Two sisters, two hearts, and two unique but complementary perspectives on health and wellness. Longing for a shift in practice, from the healthcare we receive, to the products we use and the waste we create - sisters and co-founders, Miranda and Alicia are setting out to transform patient and consumer experience. They grew up in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and after spending several years living and working in Alberta, moved back to their hometown in 2021 to make their dream, a reality.
Director of Finance + Operations
Alicia (she/her):
Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Women & Gender Studies from St. Francis Xavier University and a Bachelor of Social Work from McMaster University, Alicia practiced as social worker for almost a decade before co-founding Teasdale Apothecary Co. From rural community outreach in Nova Scotia, to practicing on a travelling health team in northern Alberta, she has seen first-hand that community health outcomes are rooted in equity, accessibility and compassion.
She spent the majority of her social work career in the gender-based violence sector, managing the Sexual Assault & Healing Centre in Fort McMurray, and most recently as the Director of Education & Training at Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse. Her commitment to trauma-informed care is reflected in both the intentional design of the Apothecary’s clinical spaces and aspects of our person-centered approach to care.
She is a lover of art, plants and all things extraordinary and can usually be found tackling multiple projects at once or perusing thrift stores and vintage markets.
Miranda (she/her):
Director of Pharmacy Services
After completing her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at Dalhousie University, Miranda began practicing community pharmacy in 2017 in Fort McMurray, where she spent her final two years managing Fort McMurray Compounding Pharmacy. She developed a strong appreciation for personalized care and the important role pharmacists play in supporting everyday wellness. These experiences shaped her belief that healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and tailored to the needs of each individual; perspectives that continue to guide the Apothecary’s approach to pharmacy services.
Since returning to Nova Scotia, Miranda has taken an active role in advocating for pharmacists’ expanded scope of clinical practice in the province. A lifelong learner, she is committed to continually expanding her knowledge to better support her patients. Most recently, she earned her Certified Travel Health Pharmacist designation through the International Society of Travel Medicine.
Outside of the pharmacy, Miranda loves camping, gardening, spending time outdoors with her rescue dogs, Dennis and Bruce and soaking up every minute with her son, Sawyer (aka soybean!).