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Avant Respiratory
Expert CPAP therapy, personalized treatment and follow up for better rest.
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Ricki joined Avant Respiratory as a Sleep Clinician in the spring of 2026, bringing experience from a range of health services including physiotherapy, ophthalmology, and home health care. Ricki is passionate about person-centered healthcare and enjoys getting to know her patients, helping them feel heard, and finding unique solutions to support their sleep health and overall well-being. Originally from Newfoundland, Ricki moved from Vancouver to Nanaimo in the summer of 2025 and has been enjoying the landscape and slower pace that island life has to offer.
Jeca is Clinic Administrator at Avant Respiratory Nanaimo with a background as a Community Support Worker, combining administrative skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach to care. She strives to create a welcoming and supportive experience for every individual she assists. Outside of work, Jeca enjoys traveling and spending time with her teenage son and exploring the outdoors.
Jessica serves as the Clinical Manager and Sleep Clinician at Avant Respiratory Nanaimo, where she combines leadership with dedicated patient care. Driven by a passion for continuous learning, she loves finding unique, tailored solutions to ensure successful PAP therapy for everyone. Outside the clinic, she is a happily married mom of three who loves fully embracing life on Vancouver Island.
Samantha believes everyone deserves access to high-quality respiratory care, regardless of where they live.
As Managing Director of Western Canada, she is proud to lead Avant Respiratory's expansion across the region, helping more people access compassionate, patient-focused care closer to home.
She is dedicated to building strong local teams, fostering meaningful community partnerships, and ensuring every patient has a trusted team to support them over the long term.
Family is at the heart of everything Samantha does. She enjoys spending time with her family, camping, and traveling, and is committed to building more inclusive communities through her advocacy for children with disabilities and their families.
Supporting clinics across British Columbia and Alberta, Shaylee has grown with Avant Respiratory over the past nine years through a variety of leadership roles, helping build strong teams while creating positive experiences for both patients and staff. Shaylee believes strong relationships are the foundation of exceptional patient care. She enjoys helping people grow, finding better ways of doing things, and creating an environment where both patients and teams feel supported. When she's not at work, Shaylee loves spending time with her husband and daughter, whether that's exploring the Okanagan, planning their next trip, or treasure hunting at local thrift stores. She's also a firm believer that you can never have too many mugs.
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