I have over 40 years experience in the Medical Laboratory field. I started my career in Calgary, AB, as a Laboratory Technologist, but quickly moved back home to beautiful Newfoundland. I then began working in blood collection at multiple sites including St. Clares Hospital, Waterford Hospital and Health Science Centre. This finally gave me a chance to advance in my field as a Medical Laboratory Technologist where I retired from the Chemistry Department in December of 2019.

I’m just as passionate about my patients as I am with my family. Outside of work, you can find me camping with friends, taking a cruise around the Caribbean, having a game of scrabble with my husband, or spending time with my little Havanese, Henry.

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I didn’t choose the profession of Physiotherapy as much as it chose me. As a little girl, I remember watching a younger girl getting on the elevator with Lofstrand crutches, her legs swinging between the crutches with no muscular control. She looked directly at me and smiled. The impact of that encounter resulted in a personal vow, to chose work that assists people with movement challenges.

My 40 year career in Physiotherapy has given me the opportunity to work in far reaching lands and cultures as diverse as the Sudan, South Africa, Haiti, Saudi Arabia and New Zealand. I’ve been the senior Physiotherapist in burn units, ICU, neurology, orthopaedics, and specialized in many manual therapy courses. After years of travel and visiting and working in over 50 countries, I settled in Newfoundland in the eighties.

One of my fondest professional achievements is the creation of Villa Nova Physiotherapy Clinic, in 1991. Over the years of continued practice, learning, and studying, I continue to be aware of the importance of being able to move our bodies with comfort and ease, regardless of injury, illness, athletic goals, or age.

Along with a traditional Physiotherapeutic approach, I borrow from other movement practises like yoga, to help expand spatial awareness, and fluidity of movement. I also teach anatomy and weave this knowledge into education and understanding with my patients and students.

It is a true privilege to be able to help people move and feel better, and I’m forever grateful for that little girl who lit up my path so many years ago!

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Originally from Gander, Brendan attended St. Francis Xavier University and graduated with an Honours degree in Kinesiology in 2008. He then attended Dalhousie University and graduated in 2011 with his Master’s degree in Physiotherapy. After 13 years in Alberta working in the private practice sector he has recently moved home to join the team at Villanova.

He has always lead an active and healthy lifestyle as a former competitive swimmer and university level lacrosse player. Over the years he has comepted in numerous triathlons and running events and is on track to run the Cape to Cabot in October. His other interests include cooking, reading, travelling, walking his dog and watching hockey.

Brendan believes leading an active lifestyle is the best long term solution for everyone and part of his treatment is education and advice on home exercise so his clients are empowered to help themselves and reach their goals. His in-clinic treatment focuses primarily on manual therapy and needling techniques (both acupuncture and dry needling) for pain control and functional restoration. His advanced training includes areas of manual therapy, needling, McKenzie Techniques, The Mulligan Concept and concussion management.

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I’m a Registered Massage Therapist originally from La Scie, NL. I graduated from the program in February 2023 at Academy Canada in Corner Brook. Soon after I moved to St. John’s to begin my career. I have a passion for fitness/weightlifting. This thankfully introduced me to Massage Therapy. I had issues myself that affected my training and daily life for years, ultimately an RMT helped resolve them. Giving I’m a person that thrives in an environment where I can help people, this opened my eyes to the world of massage therapy and lead me to a career that I love. I perform therapeutic treatments including deep tissue and relaxation that are personalized to each individual based on your needs. Aside from training in the gym I enjoy staying active, hiking, sightseeing, painting and taking any advantage I can to be outdoors.

I’m a Registered Massage Therapist originally from La Scie, NL. I graduated from the program in F... Read More

Here’s a bit about me: I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, I am a Registered Nurse. I have experience in the following: Gerontology, Community Health, Medicine, Diabetes, Dementia, Wound care, Palliative care, etc. I am a trained advanced foot care nurse; After completing my BN degree, I returned to the Center for Nursing Studies and completed the advanced foot care training course. I am also GPA Trained.

Here’s a bit about me: I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, I am a Registered Nurse. I... Read More