Martha Purdy

Synergy Physiotherapy + Pilates

2735 Clifton St, Suite 110, Halifax, NS, B3K 0L2

Registered Physiotherapist, Registered Manual Osteopath, Certified Stott Pilates Teacher, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Martha is the founder of SYNERGY Physiotherapy + Pilates. She is a physiotherapist and osteopath with over 20 years of experience in injury prevention and treatment. Martha has postgraduate certifications in manual and manipulative therapy, acupuncture, pelvic floor rehab, osteopathy and pilates. Martha’s experience working with clients of all abilities has taught her that to achieve optimal performance, you must look beyond the symptoms and treat the whole person. Her healing philosophy centers on promoting health, wellness and performance through manual therapy, education and exercise. Martha has an extensive sports background, and has competed internationally as a member of the Canadian National Trampoline Team. She has travelled worldwide as a physiotherapist and performance medicine supervisor for Cirque du Soleil (2003-2008). Martha began to integrate the Pilates method into her treatments while working at Cirque, and was the first to bring this unique approach to Eastern Canada. She is also one of Nova Scotia’s few Physiotherapists that have completed a five year + thesis post graduate program in Manual Osteopathy. Martha enjoys working with all levels of athletes, and is a member of the integrated support team for Gymnastics Canada. She has travelled with Team Canada to many international competitions, including the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. Degrees, Certifications, Memberships: - BSc Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University - Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Therapy (DOMP) - Manual and Manipulative Therapy Certification Level 3 - Acupuncture Certification, AFCI - GUNN IMS Acupuncture Certification - Stott Pilates Intensive & Advanced Mat Certification - Pelvic Floor Pilates Certification - Advanced Certification in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy - Member of Canadian Physiotherapy Association - Registered at NS College of Physiotherapy - Certified Sport First Responder - Recognized provider @ Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic - Physiotherapist for Gymnastics Canada