Alison Beaton
- Orthopaedic manual and manipulative therapy for joint dysfunction.
- Movement pattern retraining to correct muscle imbalances.
- Sport physiotherapy for injury prevention and performance optimization.
- Rehabilitation for acute injuries and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
- Concussion assessment and management through physiotherapy.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Scotia Physiotherapy
6178 Quinpool Road, Halifax, NS, B3L 1A3
Alison Beaton (she/her) works with general orthopaedic clients and athletes of all levels to optimize movement in sport and in life. Combining fellowship-level training in manual and manipulative therapy (FCAMPT) with expertise in movement pattern and muscle imbalance retraining, she helps clients achieve rapid, safe, and effective recovery from injury and chronic pain. Alison’s experience with elite athletes spans over two decades. She currently serves as Integrated Support Team Lead for Surf Canada and is an active provider for Dance NS, Neptune Theatre, and visiting Broadway productions in Halifax. Earlier in her career she worked with Athletics Canada, the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association, and spent four years as Performance Medicine Supervisor with Cirque du Soleil, touring North America, Europe, and South America. A respected educator and leader within her profession, Alison is an Instructor and Examiner in the Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM) Program — Canada’s highest level of post-graduate orthopaedic physiotherapy certification — through the CPA Orthopaedic Division. She has taught in the School of Physiotherapy and Department of Anatomy at Dalhousie University, served as Chair of the CPA Orthopaedic Division (2016–2020), and is a member of the NOD Adjunct Education Committee. Alison holds a Master of Clinical Science in Manipulative Therapy (Western University), her FCAMPT, and a Diploma of Sport Physiotherapy, and graduated from Dalhousie University’s physiotherapy program with distinction. Outside the clinic, Alison is an avid surfer, runner, and functional fitness enthusiast — and brings the same commitment to movement she asks of her patients. She also loves to travel with her family. Alison owns and practices at both Scotia Physiotherapy in Halifax and Cole Harbour Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation. Nova Scotia Register of Injury Management Consultants Complete Concussion Care Provider
Please book an assessment if you are NEW to Scotia or have not been assessed for this issue within the past 3 MONTHS. A physiotherapy assessment visit will include history taking and evaluation of your injury and surrounding joints that may affect your injury. This will involve approximately 40-60 minutes of one-on-one assessment, discussion of your goals and treatment plan, plus treatment time with your therapist. It is very important that at the time you book an assessment, you also book at least 2 follow-up appointments ~1 week apart, if possible, as our therapists are often booking several weeks in advance. This will help ensure you receive the care you need at a time convenient to you.