The CREW
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.
PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Dina Kulik, MD, FRCPC, PEM
Dr. Dina Kulik completed her Pediatrics Residency and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children, where she is a Staff Physician. Dr Dina is one of Canada’s leading child health media experts, providing child health information through television, radio, print media and via her blog DrDina.ca. Above all, Dina’s greatest joy is her family and being the mom of four intense boys under the age of 8.
PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Dina Kulik, MD, FRCPC, PEM
Dr. Dina Kulik completed her Pediatrics Residency and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children, where she is a Staff Physician. Dr Dina is one of Canada’s leading child health media experts, providing child health information through television, radio, print media and via her blog DrDina.ca. Above all, Dina’s greatest joy is her family and being the mom of four intense boys under the age of 8.
PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Alexandra Hernandez. MD. CAP
Dr. Hernandez graduated from Javeriana University and subsequently completed a clinical fellowship in Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine at sickkids. She has worked as Assistant professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at McMaster University and is now looking to settle her practice in Toronto.
PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Lizeth Alexandra Hernandez. MD. CAP
Dr. Hernandez graduated from Javeriana University and subsequently completed a clinical fellowship in Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine at sickkids. She has worked as Assistant professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at McMaster University and is now looking to settle her practice in Toronto.
PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Brian Hershenfield, MD, FRCPC, MSc
Dr. Hershenfield studied medicine at McGill University in Montreal and trained in pediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. He did subspecialty training in pediatric nephrology at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston.
PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Brian Hershenfield, MD, FRCPC, MSc
Dr. Hershenfield studied medicine at McGill University in Montreal and trained in pediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. He did subspecialty training in pediatric nephrology at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston.
PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Andrea Fuime, MD. FRCPC.
Dr. Andrea Fiume studied medicine at the University of Toronto and pediatrics at McMaster University, where she is completing training as a Clinician Investigator with specialization in Medical Education. She loves pediatric medicine, medical education, and being a mom to her amazing baby boy.
PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Andrea Fuime, MD. FRCPC.
Dr. Andrea Fiume studied medicine at the University of Toronto and pediatrics at McMaster University, where she is completing training as a Clinician Investigator with specialization in Medical Education. She loves pediatric medicine, medical education, and being a mom to her amazing baby boy.
PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Mathura Thevarajah, MD. FRCPC.
Dr. Thevarajah obtained her medical degree from McGill University and subsequently completed her residency training in Pediatrics in Manitoba. She enjoys spending time with family & friends, traveling, and practicing yoga.
PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Mathura Thevarajah, MD. FRCPC.
Dr. Thevarajah obtained her medical degree from McGill University and subsequently completed her residency training in Pediatrics in Manitoba. She enjoys spending time with family & friends, traveling, and practicing yoga.
PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Sumathi Nadarajah, MD, M.Sc, FRCPC (Pediatrics, Immunology and Allergy)
Dr. Nadarajah graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School. She completed her Pediatric residency and Clinical Immunology and Allergy fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children and has over 20 years of experience. Dr Nadarajah has particular expertise in asthma and eczema care.
PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Sumathi Nadarajah, MD, M.Sc, FRCPC (Pediatrics, Immunology and Allergy)
Dr. Nadarajah graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School. She completed her Pediatric residency and Clinical Immunology and Allergy fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children and has over 20 years of experience. Dr Nadarajah has particular expertise in asthma and eczema care.
PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Erin Maszczakiewicz, MD.
Dr. Erin obtained her medical degree from the University of Ottawa and completed her pediatric residency training at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. She loves pediatric medicine, her family and her dogs.
PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Erin Maszczakiewicz, MD.
Dr. Erin obtained her medical degree from the University of Ottawa and completed her pediatric residency training at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. She loves pediatric medicine, her family and her dogs.
ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
coming soon
Our docs focus on the physical and medical health needs of your adolescent/teen.
ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
coming soon
Our docs focus on the physical and medical health needs of your adolescent/teen.
ALLERGIST
Dr. Allison Kwan, MD, FRCPC (Pediatrics), FRCPC (Clinical Immunology and Allergy)
Dr. Allison Kwan is a pediatric allergist. She completed her medical degree at the University of Toronto, followed by a pediatric residency at Children’s
Hospital of Western Ontario, and a pediatric immunology and allergy fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children.
ALLERGIST
Dr. Allison Kwan, MD, FRCPC (Pediatrics), FRCPC (Clinical Immunology and Allergy)
Dr. Allison Kwan is a pediatric allergist. She completed her medical degree at the University of Toronto, followed by a pediatric residency at Children’s
Hospital of Western Ontario, and a pediatric immunology and allergy fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children.
ALLERGIST
Dr. Judith Donsky, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Donsky is a graduate of the University of Toronto medical school and completed training in Pediatrics and Clinical Immunology and Allergy at Sick Children’s Hospital in Toronto. She is a community allergist and sees children and adults. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her two boys.
ALLERGIST
Dr. Judith Donsky, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Donsky is a graduate of the University of Toronto medical school and completed training in Pediatrics and Clinical Immunology and Allergy at Sick Children’s Hospital in Toronto. She is a community allergist and sees children and adults. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her two boys.
AUDIOLOGIST
coming soon
Our audiologist will assess your child’s hearing in our audiology sound booth.
AUDIOLOGIST
coming soon
Our audiologist will assess your child’s hearing in our audiology sound booth.
CARDIOLOGIST
Dr. Mohit Singla, MD, MBA, FAAP, FACC
Dr. Singla is a Pediatric & Adult Congenital Cardiologist. He completed Cardiology fellowships from Hospital for Sick Children & Toronto General Hospital. His completed Pediatrics residency in Chicago and Immunology/Lab Medicine Post doc fellowship from Yale University School of Medicine.
CARDIOLOGIST
Dr. Mohit Singla, MD, MBA, FAAP, FACC
Dr. Singla is a Pediatric & Adult Congenital Cardiologist. He completed Cardiology fellowships from Hospital for Sick Children & Toronto General Hospital. His completed Pediatrics residency in Chicago and Immunology/Lab Medicine Post doc fellowship from Yale University School of Medicine.
CHIROPODIST
Zack Atlin B.Sc. (Hons) DCh.
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.
CHIROPODIST
Zack Atlin B.Sc. (Hons) DCh.
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.
PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY
Dr. Shudeshna Nag, MD, FRCPC, Fellowship Ped. Derm.
Dr. Shudeshna Nag completed her Pediatrics training at McMaster University, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at Sick Kids Hospital. Since then she has been bringing comprehensive care to children with a wide range of skin conditions such as eczema, acne, birthmarks, and hair loss.
PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY
Dr. Shudeshna Nag, MD, FRCPC, Fellowship Ped. Derm.
Dr. Shudeshna Nag completed her Pediatrics training at McMaster University, followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology at Sick Kids Hospital. Since then she has been bringing comprehensive care to children with a wide range of skin conditions such as eczema, acne, birthmarks, and hair loss.
DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICS
Dr. Elliot Lavi, MD, FRCPC, MSc
Dr. Elliot Lavi studied medicine at Queen’s University. He subsequently completed his Pediatrics Residency at the Hospital for Sick Children, and his Developmental Pediatrics Fellowship at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. He is also the proud father of two children.
DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICS
Dr. Elliot Lavi, MD, FRCPC, MSc
Dr. Elliot Lavi studied medicine at Queen’s University. He subsequently completed his Pediatrics Residency at the Hospital for Sick Children, and his Developmental Pediatrics Fellowship at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. He is also the proud father of two children.
DIETITIAN
Rebecca Bergel, RD
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.
DIETITIAN
Rebecca Bergel, RD
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.
ENDOCRINOLOGIST
Dr. Kate Verbeeten, MD, MPhil, FRCPC
Dr Verbeeten studied Pediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children, Epidemiology at the University of Cambridge, and Endocrinology at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. She is involved in diabetes research and takes care of children with hormone disorders or concerns about growth and puberty.
ENDOCRINOLOGIST
Dr. Kate Verbeeten, MD, MPhil, FRCPC
Dr Verbeeten studied Pediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children, Epidemiology at the University of Cambridge, and Endocrinology at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. She is involved in diabetes research and takes care of children with hormone disorders or concerns about growth and puberty.
GASTROENTEROLOGIST
Dr. Yasser Al Nasser, MD, FRCPC, FAAP
Dr Al Nasser completed his pediatric residency and GI fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto. His clinical practice includes a wide variety of gastrointestinal illnesses and problems such as chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation, reflux, and childhood obesity.
GASTROENTEROLOGIST
Dr. Yasser Al Nasser, MD, FRCPC, FAAP
Dr Al Nasser completed his pediatric residency and GI fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto. His clinical practice includes a wide variety of gastrointestinal illnesses and problems such as chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation, reflux, and childhood obesity.
GASTROENTEROLOGIST
Dr Lara Hart, MD, FAAP, FRCPC
Dr. Lara Hart completed her pediatrics residency at UWO. She trained in pediatric gastroenterology at McMaster and in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases at McGill. She is interested in patient education and in helping children manage Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and other gastrointestinal illnesses.
GASTROENTEROLOGIST
Dr Lara Hart, MD, FAAP, FRCPC
Dr. Lara Hart completed her pediatrics residency at UWO. She trained in pediatric gastroenterology at McMaster and in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases at McGill. She is interested in patient education and in helping children manage Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and other gastrointestinal illnesses.
HEMATOLOGIST
Dr. Brent Williams, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FAAP
Dr. Brent Williams is a certified Pediatrician and Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist who completed residency training at Sickkids Hospital. His clinical practice is based at Sickkids in the Division of Emergency Medicine, and at Kidcrew he will offer consultation on benign hematology conditions.
HEMATOLOGIST
Dr. Brent Williams, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FAAP
Dr. Brent Williams is a certified Pediatrician and Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist who completed residency training at Sickkids Hospital. His clinical practice is based at Sickkids in the Division of Emergency Medicine, and at Kidcrew he will offer consultation on benign hematology conditions.
LACTATION CONSULTANT
Taya Griffin, I.B.C.L.C.
Taya 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
LACTATION CONSULTANT
Taya Griffin, I.B.C.L.C.
Taya 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
LACTATION CONSULTANT
Rose Le Blanc, I.B.C.L.C.
Rose Le Blanc is an International 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.
LACTATION CONSULTANT
Rose Le Blanc, I.B.C.L.C.
Rose Le Blanc is an International 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.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
coming soon
Have aches, pains, or injuries? Our massage therapist will work it out!
MASSAGE THERAPIST
coming soon
Have aches, pains, or injuries? Our massage therapist will work it out!
NATUROPATH
Dr. Shawn Meirovici N.D.
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.
NATUROPATH
Dr. Shawn Meirovici N.D.
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.
NEUROLOGIST
Dr. Aly Aziz, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Aly Aziz is a pediatric neurologist, who completed his residency at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. He also trained as a fellow in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) in Ottawa for one year at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Dr. Aziz is interested in all aspects of child neurology.
NEUROLOGIST
Dr. Aly Aziz, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Aly Aziz is a pediatric neurologist, who completed his residency at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. He also trained as a fellow in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) in Ottawa for one year at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Dr. Aziz is interested in all aspects of child neurology.
NEUROLOGIST
Dr. Maryam Fesharaki, MSc, MD, FRCPC
Dr Maryam Fesharaki is a pediatric neurologist who completed her residency at McMaster University. She is interested in wide variety of neurological disorders in children and adolescent.
NEUROLOGIST
Dr. Maryam Fesharaki, MSc, MD, FRCPC
Dr Maryam Fesharaki is a pediatric neurologist who completed her residency at McMaster University. She is interested in wide variety of neurological disorders in children and adolescent.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Kaili Ets, OT Reg (Ont.)
Kaili assesses and treats children with a variety of diagnoses (ie. LD, ASD, SPD, ADD/ADHD, developmental delays, & physical disabilities). Treatment focuses on sensory integration, self-regulation, activities of daily living (ADLs), and fine motor/printing skills. She consults with schools as needed.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Kaili Ets, OT Reg (Ont.)
Kaili assesses and treats children with a variety of diagnoses (ie. LD, ASD, SPD, ADD/ADHD, developmental delays, & physical disabilities). Treatment focuses on sensory integration, self-regulation, activities of daily living (ADLs), and fine motor/printing skills. She consults with schools as needed.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Charise MacDonald, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Charise is an occupational therapist who works with children from newborn to 21 years of age. Evidence-based treatment focuses on promoting motor development, feeding skills, self-care skills, and sensory processing strategies. Charise values a family-centred and play-based approach to intervention.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Charise MacDonald, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Charise is an occupational therapist who works with children from newborn to 21 years of age. Evidence-based treatment focuses on promoting motor development, feeding skills, self-care skills, and sensory processing strategies. Charise values a family-centred and play-based approach to intervention.
OPTOMETRIST
coming soon
Doctors of optometry and ophthalmologists (MDs) will ensure your child sees beautifully.
OPTOMETRIST
coming soon
Doctors of optometry and ophthalmologists (MDs) will ensure your child sees beautifully.
OSTEOPATH
Sarah Stephen, M.OMSc.
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.
OSTEOPATH
Sarah Stephen, M.OMSc.
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.
OTOLARYNGOLOGIST
Dr. Gavin le Nobel, BSc.Eng., MD, FRCSC
Dr. le Nobel is an Otolaryngologist – Head & Neck Surgeon, also known as an ENT surgeon. He specializes in disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. He completed his medical school and Otolaryngology residency at the University of Toronto. Dr. Gavin completed subspecialty fellowship training in paediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, at SickKids.
OTOLARYNGOLOGIST
Dr. Gavin le Nobel, BSc.Eng., MD, FRCSC
Dr. le Nobel is an Otolaryngologist – Head & Neck Surgeon, also known as an ENT surgeon. He specializes in disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. He completed his medical school and Otolaryngology residency at the University of Toronto. Dr. Gavin completed subspecialty fellowship training in paediatric Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, at SickKids.
OTOLARYNGOLOGIST
Dr. Gordon Tsang, MD, FRCSC
Dr. Tsang completed medical school at Western University and residency training in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (ENT) at The University of Toronto.
OTOLARYNGOLOGIST
Dr. Gordon Tsang, MD, FRCSC
Dr. Tsang completed medical school at Western University and residency training in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (ENT) at The University of Toronto.
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Jennifer Halfin, PT, MSc(A)PT, Reg (Ont)
Jennifer Halfin is a registered physiotherapist working in the field of pediatrics. She works with children of all ages, helping them to achieve their motor milestones through various therapeutic approaches.
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Jennifer Halfin, PT, MSc(A)PT, Reg (Ont)
Jennifer Halfin is a registered physiotherapist working in the field of pediatrics. She works with children of all ages, helping them to achieve their motor milestones through various therapeutic approaches.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Jemma Helfman, PsyD.
Dr. Jemma Helfman offers clinical assessment and interventions for behavioural concerns, anxiety, depression, sleep, eating, toileting and many other issues. She works to understand a family’s individual concerns and develop a plan of intervention that fits best for them.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Jemma Helfman, PsyD.
Dr. Jemma Helfman offers clinical assessment and interventions for behavioural concerns, anxiety, depression, sleep, eating, toileting and many other issues. She works to understand a family’s individual concerns and develop a plan of intervention that fits best for them.
PSYCHOLOGIST (adult)
Dr. Jillian Satin, Ph.D., C.Psych
Dr. Satin is a registered Clinical and Health Psychologist with a special interest in perinatal mental health (pregnancy and postpartum). She works with mothers and fathers to improve their mood, anxiety, stress management, and adjustment to their expanding roles and responsibilities as parents.
PSYCHOLOGIST (adult)
Dr. Jillian Satin, Ph.D., C.Psych
Dr. Satin is a registered Clinical and Health Psychologist with a special interest in perinatal mental health (pregnancy and postpartum). She works with mothers and fathers to improve their mood, anxiety, stress management, and adjustment to their expanding roles and responsibilities as parents.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Julie Wallis, Ph.D, C.Psych (Supervised Practice)
Dr. Wallis specializes in early childhood concerns (e.g. tantrums, separations, and difficult behaviour), parenting difficulties, and parent-child attachment. She addresses families’ concerns through psychological assessment, integrative child psychotherapy, and parent counseling/coaching.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Julie Wallis, Ph.D, C.Psych (Supervised Practice)
Dr. Wallis specializes in early childhood concerns (e.g. tantrums, separations, and difficult behaviour), parenting difficulties, and parent-child attachment. She addresses families’ concerns through psychological assessment, integrative child psychotherapy, and parent counseling/coaching.
PSYCHIATRIST
Dr. Noam Soreni, MD
Dr. Noam Soreni, MD, is a psychiatrist who specializes in anxiety disorders in children and adolescents.
PSYCHIATRIST
Dr. Noam Soreni, MD
Dr. Noam Soreni, MD, is a psychiatrist who specializes in anxiety disorders in children and adolescents.
RESPIROLOGIST
Dr. Nita Chauhan, MSc, MBBS, BCh, BAO, FRCPC
Nita is completed her medical degree in Galway Ireland. She then completed her paediatric residency at Western University, and is completing a fellowship in paediatric respirology at The Hospital for Sick Children. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her baby girl.
RESPIROLOGIST
Dr. Nita Chauhan, MSc, MBBS, BCh, BAO, FRCPC
Nita is completed her medical degree in Galway Ireland. She then completed her paediatric residency at Western University, and is completing a fellowship in paediatric respirology at The Hospital for Sick Children. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her baby girl.
SLEEP CLINICIAN
Dr. Alanna Golden, MSW, MD, CCFP
My name is Alanna Golden and I am a Family Physician with a background in Social Work. My interest is in infant sleep hygiene and I will be working with young families to develop healthy sleep habits in the first year of life. Services offered at Kidcrew will be OHIP covered.
SLEEP CLINICIAN
Dr. Alanna Golden, MSW, MD, CCFP
My name is Alanna Golden and I am a Family Physician with a background in Social Work. My interest is in infant sleep hygiene and I will be working with young families to develop healthy sleep habits in the first year of life. Services offered at Kidcrew will be OHIP covered.
SOCIAL WORKER
Jaye Appotive, MSW, RSW, LMSW
After earning her Masters in Social Work from New York University, Jaye has amassed extensive practical experience with children, youth and their families. Some of her speciality areas include family dynamics, developmental trauma, mental health, and behavioural management challenges.
SOCIAL WORKER
Barbara V. Mekinda MSW, RSW
Barbara works with children, adolescents and their families in areas of psycho social development, mental health, interpersonal relationships and development. Services include assessments, consultations, collaboration with other professionals, coordination of resources, and more.
SOCIAL WORKER
Barbara V. Mekinda MSW, RSW
Barbara works with children, adolescents and their families in areas of psycho social development, mental health, interpersonal relationships and development. Services include assessments, consultations, collaboration with other professionals, coordination of resources, and more.
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Sejal Patel, M.H.Sc., SLP, Reg. CASLPO
Sejal’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 paediatric communication disorders, she believes early intervention and individualized treatment to meet each client’s unique needs is the key to success.
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Sejal Patel, M.H.Sc., SLP, Reg. CASLPO
Sejal’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 paediatric communication disorders, she believes early intervention and individualized treatment to meet each client’s unique needs is the key to success.
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Rachel Bloch, M.H.Sc., SLP (C) Reg. CASLPO
With over 10 years experience in the field, Rachel 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!
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Rachel Bloch, M.H.Sc., SLP (C) Reg. CASLPO
With over 10 years experience in the field, Rachel 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!
SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPY ASSISTANT
Sarah Harrison-Edge, HonBSc, CDA, Reg. CDAAC
Sarah 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.
SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPY ASSISTANT
Sarah Harrison-Edge, HonBSc, CDA, Reg. CDAAC
Sarah 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.
SPORTS MEDICINE
Dr. Jessica Gantz MD, FRCPC, PEM
Montreal raised but I now call Toronto home. I completed my pediatric and Pediatric Emergency Medicine training at Sick kids hospital. I am currently a staff physician in the ED at Sick Kids. I’m an avid athlete and currently training to specialize in sports medicine with a focus on kids.
SPORTS MEDICINE
Dr. Jessica Gantz MD, FRCPC, PEM
Montreal raised but I now call Toronto home. I completed my pediatric and Pediatric Emergency Medicine training at Sick kids hospital. I am currently a staff physician in the ED at Sick Kids. I’m an avid athlete and currently training to specialize in sports medicine with a focus on kids.
PARENT CONSULTANT
Tia Slightham, Masters in Early Childhood Education
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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PARENT CONSULTANT
Tia Slightham, Masters in Early Childhood Education
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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SOCIAL WORKER
Jaye Appotive, MSW, RSW, LMSW
After earning her Masters in Social Work from New York University, Jaye has amassed extensive practical experience with children, youth and their families. Some of her speciality areas include family dynamics, developmental trauma, mental health, and behavioural management challenges.