Geoffrey Mabey, Athletic Therapist & Osteopath

Geoffrey Mabey

Co-Owner, Athletic Therapist & Osteopath

Clinic – Currie Center (UNB) & Prospect Street

Meet Geoff!

Geoff has been an Athletic Therapist for over 20 years and has been practicing as an Osteopath since 2011, receiving his designation in 2014. He has gained a significant amount of experience working and a tremendous passion working with high-level athletes, beginning with the AHL Saint John Flames, then with Canada Basketball’s Men’s Development Team from 2003-20015, and most recently as the Head Athletic Therapist/Osteopath with Volleyball Canada’s Female Youth/U20 National Team since 2016. Geoff also enjoys using his knowledge and skills to help young athletes.

In addition to his devotion to working with athletes, Geoff has developed an overall treatment approach for assessing and treating his patients with a holistic viewpoint and the goal of determining the true nature of the patient’s issues. Through this ideology, he uses osteopathic manual techniques, functional movement assessment and correction, athletic therapy, and exercise-based rehab to help his clients. Geoff feels that these techniques, as well as encouraging each person to take control of their injury situation, are essential parts of the rehabilitation process and knowing how to help yourself.

Geoff does his best to practice what he preaches by making time to exercise and get outside and enjoy nature with his dog, Watson. He loves to be in the woods at his camp and is always researching a new place to explore or to travel. His numerous travel destinations through work and pleasure have provided a true appreciation of health and quality of life.

Thea Loughrey, Massage Therapist

Thea Loughrey

Massage Therapist

Clinic – Currie Center (UNB)

Meet Thea!

Originally from Brockville Ontario, Thea found her way East and began her post-secondary education at the University of New Brunswick graduating with BScKin in 2018. Thea became a massage therapist after completing another two years of post-secondary education at the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage, graduating as class Valedictorian in 2020.

Thea has clinical experience with neurological conditions, chronic pain, acute injuries, and rehabilitation, though she has passion for sports massage therapy. She enjoys the uniqueness that each client brings to the massage table and uses a variety of techniques and modalities throughout her treatments, including Swedish massage, myofascial, and craniosacral techniques. She makes sure that her treatments are tailored to the wants and needs of each client. Thea is excited to be part of the multi-disciplinary team at Max Health Institute & Physiotherapy to help the clients feel great on and off the massage table.

In her spare time, Thea enjoys reading, photography, making music, spending time outdoors, travelling, and being with her friends and family.

Kathrine Walker, Massage Therapist

Kathrine Walker

Massage Therapist

Clinic – Prospect Street

Meet Kathrine!

Kathrine brings over 24 years of experience to body work therapy. Her practice is informed by her love of learning and a holistic approach to the human body. Upon graduating from St. Thomas University in Fredericton, she enrolled at Kine Concept and became a Registered Massage Therapist in 1996. In 2000, she graduated from the Guild for Structural Integration in Boulder, Colorado and worked for the next 16 years deepening her understanding of myofascial systems and honing her skills in Rolf Method Structural Integration. In 2014, she completed her Advanced Structural Integration training at KMI Maine. She is currently in her fifth year of Osteopathic study at Collège d’Etudes Ostéopathiques at the Dalhousie University campus in Halifax.

A keen observer of the body in motion, Kathrine is client-centred in her approach and assesses the role that stress and restriction play in the pattern of chronic pain. She brings her considerable skills and knowledge to the development of a treatment plan that promotes freedom of movement, postural balance, and relaxation. In doing so, she guides the client in their own journey of understanding and body balance.

Kathrine draws inspiration from Tai Chi, Yoga, and physical activities in nature such as hiking, cycling, swimming, and skiing.

Karen Nel, Massage Therapist

Karen Nel – Prospect

Massage Therapist

Clinic – Prospect Street

Meet Karen!

-Originally from South Africa

-Therapeutic Massage Therapy Diploma, Eastern College, 2017

-First Aid and CPR Certificate

-Applied Sports Massage Myofascial Therapy Certificate, 2018

-Table Thai Massage (Level 1), 2018

-TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint Syndrome), 2018

-Traditional Thai Massage (mat) Level 1-3, 2014

-Institute for Integrative Nutrition = Health Coach, 2013

-Hot Stone Therapy Certificate, 2000

-Dr. Vodder Lymphatic Drainage, 1996

-SA Institute of Shiatsu Therapy Diploma, 1993

-Aesthetics Diploma (C.I.D.E.S.C.O) AND Body Therapy Diploma, 1979-1981

Kelsey Nissen, Chiropractor

Dr. Kelsey Nissen

Chiropractor

Clinic – Prospect Street

Meet Kelsey!

In 2009, Kelsey began her post-secondary educational journey at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Fredericton where she completed a BScKin (2013). After graduation, she set her sights on becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic and headed to Toronto to attend.

Upon completing her chiropractic education at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC), she gained experience in a variety of treatment techniques including Diversified Chiropractic Techniques, Perinatal Care with Webster Technique, Activator Method, various soft tissue techniques, and others. She also had unique opportunities such as volunteering as an instructor at a fitness program for seniors, baseline concussion testing for youth athletes, participating in education and treatment outreaches, and more.

It was during her time in Toronto that Kelsey met her spouse, Dr. (Andrew) Cardenas, got their dog (Luthor), and started a family. In 2017, Kelsey and Andrew returned to Fredericton and added to their family with two little ones, Cassin and Freyja.

Kelsey is now continuing her education at UNB, pursuing a Masters in Applied Health Services Research, as well as practicing at Max Health Institute & Physiotherapy. She occasionally volunteers with the Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative and plans to make a positive impact on the chiropractic profession.

When Kelsey is not working or studying, she is typically enjoying some R&R with her family, engaging in some form of physical activity, cooking, or exploring.

Matt Cochran, Chiropractor

Dr. Matt Cochran

Co-Owner & Chiropractor

Clinic – Currie Center (UNB) & Prospect Street

Meet Matt!

Matt has been a Chiropractor since 2009 when he graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto with clinic honors and Magna Cum Laude distinctions. He then returned to New Brunswick to continue his education and starting to practice part-time. Over next several years he completed a Masters of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from UNB (2015) and also concurrently completed his requirements to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences Canada to become the first Chiropractic Sport Specialist in New Brunswick (2016).

When not at work Matt enjoys spending time with family including his wife, Brittany and their new daughter- Allie. Matt also enjoys spending his time off enjoying as many outdoor activities as possible including fishing, hiking, camping, skiing, snowmobiling and ATVing.

Lynn Sweeney, Physiotherapist

Lynn Sweeney

Physiotherapist

Clinic – Prospect Street

Meet Lynn!

Lynn Sweeney has an undergraduate degree from the University of New Brunswick, and a Masters degree in Physiotherapy from Western. She is an Honorary Research Associate at the University of New Brunswick and has 10 years experience as a physiotherapist. Lynn’s clinical focus is on pelvic floor physiotherapy and vertigo / vestibular rehabilitation.

After the birth of her first child in 2014, she required pelvic floor physiotherapy. After 9 months of pain, pelvic floor physiotherapy offered her hope and was the solution to her eliminating her pelvic pain.

She was trained and received certification through Pelvic Health Solutions in Toronto to perform internal vaginal and rectal assessments of the pelvic floor.

Once Lynn started practicing pelvic floor physiotherapy in Fredericton, it was evident that this type of physiotherapy filled a void in healthcare for men and women, as she could not keep up with the demand. Max Health Institute & Physiotherapy has since created a space and multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs, in a timely manner, for those seeking resolution for their pelvic health issues.

Lynn continues to travel to Toronto for pelvic health courses and seeks mentorship from specialists in the field from around North America. Her care focuses on treating the following in men and women:

Women: Pregnancy pain, postpartum care and recovery, C-section rehabilitation, pain with sex, prolapse, urinary frequency and urgency, incontinence, endometriosis related pain, vaginismus, vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, painful bladder syndrome, menopause, tail bone pain.

Men: Chronic prostatitis, post prostatectomy rehabilitation, urinary frequency and urgency, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, tailbone pain, testicular and penile pain.

Outside of work Lynn enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 kids, exploring New Brunswick hiking trails, and keeping active.

Quinn Mercer, Physiotherapist

Quinn Mercer

Physiotherapist

Clinic – Prospect Street

Meet Quinn!

Quinn loved physiotherapy school so much, he went back again for another Masters in Manipulative Physiotherapy! This has allowed Quinn to become a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT), one of only a handful in NB, as well as better evaluate and integrate the latest research into this treatment.

Quinn enjoys helping his patients speed their recovery and better understand their condition through education and activity. At the end of the day, the patient needs to feel empowered to help get themselves better.

In his spare time, Quinn is also on the Board of Directors for the New Physiotherapy Association and enjoys taking courses in Concussion Management, Dry Needling/Acupuncture, Vestibular Rehabilitation, and various specific joint-related courses. Hobbies include drinking coffee, playing volleyball, walking and running with his dog, Flash, as well as attempting to play guitar!

Kristen De Rooy, Physiotherapist

Kristen De Rooy

Physiotherapist

Clinic – Prospect Street

Meet Kristen!

Kristen began her post-secondary education at Memorial University in St. John’s, NL, graduating in 2013 with a BScHon in Kinesiology. She continued her education in Halifax, NS at Dalhousie University in 2014 and completed a Master of Science degree in Physiotherapy. She has been working in New Brunswick as a Registered Physiotherapist since completing her licensing exams in 2016.

Kristen discovered her passion for Women’s Health early into her career and began working on her certifications to advance her education in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in 2018. She has completed her training to treat a variety of pelvic health conditions, including male and female urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, chronic pelvic pain conditions, and pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain. She has a special interest in helping women with prenatal and postpartum care.

Kristen strongly believes in empowering her clients with knowledge and implementing a meaningful active care plan to help them work towards their goals and prevent future pelvic health concerns.

Outside of her work hours, Kristen enjoys preparing and sharing food with friends and family, spending time outdoors in all seasons, and staying active through sports and yoga.

Ryan Sweeney, Sport Physiotherapist

Ryan Sweeney

Co-Owner & Physiotherapist

Clinic – Currie Center (UNB) & Prospect Street

Meet Ryan!

Ryan earned a Master in Physiotherapy from Western University in 2011. After working as a physiotherapist for one year in Ottawa, Ryan moved to Fredericton to begin working at the Max Health Currie Center clinic at the University of New Brunswick. Since graduating, Ryan has pursued his passion for orthopaedics and sports by completing numerous courses in each of these physiotherapy disciplines, including functional dry needling.

In 2018, Ryan earned his Sport Physiotherapy Diploma, recognized as the highest level of training in the sport physiotherapy discipline.

Ryan is dedicated to helping his clients reach their goals, optimizing functional performance, and preventing future dysfunction. He believes in empowering his clients through education, exercise prescription, and manual therapy.

Outside of work, Ryan and Lynn enjoy spending time with their 3 kids, Scott, Keziah, and Ava. They enjoy hiking adventures, walking in Charter’s Settlement, and playing hide-and-seek.