Hands for Community
Together, we can make healing go even further.
Who We Are
We are a dynamic group of complementary and alternative healthcare practitioners with a desire to use our skills to make broader social impact, raising money for mutual aid while providing more affordable access to healthcare for our local communities.
The Hands for Community Collective was created by Andrea McCulloch, an Osteopath and Laurie Di Giulio, a Massage Therapist, in Halifax/Kjipuktuk Nova Scotia. Andrea and Laurie met through a shared commitment to Palestine solidarity and dreamt of a way to use their professional skills and community connections to make positive impacts in the world.
We are always looking for more practitioners to add to our roster, and people who would like to participate or contribute in some way to future events. Please connect to us using the contact form.
Our vision is to make the Hands for Community Collective a recurring initiative, supporting those in need both locally and globally. When we see urgent crises, we turn our care outward — because healing has no borders.
New Dates
Hands for Gaza
September 20, 2026 10am-1pm
At Brickyard Health, #100 – 2111 Maitland Street, Halifax
Learn more about the family we are supporting HERE
Stay Tuned!
We will be planning another clinic day at Brickyard Health on October 4th, 2026.
Watch out for our social media posts, and the “New Dates” section for more details and links to booking appointments.
Want to be emailed when we open this date? Send us a message using our contact form below.
Booking Instructions
When you book a treatment with one of our volunteer practitioners, we suggest a minimum donation of $75 (As this is a charitable event, receipts for insurance cannot be issued)
Follow these instructions, for upcoming events, to view and book available time slots:
- Booking is available through the PhysioMatters Jane App using the following link https://physiomatters.janeapp.com/locations/hands-for-community/book
- Pease note, the physical location of this month’s clinic is Brickyard Health
- Book your treatment under Andrea McCulloch, each treatment is named for discipline and practitioner so you can choose who you want to see. You can also add your name to the waitlist.
- Email info@handsfor.ca for help in booking or questions about the clinic.
- Enjoy your session knowing that 100% of proceeds go directly to the selected cause.