Meet your SLP

Michelle Hofstrand was born and raised in Fort St. John, BC. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta in 2002. Graduate school took her to St. Cloud, Minnesota and then to Grand Forks, North Dakota where she completed her Master of Science in Communication Disorders in 2006 at the University of North Dakota. Michelle returned to the Peace region and worked for School District #60 for 15 years before pursuing her own private practice. Recognizing a shortage of early intervention opportunities and specialists prompted her to focus on younger learners.

Michelle is registered with the BC College of Speech and Hearing Professionals and holds dual membership with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC).

Affiliate Clinic

Freedom Physiotherapy is owned and operated by Michelle’s husband, Bryce Kelly. Bryce earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of North Dakota in 2007. In December of 2016 they purchased a former hair salon and turned it into a 2400 sq. ft. clinic space with four treatment rooms and a full gym.

Freedom of Speech Therapy Services operates out of this clinic space as well as community based locations. In home and teletherapy services may be available.

Community Commitment

Both Michelle and Bryce hail from Fort St. John and are committed to supporting area residents. If local supports are unavailable it is their commitment to help connect residents with outside agencies.