About Us
Tatamagouche's newest healthcare addition
We are a husband and wife team providing our community with easy access to healthcare, pain management, and preventative therapy.
Our Story
Meeting at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Ryan with a degree in Kinesiology and Megan with a background in Biology, decided to travel abroad with the ambition to follow a career that involved hands-on healthcare and exercise-based therapy. We completed our degrees in Chiropractic at the University of South Wales, UK, which prepared us with the most diverse and innovative strategies to employ on a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Raised in HRM, we have been calling Tatamagouche home for four years and are looking forward to growing our family and our business in the community.
We have been gaining experience working at clinics in Stewiacke, Truro, and Amherst and now own our very own clinic on Main Street, Tatamagouche.
Core Values
Pain free
Happiness
Daily Activity
Patient Autonomy
Using a patient-centred approach, YOU make the decisions about your care. WE provide strategies to manage your pain at home while expanding your range of ability and helping you get back to what you love.
Our Mission
Our clinic will bring another layer of healthcare to our community, from musculoskeletal concerns, and work injuries, to general healthcare inquiries.
We plan to improve the wellbeing of our community by providing exercise and lifestyle advice alongside our manual therapies.
Our Vision
Although we are starting small, we hope to build a multidisciplinary clinic in the coming years that will provide a comprehensive space for access to different therapies and have as well as a space to exercise and socialise.
Meet the Team
DC, Chiropractor/BSc. Kin/Co-Owner
Dr. Ryan Dobbin
With experience in rehab and exercise physiology, Ryan's Kinesiology degree positioned him well to pursue his dream of working hands on in the healthcare field. His goal is to focus on how exercise and education coupled with manual therapy influence pain relief efficiency.
When not treating patients, you will find Ryan driving the trails on his four-wheeler or snowmobile or sharing hunting stories from the last season with friends and family.
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (2018)
Master of Chiropractic with Distinction (2022)
Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (2022)
Member of the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors
DC, Chiropractor/Co-Owner
Dr. Megan Dobbin
With experience in competitive sports and her degree in Chiropractic, Megan uses her knowledge to tailor treatment to the patients individual needs. She combines manual treatments with lifestyle modification and self management strategies to make care as efficient as possible. Megan has completed courses in extremity adjusting, paediatric adjusting, and pregnancy courses, allowing for your whole family to come visit!
When not in the clinic, you will find Megan at a local fitness class, chasing around her little ones at the park or finding a new recipe to share.
Master of Chiropractic with Distinction (2022)
Leadership Award - British Chiropractic Association (2022)
Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (2022)
Member of the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors
Acupuncturist
As a registered acupuncturist, Jess has always been passionate about using holistic and natural approaches to promote health and wellness and discovered the power of acupuncture after experiencing its benefits firsthand. She completed her formal education in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Through her Clinical experience, she has had the privilege of helping numerous patients achieve relief from a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, stress, and various other health issues. She is dedicated to providing personalised care, taking the time to understand each patient's unique needs and creating tailored treatment plans to support their overall well-being.
In Jess' spare time she enjoys reading, meditation, spending time with friends and family, and walking the farmers market with a coffee in hand!
Registered Counselling Therapist
Marylouise is our compassionate therapist who is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. She strives to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and work toward meaningful personal growth. Her goal is to work collaboratively with you to promote healing, emotional well-being and lasting positive change.
Marylouise resides in Pictou Co., falling in love with the North Shore 12 years ago. She volunteers for the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists, sits on the appeals committee and a passion for physical activity such as pickleball and horseback riding. She has a master's degree in Education from Acadia University specialising in Counselling Therapy and has worked in the field of counselling for 18 yrs. Her special interests are in the field of trauma therapy but is skilled in all mental health issues such as partner abuse, childhood sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, couples therapy, grief, suicide ideation, relationship challenges, family dysfunction, work-related issues, coping with pain etc
Administrative Staff
Meet Vicky, our Administrative Superstar!
Vicky joins us as our Administrative Coordinator, bringing her exceptional organisation skills and friendly demeanour to help keep everything running smoothly.