Our Team

MSc.O.T. (C), O.T. Reg. (NS)

Nicole (she/her) is a 2015 graduate of Dalhousie University’s School of Occupational Therapy. She has worked in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, in a variety of outpatient and community settings. Her experience includes developing return to work programs for individuals with mental health, physical or cognitive conditions, and home and community based assessment and intervention. She currently works part time at the Nova Scotia Health Authority in the Pain Self-Management Program, providing goal-based intervention and education on living with chronic pain.

Nicole lives in Halifax with her partner and enjoys spending her spare time hiking the many trails of Nova Scotia or catching up on a good book with some tea at the library or in the comfort of her own living room.

BSc.O.T. (C), O.T. Reg. (NS)
Joanne (she/her) is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University and Dalhousie University, beginning her career as an Occupational Therapist in 2005. Joanne lives in Yarmouth, NS and has worked with clients of all ages and conditions and has extensive experience working with individuals with autism. In her spare time, Joanne enjoys reading, running and spending time with her family.

BSc.O.T.(C), O.T. Reg. (NS)

Nicole (she/her) has over seven years experience working throughout Nova Scotia in a variety of areas including private corporation, hospital and community settings. She has been involved with both the provincial Occupational Therapy College and Society and has recently worked at Dalhousie University School of Occupational Therapy as a laboratory instructor.

Nicole works with children at the IWK Hospital in Halifax, and part time with Cornerstone, providing services for veterans.

Nicole lives with her husband and children, Charlotte and Colin, in Dartmouth.

MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.), Ottawa

Ashlee (she/her) completed her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Queen’s University in 2011. She worked at The Ottawa Hospital for 10 years, on various inpatient units including ICU, Trauma, Orthopaedics, Neurology, and Geriatrics. She then moved to Nova Scotia with her family where she worked both in private practice and in primary care. She has extensive experience in cognitive and functional assessment, and a strong interest in acquired brain injury rehabilitation, mental health and wellness, ADHD, and chronic disease management.

Ashlee returned to Ottawa in 2025 with her husband and two children. She enjoys outdoor adventures with her family, hiking, and exploring new places. In her spare time, you can usually find her with a coffee in hand, reading a book, listening to a podcast, or catching up with friends over delicious food!

Ashlee is registered to practice in Ontario and continues to provide virtual care throughout Nova Scotia.

MScOT, OT Reg(NS)

Jill Ramsay-Stewart (she/her) is a 1994 graduate of Dalhousie University School of Occupational Therapy.  She continued her education at Dalhousie University in the early 2000’s, completing her post-professional M.Sc.OT in 2004.  She has worked in both Canada and the US in a variety of settings including physical and mental health services, public and private services and with all ages of the lifespan.

Jill lives in Sydney with her husband and four children.  She works with Nova Scotia health and part time with Cornerstone.  She enjoys working with a variety of client populations and values the importance of independence and healthy aging.  In her spare time, she enjoys fiber arts, spending time with family and being outdoors.

MScOT, OT Reg(NS)

Jena (she/her) was born and raised in Fredericton, New Brunswick, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree. She graduated from Dalhousie University’s School of Occupational Therapy in 2011. Her clinical experience includes twelve years of practice in New Brunswick and Ottawa, in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings, including paediatrics, neurology, general medicine, short-term rehabilitation, oncology, orthopedics, and inpatient psychiatry. Jena’s recent career focus has been in the area of mental health. Jena returned to Nova Scotia from Ottawa in 2011 alongside her husband and two children. Aside from work, Jena enjoys outdoor activities, yoga, playing volleyball, and spending time with her family and friends.

MScOT, OT Reg(NS)

Kelly (she/her) is a recent graduate of Dalhousie University’s School of Occupational Therapy after returning to school as a mature student. Having spent over ten years in health and wellness as a personal trainer and yoga instructor, Kelly knew she wanted to work closely with individuals in a meaningful restorative manner and occupational therapy was the perfect fit. In addition to her work with Cornerstone, she is currently working with the Nova Scotia Health Authority and will be joining Dalhousie University as a teaching assistant in 2024. Kelly enjoys working with a variety of populations from children to seniors experiencing physical and mental health challenges, as well as working in the community helping individuals maintain their independence. When she’s not at work, Kelly spends time with her husband, kids, and two dogs hiking the trails of Nova Scotia.

 

MSc.O.T., O.T. Reg. (NS)

Erin (she/her) was born in raised in Bedford, Nova Scotia. She attended Dalhousie University and completed her Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) degree in 2008, and Master of Science Occupational Therapy in 2011. Following graduation, she moved to Vancouver, British Colombia, where she worked in private practice doing occupational rehabilitation and return to work planning. She helped facilitate return to work plans for musculoskeletal and mental health conditions. Erin is passionate about mental health and decided to move back to Nova Scotia in 2014 to work in outpatient community mental health. She also has extensive experience working in community case management, orthopedics, and geriatrics.

Erin has two young daughters, and a golden retriever (Jaxon). She enjoys spending time with her family, running, hiking, and listening to a good podcast.

Administrative Assistant

Jen (she/her) spent 15 years building a career in the marketing industry.  After starting a family, she decided to step away from paid work to spend more time with her young kids.  In this time, she had the privilege of volunteering in her community, which shaped what she was looking for in a new role.  She’s excited to be part of a team of talented professionals, whose mission it is to improve the lives of others.  When not working, you can find Jen spending time outside with her husband and two kids enjoying our beautiful province of Nova Scotia.