*We have moved! Our Bedford location is now at 420-1600 Bedford Highway

We offer Free 15-minute Consultations, virtually or by phone, for new clients!

  • Please select “Book an Appointment at Halifax” below then choose the “Free Consultation (Virtual)” session under the corresponding service (e.g., OT, SLP, or Counselling).

  • For Occupational Therapy, we also offer Free 15-minute Consultations via “Book an Appointment at Bedford.”

  • Following the Free Consultation, appointments can be booked at any of our locations, either in-person or virtually.

Virtual Services can be booked from any of our locations; however, Halifax has the greatest availability. If you cannot find a time that suits you, please check availability at another location.

For help with booking, please contact us by email (info@thriveot.ca) or phone (902-943-2621) : )

Lucia Mackay is a Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about providing patient- and family-centred care that is individualized, collaborative, and goal-oriented. She is committed to empowering clients and their families by building on their strengths and supporting them in achieving meaningful communication and life participation goals.

Lucia completed her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Maine. Following graduation, she worked in Maine for two years in a private practice setting, providing services across a variety of environments, including public schools, private clinics, and virtual telepractice.

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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 them, which can be incorporated into their busy home lives. 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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Alex is a Registered Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting children, youth, and adults in developing the skills they need to thrive in their everyday lives. She works with children experiencing challenges with emotional regulation, motor development, and independence in daily activities, helping them build confidence across home, school, and community environments.

Alex supports adults and seniors in managing physical and mental health challenges, providing individualized interventions such as home safety assessments, workplace modifications, and chronic pain management. She works with individuals recovering from workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and those navigating chronic pain, executive functioning challenges, and mental health-related barriers to participation, helping them engage more fully in daily life.

Alex brings a strong understanding of how emotions, stress, and physical experiences can impact participation in meaningful activities. She thoughtfully adapts this knowledge to provide care that is trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, engaging, and tailored to each individual. She takes a collaborative and compassionate approach, creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel understood, empowered, and motivated to reach their goals.

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Laura is a licensed Occupational Therapist with a deep commitment to helping individuals of all ages build independence, improve function, and live more meaningful lives. With a strong foundation in client-centered care, she develops individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals. Laura has experience in various settings and offers in-home assessments for equipment, home adaptations, wheelchair seating, and office ergonomics. She focuses on an evidence-based approach to therapy and is dedicated to making progress both practical and meaningful to her clients.

Laura enjoys working with children to support developmental milestones, sensory processing, fine motor skills. She aims to bring creativity and compassion to every session, helping kids build confidence and functional skills in a fun, supportive environment.

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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.

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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.

Erin takes a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach to her work and believes that strong relationships are at the heart of meaningful therapy. She loves getting to know her clients and their families, building trust and connection, and working together to create goals.

Outside of work, Erin can often be found at a rink or baseball field—depending on the season—cheering on her two sons. She also enjoys quiet time at home or walks on the beach or local trails with her husband, boys, and their Corgi pup, Hatty. Erin loves reading, yoga, music (she’s a Swiftie!), and exploring new places when she gets the chance to travel.

About Erin Erin graduated from McGill University with a Masters of Science (Applied) in Speech-Language Pathology in 2011. She is registered with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

Erin 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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