Nicole Currie

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 decade, 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.

Jamie Currie

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

Stephanie Adamek

Registered Speech-Language Pathologist

Throughout previous work and life experiences, I have had many opportunities to witness the improved quality of life that access to communication allows by increasing independence, life participation and relationship building. These experiences initiated an interest in the field of speech and language, and led me to become a Speech-Language Pathologist to empower others in reaching their communication goals.

 Working at Pathways allows me to be part of a supportive team of passionate professionals that provide a diverse client population with individualized therapy. I enjoy collaborating directly with families and other professionals to create functional communication goals, and finding new ways to keep intervention engaging and fun.   

 In my free time, I like to get outdoors to hike and garden.

Samantha Hunter

Registered Speech Language Pathologist

Sam completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Linguistics at the University of Victoria before moving to Edmonton in 2014 to pursue a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Sam is passionate about working with children and their families on all aspects of communication and strives to help them realize their full potential. She finds tremendous value in incorporating play-based intervention techniques into therapy by using the child’s interests and motivations. Sam is always seeking ways to expand her knowledge and expertise and has taken many workshops and courses to ensure that she is up-to-date with evidence-based practices.

When away from her work life, Sam spends as much time as she can with her friends and family. She particularly enjoys yoga, spin, painting and traveling.

Heidi Rancourt

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.

Larissa Melville

Registered Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-language pathology is the intersection of linguistics, biology, and undeniable human-ness. Given my desire for continued learning and to develop sincere, empathetic connections with clients and families, it was right up my alley. In my experience, successful communication and eating is foundational to ongoing happiness in our daily lives.

I was drawn to Pathways because of their dedication to helping a diverse set of people; one of their core tenets is to welcome clients and their families who are facing any kind of challenge related to speech, language, and swallowing. This philosophy offers everyone the opportunity for meaningful change that may not be easily available elsewhere. It also grants me the growth and knowledge I need to best serve my clients and their families. Overall, I enjoy supporting a diverse set of clients by meeting their needs exactly where they are.

As a novice computer programmer, I code scientific studies and video games in my spare time. I also enjoy riding my bike, reading science fiction, and spending time with my friends and family.

April Rowlett 

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.

Anthea Wong

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.