Shelley Baccardax is a weight inclusive, compassionate-led Registered Dietitian from Halifax Nova Scotia. She views nutrition with a unique lens combining her knowledge of clinical and functional nutrition with examining self talk, food beliefs and intuitive eating. She helps people who are confused about food choices and feel out of control with food transform their food relationship to feel free and peaceful.

From a young girl to her early adulthood, Shelley struggled with body image,and disordered eating from food restriction (food rules and diets) and mental food restriction (judging food choices). After years of self sabotage, abusing exercise, frustration and feeling like a failure, she was able to break out of the vigorous diet cycle with tools found from concepts of Health at Every Size, intuitive eating, mindfulness and neuroscience by examining personal food beliefs.

She is passionate to help other people unlearn what diet culture has taught us and experience a life free of dieting. It is her pleasure to offer a safe, compassionate space to meet individuals where they are at.

​Commonly treats: emotional eating, disordered eating, food planning, balanced meals, nutritional deficiencies, IBS, Diabetes, metabolic syndrome.

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Growing up in rural Nova Scotia, Erin lived a Naturopathic lifestyle long before she considered it as a career path. Thanks to parents and grandparents that took a natural approach to healthcare, Erin was introduced to cod liver oil, sauerkraut, and taking vitamins at an early age. As for fruit and veggies, Erin has always loved them but learned their value while completing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and a Master’s Degree in Science (Human Health and Nutrition) at the University of Guelph.

Her fundamental belief in treating the root cause of health concerns led Erin to the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, where she formally adopted a guiding principle as her own, taking a logical, natural and holistic approach to healthcare.

After completing her internship at the largest Naturopathic clinic in North America, Erin decided to return to her roots, seeing an opportunity to be closer to family while raising the bar for holistic healthcare in her home province. Erin’s goal is to help patients achieve optimal health while providing “aha” moments through mentorship and education. Nutrition is a major part of Erin’s treatment plans, both dietary as well as vitamins and supplements. She leans on herbal medicine, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and has training in injection therapies to provide clients ample options in treatment.

Erin lives a healthy and balanced lifestyle, spending time in nature as an aspiring triathlete, running, biking and skiing. She also brings her love of health and food into the kitchen, where she loves to cook, almost always with a healthy twist.

Erin is thrilled to have partnered with Dr. D’Arcy Stonehouse, a former colleague-turned-friend, to create Brickyard Health.

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Originally from Cape Breton, Courtney now calls Halifax her home. Courtney graduated from Eastern College Massage Therapy Program with honours. She has spent the last five years treating in a multidisciplinary settings where she has gained experience treating postural strains, motor vehicle accident and sporting injuries.

Courtney’s approach to massage is therapeutic, deep and tailored to each individual’s needs. Her main focus is to help reduce and manage pain, while also educating her clients and giving them the tools they need to be reach their full potential. Courtney gets her clients bodies moving freely by using modalities such as cupping therapy and fascial work.

Commonly treats: Hip tension, sciatica, TMJ dysfunction, Pre/post natal care

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Ana is a Registered Massage Therapist who graduated from MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta. Her treatments have a deeply relaxing and therapeutic approach, and incorporate a blend of modalities including myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, cupping and Thai techniques. With a special focus in abdominal and pelvic health, she loves providing support to clients with menstrual, fertility and digestive issues, as well as pre and postnatal care.

Ana decided to pursue her education in Massage Therapy after experiencing different manual approaches to wellness during the years she lived and traveled in China, India and Thailand. She is passionate about her work and feels delighted to be involved in each of her clients’ healing journey, whether they’re seeking to alleviate a specific discomfort and improve function or to restore balance to body and mind.

Commonly treats: abdominopelvic concerns (including digestive and menstrual dysfunctions), low back pain, neck tension and headaches, pre and postnatal care

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Originally from Dartmouth, NS, Marie Christianson is an alumni of St. Mary’s University (Bachelor of Commerce) and has been a practicing Registered Massage Therapist since graduating from ICT Northumberland College in 2012. With a background in competitive curling, golf and yoga, Marie is passionate about helping rehabilitate clients back to their peak performance by looking at the body globally to determine the root cause of discomfort and pain. Marie is a self-described lifelong learner and is passionate about the human body and its interconnectedness. Marie has completed her 200hr yoga teacher training program at Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio, has been trained in Thai Yoga Massage and is a practicing yogassage instructor. Marie is currently in her second year of studies at the Canadian College of Osteopathy. As a member in good standing with the Massage Therapy Association of Nova Scotia, Marie’s treatment modalities include Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release and Cupping, Pregnancy Massage, Kinesio Taping, Indian Head Massage and Craniosacral. You can expect a focused, goal-oriented treatment tailored to your individual needs.

​Commonly treats: TMJ dysfunction, low back pain, postural related imbalances, migraines and other sport related injuries.

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Sarah is a Masters trained Clinical Social Worker and therapist with more than 13+ years of experience. From personal and professional experience, she can appreciate the need for time and a safe space to problem solve and learn new strategies and skills to help you become your best self.

She is a registered social worker and psychotherapist registered with the NSCSW, and is trained and experienced in women’s wellness, maternal and perinatal mental health. She works from a trauma informed and client-centered approach drawing from various research-proven approaches such as, but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Perinatal Mental Health practices. She looks forward to working with you!

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Dr. Brittany Fraser grew up in Bedford, Nova Scotia and completed her first 4 years of post-secondary education at Dalhousie University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Brittany continued her education at Canadian Memorial ChIropractic College and graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic designation.

​Physical activity and sports have always been an important part of Brittany’s life. She grew up playing several different sports, including basketball and soccer and was a trainer for a high school football team during her first years of practice.

Brittany is dedicated to providing individualized care to help patients achieve their optimal health and wellness. She has completed additional training in advanced functional needling, and pre-post natal fitness. Treatments including manual therapy, functional acupuncture, education and exercise prescription are given based on each patient’s condition and goals. Outside of the clinic, Brittany can be found chasing her dog Harley, golfing, trying out a new fitness class, and testing out new recipes

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Vicki is joining Brickyard as a newly trained graduate of Acadia’s MEd in Counselling program. She holds an RCT-C certification from the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists and membership with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Vicki has a background in program development in the not-for-profit sector and has also earned a BA in International Development and Sustainability from Dalhousie.

Vicki’s wholehearted approach to counseling is grounded in the human need to be seen, heard, and understood. As a bi-racial counselor and daughter of immigrants, she places strong value on meeting each unique client with cultural responsiveness and validation of lived experiences. Vicki uses a trauma-informed and narrative lens, empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges through gentle inquiry and connection to their innate wisdom. Her work is creative, and collaborative, with a focus on attuning to each client’s individual needs at any age or stage of their life. She draws on mindfulness, somatic, attachment-focused, person-centered, and strength-based techniques, while also integrating therapeutic modalities such as ACT, CBT, and MBCT.

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Born and raised on the West Coast, Dr. Tara Lantz, ND has deep roots and family ties to the Nova Scotia and she is happy to be practicing in the province since 2013 after 2 years of practice in downtown Vancouver.

Dr. Lantz received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in Vancouver, B.C in 2011, and holds a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry (summa cum laude, 2003) from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax. She has additional training Bowen Technique bodywork and craniosacral therapy.

Dr. Lantz’s naturopathic practice focuses on a functional medicine approach to health by investigating and addressing the root cause of health concerns, while incorporating lifestyle changes and integrative, holistic therapies to provide a framework for health and disease prevention.

Dr. Lantz’s focus includes mental health, anxiety, stress/burnout, insomnia and sleep concerns, digestive and hormonal health, as well as hands on bodywork for conditions such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, post-concussion syndrome, headaches, and other physical and stress-related health concerns.

Her approach incorporates clinical diagnosis and blood work/lab testing with holistic & integrative approaches to provide medicine that treats the entire person, not just symptoms. 

Treatment plans are individualized to include lifestyle counselling and education to provide workable solutions to minimize the impact of stress and while optimizing sleep, mood, energy levels, and day-to-day wellbeing. She loves extending her area of care into education, counselling, and coaching.

Dr. Lantz aims to work collaboratively with other medical professionals to bridge the gap between standard medical care and complementary medicine to help restore lasting health for her patients.

 Dr. Lantz is a professional member in good standing with the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NSAND), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and is licensed through the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC). She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the CAND.

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Sara Anne Mader is a trained Breathwork Facilitator and Meditation Guide whose intention is to use creativity, mindfulness & breath to help remind you of the way back home (in)to your body. Sara has studied in trauma response to better serve you during your breathwork experience. Currently Sara is a Pilates apprentice, working on her certification to deepen the connection between your breath & body.

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Born and raised in Halifax NS, Katie graduated from Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2019, and is in good standing with MTANS.

Having an interest in pursuing a career in health care that encourages clients to take charge of their wellness and quality of life, Katie is attentive and present in her treatments to create an individual treatment plan with achievable goals. Katie has developed a gentle approach to combine deep tissue with flowing and relieving techniques. She educates her clients to have the tools to enable success on and off the table, within the scope of each persons comfort level and consent.

​ Commonly treats: Adhesions and scarring, prenatal and postnatal care, headaches and migraines, TMJ dysfunction, neurological conditions, and plantar fasciitis.

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Christopher’s treatments focus on the deeper postural muscles and the underlying issues that can create pain and discomfort in the body. Beyond deep Swedish massage and Fascial techniques, Chris also brings eastern Gua Sha, Cupping, Tui Na and Suikodo modalities to his table. His goal in massage is to create a safe and welcoming environment while using his techniques and experience to help show your body where healing is most required.

Commonly treats: Chronic postural issues, Hip and Shoulder dysfunctions, Low back and Neck pain, Fascial restrictions, Overuse injuries.

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Maggie takes an active, exercise-based approach to physiotherapy. With four years of experience working as a personal trainer, and over a decade of experience in the strength training world, she integrates her passion for fitness into her practice in a way that is empowering for her clients.

With a focus on behavior change, and exclusive one-on-one care, Maggie is able to take a full-body, whole-person approach to therapy.

She believes in addressing posture and mechanics, as well as teaching her clients preventative self-maintenance to create lifelong change.

Maggie believes in the value of physiotherapy not only after injury has occurred, but also as a preventative way to make healthy bodies even more resilient.

She uses very few passive modalities in her practice, and instead focuses on movement, strength, and mobility.

Having gained additional certifications in manual therapy, fascial release and acupuncture, Maggie enjoys integrating different types of manual therapy into her practice.

Maggie commonly helps with: TMJ dysfunction, headaches, migraines, knee pain, low back pain, preventative physio, and more!

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Alexa Starratt (MScPT) graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics. After gaining several years of clinical experience as a kinesiologist and athletic trainer here in Halifax, Alexa went on to achieve her Masters in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland in 2014. Since then, Alexa has worked as a physiotherapist in Calgary, AB and Melbourne, Australia. This has allowed her the opportunity to work with diverse populations and injuries (athletes, policemen and firemen, labourers, children, elderly and more). She is confident in treating all body parts and particularly, the patient as a whole.

Alexa has developed a special interest in biomechanical movement faults and kinetic chain dysfunctions. She is passionate about delivering the best possible care.

Alexa uses a thorough assessment along with education, manual therapy, a tool kit of modalities (includes dry needling, acupuncture, cupping, taping), exercise and movement re-education to design the best treatment for you.

Alexa believes in an individualized approach to assist each patient through their rehabilitation process and help them achieve their goals.

Commonly treats: shoulder and neck (including headaches, dizziness), hip and pelvis, pre and postnatal, TMJ

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D’Arcy grew up in St Margaret’s Bay Nova Scotia and has valued chiropractic care as part of her active lifestyle from a young age. Her background in equestrian, yoga and weight training, combines with her passion for helping her patients achieve their health potential.

D’Arcy completed a Bachelors degree of Kinesiology at Acadia University and then achieved her Doctorate of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Dr. Stonehouse is a professional member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors. Her expertise is enhanced by training and certification in pregnancy and pediatrics through the international pediatric chiropractic association. D’Arcy also teaches a mobility class at a local crossfit gym.

Dr. D’Arcy treats a variety of musculo- skeletal conditions in all areas of the body. Treatment style includes spinal manipulation/mobilization, soft tissue release, cold laser therapy and exercise prescription.

As a volunteer, D’Arcy has contributed her chiropractic services to the special olympics and humanitarian outreach efforts in developing countries.

D’Arcy approaches her patient care on an individual basis. She is passionate about education and exercise prescription to help maintain functional joint mobility. She loves working with other healthcare professionals to ensure that her patients are receiving the best complementary care.

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