Get to
know
our
speech
therapists

All of our Speech Therapists are registered and in good standing with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

Elizabeth is a speech-language pathologist who is passionate about helping children, teens, and adults communicate with confidence.
Tracy has worked primarily in private practice that has provided opportunities to engage with clients in clinic, home, day care and school settings.
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.
Erin has experience working in healthcare, public education, and private practice settings in both Ontario and Nova Scotia, supporting preschoolers, school-aged children, and adolescents.
Deb brings over 20 years of experience in the health field, with a strong focus on supporting children and families.
Leah is a Speech-Language Pathologist raised in Halifax who is passionate about helping children and adults build confident and functional communication skills.
Ruth Serrano is a speech-language pathologist who is passionate about helping children communicate. Ruth believes that listening, building relationships, and supporting regulation are foundational to communication.

How We Work

We bring the
practice
to the
place
— clinic, home, school, work.
At The Clinic

Our Bayers Rd, Bedford, Annapolis, and Kentville rooms are calm, sensory-friendly, and stocked with the practical things real therapy needs.

At Home

Our Bayers Rd, Bedford, Annapolis, and Kentville rooms are calm, sensory-friendly, and stocked with the practical things real therapy needs.

At Work or School

Our Bayers Rd, Bedford, Annapolis, and Kentville rooms are calm, sensory-friendly, and stocked with the practical things real therapy needs.

At The Clinic

Our Bayers Rd, Bedford, Annapolis, and Kentville rooms are calm, sensory-friendly, and stocked with the practical things real therapy needs.

Why Choose Us

Serving
individuals
and
families
across Nova Scotia

Thrive Therapy was built on a simple belief: everyone deserves the support they need to fully participate in life.

Plain-spoken

No jargon, no acronyms, no euphemisms. If we wouldn't say it at your kitchen table, we don't say it in the clinic.

Whole Family

We treat the person and the people around them. Parents get coached. Partners get included. Caregivers get supported.

Evidence Based

We don't promise quick fixes. We promise real progress — measured in the things you can do this month that you couldn't last month.

Locally Owned

Proudly owned and operated in Nova Scotia, Thrive Therapy is honored to support our community through every stage of life.

Where we stand

We are an inclusive practice

We serve LGBTQ+ families, Indigenous clients, Veterans, and kids of every ability.

Safe & Welcoming

LGBTQ+ Friendly

We Believe

Every Child Matters

VAC Approved

Veteran Friendly

Visit Us

Empowering
lives
across Nova Scotia

Halifax

Suite 329, 7071 Bayers Road

Our home base — three therapy rooms, a sensory gym kids can climb in, and a quiet counselling suite. Easy parking across from the Halifax Shopping Centre.

Bedford

Unit 210, 1550 Bedford Hwy

Our pediatric-leaning satellite. Calmer waiting room for sensory-sensitive kids, after-school slots, and a stroller-friendly entry.

Annapolis, Queens & Tri-County

Mobile + partner clinics

We come to you — home visits, school visits, and partner-clinic days in Yarmouth, Digby, Shelburne, and Liverpool. 

Kentville

Mobile + partner clinics

We come to you — home visits, school visits, and partner-clinic days in Kentville, Greenwood, Berwick, New Minas, and Wolfville.