Jennifer Williamson, MScPT, LLCC
Owner/Physiotherapist

As a physiotherapist and the owner of Personal Care Physio since 1998, Jennifer Williamson's primary goal is to optimize patient care through a dynamic team approach while continuing her own education as a practitioner. Jennifer graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in physiotherapy and in 1999 finished a Masters degree. The Masters degree focused on gait (walking) analysis and neurological conditions (i.e. stroke, etc.).

Since completing her physiotherapy degree, Jennifer has taken extensive course work in manual physiotherapy, canial sacral therapy, visceral manipulation, lymphatic drainage, myofascial release and acupuncture (body and ear). Her clinics not only provide a teaching environment for physiotherapy sutdents, but also includes extensive patient education. Jennifer feels that her clinic's therapists, as well as herself, offer a warm healing environment conductive to promoting total health and well being.


Charlene Adams & Joyce Burgoyne
Administrative Assistant & Office Manager/Physio Assistant

Joyce Burgoyne has been employed as an office manager at Personal Care Physio in Chester since September 1998. She graduated from the Nova Scotia Community college in June 1998 with a certificate in Office Administrative Assistant. With the skills learned and her knowledge as a Physio Assistant, she is able to help maintain the fast pace of the clinic.

Charlene Adams has been employed as an administrative assistant at Personal Care Physio in Chester since November 2002. She graduated from the Nova Scotia Community College in 1994 with a certificate in accounting. The skills she received with the course enables her to assist the office manager with the everyday tasks as well as doing bookkeeping for both clinics.

Andrea DeMond
Office Manager

Andrea DeMond has been employed as an office manager at Personal Care Physio in Bridgewater since July of 2000. She graduated from the Nova Scotia Community College in 1999 with a certificate in Office Information Technology. Andrea has excellent communication skills and knowledge of the interactions within our multidisciplinary clinic.

Matthew Cassidy, Lic.Ac.
Traditional Acupuncturist

Matthew Cassidy has over 23 years of experience in the Oriental Healing Arts. He is a graduate of a three-year degree program from The College of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in Warwickshire, England. Matthew has studied Qi Gong healing with Master Weizhao Wu. Additionally, he received his Acupressure Massage Diploma from internationally known therapist and author Stanley Burroughs. His private practice integrates Traditional Acupuncture, Classical 5 Element Acupuncture, Acupressure Massage, Moxibustion Therapy and Qi Gong Healing. Matthew believes that our sense of well-being is a reflection of our attitude towards ourselves, others and the world around us. Matthew currently practices at the Chester and Bridgewater clinics.

Cheryl Ralph, PT
Physiotherapist

Cheryl Ralph has been employed with Personal Care Physio in Chester since June 2004. Cheryl has obtained two Bachelor of Science degrees, one in Biology from Acadia University in 2001, and one in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University in 2004. Through the use of modalities, exercise, and manual skills, Cheryl is able to help rehabilitate clients back to their pre-injury state. She has studied the TOG Gait Scan and is able to provide custom foot orthotics for clients. Cheryl has also obtained her Level I acupuncture certificate from the AFCI, as well as her Level II Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy.


Konchessa Appleby, RMT
Massage Therapist

Konchessa Appleby has recieved her Massage Therapy certification from ICI Northumberland College in 2007. Konchessa has been employed with Personal Care Physio in Chester and Bridgewater since August 2007. She has experience treating a variety of conditions, from acute and chronic pain to repetitive use injuries by using various types of modalities to help the process of recovery. Konchessa is certified in deep tissue massage, sports massage, myofascial assessment/release and neuro-proprioceptive taping.


Rebecca Libby, PT
Physiotherapist

Rebecca Libby joined Personal Care Physio in September 2007. She is a graduate of Dalhousie School of Physiotherapy and has since studied manual therapy, acupuncture and back stabilization techniques. Rebecca is very excited to join the Personal Care Physio team at their warm and relaxing Bridgewater location.