About Us

About East Hants Chiropractic Clinic

East Hants Chiropractic is a place of support and care at any point in your wellness journey. We believe wellness is about mobility, reducing pain, and generally enhancing life through our professional patient-centered care.

Dr. Michael McCoul, D.C. and team invite you to visit East Hants Chiropractic Clinic and discover how we can help you decrease pain and enhance your overall wellbeing. We treat everyone from expectant mothers and weekend warriors to top athletes, labourers and office workers.

Wellness is more than simply feeling well, wellness is your ability to move, live and work in complete comfort. It’s about being passionate for life and living it to the fullest. If you only want to be free of pain, we can help, but if you are interested in true wellness and taking life to the next level, we can help you get there!

To schedule an appointment, CALL or EMAIL EAST HANTS CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC IN SHUBENACADIE TODAY !

OUR TEAM

At East Hants Chiropractic Clinic, we work in a team environment to better serve the needs of our patients. In many instances, complementary modalities can provide the synergy patients need to achieve optimal health, reduce pain and enhance their overall wellness.

Dr. Michael McCoul, Chiropractor

Dr. Michael McCoul grew up in Shubenacadie, NS and attended Dalhousie University in Halifax, where he received a Bachelor of Chemistry degree in 1996. Upon completion, he then moved to Toronto to complete his Doctorate in Chiropractic at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He graduated in 2000 and returned to his hometown in Nova Scotia to build his practice.

On a personal note, he now makes his home in Shortts Lake, NS, and enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors as much as possible, whether it's gardening, beekeeping, or hiking in the woods.

Dr. McCoul is a member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and the NS College of Chiropractors. Over the past 20 years, Dr. McCoul has been providing family chiropractic care to the community and surrounding areas. He is passionate about helping his patients feel their best with the help of regular chiropractic care.

Wanda Farnell, RMT, Laser Technician

Wanda comes from Enfield Nova Scotia. She is a Registered Massage Therapist of the 2,200-hour massage therapy program and started her career with East Hants Chiropractic Clinic in 2002. She is a member of the Massage Therapy Association of Nova Scotia and also a registered low intense laser technician, using the BioFlex Laser Therapy® System since 2008.

Wanda specializes in the Schweitzer Deep Tissue Therapy, myofascial trigger point release as well as gua sha therapy, all to decrease aches and pains, relieve muscle tightness, reduce stress and tension, improve your immune system, stimulate the release of endorphins (the body's natural painkillers and mood enhancers) — just to mention a few of the benefits.

If you are experiencing any of the following, you may benefit from massage therapy or low intense laser therapy: headaches, whiplash injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, tendinitis/bursitis, constipation, plantar fasciitis, concussion, arthritis, soft tissue injuries and many other conditions. Massage and laser therapy are also used for creating optimal health and relaxation. Wanda also used essential oils in her practice.

Wanda loves what she does and enjoys continuous learning. She enjoys the education of healing energy modalities. You will always find her with a crystal. Wanda Loves spending time with her dog Harry and practicing Tai Chi. She is a member of Massage Therapy Association of Nova Scotia. She has flexible hours with daytime and evening appointments and is accepting new clients.

Kimberly Murray, RMT

Kimberly Murray is from Moncton, NB and presently resides in Lantz. Kim is a Registered Massage Therapist and has been providing therapeutic massage treatments since 2011 when she completed a 2,200-hour program. Kimberly graduated with honours from Eastern College. Kim is also certified in Reflexology.

Kimberly has been working from East Hants Chiropractic Clinic since 2016. She is passionate about providing comfortable healing therapeutic treatments to all her patients and enjoys all aspects of Massage Therapy. She specializes in Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapy and provides Reflexology and Relaxation for stress and tension. She is also a Reiki master and teacher.

Kimberly is a member of Massage Therapist and Holistic Practitioners of the Maritimes. Kimberley has also recently opened her own Crystal shop (Earth Essentials Healing center,) which is located on the second floor of the clinic, building. When not at the clinic or her crystal shop, Kimberly enjoys going to the beach, travelling, going for hikes, and spending time with her cats.

Kimberly has daytime and evening hours and is accepting new clients.

Lindsey Ross, Accupuncturist

Lindsey began her clinical practice as a Registered Acupuncturist in 2022 after graduating from the Canadian College of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

She offers Fire Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxa, and Acupressure Massage alongside or as alternatives to needling, dependent on each client’s needs. She takes a holistic approach to healing, focusing on identifying root causes, creating personalized treatment plans.

Growing up Lindsey worked in a health food store, and after going to Dalhousie for her Bachelor of Science, she gained experience with a cleansing and digestive care company, which gives her a strong knowledge of supplements and herbal remedies.

Lindsey recently completed Acutonics training to incorporate tuning forks into her practice, reflecting her passion for vibrational medicine. She also works with Bach Flower remedies and is pursuing certification in Reflexology, continually expanding her expertise.

Outside the clinic, Lindsey enjoys upcycling & styling vintage treasures, walking her dogs in nature, traveling, and dancing to live music.

She looks forward to collaborating in a multidisciplinary clinic to provide individualized care. Contact her with any questions or if you don’t find an appointment time that fits your schedule - Lindsey.tcm@gmail.com

Michelle Leblanc, Accupuncturist

Michelle LeBlanc is a recent graduate of the Canadian College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. With a passion for helping others, Michelle has spent many years as a Continuing Care Assistant and Support Worker, providing compassionate care and support. Her commitment to holistic healing is evident in her patient-centric approach, where she emphasizes the importance of addressing not only physical ailments but also emotional and mental well-being. She strives to create a supportive and nurturing environment.

Michelle offers various services in her practice, including:

- Acupuncture: a treatment that helps balance the body and promote healing.

- Gua Sha: a technique that increases blood flow and relieves tension.

- Cupping: A method that uses suction to improve circulation and remove toxins.

- Cosmetic Rejuvenation Acupuncture: A treatment that focuses on facial health and reduces signs of aging.

- Dermal Needling: A skin treatment that boosts collagen and improves texture.

Through these services Michelle provides a holistic approach to health and beauty.

Michelle is eager to work with you and guide you on your path to health and healing.

Rebecca Stone-McCoul, Pilates Instructor /

Clinic Director

Becky comes from Shortts Lake, NS, and throughout her life, she has held an interest in sports and athletics. Since 2003, she has been a STOTT PILATES® instructor, certified in Mat and Reformer and is qualified in Pilates for "Injuries and Special Populations.” Becky also has training with the many props used in Pilates and has since received qualifications in Zenga™ and Total Barre™. She also has a Level 2 qualification in TRX® suspension training and has been a certified personal fitness trainer through Canfitpro™ since 2000.

While living in Toronto in 2000, Becky was introduced to the Pilates method. She then pursued certification in order to teach the STOTT PILATES® method of exercise in 2003. Since then, she has been teaching the STOTT PILATES® method to individual clients and small group classes at East Hants Chiropractic in Shubenacadie, as well as doing Administrative work at the clinic.

The mind-body connection to health and fitness is what drives her passion for Pilates today. She believes that the STOTT PILATES® method of exercise incorporates the correct movement that you can apply to any form of exercise or activity for life. Becky also enjoys playing pickleball, hockey, curling, kayaking, paddle boarding, gardening and spending time with friends and family.

Pam Jollimore, Administration

Pam comes from Wittenburg, Nova Scotia and has been doing admin and accounting with East Hants Chiropractic for over 20 years.

Lindsay Verboom, Administration

Lindsay comes from Gays River to work at East Hants Chiropractic. Along with being the friendly face that will great you at the reception desk, Lindsay also does accounting, and office administration.

Ainsley McCoul, BSc, Personal Trainer

Ainsley comes from Shortts Lake, NS and is a certified personal trainer through Canfitpro, offering fitness plans and virtual personal training sessions. After graduating from Dalhousie University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science, she is now studying to become a Doctor of Chiropractic.

Passionate about health and fitness, Ainsley can help you reach your goals by creating a unique training plan incorporating strength and functional movements while gaining other healthy habits along the way.