Our Team
Andrew White PT
BPE, BScPT, Dip. Manip, FCAMPT
Andrew graduated in 2004 with his Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University, and has been working in private practice since. His post graduate education includes completion of the Advanced Diploma in Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy in 2011, achieving the designation of Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy. He has also completed courses in: Concussion Management, Rehabilitation of the Functional Fitness Athlete, Mulligan Concepts, Running Injury Management, Explain Pain, Kinesiotaping, and Acupuncture to name a few.
Prior to physiotherapy, Andrew had completed a Bachelor of Physical Education with a major in Sport Science from the University of New Brunswick and had taken extensive coursework in Sport Psychology. He has volunteered his services at several local, national, and international sporting events, and is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer.
In addition to his work in the clinic, Andrew has worked as a lab instructor in the Master's of Physiotherapy program at Dalhousie University, is an instructor and mentor for the Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, and has been involved as a research assistant on a study in the School of Biomedical Engineering at Dalhousie University, which is related to Total Knee Arthroplasties. He has published a book review in Momentum (the newsletter of Sport Physiotherapy Canada) and has co-published a guideline for using outcome measures in the Orthopedic Division Review (the official journal of the Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association). Andrew is the Communications Chair of the Education Committee for the Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and has been a board member of the St. Margaret's Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Andrew works with his patients to identify the cause of their pain or dysfunction and to come up with a patient specific plan to reach their individual goals. He feels that a combination of manual therapy (hands on treatment), education, and specific exercises are necessary to achieve these goals. He is also a strong believer in evidence based practice.
Ella Andrews PT (Resident)
BScKin, MSc.PT
Ella is a physiotherapist who is passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what they love. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Certificate in Disability Management, and a Master in Physiotherapy degree from Dalhousie University, where she developed a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, movement science, and patient-centred care.
Ella is deeply committed to optimizing healthcare and building meaningful connections with her patients. Her background as a lifelong athlete sparked her early interest in movement, injury prevention, and performance, and continues to shape her hands-on, functional approach to physiotherapy.
Ella has experience working with a wide range of individuals, including athletes, older adults, people living with neurological conditions, and members of the general population managing pain, injury, or mobility concerns. She values a holistic approach to care, taking the time to understand each person’s goals, lifestyle, and unique challenges. Ella believes physiotherapy works best as a partnership, and she strives to empower her patients with the tools, confidence, and guidance they need to return to the activities that matter most to them.
Nick Culley MRCPod
Podiatrist
Nick worked in the UK and Ontario before moving to Nova Scotia in 2014. Experienced in all areas of podiatry, Nick now specializes in musculoskeletal practice after many years of working with soccer players, runners, golfers and dance students.
A big believer in delivering the knowledge and education to patients so they can lead a healthy, active lifestyle.
Keeping up to date with best practice and research in foot/ankle treatments is vital in a present day podiatry practice.
When not working Nick enjoys golfing, cycling, cooking and walking his 2 pups.
Dr. Allison Tucker
MD, MSc, FRCS(C)
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Allison Tucker is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in trauma and the arthroscopic reconstruction of the knee and shoulder. She attended medical school at Memorial University of Newfoundland before completing an orthopaedic residency and MSc in Anatomical Science at Queen's University. Dr. Tucker received advanced fellowship training in arthroscopy and sports medicine at Banff Sport Medicine and in trauma at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Tucker lives in the HRM with her husband and daughter and looks forward to providing care and service to the local community. Dr. Tucker will hold some of her clinics out of Platinum Physiotherapy.
**Please note that all appointments with Dr. Tucker are booked through her assistant with a referral from your doctor. Any questions about your appointment with Dr. Tucker should be addressed to her office at 902-332-4444.