Our team
Roxanne Bois (she/her/elle)
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO #6376
True to my Zodiac sign -♊️- I am inquisitive, intuitive and communicative. I love all humans in all of their glorious diversity and I admire Nature to the fullest. I am the proud mother of three children and a plethora of plants, including fruit and vegetable gardens. With this in mind, I strive to operate an eco-friendly business with a focus on rural health throughout Northern Ontario. I entered the world of private practice Speech-Language Pathology over five years ago following a short career as a high school teacher. Now guided by a strong sense of duty, compassion and the values described below, I am utilizing my short time here on Earth to help clients achieve success with communication and/or swallowing.
Meet the Owner!
Shivani Rajeev (she/her)
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
I am Shivani, a curious and enthusiastic Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. I am a true Libra in that I thrive on balance, peace, justice and connection. As a self-professed good listener and a social butterfly, I like to work hard and play hard. Professionally, I am equipped with a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a Master’s in Swallowing and feeding difficulties from India. My highest interests include paediatric feeding and neurodevelopmental disorders as well as adult neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders. Over the years, I have worked as a Speech and Swallowing Pathologist in India at an early year’s clinic and in a hospital. Helping children and adults with speech, language, communication and swallowing difficulties reach their full potential in a fun and engaging way feeds my soul.
I am thrilled to join a friendly, supportive and growth-mindset focused team with the common goal of offering the best client care possible in an open and accepting environment. I am proud to offer intervention in English and in a few Indian languages. I also speak and understand Nepali, albeit less fluently than my other languages.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading and writing. It has been one of the most powerful tools for me and a reminder that communication is much more than spoken words. Even in silence, volumes can be spoken.
Telma Dias dos Santos (she/her)
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
I am Telma, a Speech-Language Pathologist from Brazil where I worked in a rehabilitation setting. I have extensive experience with myofunctional therapy, voice and communication rehabilitation as well as dysphagia management. I have over 10 years of experience working with children – including neonates - in both hospital and rehabilitation settings. I spent the last year of my Ph.D. research in the Voice and Resonance Lab at the Department of Speech-Language Pathology, University of Toronto, and I am happy to be back in Ontario in a new role. My professional goals are to promote all patients' health and independence in all phases of their lives and to continue to help all humans express themselves authentically.
Responding to my sign accordingly (Aquarius), I am creative, innovative and humanitarian. My family would describe me as a proactive dreamer. I am extremely proud of my kids and my man. Together with our dog, Nara, our united family loves to enjoy nature, good times with friends, good food and music. I am an Asiatic culinary lover, enjoy a good Italian pasta and love dancing.
I am thrilled to join the team at RBois Speech & Language Pathology Services d’orthophonie as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. I look forward to supporting families in Northern Ontario, especially multilingual families. Given my Brazilian roots, I am fluent in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
Tracey Robbins (she/her)
Communicative Disorder Assistant
Hi! I am Tracey… with an ‘e’!
Many years ago I graduated from Georgian College: Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) program and University of Guelph: BASc.
I have always known that I would work with children in some capacity; but it wasn’t until the end of high school that I found my passion for speech and language during a Co-Op placement. After graduation I began work as a CDA with the Grand Erie District School Board and then as part of the team at Lansdowne Children's Centre in Brantford. When I started a family I knew that my children needed me to be at home and that’s where I spent the next many years with my 3 incredible children. After experiencing huge loss a couple of years ago a great friend and former co-worker helped me find myself back into a therapy room. Getting back to therapy, building rapport with families and helping children accomplish communication goals was exactly what I needed! My cup continues to be filled and my heart warmed spending my days connecting and supporting families. My goal in every therapy session is connection! I am committed to meeting families where they are at and aspire to work together to best meet the individual needs of each client.
I am currently working part time, in person, at a private speech and language therapy clinic serving preschool and school age clients and I am thrilled to join the team at RBois Speech & Language Services d'orthophonie as a virtual communicative disorders assistant (CDA).
When I am not working I am with my friends, my kids and my two dogs: Murphy, a 13 year old Portuguese Water Dog and Archie, a 2 year old Bernadoodle. I love spending time with family and friends travelling and exploring. I am especially fond of ice cream, yoga and a good mystery/crime novel.
I look forward to connecting with you soon!
Payton Mills (she/her)
Administrative Assistant
Hi! I'm Payton (She/her),
By trade, I am a Developmental Service Worker having worked as an Educational Assistant over the course of the last 7 years. In this role, I have worked with amazing students, assisting in delivering academic, behaviour management and individual programs directed by teachers and other professionals. My career has taught me the importance of patience, communication and keeping an open mind.
I took a particular interest in communication intervention while working in a small class setting where I learned by observing how to directly support articulation and language needs. As a proud Libra with a deep passion for helping others, I remain dedicated to following my heart. I look forward to offering administrative support to RBois Speech & Language Services d'orthophonie.
Personally, I love spending time with family and friends and being creative. I have a passion for singing. When I am not dancing and singing to Broadway, I am spending time with my miniature dachshund named Molson who keeps me on my toes every day. I am beyond happy to be part of such a friendly team and provide support to clients.
Melissa Larivière (she/her)
Speech-Language Pathologist
I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who is proud to offer services in both French and English on a part-time basis in Sudbury where I was born and raised. My educational background includes a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Laurentian University.
I have 7 years of experience working with adults with various communication and/or swallowing needs. I transitioned 2 years ago to working with school-aged children providing assessment and treatment in the areas of language, pragmatics, phonological awareness, literacy, fluency, speech and augmentative and alternative communication.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends as well as my dog Koda. I am a sports enthusiast with a keen interest in travel and board games. I am thrilled to join the RBois Speech & Language Pathology Services d’orthophonie team part-time and am eager to help clients meet their communication goals.
Meghan Palangio (she/her)
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hi! I am Meghan: a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 10 years of experience working in both acute and rehabilitation hospital settings in dysphagia, communication and cognitive-communication. I also have experience working in community in a private practice setting in various areas of practice, including but not limited to: motor-vehicle rehabilitation, autism, articulation and language. I love helping clients of all ages achieve their goals, no matter how big.
I completed my undergraduate degree at McMaster University in Linguistics and French and obtained a Certificate in Speech Sciences from Brock University followed by a Clinical Masters in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Western Ontario. As you can see, I love learning and am always striving to acquire new skills and to challenge myself with new information. I am very passionate and driven and I am always up for a new adventure.
True to my Northern Ontario roots, I thoroughly enjoy the outdoors. When I am not working, you will likely find me hiking, at camp, with my rescue dog, Rusty, fishing, on the water or with my head in a good book. I am very excited to be joining this team in order to offer client-centered speech, language and dysphagia services in the North. I look forward to growing both personally and professionally as a part of this team.
Joanne Lamothe (she/her)
Intake Coordinator and Program Developer
I am very pleased to introduce myself as the Intake Coordinator and Program Developer at Rbois Speech & Language Services d’orthophonie. My educational background consists of a Social Services Worker Diploma and Addiction Worker Diploma. I started my career working with at-risk youth. I then accepted a position as an Employment Counsellor and finally as a Human Resources Coordinator. Within these positions, my tasks were varied; however, my personal passion was in program development and implementation, case management, providing counselling and guidance, identifying issues and barriers, recommending action plans and various strategies and engaging resistant clients and promoting self-empowerment.
Personally, I identify as a spiritual and intuitive individual who has always been fascinated by Astrology. I am an honest, empathetic and determined Capricorn, a true visionary fueled by passion and compassion. My spiritual goal is to learn and understand the feelings and needs of others. I am a people-person and love learning about everyone’s unique personalities, goals, challenges, aspirations, fears, concerns, dreams, just to name a few!
Music is my absolute passion. I enjoy almost all genres. Every song collides with my soul in a different way. I adore reading and watching television, especially mysteries, comedy, drama, true crime and reality tv. Shopping often tickles my fancy. My grandchildren are my world. They are the reason why my heart is always filled with love and gratitude. I am thrilled to join this incredible team and to bring my skill set and my passion to the table in order to contribute to the efforts of filling service gaps throughout the North.
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