Our Team

Empower Communication Services is a team of experienced Speech-Language Pathologists dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults communicate with confidence. Founded by Melissa Gagnon, our practice provides evidence-based assessment and therapy services tailored to each client’s unique needs.

We believe the best outcomes happen when families are part of the process. Through a collaborative, family-centred approach, we support communication, literacy, and social skills development while empowering clients to reach their full potential.

Stephanie Ormel

Clinician - Speech-Language Pathologist

Miranda Murphy

Clinician - Speech-Language Pathologist

Melissa Gagnon
Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist

M.HSc., SLP, Reg., CASLPO (C)

Dana Hopkins
Clinician - Speech-Language Pathologist

M.Cl.Sc., SLP, Reg. CASLPO (C)

Aly Albanese
Clinician - Speech-Language Pathologist

M.A. SLP, Reg. CASLPO

Jessica Mills
Clinician - Speech-Language Pathologist

M.A. SLP, Reg. CASLPO

Leanna Meinders

Clinician - Communication Disorders Assistant

Tiffany John

Clinician - Communication Disorders Assistant

Sara Koepke-Van Schyndel

Clinician - Therapy Assistant

Katy Beedling
Clinician - Speech-Language Pathologist

M.S., SLP, Reg. CASLPO

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