Elevating Wellness, Encouraging Healing
Providing holistic health services to foster well-being in Porters Lake
Amanda Monk
PT
Physiotherapy
Amanda grew up in Porters Lake, NS. She is a double alumna of Dalhousie University completing both her BSc. in Kinesiology and MSc. in Physiotherapy. Amanda has volunteered as an athletic trainer for multiple sporting events and has been the athletic trainer for the NS U15 Major Gulls since 2017. She currently serves as a board member of Sport Physiotherapy Canada- NS section.
Amanda uses an individualized approach to rehabilitation, selecting from various evidence-based techniques to support her patients. She has post-graduate training in Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, K-taping, Acupuncture, Complete Concussion Management, and is a certified Sport First Responder.
Ashley Bellefontaine
PT
Physiotherapy
Ashley grew up in Porter’s Lake & graduated from Dalhousie University in 2005 with Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy.
She has taken extensive post-graduate training in manual therapy, pre & post natal physiotherapy, exercise prescription, acupuncture and dry needling, neuromobilization, chronic pain management, and concussion management.
Ashley is a co-owner of PhysioLink Porters Lake with Shauna, and they strive to support and help our local Eastern Shore communities towards best health & wellness practices.
David "Doug" Richards
PT Resident
Physiotherapy
Doug grew up in Cape Breton, NS, and received a BSc in Chemistry (Honours) from CBU in 2017. During his time at CBU, Doug embarked on 6 years of chemistry research and has published several peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals as a result.
His passion for sports, exercise, and helping others led him to pursue a career in physiotherapy. He went on to attend Dalhousie University where he received an MSc in Physiotherapy in 2022.
Doug prides himself on his research ability and its applicability to his evidence-based approach to physiotherapy practice, which he uses to develop individualized treatment plans and empower his patients with education.
Shauna Taylor
PT
Physiotherapy
Shauna grew up in PEI, and received a BScKIN from UNB in 2006. She then went to Dalhousie University and received an MScPT in 2008.
She has taken extensive post-graduate training in manual therapy, exercise prescription, McKenzie Method, advanced acupuncture and dry needling, and neuromobilization techniques.
Shauna is a co-owner of PhysioLink Porters Lake with Ashley, and they strive to support and help our local Eastern Shore communities towards best health & wellness practices.
Shauna is currently working with her Golden Retriever, Eddie, on his Therapy Dog certification.
How we got Started
Our clinic was born out of a shared passion among a group of healthcare professionals who recognized the need for a holistic and patient-centered approach to wellness, leading us to join forces and establish a place where comprehensive care and compassion converge.
