ONSIDE Entrepreneur Spotlight: Stephanie Hovey, Founder, Allied Therapy
Stephanie Hovey is the founder of Allied Therapy, a multidisciplinary therapy clinic based in Bedford, Nova Scotia. Allied Therapy provides speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and behaviour therapy services to children, adults, and families across the province. What sets Allied Therapy apart is its integrated, team-based approach—therapists collaborate to create coordinated treatment plans, so families don’t have to navigate multiple providers on their own. Services are offered in-clinic, in daycares and communities, and through virtual care, ensuring therapy is accessible, flexible, and tailored to each individual’s needs. Stephanie and her team are dedicated to providing personalized, innovative care that empowers families and supports long-term growth and wellbeing.
The Impact
Entrepreneurial Growth & Vision
“ Allied Therapy was built out of a desire to make therapy services more accessible and less overwhelming for families. Over time, we’ve grown into a collaborative team that supports children, adults, and families across Nova Scotia. Programs like Onside play an important role in helping small businesses access the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to grow sustainably. That support ultimately helps organizations like ours serve more people and strengthen the communities we are part of. “
— Stephanie Hovey
“ ONSIDE provided practical guidance and support that helped us clarify our strategy and strengthen our outreach. These programs and events helped us grow our confidence as a business while staying focused on what matters most which is supporting families in our community. “
— Stephanie Hovey
Measurable Results
Strategy, Outreach & Community Impact
The support helped us clarify our business strategy and strengthen our marketing and community outreach. As a result, we improved how we communicate our services to families, expanded our referral relationships, and built stronger partnerships with community organizations.”
— Stephanie Hovey