this was the healthcare profession she wanted to pursue. She furthered her studies at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where she received her Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr. Landry also completed her Contemporary Medical Acupuncture course during this time and received training in Mental Health First Aid.
Dr. Landry has a special interest in treating headaches and neck pain, as well as low and mid-back pain and dysfunction, and peripheral nerve injuries such as sciatica. She is also very interested in women’s health including pre/post-natal care, and is a certified Pre/Post Natal Fitness Specialist through Bellies Inc. Dr. Landry is a certified Pilates instructor who focuses on core health during her classes to optimize core control and function.
Through a detailed assessment and examination, she designs treatment plans tailored to each individual based on their unique findings and goals.
Dr. Landry is a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors. In her spare time, she loves spending time outdoors and is trying to explore as much of Nova Scotia as she can while we are currently unable to travel.
(she/her) Dr. Justine Landry was born and raised in Nova Scotia and graduated from Dalhousie Univ...
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Lauren Believes wellness is “the holistic balance of mental, emotional and physical health that constantly changes using our knowledge of nutrition, lifestyle and other modalities to adapt to our needs.”
Dr. Lauren MacIntosh (She/Her) is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor. She graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2012 before moving on to the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine where she graduated in 2016 with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. MacIntosh truly enjoys how diverse and integrative her scope of practice is, allowing her to use evidence-based therapies with an individualized approach. She describes Naturopathic Medicine as integrative health care where everyone has a different story, and where she’s able to focus not on symptoms but on the deeper systemic reasons they exist. She prides herself in being empathetic, and she loves to help guide each individual on their health and wellness journey.
Dr. MacIntosh takes intentional time to get to know her patients and listen to their stories. She encourages anyone new to Naturopathic Medicine to be unafraid of taking their first step with a visit to our Wellness Centre - which she describes as a profoundly accepting and supportive community - and ensures she cultivates a safe space free from judgement, where her focus is on gaining the insight to understand each person as a whole, meeting them where they’re comfortable.
Dr. MacIntosh’s primary areas of interest are fertility and other hormonal concerns, digestive health, stress and burnout. She has specialized training in Neural Prolotherapy, Ozone Therapy and Intravenous Nutrient Therapy. When she’s not helping others find their path to personal health, she enjoys running, hiking, spending time with family or grabbing a latte and exploring home stores and farmers markets. Dr. MacIntosh is a member of the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta and the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors.
Lauren Believes wellness is “the holistic balance of mental, emotional and physical health that c...
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Stephanie is originally from Cape Breton, and studied Massage Therapy in Sydney, Nova Scotia, graduating from Island Career Academy in 2014. She is a registered member in good standing with MTANS.
Through her practice, she focuses on helping clients connect their body and mind through myofascial, slow deep tissue, and cupping techniques. She works to balance the nervous systems with breath work to help resolve the pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction patterns. With her 200hr Power Yoga training, along with her Yogassage, Yin, Yoga Nidra and Breath work and Mindful Meditation certification, she has a keen interest in assisting clients in developing supported and embodied self-care rituals.
She has experienced a broad spectrum of tissue manifestations ranging from athletic injuries, to postural, repetitive strain and chronic pain. Since graduating, she has taken a variety of courses including Gua sha, hot stone, Indian head massage, soft tissue release, and meditation. Having an interest in bodywork and the mind-body connection, she has studied CranioSacral Therapy, and continues to further her knowledge in this modality.
Known for her slow, deep tissue treatments, Stephanie is uniquely able to combine therapeutic healing with a calm, relaxing tone. She loves to hold space for her clients, understanding while listening to what your needs are, and works to create personal goals with her clients.
Stephanie is originally from Cape Breton, and studied Massage Therapy in Sydney, Nova Scotia, gra...
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(She/her) After a period of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Emily returned to Halifax where she graduated the 2280 hour diploma program from Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy with honours In 2014.
Emily has since taken additional continuing education courses in areas such as cupping, prenatal massage, infant massage, pelvic floor health and temporomandibular joint (jaw) dysfunction.
Emily has experience with injuries, postural dysfunctions and chronic pain. After you fill out a complete health history and we have a chance to chat, she will give you the post appropriate treatment plan. However, if you just need some peace and quiet, and want to relax- who are we to argue? Ultimately you know what is best for you body!
Emily is a member of Massage Therapists Association of Nova Scotia and can direct bill to most major insurance companies.
(She/her) After a period of study at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Emily returned to Halif...
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