Members are warmly invited to contact the Association at any time. If you would like to connect directly with any of the board members, send an e-mail to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
and our Executive Director will assist.
President
Kristin Taylor (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
President-Elect
Vacant
Treasurer
Shaun Sangster
Secretary/Awards Chair
Carolyn King
Member Communications Chair
vacant
PR Chair
Sarah Manley Private Practice Chair
Dan Boland
Public Practice Chair
Alissa Decker
Professional Development Chair
Alison McDonald
Member At Large
Keltie Cheney
Dalhousie Student Representatives
Senior Rep: Garry Keough
Junior Rep: Vacant
Ex Officio
Christine James, Executive Director
NSCPA has three active standing committees that support the work of the board on a project basis. Committees generally meet 4-6 times per year and offer a great way for members to get involved with the work of the Association without a significant time commitment. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with the branch, please contact Christine James, Executive Director at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Chair: Carolyn King
Mandate: The Awards Committee is responsible for developing, co-ordinating and promoting the Awards Program of the Nova Scotia Branch of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (NSCPA), and for promoting other awards and activities that recognize exceptional contribution and/or excellence amongst Branch members.
The NSCPA Awards Program offers a mechanism whereby persons who have demonstrated leadership, excellence and/or a high level of service within the Association/profession may be appropriately recognized by their peers and colleagues.
Chair: Alison McDonald
Mandate: The Professional Development Committee is responsible for identifying, developing, co-ordinating and promoting relevant educational opportunities for members of the Nova Scotia Branch of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (NSCPA). Such opportunities may be directly related to clinical practice, management, or research within the physiotherapy profession, or may provide opportunities for development of broader personal and professional skills (such as time management or communication).
The Committee is also responsible for liaising with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Business & Professional Development Department on matters related to professional development, including membership on the National Professional Development Committee.
Chair: Sarah Manley
Mandate: The Public Relations Committee is responsible for identifying, developing, co-ordinating and promoting opportunities that will foster public awareness and understanding of the physiotherapy profession. This may include opportunities such as advertising, website development, development of (or sourcing of existing) brochures/print media, media relations, government relations, and interdisciplinary relations with members of other health and/or social service professions.
The Committee is also responsible for liaising with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Communications Department on matters related to public relations, including membership on the National Communications Committee.
The Nova Scotia Branch of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (NSCPA) provides leadership and direction to Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) members in the province of Nova Scotia and supports the mission of the CPA to foster excellence in practice, education and research and promote high standards of health in Canada.
Excellence
The voice of physiotherapy is grounded in evidence, best practice, and clearly articulated policies which advance the profession in Canada and internationally.
Unity
NSCPA and CPA’s voice is strong and clear, expressed by a vibrant leadership, supported by an informed and unified membership.
Voice
Physiotherapy is viewed as an essential health service; our voice is sought and respected within the health debate in Canada.