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Melissa is a dedicated professional with a profound commitment to unraveling the

intricate relationship between nutrition and human health. Graduating with distinction from the University of Lethbridge with a degree in Neuroscience, she quickly discerned

her passion for understanding the profound impact of nutrition on both physical and mental well-being.

This realization propelled her towards further academic pursuits, leading her to attain a  degree in Nutrition and Food Science with a Dietetics Specialization from the University of Alberta, after which she sought to expand her expertise even further by pursuing a Masters degree in Nutrition, Metabolism, and Genetics at the University of Calgary.

Here, she focuses her research on the critical role of nutrition in shaping infant gut health during early life—a topic of immense importance in laying the foundation for lifelong health and well-being. 

Melissa is an advocate for family and a patient-centered care and evidence-based nutrition interventions, striving to empower individuals to make informed dietary choices for optimal health outcomes.

Many parents have anxiety about feeding their baby regardless of which method they choose. Jasmine can answer your questions, calm your worries and help you and your baby get the best start by achieving your feeding goals. 

Appointments available in the clinic and also at your home. If you require an urgent appointment, please email Jasmine at info@mommyknowsbreast.ca or call 403-879-8747.

The best time to learn how to feed your baby is BEFORE baby comes. 

Prenatally, she can help you prepare with education regarding lactation, newborn intake, output and behaviours and even help you to collect milk at 37 weeks.  

Postpartum, she will assess you and your baby, address your questions and help you create a feeding plan to improve or resolve feeding concerns. Some of the things she can help with include: difficulties latching,  tongue tie, low-milk supply,  low-weight gain, over supply, gassy babies, pumping (and pump fitting), bottle and supplemental feeding support,  breastfeeding cessation and weaning.

Jasmine has 15 years of experience in infant and maternal health and is a Registered Nurse and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant.

Your health insurance plan may cover consultation fees.

Raya is a Registered Massage Therapist who completed her training at the Canadian Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is continuing her studies toward becoming a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. 

Before becoming a massage therapist, Raya was a competitive athlete and a gymnastics coach with over 10 years of experience. Raya has taught children of all ages and developed a strong understanding of how young bodies grow, move, and adapt. This background sparked a special interest in pediatric and infant massage, where she loves supporting little ones and their families with gentle, nurturing care.

With a compassionate approach rooted in both Western and Eastern healing, she is honoured to support you through whatever stage of care you are in.

Originally from the small town of Laird, Saskatchewan, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders and her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology at Minot State University. She conducted her practicum in Airdrie and Calgary, AB, and she is excited to embark on her career in the same area. She genuinely adores working with individuals across all age groups and feels grateful to be in a profession where she can make a difference in so many ways.

Breanna is extremely passionate about speech-language pathology because she has witnessed the tremendous impact it can have on individuals in various ways. Having been a client of a speech-language pathologist (SLP) herself when she was younger, she fondly remembers the fun she had during therapy sessions. 

However, she also recalls the frustration she experienced when she couldn't effectively express herself. Now, she is thrilled to be in a position where she can empower others to find their voice, just as an SLP helped her find hers. Creating a safe and enjoyable environment, as well as celebrating even the smallest victories, are fundamental aspects of her practice that she holds dear. Outside of her work as a speech-language pathologist, she has a passion for playing the guitar and singing. She also enjoys watching hockey and immersing herself in the beauty of the outdoors. Coming from Saskatchewan, she continues to be amazed by the mountains here in Alberta. Breanna is approved to provide FSCD funding.

She offers assessment and intervention for all ages in the following areas:

Services for Adults:

• Cognitive Communication
• Aphasia
• Expressive and receptive language
• Reading and writing
• Swallowing
• Fluency (stuttering)
• Speech sounds (Articulation)
• Dysarthria
• Voice disorders
• Singers experiencing voice concerns

Services for Children:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Down Syndrome
• Childhood Apraxia of Speech
• Developmental Delays
• Speech sounds (articulation/phonology)
• Receptive language delay (understanding      of language)
• Expressive language delay (use of      language)
• Social skills
• Pre-literacy and literacy skills
• Fluency (stuttering)
• Behavior

Sabryna grew up in the Calgary area and has spent more than 11 years working in the social work field with at-risk youth, individuals with special needs, and their families, both in Calgary and in the United States. She studied General Science at the University of Guelph in Ontario before embarking on her midwifery journey, graduating from Mount Royal University with a Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery.

Her path to midwifery came somewhat unexpectedly. While originally applying to the Athletic Therapy program at Mount Royal University, Sabryna was given the opportunity to shadow a Registered Midwife here in Calgary. During that experience she was able to listen to fetal heartbeats, practice identifying fetal positions, and speak with clients about why they chose midwifery care. On the drive home that day, she felt so certain she had found her calling that she cried with joy. The foundational beliefs of midwifery care for women, birthing people, and their families strongly resonated with her, and continue to guide her practice today. Sabryna feels deeply honoured to support individuals and families through the powerful and transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

Outside of midwifery, Sabryna is the mother of a vibrant young son who keeps her busy and brings endless joy to her days. She loves spending time outdoors with her family in the mountains—fly fishing, hiking, camping, skiing, or snowshoeing whenever possible. Being in nature helps her feel grounded and connected. She also has a bit of a green thumb and enjoys tending to her plants and garden. When time allows, she loves curling up with a good mystery novel and will happily read an entire book (or two) in one sitting.

Sabryna is excited to be joining Abeille Midwives and caring for your families.

Joleen is honoured to be starting her career as a midwife after working as a pharmacist in the Calgary area for the past 15 years. Joleen has always felt that midwifery held her heart and soul and was fortunate to have midwifery care for the birth of her own children. Though she has always enjoyed health care work, she is delighted to now be able to align her passion with her profession and to be joining Abeille Midwives. 

Joleen is dedicated to providing holistic midwifery care that focuses on empowering and supporting families through their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journeys.  

In the early 1990s, Shannon had the honor of standing at the heart of Calgary’s grassroots movement that would blossom into Birth Unlimited. At its core was a vision: to champion publicly funded midwifery care and ensure that every family in Alberta, regardless of circumstance, could access compassionate, skilled midwifery care.

After completing her Bachelor of Science in 1995, Shannon stepped into the world of birth work, devoting herself to nurturing women and families through the sacred journey of pregnancy and childbirth. For 18 years, she served as a certified childbirth educator and doula—while also raising her two daughters alongside her husband. In 2014, she followed the call of a lifelong dream, embarking on the path to midwifery. That dream was fulfilled in 2018, when she earned her Bachelor of Midwifery from Mount Royal University.

Shannon had the gift of receiving midwifery care during both of her pregnancies—experiences that deeply affirmed her trust in the innate wisdom and strength of her body. These transformative births continue to echo through her work as a registered midwife, inspiring her to offer care that is compassionate, evidence based, and attuned to the unique journey of each client.

It is said that though time may gently fade many memories, a woman will forever hold close the way she was cared for in the sacred hours of birth. Shannon’s wish is to walk beside her clients as they awaken to the power and deep wisdom within—a knowing that will carry them with strength and grace through all the seasons of their lives.

Megan Lalonde, MSc, RM (inactive) obtained registration in Saskatchewan in 2013. She returned to Alberta in 2015 and has worked in both Edmonton and Calgary as a community and in-house hospital midwife since then. She obtained her Master of Science in Midwifery from the University of Central Lancashire in 2017. 

Megan is a neonatal resuscitation program instructor, emergency skills workshop instructor and fetal health surveillance program instructor. Since 2017, she has held a faculty position at Mount Royal University. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family. 

As a twelve-year old looking through healthcare magazines, Jenny discovered her passion for helping women at various stages of their life. Jenny even created a scrapbook page which included snip-its of nursing and obstetrics content. At the time, she did not know the name for the type of practitioner that she wanted to become… a midwife! Jenny completed her Bachelor of Science (Health Science, 2013) at Mount Royal University (MRU) and applied to medical schools. Shortly after completing my BSc, she discovered the midwifery model of maternity care and returned to MRU in 2017. In 2021, she graduated from MRU with her Bachelor of Midwifery and a Minor in Women & Gender Studies.

The past few years of her life have been filled with loss and joy. The experiences remind her to remain present, and to live in the moment. As a parent myself, Jenny knows firsthand how sacred childbirth is, and how transformative pregnancy, labour, and parenthood are. Jenny feels that empowering others and walking with pregnant people during the experience of pregnancy and childbirth is exactly what her twelve-year-old self had dreamed of. Now, as a result of her learning about the physiology of how our human bodies build, birth, and feed our babies, she is convinced that pregnancy is an experience that renews trust in our bodies capabilities.

Jenny is honoured to be a midwife, because the role affords her the opportunity to live out her passion and to fulfill her purpose. Her practice of midwifery integrates discussions about how the body’s physiology, intuition, and evidence-based maternity care influences pregnancy, labour and birth. Her hope is to encourage confidence in her clients (and partners), about the body’s ability to build, birth, and nurture a baby as they navigate pregnancy and childbirth. Jenny is humbled by the clients and families she serves, and she appreciates being a part of these sacred and precious the moments.

Melissa is a Registered Massage Therapist with a background in orthopaedic nursing, bringing a strong clinical understanding of musculoskeletal health to her practice. She has a particular interest in supporting women through pregnancy and perimenopause, offering individualized treatments focused on comfort, function, and overall well-being.

As a busy mom herself, Melissa understands the physical demands placed on women’s bodies at every stage of life and is passionate about helping her clients feel supported, strong, and cared for.

Kunjal  has earned her Masters in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy form India and has an experience of 13 years in the field of Physiotherapy. She is certified in orthopedic manual therapy, functional dry needling and pelvic health. After her first pregnancy and the difficulties that accompanied, Kunjal got interested in women's health and delved deeper in expanding her knowledge and skills for the same. 

She is a certified Level II Pelvic Health Physiotherapist and works with women in managing various conditions like urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic girdle pain, painful intercourse (dyspareunia), constipation and addressing any concerns related to pregnancy and postpartum. She is passionate about making a change in women's health world to make better society and hence she never stops learning.

Kunjal believes in providing a tailored approach to each of her patients, where their own experiences, abilities, and goals are incorporated in order that they achieve the best possible outcomes.

In her free time, she loves reading, painting and spending quality time with her family. She loves travelling and exploring new places and appreciating the beauty of earth!

Bhanupriya " Priya" Pathak is a dedicated physiotherapist at Calgary Youth Physiotherapy since 2018, where she brings her passion for working with pediatric clients to every session. 

With a warm and empathetic approach, Bhanupriya is committed to helping children reach their fullest potential through goal-based therapy and active parent education.

She has pursued extensive training to support her clinical expertise, including certifications in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), Sensory Integration, pediatric K-taping, and Dry Needling. 

Most recently, she completed Pelvic Floor Level 1 training for both adults and pediatrics, expanding her ability to support clients, especially children with complex and sensitive needs.

Outside of the clinic, Bhanupriya enjoys spending time outdoors, especially hiking with her family. Her holistic and personalized care approach reflects her belief in empowering both children and their families through every step of the therapeutic journey.

Monique's journey towards Midwifery started as a young mother of three. Following the birth of her twin girls, Monique returned to school and completed her Bachelor of Nursing.

In 2007, she began her obstetrical nursing career, which was exciting and full of so many blessings. Not only did it lead her to midwifery, but it also provided Monique with the opportunity to serve marginalized and vulnerable people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. 

Monique is very passionate about continuing to serve this group through her role as a Midwife.

In 2011, Monique began the UBC Bachelor of Midwifery Program in Vancouver.  Her educational experience has prepared Monique to work across all settings in Midwifery.  The highlight of her learning was a global citizen placement in Uganda, Africa. It was a profound experience that really strengthened her confidence and emergency skill sets.

As a proud member of Abeille Airdrie Midwives, Monique is excited to celebrate families in their many shapes and forms and look forward to finding out what is important to you.

While attempting to find her place in the helping professions for over a decade, Tiffany discovered midwifery when her sister recommended midwifery care during Tiffany's first pregnancy. The midwifery model of care aligned completely with her birth philosophies, but mostly what sealed the deal was that she could have her baby at home.

The midwifery care Tiffany received while pregnant was absolutely second to none and since then, she has had two beautiful children with the wisdom and guidance of midwives, including a successful vaginal breech delivery. The care Tiffany experienced by her midwifery team inspired her to become immersed in birth work. Tiffany became a birth doula in 2014 and was trained in placenta encapsulation. After supporting only a few births, she knew it wasn’t enough. Tiffany realized she needed to become a midwife.

Tiffany graduated from the Bachelors of Midwifery program at Mount Royal University in 2019. Her favourite thing about midwifery is that she gets to form close connections with families and hold space for them in the precious moments on their journey through pregnancy, birth, and becoming parents. She revels in what a privilege it is to witness that journey. Every birth brings new learning and midwifery continues to teach Tiffany the importance of advocacy, empowerment, informed decision making, and woman-centered care.

Brit is a third year midwifery student, a proud mom of three, and someone who has followed a winding, but deeply meaningful path into the wonderful world of midwifery.

She began her academic journey at the University of Calgary, where she completed a degree in Biological Sciences. After graduating, Brit spent a decade working as the assistant manager of a wildlife rehabilitation hospital. For many years, she had the privilege of caring for injured and orphaned wildlife, advocating for those who couldn’t speak for themselves and supporting life in its most vulnerable stages. That work shaped Brit's deep sense of compassion, responsibility, and commitment to caring for others. But it was motherhood that truly reshaped her heart and her purpose.

After the birth of Brit's first son, who arrived prematurely and required care in the NICU, she experienced postpartum depression and the overwhelming weight of those early days. Her birth and labour experiences left Brit feeling unheard and unprepared for the postpartum journey that lay ahead. It was one of the hardest seasons of her life. In the midst of that struggle, a quiet but persistent calling toward midwifery began to grow.

Brit knew that she didn’t want another mom to feel the way she had felt: Alone, uncertain, and disconnected from her own strength. Having now birthed and raised three children, Brit understand firsthand the intensity, vulnerability, and absolute wonder of motherhood. It is the most raw and transformative experience she has ever known. That lived experience fuels her practice every single day.

As a future midwife, Brit is committed to being an authentic, steady voice for families. She believes deeply in informed choice and in explaining things clearly so that parents know what to expect, not just when things go beautifully, but also when things don’t go according to plan. There are always resources. There is always support. And there should always be someone beside you who truly cares. 

Whether Brit is caring for wildlife or caring for families, her passion has remained the same: to nurture, to advocate, and to walk alongside others in vulnerable moments. Brit brings empathy shaped by experience, science grounded in education, and a heart that genuinely wants to help.

Motherhood is powerful. Birth is powerful. And you deserve compassionate, knowledgeable support as you navigate both. Brit would be truly honoured to be by your side every step of the way.