Ben McCarthy PT

Ben holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University. He also had the opportunity to spend 6 months studying in Australia as part of his undergraduate degree. Ben was awarded the Research Excellence and Canadian Academy of Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy awards upon completion of his master’s degree. He has since undergone further training through the Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal physiotherapy program, is a certified GLA:D Canada instructor, and holds a certification for dry-needling.

Ben’s philosophy is that a combination of education, evidence-based techniques such as manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, and goal setting to guide treatment plans will result in a successful patient outcome. He enjoys working with all different patient populations to support their participation in meaningful activities.

Ben is originally from the Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and moved to Nova Scotia at a young age. He was a competitive gymnast for 10 years competing at several Canadian National championships, the 2015 Canada Winter Games, and other elite level competitions in Canada. During his time at Dalhousie, he also volunteered as an athletic trainer with both the varsity soccer and track and field teams and coached gymnastics.

In his spare time, Ben enjoys strength training, running, and travelling. He also sits on the executive board of the Nova Scotia Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.