About Us

Clinical Director,
Registered Speech Language Pathologist

I became a Speech Language Pathologist because I value a person’s right  to functional communication. Over the past two decades, I have had the opportunity to work across varied settings and countries with clients of all ages and abilities. As time passed, I recognized that the next step in my career was to build my own practice.

This led me into partnership with Jamie, my husband, who possesses the healthcare management skills and experience required to create a harmonious balance between the clinical and non-clinical responsibilities of a practice. Since quality of service and care is at the core of our vision, our partnership allows me to focus on delivering high quality care, providing mentorship  to our team of  Speech Language Pathologists and offering early work experience to interns.

Our service delivery model is community-based and individualized.  We jump right into a person’s actual everyday communication environment and determine the course of therapy based on the individual’s needs. For families who require a more structured approach or when private assessment is required, we are able to provide service in one of our locations in the Westshore.  All these important decisions are made through a joint-goal setting approach where the client, families, clinicians and case manager share an important role.

Partner, Operations and Advocacy,
Registered Rehabilitation Professional

The goal of our practice is to ensure families have timely access to thoughtful, individualized therapy services. For us this means focusing on quality rather than quantity measures.   My role at Pathways is really about reintroducing Case Management and Advocacy which has been increasingly downloaded on to therapists and families. This allows us to ensure that our speech language pathologists not only maintain manageable workloads but also have the support to provide truly individualized therapy to families. It also means we are able to provide families with funding and advocacy support services not commonly found at other organizations. Every family we work with is different so it is really motivating to work on a team that is able to deliver this unique level of support!

When we’re not “in the office”, we look forward to getting outside to ski, bike and sail with our kids Jace and Micah

Registered Speech Language Pathologist

Heidi graduated from the University of Victoria with a degree in Linguistics and Psychology in 2004. From there she completed her Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton in 2006.

Heidi became a Speech Language Pathologist because communication is such an integral part of life and relationships. By helping people to communicate to the best of their abilities she can help them improve the quality of their lives. 

Pathways Therapy Services provides the support and opportunities to be involved with a variety of clients. Whether it’s teaching a child to articulate sounds, providing strategies for fluency, improving social communication, enriching language and vocabulary, implementing alternative communication methods, or facilitating recovery and compensation after a stroke Pathways can help optimize communication.

Outside of work Heidi loves being in nature, playing the piano, cooking, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

Speech Language Pathologist

As a Self Design homeschool teacher for a medically complex student I learned about all of the ways SLPs can support communication and swallowing. I completed my master’s degree from the University of Alberta and discovered that I love working with all ages, from early intervention into late adulthood. 

I joined the Pathways team to support clients with a variety of communication and swallowing needs. I love the 1-1 setting and developing trusting and lasting relationships with clients and families. 

Outside of the clinic you’ll find me cycling, creating embroidery, and hosting board game nights!

Speech Language Pathologist

April graduated from Minot State University with her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders before continuing on to obtain her Master’s of Science in Speech Language Pathology.

April enjoys working with children and adults across all ages and ability levels. She is passionate about providing strategies that promote functional communication across all environments. April loves collaborating with families to assess their current needs and help brainstorm solutions that will work for both the clients and their loved ones.

When April is not working, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, and travelling.

Registered Occupational Therapist

Anthea graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Psychology at Queen's University before going on to complete a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto. 

Anthea is passionate about supporting children and their families to reach their OT goals and has experience working with children in both the UK and Canada. She believes in a client-centered strengths-based approach to ensure that plans meet each child and family's unique needs. She values collaboration and creativity in the therapeutic process and believes that the best outcomes come from successful teamwork. Experienced in providing in-person and virtual OT support in a variety of settings, she is very excited about the opportunity to provide services to families across the province.

Outside of work, Anthea enjoys travelling, experiencing new cultures, learning new languages, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.