Meet Your Wellness Team
Dr. Ryan Rival |
Founder & Chiropractor
Dr. Rival founded Revital Wellness to redefine patient care through expert, collaborative treatment. He specializes in relieving back and neck pain, headaches, and sciatica—while treating the entire body from head to toe.
Trained at McMaster University’s renowned Medical Acupuncture Program, Ryan is known for his expertise in electro-acupuncture, and integrates it alongside gentle chiropractic adjustments, individualized exercise prescription, and lifestyle coaching to address root causes and help you move, feel, and live better.
Book your visit today and discover how personalized, whole-body chiropractic care can help you get back to doing the things you love.
Liam Walker|Physiotherapist
Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Liam uses an evidence-informed, movement-based approach that combines manual therapy, dry needling, acupuncture, and individualized exercise programming to reduce pain, improve function, and help patients return to doing what they love.
With a background in competitive hockey and soccer, Liam has a strong interest in sports medicine and supporting active lifestyles for individuals of all ages.
Book your visit today to learn how personalized physiotherapy care can help you move better, feel stronger, and get back to the activities that matter most.
Cheryl Butler | Physiotherapist
A graduate of Dalhousie University’s Master of Science in Physiotherapy program, Cheryl combines hands-on manual therapy, dry needling, and individualized exercise programming and movement retraining to help patients recover from injury, reduce pain, and build lasting resilience. Her experience spans high-performance athletes to weekend warriors, including a role as team physiotherapist for Holland College’s men’s and women’s soccer teams in PEI.
Whether you’re managing a sports injury or dealing with pain & discomfort, Cheryl takes the time to understand your goals and builds a plan around them. Book your visit today to experience physiotherapy that goes beyond symptom management.
Shamus Stapleton | RMT
Shamus is passionate about helping people move and feel their best. With 5+ years of hands-on experience treating thousands of patients, he focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of pain — not just the symptoms.
Every treatment is personalized to meet your specific goals, whether that’s recovering from an injury, improving mobility, or simply releasing tension from daily life. His approach combines deep tissue techniques with an understanding of how the body works as a whole, ensuring each session brings lasting relief and noticeable results.
If you’re ready to start feeling better, book with Shamus today at Revital Wellness.
Janice Fleet | Lead RMT
Janice specializes in deep-tissue work and targeted treatment for TMJ dysfunction, neck pain, and headaches. With over six years of experience, she blends advanced techniques—including cupping, gua sha, and precise trigger-point release—to relieve tension and restore comfortable movement. Her sessions are tailored to each client’s needs, providing both effective pain relief and lasting results.
Book your massage with Janice today to experience focused, therapeutic care that helps you feel and move your best.
Lisa Hadley | Acupuncturist
Lisa believes healing should feel both effective and supportive. With extensive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and years of hands-on experience, she helps people ease pain, recover from stress and injury, and restore everyday balance. Her treatments blend acupuncture with techniques such as cupping and gua sha, tailored to each person’s unique needs so you can feel at home in your body again.
Book a session with Lisa today to experience gentle, personalized care that relieves pain and renews your energy.
Lydia Zimmer | Patient Care Coordinator
Lydia brings a background in dance and choreography to her role as Patient Care Coordinator at Revital Wellness, and proudly holds a BFA from the Boston Conservatory, with a passion for supporting both the physical and mental aspects of health.
She understands the connection between movement, mindset, and overall well-being, and is committed to ensuring each patient feels supported throughout their experience at the clinic.
By managing booking, scheduling, insurance, and direct billing, Lydia helps make your visit as simple and stress-free as possible.
Kyra Dunphy | Patient Care Coordinator
Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Kyra brings a background in kinesiology and health and wellness to her role as Patient Care Coordinator at Revital Wellness.
She recently graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, where she was also a member of the Dalhousie Cheerleading team.
Through her experience as a certified yoga instructor and physiotherapy assistant, Kyra has developed a genuine passion for movement, wellness, and helping others feel their best. Her background in yoga and kinesiology has given her a strong appreciation for the connection between movement, health, and overall well-being.
She loves connecting with patients and creating a welcoming, supportive environment — helping make every visit as positive and stress-free as possible.
Lower Sackville Team
Sandra Messenger | Physiotherapist
A graduate of Dalhousie University’s Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (1997), Sandra has spent nearly three decades serving the Bedford-Sackville community — first as a clinician, then as clinic owner and director for 28 years. Her advanced post-graduate training spans auricular acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, Myofascial Release, and TMJ and scoliosis management. She holds certification through Acupuncture Canada.
Sandra brings a depth of clinical experience that’s rare in any setting. Whether you’re managing a complex musculoskeletal condition or a longstanding issue that hasn’t responded to other care, she’ll meet you with the expertise and patience built over a career dedicated to this community. Book your visit today.
Emily Robichaud | RMT & Acupuncturist
A graduate of the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy, Emily brings over 10 years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist alongside a second designation as a Registered Acupuncturist, which she pursued in 2018 to broaden the care she can offer her clients. Her advanced training includes RAPID Neurofascial Reset (upper/lower body, core, and Level 4), cupping, oncology massage, TCM facial rejuvenation, TCM gynecology, and Indian head massage.
Emily has developed a particular focus in deep tissue work, post-operative recovery, migraine management, and oncology care — alongside acupuncture support for mental health (anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD) and women’s health concerns including menstrual regulation and menopause. Her approach is always individualized, aimed at helping clients reduce pain, restore mobility, and reach their specific health goals.
Outside the clinic, you’ll find Emily at home with her husband, their cats, a good book, and a strong cup of coffee. Book your visit today.
Kayla Balser | RMT
A graduate of the Canadian College of Massage & Hydrotherapy, Kayla brings a genuine passion for massage therapy rooted in personal experience — years as a patient, then as clinic admin, watching first-hand how the right treatment changes how people feel and move. That background shaped an approach that’s both skilled and deeply client-centred.
Kayla specializes in therapeutic massage, cupping, myofascial release, and active release techniques, with a focus on helping clients reduce muscle tension, manage chronic pain, improve mobility, and simply feel better in their bodies day to day. She takes a fully individualized approach — no two treatments are the same — and is committed to ongoing education to stay at the leading edge of her practice.
Whether you’re working through a specific issue or just need to decompress, Kayla will make sure you feel heard, comfortable, and well cared for. Book your visit today.
Heather Boudreau | Occupational Therapist
Heather graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1997 with her BSc in Occupational Therapy, following a BSc in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University in 1995.
Occupational therapists help people regain the ability to perform the everyday activities that matter most — whether that’s returning to work, managing daily routines, or recovering function after injury or illness. With nearly three decades of clinical experience, Heather brings deep expertise in functional capacity assessments (Matheson), the Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP), and concussion management.
Heather is passionate about meeting clients where they are and building a clear, practical path back to the life they want to live. When she’s not supporting her clients, she enjoys unwinding with a good book and spending time with her family.