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Get to know our
Speech Therapists!

All of our Speech Therapists are registered and in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists 

Jennifer Westhaver

Jennifer Westhaver

Jennifer has worked in many settings, including public schools, a developmental clinic, and in private practice in both Ontario and Nova Scotia. Jennifer believes in using a neurodiversity affirming approach to assessment and therapy. She works collaboratively with families and clients to ensure goals are functional and client-centred.

 

In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys traveling, reading, cottage life, and spending time with her husband and two sons. 

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Jennifer is based at the Bedford Clinic location. 

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About Jennifer

Jennifer graduated from Dalhousie University with a Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2014. She is nationally certified with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada, and registered with the Nova Scotia College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists.

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Jennifer can assess and support the following: 

  • Articulation

  • Early Communication Development 

  • Pre-school Language Development 

  • School-age Language Development

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 

  • Early and School Age Literacy

  • Fluency disorders i.e. Stuttering 

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Paige Ryan

Paige Ryan is a speech-language pathologist born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is passionate about providing family/person-centred care while working to build capacity in her clients and helping them meet their life participation goals.

Paige has provided service in a variety of settings, including the public school setting, the community, hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, private clinics, virtual-based telepractice, and families' homes. Paige has served a variety of populations, including adults with acquired neurological language disorders (brain injury, stroke, dementia, etc), school aged children, and pre-school children.

 

Paige is currently on Maternity Leave. 
 

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About Paige

Paige graduated from Dalhousie University in 2019 with a Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology (SLP). Paige has extensive experience working with adults, preschool, and school aged children who identify as autistic.

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Paige can assess and support the following: 

  • Speech sound development

  • Early communication development

  • Pre-school Language development

  • School-aged language development

  • Phonological Awareness (supporting literacy)

  • Social Communication

  • Developmental Play

  • Positive Behavioural Support (alternative strategies while communication skills are developing)

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

  • Cognitive Communication Disorders/Acquired Language disorders

  • Parent & caregiver coaching in supporting communication

  • Fluency Disorders and Stuttering

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Elizabeth Pace

Elizabeth Pace

Elizabeth is a speech-language pathologist who is passionate about helping children, teens, and adults communicate with confidence. She takes a strengths-based approach, focusing on each child and individual's unique abilities to foster growth and create meaningful progress. By celebrating the potential in every child, Elizabeth collaborates with families to set goals that are functional, empowering, and tailored to their everyday lives.

 

Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys exploring new places, reading, and spending time with family and friends. 

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Elizabeth is based in Barrington NS, and will be seeing clients at our Halifax clinic.

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About Elizabeth

Elizabeth earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Dalhousie University in 2020. Since then, Elizabeth has gained extensive experience helping individuals improve their speech clarity, develop language skills, build social connections, and manage executive functioning challenges. She is especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent children, helping them shine by building on their unique strengths and abilities.

 

Elizabeth offers assessment and therapy in the following areas:

  • Speech Sound Development

  • Articulation Concerns

  • Early Communication Development

  • Preschool Language Development

  • School-aged Language Development

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

  • Social Communication

  • Cognitive Communication (Executive Functioning)

  • Phonological Awareness and Literacy

  • Parent & Caregiver Coaching

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Tracy Green

Tracy Dewolf Green

Tracy has worked primarily in private practice that has provided opportunities to engage with clients in clinic, home, day care and school settings. A former elementary school resource teacher, she has spent her career working with young children and providing support in various areas of their development. She has a positive approach to working with children and families, assisting them with communication goals and tools to attain these. She is grateful to be part of this profession where she also finds personal satisfaction in each client session.

 

Outside of the clinic, Tracy has often been found cheering for her children at various youth sport events, visiting Nova Scotia’s South Shore beaches, travelling, and
enjoying a good book with a cup of coffee.

 

Tracy is based at both the Halifax and Bedford clinics

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About Tracy

Tracy graduated from Dalhousie University with a Masters of Science in Speech
Language Pathology in 2007. She is also nationally certified with Speech-Language
and Audiology Canada.

 

Tracy can assess and support the following:

  • Articulation/speech sound development

  • Early language development

  • Preschool language development

  • School age language development

  • Phonological awareness/pre-literacy

  • Fluency (e.g. stuttering)

  • Parent/caregiver support and coaching

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For any questions, please contact us by phone, email, or send us a message from our home page. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Phone: (902)-943-2621 

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