Meet The Team
Megan MacLeod
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Megan (she/her) is the owner and founder of Bridges Speech and Language.
She received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Dalhousie University in 2013. Since graduating, Megan has worked in private practice and public health settings in Vancouver and Halifax. She is also a clinical educator for students in Dalhousie's Speech-Language Pathology program.
Some of Megan's additional training includes:
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Hanen It Takes Two to Talk
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Hanen More Than Words
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DIRFloortime
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The SCERTS Model
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TEFL certification
Megan loves working with individuals of all ages and their families, and lives with her own family in Halifax's North End.
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Jasmin Heim
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Jasmin (she/her) graduated with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Dalhousie University. Since completing the program in 2019, Jasmin has provided services in both public and private settings in Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. She enjoys working with adult and pediatric clients, addressing a wide variety of needs in the areas of fluency (stuttering), articulation, language, literacy, and voice.
Some of Jasmin’s additional training includes:
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Lidcombe Program (for pediatric stuttering)
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Natural Language Acquisition in Autism: Echolalia to Self-
Generated Language (Level 1 & 2)
Jasmin recognizes the importance of a collaborative approach in client-centred care, and works with families, caregivers, and other healthcare providers to augment progress in therapy. She has a particular interest in neurodiversity affirming therapies and focuses on creating joyful and authentic connections in her sessions.
Catie Johnson
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Catie (she/her) graduated with her Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Dalhousie University in 2026. Prior to this, she completed a researched-based Master of Speech Science at Western University in 2023.
She brings a diverse background in both clinical practice and research, with a particular focus on children with complex care needs and neurological speech disorders. Catie enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan, from preschool-aged children to adults, and values
collaborative, interprofessional care.
She has also completed training in the LSVT Loud program to support individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological conditions.
Outside of the clinic, Catie enjoys staying active through running, playing soccer, or exploring local hiking trails with her dog, Lottie.
Olivia devine
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Olivia (she/her) graduated with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Dalhousie University in 2023. Prior to her work as a speech-language pathologist, Olivia was an early childhood educator, and has experience providing education and care to children of all ages. She enjoys working in collaboration with families and other related professionals.
katie stalker
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Kate (she/her) graduated from the Masters of Speech Language Pathology program at the University of Sydney. Since then, she has practiced in Australia working with children of all ages.
Kate’s focus is working with complex communicators and alternative augmentative communication (AAC). She also enjoys working with teens and young adults to support social communication and understand their strengths and challenges.
Kate’s additional trainings include:
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Natural Language Acquisition for Gestalt Language Processing
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Nuffield Program for Childhood Apraxia of Speech
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LAMP Word for Life
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and swimming in the lake near her house. She enjoys doing puzzles, reading, and baking when she can.
hannah cameron
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Hannah (she/her) completed her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Dalhousie University. Prior to becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist, Hannah had years of experience working with children with varying abilities and complex communication needs and their families in a variety of settings. Hannah is passionate about inclusion, advocating for neurodiversity, and prioritizing client and family centered care. Her main interests include early speech and language development and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC).
In her free time, Hannah enjoys maintaining an active-healthy lifestyle through CrossFit and nutrition. She finds joy in traveling to explore new places, summer days at her cottage in New Brunswick and problem-solving the Rubik’s Cube and Sudoku puzzles. Above all, she values spending time with her friends and family.
Kaiya Kawa
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Kaiya (she/her) completed her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at McMaster University. Kaiya is passionate about helping individuals reach their fullest communication potential by providing client-centred care and tailoring therapy to the client's unique needs and strengths. In her free time, she enjoys going for walks, staying active at the gym and spending time with friends and family.