reactive health providing you with high quality care since 2009. We welcome all new or existing patients to take advantage of our easy online booking features or call us directly at 902-370-7322 for help!

Cancellation/No Show Policy

We understand that your schedule can be busy, so we’ve set our system to send you friendly reminders via text or e-mail up to 48 hours prior to your appointment. Each appointment is one-on-one time we specifically allot for you. If you cannot make it, please let us know by calling 902-370-7322.

Cancelled appointments with less than 24 hours notice or no show, will be subject to a cancellation/no show fee

Thank you for understanding.

Stratford Clients

We are located at 175 Shakespeare Drive. To access the clinic, please enter the building through “Main Entrance” doors located in the back of the building. There is elevator access to reach the 2nd floor, we are suite 202.

Physiotherapy

Whether your goal is rehabilitation from an injury, or disease and disability management, physiotherapy can help. We work with you to start the healing process, improve movement, and prevent future injury and disease.


Massage Therapy

Stress takes a toll on our bodies. Massage can help ease that stress by reducing muscle tension and helping you relax. It’s also a great way to promote healing and speed up recovery time if you’ve been injured.


Fascial Stretch Therapy

FST involves assissted stretching and mobilization of the fascial system, a network of connective tissues that surround and support muscles, bones and joints. This holistic approach can help enhance flexibility, relieve pain, and optimize overall movement patterns.


Acupuncture

From Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture is an effective primary or adjunct treatment for acute and chronic pain and for rehabilitation. In addition, it is traditionally used to balance energy to address a wide range of emotional, digestive, hormonal and neurological disorders as well as promoting relaxation and overall wellbeing.


Manual Osteopathy

Manual Osteopathy is a holistic therapeutic approach that looks at all the layers of the body from the connective tissue that surrounds the joints to the muscles and ligaments. We will look at the body as a whole to find the root cause of imbalances through the body that may be causing pain or discomfort then the will correct it. We treat long term, persistent issues including: headaches, neck ... Read More

Manual Osteopathy is a holistic therapeutic approach that looks at all the layers of the body from the connective tissue that surrounds the joints to the muscles and ligaments. We will look at the body as a whole to find the root cause of imbalances through the body that may be causing pain or discomfort then the will correct it. We treat long term, persistent issues including: headaches, neck issues, plantar fasciitis, hip bursitis and more.


Occupational Therapy

Focuses on helping individuals achieve independence and meaningful engagement in their daily activities. Through personalized interventions, adaptive strategies, and skill development, we empower individuals to overcome obstacles and lead fulfilling lives.


Functional Movement Therapy

Functional movement therapy is an approach to rehabilitation and fitness that focuses on improving movement patterns and restoring optimal function to the body. The goal is to enhance overall movement efficiency, reduce the risk of injury, and improve performance in daily activities, sports, or specific functional tasks. This particular type of FMT often incorporates the Graston Technique, alon... Read More

Functional movement therapy is an approach to rehabilitation and fitness that focuses on improving movement patterns and restoring optimal function to the body. The goal is to enhance overall movement efficiency, reduce the risk of injury, and improve performance in daily activities, sports, or specific functional tasks. This particular type of FMT often incorporates the Graston Technique, along with holistic principles, to achieve effective body tension release and positive functional alignment.


Vestibular Rehabilitation

Vestibular Rehabilitation is a proven treatment for dizziness and balance problems and is highly effective for all age groups. It is common to feel nauseous, lightheaded, and off balance after the assessment and initial treatment as the inner ear heals itself. It is recommended that you have someone drive you home from the initial appointment. If you do not have a ride, we ask that you wait 1... Read More

Vestibular Rehabilitation is a proven treatment for dizziness and balance problems and is highly effective for all age groups. It is common to feel nauseous, lightheaded, and off balance after the assessment and initial treatment as the inner ear heals itself.
It is recommended that you have someone drive you home from the initial appointment. If you do not have a ride, we ask that you wait 15mins after the appointment before driving.


Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation

This specialized branch of Physiotherapy focuses on treatment of respiratory or chronic lung conditions. It helps manage these conditions by providing education and manual therapy to assist with airway clearance, breathing mechanics, core stability, and pacing and activity management techniques.


Concussion Management

Physiotherapy treatments can be used to assess and help improve issues with balance and coordination, along with a variety of symptoms that can occur after a concussion, including headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and neck pain. Our physiotherapists can also help by providing education on how to manage symptoms going forward to help you return to your pre-injury level of activity.


Pelvic Health

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy that treats problems related to men's and women’s health and the pelvic floor. This therapy involves treating the group of muscles that contribute to bowel and bladder function, sexual function and stability of the pelvis, hips and back.

Megan graduated from Dalhousie University with her Master of Science in Physiotherapy in 2015, and prior to that completed a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from St. Francis Xavier University.

Megan was born and raised in Prince Edward Island. Megan has worked in private practice settings throughout her career in both Alberta and PEI, gaining experience in musculoskeletal, post-operative, motor vehicle accident, workplace injuries and sports injuries. During her time in Alberta, she was selected to work with Calgary orthopaedic surgeons in the development and implementation of an Integrated Shoulder Rehabilitation program to assist non-operative shoulder injuries recover from injury.

Megan is certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessments, Functional Dry Needling and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization.

When Megan is not working at the clinic, you can find her running after her two boys and spending time with family.

Megan graduated from Dalhousie University with her Master of Science in Physiotherapy in 2015, an... Read More

Will is a Licensed Naturotherapist (ACNN) on PEI and a Wellness Educator specializing in Functional Movement Therapy and Postural Re-education. Originally from the UK, his degree in Sports Science with a Post-Graduate certificate in Physical Education lead him to teach a wide range of sports and functional abilities subjects throughout England, Kenya and Kuwait, prior to transitioning full-time into the health and wellness field.

In 2010, he relocated to California to enroll in a physical rehabilitation training program founded by Dr. Meir Schneider at the School for Self Healing in San Francisco, that combined in-depth knowledge of the human body with movement patterns and self-care techniques.

His wellness certifications prepared him to combine multiple approaches to manual therapy, the Graston Technique, along with holistic principles to achieve effective body tension release and positive functional alignment.

William’s worked as a wellness practitioner at the Sports and Recreation Center at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) before joining the Chiro-Medical Group which brought together experienced professionals from a variety of disciplines (including physiotherapy, chiropractic care, medicine, nutritional therapy, soft tissue mobilization and more) to deliver a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to health and wellness care.

During the recent pandemic, Will and his wife made the decision to relocate home to PEI to be closer to their family.

Will is a Licensed Naturotherapist (ACNN) on PEI and a Wellness Educator specializing in Function... Read More

Jennifer is a registered Acupuncturist here in Prince Edward Island. She is a Newfoundland native that graduated from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture program (TCM) at Eastern College in St. John’s in 2007.

She began her acupuncture career in Newfoundland in 2008. Since then, she has practiced acupuncture in Montreal, QC, Kamloops, BC, Corner Brook, NL. Jennifer has completed specialized training in treating functional back pain, sciatic pain and SI Joint dysfunction. She has also completed additional training in cosmetic acupuncture and woman’s health issues including infertility, endometriosis, and menopausal symptoms.

Using Acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, gusha, and electro-acupuncture, Jennifer can treat chronic and acute health conditions such as: · Neck, Back and Joint Pain · Sciatic Pain · Headaches/Migraines · Women’s Health Issues · Anxiety/Depression · Chronic Pain · IBS · Nerve Pain

Jennifer is a registered Acupuncturist here in Prince Edward Island. She is a Newfoundland native... Read More

Andrew has been working as a Kinesiologist at reactive health for over 10 years. He graduated from Dalhousie university in 2004, and then completed a graduate degree in biomedical sciences from UPEI. He has since completed post graduate training in soft tissue release and fascial stretch therapy.

Andrew primarily focuses his clinical practice on helping individuals with more persistent muscle and joint issues (pain, weakness, tightness, chronic tension, poor posture and impaired movement) better understand and manage their physical health and wellness. He does this through exercise therapy, the application of various soft tissue techniques, as well as small group classes designed to help individuals improve their movement capacity, reduce stress and tension, and just improve the their overall quality of life.

Andrew has been working as a Kinesiologist at reactive health for over 10 years. He graduated fr... Read More

Marcel graduated from Dalhousie University in 2008 with a Masters in Physiotherapy. He has a special interest in shoulder rehabilitation, having taken multiple continuing education courses in this field. In, 2019, he developed a shoulder pilot program with the support of the Workers Compensation Board of PEI. Results were positive, with a significantly higher return to work rate for injured workers. Marcel also has taken continuing education courses in manual therapy, and for rehabilitation of the temperomandibular joint, neck, upper and lower back, hip, and knee.

Marcel graduated from Dalhousie University in 2008 with a Masters in Physiotherapy. He has a spe... Read More

Sarah graduated from Dalhousie’s Masters of Occupational Therapy program and has joined the reactive team to begin the Occupational Health department.

With a background in Athletic Training, Sarah has a special interest in physical health, receiving additional certifications in concussion management throughout her schooling.

Within reactive health, Sarah works with people across the lifespan with a variety of challenges including but not limited to: stroke rehabilitation, concussion management, cognitive rehabilitation, anxiety, physical health, return to work, autism counselling, executive function coaching, and others.

Sarah graduated from Dalhousie’s Masters of Occupational Therapy program and has joined the react... Read More

Lauren graduated from Dalhousie University with her Master of Science in Physiotherapy in 2018. Prior to that Lauren completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at UPEI. She has a special interest in treating upper body injuries, young athletes and has also completed additional courses in vestibular rehabilitation. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs, playing hockey, and mountain biking.

Lauren graduated from Dalhousie University with her Master of Science in Physiotherapy in 2018. P... Read More

Kylee graduated from the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage in 2016 and has been working in the Massage Therapy industry ever since.

She has completed certificate programs in Advance Pregnancy Massage, Children and Infant Massage, and Hot Stone Therapy.

She creates comprehensive treatment plans to treat sciatic nerve pain, soft tissue injuries, tendinitis, and various acute and chronic pain conditions.

She has a passion for relieving pain, increasing wellbeing and working to get you back to your normal routine and activities.

Kylee is excited to bring more options for Massage Therapy to the community of Stratford and all surrounding communities!

Kylee graduated from the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage in 2016 and has been working in ... Read More

Allison started her career by obtaining an undergrad degree in Kinesiology at St. FX University in 2014. She then went on to get a Diploma in Professional Kinesiology at Lakehead University in 2015. Shortly after, she was trained in Fascial Stretch Therapy and started seeing clients as a physiotherapy assistant and building her own Kinesiology practice.

After about 2 years she went back to school at the National Academy of Osteopathy to become a Manual Osteopath in 2019 and currently uses all the therapeutic tools she’s developed to treat chronic pain and postural imbalances through the body.

She also teaches chair yoga and various wellness classes at the reactive health Wellness Studio to help her clients maintain or even boost the results they get from one on one treatments.

Allison started her career by obtaining an undergrad degree in Kinesiology at St. FX University i... Read More

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Located at: 175 Shakespeare Drive (Main Entrance - Back parking lot), Suite 202 , Stratford
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