Janine Baker, is the owner of West Coast Speech Language Pathology. Janine received her Master of Science degree from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver in 1995. Since that time she expanded her clinical experience working with children in a variety of clinical settings including schools, child development centres, private practice and public health speech and language departments . Janine opened West Coast Speech Language Pathology in 2005 after her first son was born. Janine is a proud member of the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia (CSHHPBC), British Columbia Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (BCASLPA), Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC). Janine is on the Registry of Service Providers (RASP) list. She has experience working with speech sound (articulation) disorders, receptive and expressive language disorders, stuttering, and social language challenges.

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Dan has been practicing as an occupational therapist in the area of pediatrics since 2018 after graduating from University of British Columbia. Dan’s approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to engage in activities that are meaningful to them and bring joy to their lives. He works closely with families to create personalized strategies that support both developmental goals and daily routines. Whether it’s improving fine motor skills, enhancing sensory processing, or increasing independence, Dan strives to empower children to thrive in all aspects of life.

When he’s not working with kids, Dan enjoys exploring his creative side through crafts, biking the Seawall, or unwinding with a good TV show. His holistic approach to therapy and life ensures that every child can discover their potential in a fun, engaging, and supportive way.

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Chelsea is registered with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia (CSHHP) and is certified by Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) and Speech and Hearing British Columbia (SHBC). Chelsea has certification in the Hanen It Takes Two to Talk program and training in facilitating Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA). After graduating from the UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences in the Speech-Language Pathology program in 2012, Chelsea has worked in hospital and rehabilitation settings, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to support adults with management of swallowing and communication challenges related to neurodegenerative disorders, stroke and brain injury. Chelsea enjoys working with both children and adults and strives to help them meet their communication goals by using a client and family-centred approach to her practice. In her spare time Chelsea enjoys reading, baking, dancing, camping and trail running.

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Alison is a Registered Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) by the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia (CSHBC) and a member of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC). She received her Master of Science from the University of British Columbia in 2022. She is passionate about helping individuals connect with their family, friends, and communities while advocating for accessibility in all areas of life.

Alison values evidence-based approaches, cultural safety, and neurodiversity affirming practices. She has experience working with autistic children and teens and believes strongly in a family-centered, play-based, and strengths-based approach. She also has experience working with children who use Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and in the areas of phonology, motor speech, language, and articulation disorders.

Alison has experience working with children and families from a wide variety of cultural and language backgrounds. Prior to beginning her master’s degree, she spent a year working in a children’s home in Zimbabwe, Africa and had the opportunity to complete her final clinical placement in the Aboriginal Headstart Preschool Programs in East Vancouver.

Alison has completed the following advanced training: - More Than Words – The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum - Meaningful Speech: Gestalt Language Processing and the Natural Language Acquisition Approach

In her free time, Alison enjoys reading, riding her bike, visiting the beach, trying new restaurants, and learning guitar!

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Krista holds a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from UBC and Undergraduate Degrees in Cognitive Science of Language and Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour from McMaster University. She is a member of the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC and Speech and Audiology Canada.

In her sessions, Krista combines a neurodiversity-affirming approach with evidence-based practice. Her focus is to tailor services to meet the unique needs of clients and their families, while fostering a fun and creative learning environment. She has worked with clients of all ages in private clinics, daycares, schools, rehabilitation centres, and hospitals.

Krista’s clinical interests include gestalt language processing, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), developmental language disorders (DLD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and communication challenges associated with acquired brain injuries. She also has a keen interest in articulation, executive functioning, and social communication. Krista’s past research has focused on studying the interaction between traumatic brain injury and social communication within the Centre for Advanced Research in Experimental and Applied Linguistics (ARiEAL) at McMaster University.

Committed to ongoing learning and development, Krista continuously enhances her skills through continuing education and clinical mentorship. In her free time, Krista enjoys creating music, caring for her houseplants, and exploring the outdoors through hiking and skiing.

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Vanessa Young is a Registered Speech Language Pathologist who has a wide breadth of experience working with children and their families. Vanessa is registered by the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia, and is certified by the British Columbia Association of Speech – Language Pathologists and Audiologists (BCASLPA), and Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC). Vanessa is a Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP), has trained in the Lidcombe approach to fluency and the Hanen It Takes Two to Talk program. Upon graduating from the Masters program at the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences at the University of British Columbia in 2001, Vanessa has worked collaboratively with children and their families, educators, and other team members using a family centred approach.

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