our Team
Get to know our wonderful team members. Our Counsellors, Dietitian, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Therapy Assistant, and Psychology team are here to support you & your family.
Speech-Language Pathology
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Registered SLP & Owner
I'm a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a Master of Science from the University of British Columbia. I love supporting bilingual families and I am fluent in both Spanish and English. I incorporate play, books, songs, and movement into my sessions to keep things fun and engaging.
I am registered in both British Columbia (CHCPBC) and Alberta (ACSLPA). I'm also a Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP) for autistic children under age 6 in BC. I have completed additional training to administer the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), which allows me to participate in multidisciplinary assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am also listed on the Apraxia Kids directory for SLPs, indicating additional focus in my practice supporting individuals with Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
When I'm not at the clinic, I'm spending time with my husband, David, and our two daughters, Ruby and Leni. I'm an avid reader will squeeze in a few chapters at any moment possible!
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Registered SLP
I'm a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a Master of Science from the University of Alberta. I love integrating kids' personal interests into therapy to make sessions fun and effective. I am fluent in German and English. For hobbies, I enjoy long walks, hiking, cross-country skiing, reading, and painting. I am registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).
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Registered SLP
Trained Orofacial MyologistI'm a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a Master of Science from the University of Alberta. I have a wide range of experience from early language development to swallowing. I love getting to know kids and their families and strive to keep learning so I can provide fun and evidence-based service. I spend a lot of time being creative whether it’s sewing, knitting, drawing or playing piano. I am registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA) and certified by Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC).
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Registered SLP
I am a certified Speech Language Pathologist with a Masters of Clinical Science from the University of Western Ontario. I love to include client's interests to make therapy fun and engaging. I prioritize creating a safe and empowering environment for clients and their families to reach their full potential. Outside of work, I enjoy knitting, painting, reading, and cuddling with my dog. I am registered with the Alberta College of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).
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Registered SLP
I'm a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a Master of Science from the University of Alberta. I love incorporating client interests into therapy to make sessions engaging, meaningful, and fun. I prioritize creating an empowering and supportive environment for clients and families. I am fluent in English and French. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, bouldering, playing games, and spending time with my dog. I am registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).
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Registered SLP
I'm a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a Master of Science from the University of Alberta. I’m passionate about incorporating client interests into sessions to make therapy engaging and fun! My goal is to create an empowering environment where clients and their families feel supported as they work toward their communication goals. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, crocheting, and spending time in the mountains.I am registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).
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Registered SLP
I'm a certified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a Master of Science from the University of Alberta. My experience is broad, including many facets of speech and language such as Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), early language development and a variety of speech sound and motor speech differences. It is important to me to keep my speech therapy sessions child-led, fun, and dynamic for my pediatric clients, and I love having the client and their family involved when choosing goals to work on.
Outside of being an SLP, I enjoy reading, being active, and hanging out with my friends and family, including my two little boys. I am registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA) and certified by Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC).
Psychology
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Registered Psychologist #6907
Assessment & ConsultationI am a Registered Psychologist with over 30 years of experience as an educator and consultant in the public school system. With a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta and a Master of Education in School and Applied Psychology from the University of Calgary, I specialize in comprehensive psychoeducational assessments for children, youth, and adults. My main areas of focus include learning and developmental difficulties, social/emotional/behavioral challenges, giftedness, and ADHD.
I believe that assessment is a valuable tool for understanding individual strengths and challenges. Combining assessment results with evidence-based, practical recommendations and strategies can help to support learning, development and overall success. I also have additional training in trauma-informed and resilience-based practices and the assessment of Autism. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, exploring the outdoors and traveling.
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Registered Psychologist #8828
Assessment & ConsultationI am a Registered Psychologist in Alberta providing comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. I have extensive experience conducting psychoeducational, autism, ADHD, cognitive, and mental health evaluations, and I am committed to delivering thorough, evidence-based care in a compassionate and collaborative environment.
My goal is to help individuals and families gain a clearer understanding of their unique strengths and challenges while offering practical, actionable recommendations to support success across home, school, work, and everyday life.
Occupational Therapy
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Registered Occupational Therapist
I have worked as a pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) since I graduated from the University of Alberta in 2017. I love making therapy fun, and enabling families to feel comfortable and confident supporting their child.
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, crafting, cooking, and spending time with my family.
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Registered Occupational Therapist
I have been working as a pediatric Occupational Therapist in schools and private practice since I graduated from the University of Alberta in 2022. I am passionate about sensory processing and how it impacts everything children do, from regulation to motor skills and activities of daily living. I have taken several continuing education courses on sensory processing, and I’m always eager to learn more every day - fortunately, I'll probably never run out of things to learn!
Outside of work, I like to be out in the nature, bake more sourdough bread than I can possibly eat, spend time with my family, and cuddle with my cat.
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Registered Occupational Therapist
I have worked as an Occupational Therapist in a variety of areas since I graduated from the University of Alberta in 2008. My practice approach is client-centered; I enjoy collaborating with clients and families to set meaningful goals and create customized treatment programs that are therapeutic and engaging. I describe myself as a lifelong learner and seek educational opportunities to provide clients with Occupational Therapy services that align with current best practice. I enjoy empowering clients, families and caregivers to participate in the functional activities that are important to them.
When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my family. I am a mom to two amazing children who inspire me to grow. We are often outdoors or cuddling our pets. I also enjoy reading and photography.
I am a registered Occupational Therapist with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) and a member of Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists (SAOT).
Counselling
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I am a Canadian Certified Counselling Therapist (CCC) holding a Master of Applied Psychology from Athabasca University. I bring diverse experience in mental health, substance use recovery, and supportive counselling for individuals, couples, and families.
With a particular passion for working with neurodiverse and special needs populations, I spent nearly a decade as a special education teacher and Life Skills program coordinator. In that role, I designed and implemented individualized education and transition plans, supported students with high- and low-incidence disabilities, and created safe, inclusive environments that fostered social, emotional, and life skills growth.
This foundational experience deeply informs my counselling practice, where I use compassionate, strengths-based, and culturally sensitive approaches to help clients of all ages build resilience and achieve their goals.
I also love working with young children & their families, and I run play therapy groups for children age 4+ to encourage a variety of social skills & build confidence in a supportive peer setting.I am thrilled to be part of the team at Ruby Therapy, offering in-person and virtual sessions in Alberta. I welcome the opportunity to support you on your path to greater well-being.
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I believe that reaching out for support takes courage, and that everyone deserves a space where they can feel truly heard, understood, and accepted.
As a Canadian Certified Counsellor and a Masters Degree in Education, I have had the privilege of walking alongside children, youth, adults, and families through many different seasons of life. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the joys and challenges that come with growing, learning, relationships, parenting, and navigating an ever-changing world.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and strengths-based. I believe every person is unique, with their own experiences, and the capacity for growth. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and open space where clients feel respected, valued, and free to be themselves. I believe counselling should be a place where there is room for curiosity, honesty, understanding, reflection and growth.
I have a particular passion for supporting children and youth as they navigate the many emotional, social, and developmental challenges that can arise during childhood and adolescence. I work with individuals who may be experiencing anxiety or depression, school stress and academic pressure, peer relationships and social challenges, identity and self-esteem concerns, life transitions, and family conflict.
Growing up can be complicated, and sometimes it can be difficult for children and young people to find the words to explain what they are feeling. I believe that behaviour is often a form of communication, and I take time to look beneath the surface to understand what a child or young person may be experiencing. My goal is not simply to focus on what is going wrong, but to understand the whole person and help them recognize their strengths, develop emotional awareness, build healthy coping strategies, and feel more confident in themselves.
I also believe that supporting a child or youth often means supporting the family around them. I value working collaboratively with parents and caregivers to build understanding, strengthen communication, and create greater connection within the family. Adulthood can bring its own unique challenges, whether navigating a relationship change, career transition, parenting, divorce, or simply the pressures of everyday life, I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters. My goal is to work alongside you to better understand your experiences, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Whether you are a young person trying to make sense of your emotions, a parent concerned about your child's well-being, or a family navigating change or difficult circumstances, you don't have to navigate it alone. My hope is to create a space where you can slow down, feel heard, and know that you matter. Together, we can explore what you're experiencing, build on your strengths, and find a path forward with compassion, understanding, and grace.
Dietetics
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Registered Dietitian
I’m a Registered Dietitian (RD) with a Bachelor of Science and Dietetics Specialization from the University of Alberta.
I have experience providing nutrition counselling for a wide range of nutrition concerns and medical conditions, including malnutrition, gastrointestinal conditions, chronic health conditions, disordered eating, picky eating, and more.
With so much nutrition information available online, it can be difficult to know what information to trust. As an RD, I am a lifelong learner and stay up to date with the latest nutrition research so I can provide families with evidence-based information they can feel confident in.
My goal is to help build a positive relationship with food while providing the nutrition needed to grow, thrive, and feel your best! I take a compassionate and family-centered approach to nutrition care and aim to make nutrition practical, achievable, and sustainable.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors, gardening, cooking, reading, and trying new sports and activities. I’m also a big animal lover!
Therapy Assistants
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B.Sc., Communication Disorders
I'm a Therapy Assistant with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from Brigham Young University. I have experience supporting individuals with diverse learning and communication needs and am passionate about helping others build skills, gain confidence, and reach their full potential. I strive to build meaningful connections with the individuals and families that I work with while providing compassionate, individualized support.
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Therapy Assistant
I am a Therapy Assistant with a specialization in literacy instruction and dyslexia. I am certified as an Orton-Gillingham (OG) practitioner and am completing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from MacEwan University. I am deeply passionate about providing individualized and emotionally sound instruction tailored to students' specific learning needs.
My approach relies on utilizing every opportunity to build confidence and resilience. Outside of work I enjoy travelling and camping with my husband and two kids!
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Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
I'm a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) with a BA in Sociology from the University of Winnipeg and over 25 years of experience in the Manitoba education system. I love planning game-based therapy sessions that engage kids and families. I work closely with SLPs to help clients achieve their goals. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, hiking, going to movies with my family, watching my boys curl, volunteering, and exploring Edmonton. I am certified with the Therapy Assistant Association of Alberta (ThAAA).
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Therapy Assistant
I’m a Therapy Assistant with an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from the University of Calgary. As an educator with over 35 years of experience in the Alberta education system, I work closely with SLPs to support clients and their families to reach their literacy goals. I love incorporating kids' interests to ensure my hands-on sessions are meaningful, engaging, and fun. As a part-time retiree, I enjoy soft start days, reading, and spending quality time with my family and friends. I am certified with the Alberta Teacher’s Association.
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Therapy Assistant
I am a Therapy Assistant completing a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Psychology from the University of Alberta. I have experience supporting individuals and families with a variety of communication and education goals, including working as a tutor since 2015. I am committed to providing meaningful personalized support. I love planning fun and dynamic sessions that are tailored to your child's needs and interests, and enjoy engaging with children in game-based and creativity-based therapy techniques. I am excited to meet you and your child, and support your unique goals!
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, crafts, and the beach!
Administrative Team
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Clinic Coordinator
I’ve spent many years working in office administration and management roles, coordinating schedules, and the many moving parts that keep things in the office running day to day. I enjoy being part of a team environment and helping both families and staff feel supported throughout the day. I’m fluent in English and Spanish.
Outside of work, my life is busy in the best way with my two young boys and our forever foster dog, Jane. I’m passionate about animal rescue and volunteering in my community.
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Clinic Coordinator
I am thrilled to be back in administration after taking some time to raise my family. As a busy mom of three, I have mastered the art of multitasking—a skill I use every day to keep our clinic running smoothly and to ensure every family feels supported.
I am passionate about health, fitness, and family. When I'm not at the clinic, you can usually find me outside on the running trails, spending time with our golden retriever, or cheering on my kids at swimming, hockey, baseball, and track events!