Meet The Team

Bonnie has been practicing as a Registered Respiratory Therapist for over 19 years working in areas including Acute Care, Neonatal Transport, Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Investigations, as well as in the Community providing CPAP and Sleep therapy. She has joined our team in both a clinical and business development role and is very excited to bring you the professional and quality respiratory care you deserve. In her free time, she loves to be on the water fishing and spending time with her family outdoors.

Entered the Nursing profession 14 years ago graduating from Canadore College program. Throughout his career he has centered his nursing profession towards senior care while working in a local Nursing Home. Jason provides excellent patient-centered care and is always focusing on the needs of his patients. Jason is excited to be expanding his knowledge and to be part of the Northern Respiratory Team.

Melissa graduated from Canadore College’s Practical Nursing program in 2015 and joined Northern Respiratory in January 2016. She has become an excellent and caring CPAP Consultant. Melissa ensures that each client is given the time they need to understand their CPAP equipment. Her ability to find the right mask for each client helps them get a great sleep as soon as possible. Melissa enjoys spending time with her husband and her son when she is not at work.

Dina has been working here at Northern Respiratory since it opened in 2001. She is the backbone of our office. She greets our customers by name when they walk in and helps them find the items they need. If you need a replacement mask, part or filter, Dina can help you out. Dina also does our billing and invoicing in the office. In her spare time, Dina leads an active life filled with exercise and healthy eating (most of the time).

Rob graduated from Canadore College’s Respiratory Therapy program in 2003. After a brief stint working in Saskatoon at the Royal University Hospital, Rob came back to North Bay and has been working in home care since 2005. In 2016, Rob joined Northern Respiratory as the Manager and is now the Managing Partner for our North Bay location. With a client-centered focus, it is Rob’s goal to provide top-level service for every client. Rob is usually in the office with one of our CPAP clients, but also backs Sarah up with the oxygen clients. If you have a question about oxygen or CPAP, Rob is the guy to ask. Rob enjoys his time off with his wonderful wife and children, and can often be seen at one of his kids sporting events. Contact Northern Respiratory for expert guidance and discover how effective treatments, lifestyle adjustments, and good sleep hygiene can make a world of difference in your well-being.

Danielle is a Registered Practical Nurse who graduated from Confederation College in 2012. She brings 10 plus years of nursing experience, spending the last two years working in the community assisting clients with CPAP and home oxygen therapy. She comes to Northern Respiratory to continue to build therapeutic relationships with clients and their families. She is passionate about helping others, making sure her clients feel confident and comfortable with their new equipment. Danielle and her two kids enjoy spending time with family, shopping and travelling.

Hayley first completed her Biology degree in 2017 from Carleton University before receiving her Respiratory Therapy diploma in 2021. She began training in the heart of COVID at TBRHSC, where she continued to work post education. She has now begun a new chapter in her career at Northern Respiratory, where she hopes to expand on her acute care knowledge from the hospital. She is eager to become a member of Thunder Bay's homecare community, ensuring the highest level of safety, support, and education between her clients. In her off time, she spends her time outdoors with her boyfriend and daughter.

Pam has been a Registered Nurse in Thunder Bay for over 20 years. She has worked with several companies in the home care market and enjoys helping her clientele be successful with their therapy. Pam ensures that each client is given the time they need to understand their equipment.Her ability to find the right mask for each client helps them get a great sleep as soon as possible.

Tara graduated as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from New Brunswick Community College in 1996. Tara continued on to complete her Bachelor of Health Science degree from the University of New Brunswick in 1999. She brings over 20 years of experience in a variety of fields including acute care, home oxygen, CPAP therapy, and business development. She is dedicated to putting the needs of her clients first to ensure their safety and comfort while on therapy. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys at their trailer, enjoying both summer and winter activities.

Steve attended Lakehead University in the Honours Bachelor of Science Chemistry program. He has worked in the home health care field in Northwestern Ontario for the past 18 years with a background in client care, operations, logistics and project management. He has worked diligently with organizations and agencies, who help people overcome any obstacle to accomplish their goals. He appreciates contributing to the success of others and brings that passion to everything he does be it volunteer work, organizational projects or personal life. In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors, local sports teams and connecting with people throughout the region.