Eliza Stopa- Speech-Language Pathologist

Eliza is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Clinical Lead at Allied Therapy with experience across a range of paediatric settings, including early intervention, private practice, public schools, and specialized education programs. She has supported infants, toddlers, preschool- and school-aged children, and autistic children with diverse communication and developmental needs.

Eliza has a particular passion for early language development and enjoys working with young children during the foundational years of communication. She supports late talkers, children with speech and language delays, and children with articulation and phonological challenges. Her approach emphasizes practical strategies that families can incorporate into everyday routines, helping communication skills develop in the environments where children naturally live, learn, and play.

She also has a strong interest in literacy and reading development and has completed advanced training as a Reading Specialist as well as Orton-Gillingham certification. This background allows her to support foundational literacy skills alongside speech and language development, particularly for children experiencing challenges with reading and written language.

Eliza values collaborative, multidisciplinary care and is strongly aligned with neurodiversity-affirming practice. She works alongside families and other professionals to develop individualized therapy plans that recognize each child’s strengths, communication style, needs, and goals.

Her experience also includes supporting autistic individuals and children with complex communication needs, as well as adults with ADHD seeking practical strategies for communication, organization, and executive functioning in everyday life.

After working in the Boston area across school and private practice settings, Eliza is relocating to Halifax and joining Allied Therapy’s collaborative clinical team. She is excited to work alongside families and other clinicians to help clients build meaningful communication skills, confidence, and greater participation in everyday life.

Eliza provides in person Speech-Language Pathology at Allied Therapy’s Bedford clinic, community-based support, and virtual services across Nova Scotia.

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Sarah MacIsaac- Speech-Language Pathologist

Sarah MacIsaac is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Allied Therapy who completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology with a specialization in Neuroscience at the University of New Brunswick before earning her Master of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Western University.

Sarah works primarily with preschool- and school-aged children with a range of communication and developmental needs. Her clinical interests include early language development, speech and language delays, autism-related communication differences, fluency and stuttering, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

She has a particular passion for early language intervention and supporting families during the foundational years of communication development. Sarah works collaboratively with parents and caregivers to identify meaningful communication goals and develop practical strategies that can be incorporated into everyday interactions and routines.

Sarah has a strong interest in AAC and multimodal communication, helping children access communication systems that allow them to express themselves in ways that are functional and meaningful to them. Her approach recognizes that there is no single right way to communicate and focuses on finding supports that reflect each child’s individual strengths and communication needs.

Before completing her graduate training, Sarah worked in the Language Development Lab at the University of New Brunswick, contributing to research examining the behavioural and neurocognitive processes involved in language and reading development. This research background continues to inform her commitment to evidence-informed practice and thoughtful clinical decision-making.

Sarah values family-centered, neurodiversity-affirming, and collaborative care. She enjoys working alongside families, educators, and other clinicians to create individualized therapy plans that support communication and participation across the environments that matter most to each child.

Sarah is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia and provides speech-language therapy to children and families in-clinic and within the community.

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Hayley is an Occupational Therapist with experience supporting individuals across the lifespan in pediatric, community, rehabilitation, and neurodevelopmental care settings. Her clinical work has included supporting children with developmental differences, autistic children, adults navigating neurological rehabilitation, and seniors working toward maintaining safety and independence within their daily environments.

Most recently, Hayley has worked as an Occupational Therapist within a preschool autism team, where she has focused on supporting young children through early intervention, sensory regulation, functional skill development, and family-centered care. She is passionate about helping children build the skills needed to participate more fully in everyday routines, play, learning, and community activities.

Prior to this role, Hayley gained broad clinical experience working in rural Nova Scotia across both paediatric and adult rehabilitation settings, including school-based occupational therapy, stroke rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury recovery, hand therapy, chronic pain management, and functional independence planning. This diverse background has shaped a flexible and holistic approach to care that considers both physical and cognitive factors influencing daily participation.

Hayley values collaborative, multidisciplinary care and enjoys working alongside families and interdisciplinary teams to create practical therapy plans that support meaningful long-term outcomes. Her clinical interests include sensory processing, autism support, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and helping individuals build independence in ways that reflect their unique goals and everyday environments.

She is particularly passionate about occupational therapy that extends beyond traditional clinic settings and values community-based care that helps individuals participate more fully in real-world environments where daily life happens.

Hayley is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Emma Thomson- Occupational Therapist

Emma Thomson is an Occupational Therapist at Allied Therapy who completed both her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and undergraduate degree in Medical Sciences at Dalhousie University. She supports children and adults with a range of goals related to regulation, independence, accessibility, and participation in everyday life.

Emma’s practice is grounded in trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming care. She works collaboratively with clients and families to support emotional and nervous system regulation, executive functioning, sensory processing, daily living skills, and participation in meaningful routines at home and in the community.

She has a particular interest in community accessibility and creating inclusive environments. Emma believes occupational therapy can help identify barriers, solve practical challenges, and develop systems that make everyday activities more accessible, efficient, and sustainable. She takes a holistic approach, looking at the individual, their environment, routines, and priorities before developing recommendations.

Emma is passionate about mental health awareness and providing inclusive care for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. She values creating therapeutic spaces where clients feel safe, respected, and understood, and describes her communication style as direct and curious, asking thoughtful questions to understand the whole picture before working toward solutions.

Her professional development includes training and conferences related to ADHD, mental health, suicide intervention, child and youth occupational therapy, and neurodevelopmental practice. Emma has also contributed to community education through parent sessions, presentations, daycare initiatives, and family resources.

Outside of work, Emma enjoys exploring new places, trying new food, creative projects, and spending time outdoors with her puppy, Leo.

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