Instructors
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Dr Drew Bourret Limited Term Instructor BScMedSc (Hons) (WU),MScPT (UofT), DScPT (Andrew's) Office: Room 405, Forrest Building Tel: (902) 494-2632 Email: Drew.Bourret@dal.ca Ìý Dr. Drew Bourret is originally from Thunder Bay, Ontario, and after completing an Honours Bachelor undergraduate degree in Medical Sciences from Western University, and a Master’s of Science in PT from the University of Toronto, he was awarded a Doctorate of Science in PT and became a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT). Ìý Having worked clinically in musculoskeletal and orthopaedics for nearly a decade including several Canadian provinces and New Zealand, Drew contributes a wide range of clinical skills and experiences. He has a passion for working with students and teaching, with a particular focus on critical thinking and evidence-based practice. Other interests include adventure world travel, martial arts (Muay Thai), graphic novels, and a love of learning. |
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Kate Grosweiner In her off time, Kate enjoys spending time with colleagues, friends, and family, especially her dog Lily. One of her favorite places to spend time is her family cottage on the Bay of Fundy. |
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Barbara Kelly |
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Laura McCrossin Limited Term Instructor BScBiology (Dal), BScPT (Dal), MClSc-WH (UWO) Office: Room 308 Tel: (902) 494-7736 Email: lmccrossin@dal.ca Laura McCrossin is a clinical instructor with the School of Physiotherapy at Â鶹´«Ã½ who has a passion for health promotion, teaching, oncology, and wounds and burns. Laura has worked in numerous clinical settings in Nova Scotia, Alberta, and internationally since graduating from the Â鶹´«Ã½ School of Physiotherapy in 2004. Her experience as a member of the burns/wound care team at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, AB led her to complete a Master of Clinical Science in Wound Healing through Western University in 2013. During her studies at Western, Laura was involved in research pertaining to the role of exercise in chronic lower leg ulcers. In addition to being a casual physiotherapist with the Nova Scotia Health Authority in Halifax, Laura has recently completed her certification in cancer rehabilitation and is also a certified lymphedema therapist. |
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Dr Jennifer McPhee During her time at NSHA she was actively involved in accreditation, quality care advisory teams, falls management programs and physiotherapy professional advisory committees. Jennifer has been a past board member of the Nova Scotia Collage of Physiotherapists (NSCP) and is currently a member of the NSCP Complaints Investigation Committee. Prior to joining the School of Physiotherapy as an instructor, Jennifer was an Adjunct Professor with the school for 12 years. She provided guest lectures on pharmacology to highlight the importance of why Physiotherapists need an understanding of medications in order to practice safely and effectively.Ìý |
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Daphne Pereira Career Stream Instructor Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education BPT, MPT Office: Room 407 Tel: (902) 494-3585 Email: daphne@dal.ca Daphne has a vision of expanding the scope of PT practice to include advanced clinical skills in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. She is enthusiastic about enriching physiotherapy clinical education experience for first year students through the use of simulated learning with task trainers and high fidelity human patient manikins. Ìý Daphne graduated as a physiotherapist in the year of the millennium and has experience in clinical, academic and administrative fields. Her research work involved measurement of the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) with a Doppler in patients with peripheral arterial disorders. Daphne has worked the entire spectrum of intensive care units: cardiovascular, pulmonary, neonatal, general medical/surgical, oncology, burns and emergency units. Ìý She is passionate about promoting prophylactic medicine and has been involved in educating community members on heart health and early intervention as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor through the American Heart Association. |
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Stephen Richey Limited Term Instructor BScKin (Acadia)Ìý BScPT (Dal), MEd (Acadia) Office: Room 405, Forrest Building Tel: (902) 494-2632 Email: Stephen.Richey@Dal.Ca Ìý Stephen, originally from New Glasgow, NS, completed his Bachelor in Kinesiology at Acadia University in 2007 and MSc. in Physiotherapy at Â鶹´«Ã½ in 2009. Following graduation, Stephen worked primarily in private orthopaedics, eventually taking on a role as a clinic manager. In addition to his clinic work, Stephen has worked as a student therapist for the Acadia University Men's Football Team, and Â鶹´«Ã½ Men's Lacrosse team, as well as event coverage for the FIVB Beach Volleyball Junior World Championships, Soccer Nova Scotia, and Basketball Nova Scotia. In 2012, Stephen started his own business, providing private community-based, in-home physiotherapy, an area in which he continues to work. This has given Stephen experience in all areas of physiotherapy, particularly working with older adults. In addition to his clinical work, Stephen is engaged within the profession. Stephen has had a number of roles including President of the Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Association, Chair of the Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Advisory Group, and Chair of the Branch President's Forum of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, as well as contributing to the written component of the Physiotherapy Competency Exam. Most recently, Stephen has completed a Master's in Education in Curriculum Planning for Health Interprofessionals through Acadia University furthering an interest in physiotherapy education. |