Brightside Integrated Health

03/14/2026

What makes massage therapy an effective self-care practice?💆‍♀️
Self-care means taking care of your mental, emotional, and physical needs and massage addresses the body and mind, at the same time!

Physically, massage therapy helps reduce muscle soreness, improves flexibility, and alleviates chronic pain. These effects are particularly beneficial for those who spend long hours at a desk, engage in strenuous physical activity, or simply feel the aches and pains of daily life.

Mentally, massage promotes relaxation and reduces stress by lowering cortisol levels, which is the hormone responsible for stress. At the same time, it increases the production of endorphins, the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals.

Brightside's Massage Therapist, Sydney Coughlin, RMT has some openings next week... why not snap one up?
Your future self will thank you! ☀

We direct bill most insurance companies.
Our clinic is located at 250 Baker Drive, Suite 222, in Dartmouth.
The entrance is "C", next to the Kent store and there is plenty of free parking.🚗

☎️902-444-1015
📧info@brightsidehealth.ca
🌐https://brightsidehealth.ca
Book Online: brightsideintegratedhealth.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/31

03/08/2026

International Women’s Day has been celebrated since 1911 to honour women’s achievements, challenge discrimination, and push for gender equality. It is a time to celebrate how far we’ve come in the fight for gender equality and to recognize the incredible achievements of women around the world. But it’s also a reminder that there is still work to be done. By acknowledging progress while continuing to challenge inequality, we can all play a part in accelerating change.

At Brightside Integrated Health, we acknowledge and value the contributions of the women who make up most of our team and drive the success of our clinic, while showing up every day for their colleagues, clients and our community as a whole. Thank you!🙏

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03/04/2026

We are pleased to introduce Tracy Hey as the newest member of the Brightside Integrated Health Team! ☀

Tracy brings a blend of academic training and real-world experience to her counselling work. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Mount Saint Vincent University, followed by a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Her approach is integrative, client-centred, strengths-based, and solutions-focused, with a strong emphasis on creating trust and safety. Tracy supports individuals in authentically navigating life’s challenges while building resilience, insight, and meaningful change.

Tracy has more than 20 years of experience as a first responder, working as a call taker and a dispatcher. This background gives her a deep, firsthand understanding of high-stress environments, trauma exposure, and the complexities of helping roles. She brings a grounded, compassionate, and practical perspective to therapy—one that honours both vulnerability and strength, meeting clients with genuine understanding and respect.

Tracy is registered with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists as an RCT-C and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Visit Tracy’s website www.heytheretherapy.ca

Tracy works with adolescents and adults, offering evening and weekend appointments, in-person or virtually.

Book Online: https://brightsideintegratedhealth.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/42
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03/02/2026

March is Social Work Month and we'd like to take the opportunity to give a shout out to Brightside's social workers and to highlight some unique qualities that social workers bring to their practice:

☀ Commitment to social justice
Social workers empathize with their clients' social and emotional struggles, but they also examine the systems in place that may be perpetuating them. It is embedded within the code of ethics to advocate for social justice and changing oppressive systems that perpetuate problems for our clients, and to empower our clients to do the same.

☀ Holistic training
Social workers learn to work with diverse populations, and with individuals, families, groups, and communities. They are required to continue their education each year to sharpen their skills and ensure they are following evidence-based, best practice.

☀ Empowerment
Social workers are committed to the empowerment of their clients and providing the tools needed for continued healing and coping outside of therapy - although clients are always welcome to receive therapy for as long as needed and to come back to therapy as needed!

☀ Humour
Social workers with frontline experience often have a special brand of dark, self-aware humour that comes from having seen some things! A social worker is a great choice as a therapist for clients who are worried that their situation, or trauma is ‘too much', as social workers are usually difficult to shock.

Want to book with a counselling therapist who is also a social worker?
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03/01/2026

We made it through the winter! March brings the promise of spring!🌷🪻

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02/17/2026

Are you an amazing Counselling Therapist who is looking for a new home for your full-time, or part-time practice? Is your practice informed by the mind-body connection regarding mental and physical health and do you value collaboration with your colleagues?

Then we would love to meet you!☀

Brightside Integrated Health is an established multi-disciplinary mental health and wellness clinic that strives to offer an elevated experience for our clients, as well as an excellent working environment for our team. The clinic is centrally located in the Russell Lake community of Dartmouth, with plenty of free parking. The vibe is clean, bright, relaxed and comfortable. We boast full-time administrative support, a compassionate and professional team of practitioners, and owners who are are onsite and supportive.

Think we might be a good fit? Please send a cover letter and your CV to our clinic manager at laurenb@brightsidehealth.ca.

Brightside Integrated Health offers mental health counselling, trauma counselling, corporate services, massage, naturopathy and nutrition.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentines Day!❤️
Although this day tends to highlight romantic love, self-love is even more important and should be celebrated!

Self-love is the practice of treating yourself with kindness, compassion, and respect. It’s the foundation upon which resilience, confidence, and fulfillment are built. When we cultivate self-love, we create a powerful shift in our mindset, allowing us to navigate life’s challenges with grace and strength. Imagine a life where your inner dialogue is encouraging rather than critical, where you embrace your flaws as part of your unique beauty, and where you feel empowered to take risks, set boundaries, and pursue what is meaningful to you. This is the essence of self-love, and it is not selfish - it is necessary for good mental and physical health.
And when we love ourselves, we radiate that love into the world, uplifting others in the process - and couldn't we all use a little more of that?

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02/13/2026

Valentines Day is tomorrow!❤️
Do you need a thoughtful gift for someone you love?
Why not give the gift of health!

We have gift cards available in any denomination, or for any service:
👉Counselling Therapy
👉Massage Therapy
👉Acupuncture
👉Nutritional Counselling

To purchase a physical Brightside Integrated Health gift card, you can pop into the clinic at 250 Baker Drive, Suite 222, or purchase an online version, via this link:
brightsideintegratedhealth.janeapp.com/

02/07/2026

We are so pleased to have Meghan, Nicole, Ruth, Crystal, Elisse and Emma on our Fireside team!🔥

Fireside Counselling is an affordable option for clients who do not have insurance, and for whom the cost of private therapy is a barrier.

02/04/2026

Hark, what is that glowing orb in the sky? ☀️

It was so nice to see the sun that Brian and Seamus took the Brightsidemobile off-roading!

We hope you are enjoying some sunshine too!
Not feeling it? We can support you through the dark times.

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01/27/2026

After all this shoveling - you probably need a massage!💆‍♀️

Sydney Coughlin, RMT, has the following availabilities:
👉Wednesday, January 28th: 11:30am, 12:45pm
👉Tuesday, February 3rd: 11:30am, 2pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm
👉Wednesday, February 4th: 12:45pm, 2pm, 4:30pm

Which one will you snap up?🐢

📍Suite 222 - 250 Baker Drive, Dartmouth
📞902-444-1015
📧info@brightsidehealth.ca
🌐https://brightsideintegratedhealth.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/31
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