Team Kidcrew
Pediatric Allied Health
Kidcrew is a forward-thinking clinic focused on patient experience, family centered-care and wellness for children and families of all ages. From pediatricians, to allergists, neurologists, sport medicine doctors and gastroenterologists, we have your family covered from head to toe.
Chiropody
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Zack Atlin,
B.Sc. (Hons) DCh.
Chiropodist
Zack Atlin is a Registered Chiropodist who studied Podiatric Medicine at The Michener Institute and has since returned as a clinical professor. Zack enjoys practising his entire scope of work, but has taken a keen interest in biomechanics and the prescription of orthotics.
Chiropractic
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Dr. Deborah Mechanic,
B.A. kin (Hons), D.C.
Chiropractor
Dr. Deborah Mechanic is a chiropractor and acupuncture provider with a passion for working with pre/post natal, infants, children, and teens. She is a member of the International Chiropractic Paediatric Association, PIPS & concussion certified, and has devoted her career development to treating growing bodies.
Dr. Rosty Serebryany,
D.C.
Chiropractor
Dr. Rosty Serebryany has a strong focus on sports and performing arts-related injuries, having been a former national team gymnast for Canada. Dr. Serebryany has been treating young athletes in high-performance settings since 2005 utilizing evidence-based exercise, rehabilitation and manual therapy.
Dental
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Dr. Diana Wong,
DDS
Dentist
Dr. Diana Wong is a dentist at Dentalgarten who loves making oral health fun. She studied dentistry at Dalhousie University and completed a residency at SickKids Hospital. Outside of work, she dances, creates art that spreads joy, and cherishes time with her family.
Dietician
Rebecca Bergel,
RD
Dietician
Rebecca Bergel is a Registered Dietitian with over 12 years of experience in pediatric and adolescent nutrition. Practice areas include: infant feeding, failure to thrive, underweight/overweight, picky eating, GI issues, sports specific nutrition, behavioral issues around eating & food allergies.
Elisheva Feintuch,
RD
Dietician
Elisheva Feintuch received her degree in Food & Nutrition from the University of Alabama and is registered in both Canada and the USA. She specializes in GI health and nutrition education. She has developed and presented nutrition classes to children and teens from K-12 focusing on healthy food relationships.
Lactation
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Taya Griffin,
I.B.C.L.C.
Lactation Consultant
Taya Griffin is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and has been passionate about helping mothers achieve their breastfeeding goals for over 10 years. She is graduate of the International Breastfeeding Centre’s Lactation Medicine Program and studied and worked with Dr. Jack Newman.
www.tayagriffin.com
www.tayagriffin.com
Rose Le Blanc,
I.B.C.L.C.
Lactation Consultant
Rose Le Blanc is an internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She received her Lactation Medicine Diploma after over 700 training hours at the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic. Her approach is gentle yet clear evidence-based guidance with a strong focus on the family’s individual breastfeeding goals. Visit Rose’s website at roseleblanc.com
Naturopathy
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Dr. Shawn Meirovici,
N.D.
Naturopath
Dr. Shawn Meirovici N.D. is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and is a member of the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He has over 8 years clinical experience with a focus in Neurological Conditions, Pain Management, Cancer and Pediatrics.
Occupational Therapy | Kidcrew Midtown
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Danielle Baumann,
OT Reg. (Ont).
Occupational Therapist
Danielle Baumann is a registered OT who provides support to clients with self-regulation, fine and gross motor, and sensory processing goals. Danielle strives to enable children’s skill-development and success at home, school, and in the community using a strength-based, family-centred approach to care.
Occupational Therapy | Kidcrew North York
coming soon
Occupational Therapist
coming soon
Osteopathy
Sarah Stephen,
M.OMSc.
Osteopath
Sarah Stephen, M.OMSc. has been a health practitioner since 2003 and is passionate about her Osteopathic practice in treating imbalances within infants and children. Sarah graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy and is registered with the Ontario Osteopathic Association.
Parenting Consultant
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Tia Slightham,
Masters in Early Childhood Education
Parenting Consultant
Tia Slightham-Parenting Solutions, is a support system for parents that are searching for quick & easy to implement parenting tools so they can avoid the daily battle with their kids.Tia will work alongside you as you learn how to stop the struggle. She has been working with kids and families for 15 years.
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Mental Health Services | Kidcrew Midtown
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Dr. Farah Dobani-Budhani,
Ph.D, C.Psych
Psychologist
Dr. Farah Dobani-Budhani is a registered Child Psychologist. She offers interventions to children and families struggling to cope with daily activities, with a focus on the early years through to school-age. She’s passionate about providing treatment which allows for sustainable positive change.
Agnieszka Gajdzis,
M.A., C.Psych.Assoc.
Psychologist
Agnieszka Gajdzis is registered in clinical and school psychology. She offers assessment, consultation and intervention with focus on childhood developmental disorders, learning difficulties, emotional and behavioural regulation and adolescent issues.
Nikki Goldman-Stroh,
RP
Psychotherapist
Nikki Goldman Stroh is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience providing Art and Play Therapy to diverse children and youth aged 3-19. Nikki is a strong believer in using mindfulness and meditation with clients and has specialty training in CBT, art and play therapy.
Alejandra Penalosa,
CYW, MFT, RP(Q)
Psychotherapist & Parent Consultant
Alejandra Penalosa is a Registered Psychotherapist (Q) with a Masters in Family Therapy. She has been working with families for almost 10 years in helping them navigate the ups, downs, doubts, transitions, and uncertainties of parenting and family life. She uses an integrative approach to best meet your needs.
Yona Reznick,
DTATI
Art Therapist
Yona Reznick is an Art Therapist with 18 years of experience working with children, youth, and families in individual and group therapy settings. Yona strives to provide personalized and creative support for a wide range of concerns, including learning disabilities, anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem.
Allison Long,
RP, DTATI
Psychotherapist & Art Therapist
Allison Long works towards providing a safe and playful space for children and youth to explore their emotions, assert their voices & learn regulation tools to help cope with life’s inevitable changes. Her practice is trauma-informed, compassion-focused, and inspired by elements of CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.
Mental Health Services | Kidcrew North York
Dr. Mirisse Foroughe,
Ph.D., C.Psych.
Clinical Director
Dr. Mirisse Foroughe is the Clinical Director at Family Psychology Centre. She has over 25 years of experience providing assessment and treatment to children, adolescents, and families and has expertise in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Family-Based Treatment (FBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Nadine Yildiz,
M.Sc, Ph.D Candidate
Senior Doctoral Associate
Nadine Yildiz is pursuing a PsyD at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where she previously earned a master’s in developmental psychology. With extensive training in both public and private settings, her experience includes roles at Eastern Health, Newfoundland and Labrador Eastern School District, and various private practices. Nadine specializes in evidence-based interventions for a range of psychological issues and conducts comprehensive assessments. She is recognized for her research in mathematics anxiety and has earned several prestigious scholarships.
Mahsima Nosrati-Inanlou,
MSW, RSW,
Child and Family Therapist
Mahsima Nosrati-Inanlou, a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s from the University of Toronto, has extensive experience in children’s mental health across Toronto. She provides individual and group therapy tackling emotional regulation issues due to various challenges. Utilizing evidence-based therapies like EFT, EFFT, ACT, DBT, and CBT, she aims to meet diverse treatment goals. In her private practice, Mahsima supports a broad range of clients, emphasizing a non-judgmental and supportive environment to navigate complex personal and systemic challenges.
Nesatara Downey,
BA. (Hons.), MA, RP (Q)
Child and Family Therapist
Nesatara Downey is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Child and Youth Care Practitioner with a Master of Arts in Clinical Counselling from Tyndale University. She has over a decade of experience working with children and families. She has worked in various settings, including schools and clinics, supporting children with issues like anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. Blending techniques from CBT, DBT, and Expressive Arts Therapy, Nesatara offers personalized care to help families build resilience.
Ji Hee Kim,
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Psychotherapist
Ji Hee Kim, with her unique sense of warmth and empathy, Ji Hee prioritizes providing a safe and non-judgmental space for children and adolescents to comfortably express themselves and feel heard. Ji Hee tailors therapy to clients’ needs, strengths and interests, and utilizes various modalities including CBT, mindfulness, and play therapy.
Shaya Zhang,
B.Sc., M.Div., RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Shaya Zhang crafts a comfortable, judgment-free space where youth can explore emotions. Integrating interventions from modalities such as CBT, EFFT, and EFT-Y, she creatively nurtures mental resilience by leveraging strengths. Her goal is to foster skills while keeping it warm and welcoming through art and play.
Kelly Enright,
B.A. (Hons.), LL.B, MPsy Student
Child and Family Therapist
With a background in the general arts and law, Kelly Enright is completing her Masters in Psychology at the Adler Graduate Professional School. Sensitive to the interplay of family, social dynamics and mental health, Kelly views the family as foundational to the individual’s sense of self and capacity to thrive. Under the supervision of registered Clinical Psychologists, Kelly provides cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and emotion focused family therapy (EFFT) to address anxiety, mood difficulties, relationship challenges, trauma and other socio-emotional concerns.
Physiotherapy | Kidcrew Midtown
Christiane Lefort,
PT
Physiotherapist
Christiane Lefort is a physiotherapist who is passionate about helping babies, children, and teenagers optimize their ability to participate in meaningful activities. She provides patient and family-centred care that is goal-oriented. Additionally, she has training in pelvic floor physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy | Kidcrew North York
Kids Physiotherapy,
Assessment & Treatment
Pediatric Physiotherapy
At The HIVE, our Paediatric Physiotherapists have a clear understanding and knowledge base of paediatric conditions and illnesses, growth related conditions, and developmental stages and milestones. They are aware of primitive reflex patterns seen in babies and young children and can identify abnormalities in growth, posture, alignment and development.
Sleep Medicine & Consulting
Rosalee Lahaie Hera,
BArtSc, MBA, PhD(abd)
Sleep Consultant
Rosalee Lahaie Hera is a Certified Pediatric & Newborn Sleep Consultant, a Certified Potty Training Consultant, the founder of Baby Sleep Love and the co-founder of The Parent Playbook. She’s also a Mom to two beautiful little humans.
Dr. Shayan Makvandi,
MD, FAAP, DABSM
Sleep Medicine
Dr. Shayan Makvandi studied medicine at the Medical University of the Americas. He completed his pediatric residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo, followed by a year of subspecialty training in respirology at NYU and a fellowship in sleep medicine at Wayne State University.
Speech Language Pathology | Kidcrew Midtown
Corinne Shapero,
MSc., MHSc., SLP Reg. CASLPO
Speech Language Pathologist
Corinne Shapero is a dedicated and passionate speech-language pathologist who enjoys working with the pediatric population. She values combining an evidence-informed and client-centred approach to her assessments and interventions in order to help clients achieve their communication goals.
Linda Mattan,
MCl. Sc. Reg. CASLPO
Speech Language Pathologist
Linda Mattan worked for 15+years in Neonatal Developmental Follow Up at Sickkids and Mount Sinai Hospital. Her focus is assessment of early communication in babies and toddlers. Linda’s passion is to teach parents how to help their little ones with early language, play and social skills development.
Speech Language Pathology | Kidcrew North York
coming soon,
Treatment and Assessments
Speech Language Therapy
Coming Soon. We currently have SLPs available at our Midtown location.