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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Nesatara Downey,
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Therapist In Training
Nesatara Downey is a trained Child and Youth Worker with several years of experience supporting children of diverse cultural backgrounds and age ranges. With a strong background in play-based learning, Nesatara strives to provide personalized support for children and their families that encourages creativity, resiliency, imagination, and emotional strength.
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.
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).
Felicia Melo,
BA, MPsy, RP (Qualifying)
Child and Family Therapist
Felicia Melo is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and completed her Master of Psychology, as well as a specialized certificate in psychological assessment, at Adler Graduate Professional School. Felicia offers clinical consultation, diagnostic assessment, and a range of evidence-based treatment modalities for children and adolescents. She has specific training and expertise in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT).
Marta Grzelak,
BA, MPsy Student
Child and Family Therapist
Karen Catney,
M.Ed., Ph.D. Student, RP
Child and Family Student Therapist
Karen Catney is a Ph.D. student in the Clinical Psychology program at Fielding Graduate University and a registered psychotherapist. She has over 25 years of experience in child welfare and providing assessment and treatment. Karen has previously worked with families, children, and adolescents through the Children’s Aid Society, community mental health centres, mental health residential programs, the Geneva Centre for Autism, Alliance Youth Services Inc., Mills Professional Psychology Corp., and in private practice.
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.
Nesatara Downey,
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Therapist In Training
Nesatara Downey is a trained Child and Youth Worker with several years of experience supporting children of diverse cultural backgrounds and age ranges. With a strong background in play-based learning, Nesatara strives to provide personalized support for children and their families that encourages creativity, resiliency, imagination, and emotional strength.
Physiotherapy | Kidcrew Midtown
Christiane Lefort,
PT
Physiotherapist
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 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.
Speech Language Pathology | Kidcrew Midtown
Sejal Patel,
M.H.Sc., SLP, Reg. CASLPO
Speech Language Pathologist
Sejal Patel’s passion for the field began after her first volunteer experience at age 16. She has been involved in the profession ever since! Focused on pediatric communication disorders, she believes early intervention and individualized treatment to meet each client’s unique needs is the key to success.
Rachel Bloch,
M.H.Sc., SLP (C) Reg. CASLPO
Speech Language Pathologist
Rachel Bloch, with over 10 years of experience in the field, is dedicated to providing effective speech, language and stuttering services through fun and creative sessions. She especially enjoys the special relationships she builds, as well as, watching her clients learn and grow during their individual journeys!
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.
Laura Hogg,
M.HSc., SLP Reg CASLPO
Speech Language Pathologist
Laura Hogg strives to help her clients participate in life and connect with others more effectively through targeting their communication goals. She is passionate about supporting inclusive and client-centred treatment. Laura believes in strength-based therapy, and that every child has a right to communicate.
Sarah Harrison-Edge,
HonBSc, CDA, Reg. CDAAC
Speech Language Therapy Assistant
Sarah Harrison-Edge is a fun and upbeat speech language therapy assistant who provides individualized intervention under the supervision of a SLP. With a decade of experience working with children of all ages, she will help each child reach their communication goals in an supportive, engaging and creative environment.
Laurel Kozik,
BA, CDA, Reg. CDAAC
Speech Therapy Assistant
Laurel Kozik is a speech-language therapy assistant with years of experience working with children of all ages, both here in Canada and internationally. She is dedicated to providing unique and individualized support for every child. The most rewarding aspect of her work is empowering children to have a voice!
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.