Our Team

Hailee Schollaardt, President

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mint Pharmacy - Assistant

Breastfeeding Educator

Hi! I am Hailee, a busy mom of 3 and part time LPN at Mint Pharmacy. I love connecting with moms and talking about motherhood. All I ever wanted to be was a mom and then when the time came I realized how stinking hard it was! When my 3rd baby was 2 years old I was diagnosed with Postpartum Depression and felt very alone on my motherhood journey. I never expected to feel so angry and discouraged during a time that was meant to be so magical. This struggle has fueled my fire and sparked my passion for supporting moms on their own journey.  Sharing the good, bad, and ugly times honestly and openly in a way that helps normalize the hardships of motherhood. I feel very excited to be a part of this group and look forward to meeting you on your own journey!

Katie Higgins

Birth + Postpartum Doula

Yoga Teacher

Hi! I am Katie Higgins, birth worker and mom of three. My passion for birth work and yoga began during my pregnancy with my first child thirteen years ago. I was enthralled with everything birth and experienced the power of being educated to make informed decisions and the impact of having a strong support team and knew I needed to be part of the birth world. After my sons birth I took my birth doula training and jumped into the world of supporting moms and families through pregnancy and birth. I use my yoga training to teach moms how to use yoga as a tool to enhance their pregnancy, birth and day to day life.

Lorna Hillier

Licensed Practical Nurse

IBCLC Lactation Consultant, Breastfeeding Education

Prenatal/postnatal Educator + Yoga

Babywearing Educator

Doula

With 30 years nursing experience, I am passionate about providing in-home breastfeeding education and consultation to help you reach your breastfeeding goals.

Stephanie Slon & Aimee Binks

Chickweed & Clover

Certified Herbalist

"As mothers to 6 babies all together, we have made it our goal to talk about the unpleasantries that can accompany pregnancy, childbirth, newborns and the postpartum period. We we are committed to providing locally sourced, herbal skincare solutions for the whole family."

Meaghan Cook

Babies Best Start Coordinator

Birth + Postpartum Doula

Nobody's Perfect Parenting Facilitator

Triple P Teen Parenting Facilitator

As a Birth and Postpartum Doula, I am very passionate about supporting families on their parenting journey. As a mother of 6 wonderful children, I know firsthand that parenting can be challenging but with community, education and support, families are able to thrive. I love to paint, garden and being with friends but my biggest passion is to encourage and uplift other women to reach their goals and dreams.

Adventure Physiotherapy

Adventure Physiotherapy

Pelvic Health Physiotherapists

With a combined experience of 22 years and 4 babies between us we have a great passion for moms. We have extensive postgrad course work to help you thrive in pregnancy, as a new mom all the way till you are a Grandmother and beyond.

Crystal Derksen

Registered Nurse

The Mama Coach

Sleep Consultant

Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

CPR Educator

Welcome, I am a mom to 3 and became a Mama Coach in 2022. I am a registered nurse supporting families throughout parenthood with evidence based education.

Keedra Wilkinson

Birth + Postpartum Doula

Childbirth Educator

Breastfeeding Support

Carseat Safety

Hello, I am a mum to 3 girls and bonus mum to 3 young adults. I started my journey as a Fertility, Birth, + Postpartum Doula after my youngest was born. After 3 very different births I can say how important having a good support team is. This support continues into the postpartum period to shape our motherhood journey.

Jodi Schollaardt

Master of Social Work

Registered Social Worker - ACSW

Perinatal Mental Health - Certified

Hi there! My name is Jodi Schollaardt, I am the mother of 3 children and I am very happy to be part of The Nurtured Baby! I have always been passionate about supporting new parents and babies as I was lucky enough to be nurtured and mentored by a brilliant group of friends during my own perinatal journey.

I have been a mental health therapist with Alberta Health Services for a number of years, and now have a private practice known as, Wandering North Therapy.

I am a registered social worker with the Alberta Collage of Social Workers, I am licensed to perform psychosocial interventions, I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International and I am trained in Advanced and Enhanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (an effective evidence-based eye movement therapy).

Check out my website at https://wanderingnorththerapy.com to learn more!

Lindsay Clement

Registered Kinesiologist

Clinical Exercise Specialist

Pre and Postnatal Exercise Specialist 

High Performance Exercise Specialist

As a mom of 3 boys and one angel baby I found my passion helping women understand their bodies while reaching their fitness potential. My goal is to redefine exercise for the modern woman and to take away the taboo conversations around pelvic floor health.

I am a Clinical Exercise Physiologist as well as a Pre & Postnatal Exercise Specialist with over 13 years experience. I started Movement to Bloom because I recognized gaps in both our healthcare and mainstream fitness worlds. My hope is to help women feel empowered and to develop a new appreciation and trust in their body's through movement. 

Providing preparation, proper recovery, corrective and functional movements, as well as proper techniques around core and intensity, I want my clients to thrive through pregnancy, motherhood, and beyond!

www.movementtobloom.ca

To The Root

Registered Dental Hygienist

I was raised on the west coast of Canada, Vancouver Island and graduated with a 3-year Dental Hygiene Diploma that includes a local anesthetic certification from Vancouver Island University in 2013. Immediately after completing my education, I relocated to Grande Prairie.

I always knew I wanted to work independently. In my dental hygiene program at VIU, we were taught about the different areas a hygienist could work in. In 2017, my dad wasn’t well. I wasn’t able to get him to get his teeth cleaned prior to his passing even though he really wanted it done. I was back and forth between Vancouver Island and Grande Prairie, so it was difficult with all his other medical appointments and my job in a different province.

I decided then that I couldn’t be the only person who wasn’t able to do that, and my journey began in building my dental hygiene practice in Grande Prairie in April 2018. Fast forward to Feb 2019 I opened my mobile service, and then in November 2019, my storefront clinic located in Grande Prairie was ready to go. Sometimes the universe puts everything in place for you, and you just have to follow through.

www.totherootdh.ca

M.O.M.S

Registered Massage Therapist

 Osteopathic Manual Practitioner

Manual Osteopathy and Massage Therapy. Grande Prairie's specialists for Prenatal,Pediatrics, and Pain Management. Family Owned Family Focused.

The Village

Licensed Practical Nurse 

IBCLC Lactation Consultant

Hi, I’m Nicole, and I am the owner of The Village. I am a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and maternity nurse with years of experience with postpartum and newborns. I’m also a proud mother to my little boy who is my pride and joy. However, during the first year of going through the wild ride that is motherhood, I realized it can be one of the most isolating and lonely times in a parent’s life. And I know that’s hard to talk about, because while we absolutely adore our children, and love parenthood, sometimes it just sucks (and that’s okay). I knew there was something I could do to help new mothers who don’t have that village. Whether you are having feeding issues, dealing with lack of support, or just needing someone who “gets it” we all deserve support and community in this new season of life. My mission and reason for creating The Village, is to support you.