OUR TEAM

YOU

Client or Parent of Client

At Vancouver Speech Therapy we highly value collaboration! Whether you are the client or the parent of the client your input is necessary for progress. As the parent you know your child best so your goals are our priorities. Your input is valuable. At the end of every session whether it’s in home or online we take about 5 minutes to debrief you, the parent on what was done, progress and ideas for next session. It is important for us at Vancouver Speech Therapy to ensure you are informed about your child’s progress regularly and feel like you are apart of the therapeutic process.

In-Person – Abbotsford Clinic

Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

Chelsi Manhas

Registered Speech and Language Pathologist

Hello! My name is Chelsi Manhas, and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist. I completed my Master’s degree in Speech Pathology at Griffith University in Australia in 2024.

I have experience supporting individuals across the lifespan with their communication needs, helping both children and adults grow their speech and language skills to enhance their daily interactions and quality of life.

I take a holistic, client-centered approach, recognizing that every individual has unique strengths and challenges. By working closely with clients, their families, and other professionals, I strive to create personalized therapy plans that are functional, evidence-based, and tailored to each person’s needs. My aim is to empower individuals to communicate with confidence in their everyday lives.

I currently see both pediatric and adult clients for speech and language therapy.

Not accepting new clients.

Neha Multani

Registered Speech and Language Pathologist

My name is Neha Multani and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist! I recently graduated from UBC’s Masters in Speech Language Pathology program (MSc.) in November of 2025. Currently, I am being supervised to become Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP) certified.

I enjoy working with children for their playfulness, energy, and curiosity for the world. I am passionate and determined to be a part of my young clients’ communication journeys, as I am a firm believer that each and every individual deserves to have a means to communicate. I support children to communicate in a variety of ways based on each individual child’s strengths and each family’s personal preferences. These means include communicating verbally, gesturally, through sign language, and/or through augmented and alternative communication (AAC). I prioritize a play-based therapy approach with my clients and aim to make therapy an enjoyable and fun experience! I enjoy working with families and supporting them, providing them a safe and accepting space as they navigate through their child’s communication journey with them.

In addition to working with children, I am also accepting adult clients. I enjoy working with the adult population due to their lived experiences as well as their knowledge and wisdom that they have to share with me as we work together to improve their speech and language.

My clinical interests include improving articulatory speech sounds as well as working on developing functional language skills. Helping individuals develop social skills to help make meaningful connections with others is another area I enjoy.

In my personal life, I am a dancer, I enjoy going for scenic walks, and I find joy in finding new cafes and restaurants to try!

Favorite children’s book: They Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Vangmayee Subban

Registered Speech and Language Pathologist

Gabrielle Young

Registered Speech and Language Pathologist

My name is Gabrielle Young, and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist. I recently graduated from the University of British Columbia’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program in 2026. I am currently completing supervised practice toward becoming a Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP).

I enjoy working with children and supporting them in developing communication skills that help them feel confident and empowered in their everyday lives. My approach is strengths-based, child-led, and neurodiversity-affirming, with a strong focus on working collaboratively with families. I believe therapy should be flexible and tailored to each child’s unique strengths, interests, needs, and goals. Depending on the child and the skill being targeted, I incorporate both play-based and more structured activities to make therapy meaningful, engaging, and effective.

My clinical interests include speech sound development, functional language growth, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and fluency. I am passionate about creating a supportive environment where children and families feel successful throughout their therapy journey.

Outside of work I enjoy reading, painting and exploring the Fraser Valley’s hiking and mountain biking trails!

Favourite Book: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Wayne Rosen

Jasmine Heer

Speech and Language Pathology Assistant

Hi! My name is Jasmine, and I’m currently in my fourth year of Psychology at Simon Fraser University, with a minor in Extended Linguistics. I have nearly two years of experience working as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant, and I truly enjoy getting to know each child and supporting them as they build confidence in their communication skills. I’m passionate about creating a positive, comfortable, and fun environment where children feel supported and celebrated for who they are.

I would describe myself as kind, patient, and easygoing. Outside of work and school, I enjoy going to the gym, spending time with family and friends, watching movies, and being around animals. I’m grateful to be part of each child’s journey and look forward to getting to know the wonderful children and families I work with!

Favorite children’s book: “If you Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Numeroff

Madison Lachance

Speech and Language Pathology Assistant

Navdeep Sekhon

Speech and Language Pathology Assistant

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Jen Turnbull

Occupational Therapist

Jen is an Occupational Therapist with nearly 10 years of experience across diverse clinical and community settings. She brings a strong understanding of child development, sensory processing, and functional skill development, supporting children with autism in building meaningful skills and confidence. She blends evidence-based practice with creativity and play to promote self-regulation, social engagement, sensory integration, and functional learning.

Jen values a collaborative approach with families, working together to create individualized and empowering therapy plans. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, hiking with her pups, and spending time in nature. She is a registered member of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC).

Alisha Gandha

Occupational Therapist

I love getting to know each child and discovering what makes them feel confident, capable, and excited to learn. I especially enjoy finding creative and playful ways to work toward therapeutic goals while building on each child’s individual strengths and interests. Working alongside families is also incredibly rewarding, and I love being able to provide practical strategies that can be carried into everyday routines at home.

I believe that therapy should feel safe, encouraging, and fun. I strive to create a space where children feel comfortable being themselves, celebrating the small wins along the way. I also believe that parents and caregivers know their children best, so I value working together with families to create strategies that feel realistic and meaningful for their everyday lives.

Areas of clinical interest:

Sensory processing
Self-regulation
Fine and gross motor development (printing, scissor skills)
Executive functioning
Play skills
Primitive reflex integration

Credentials, certifications, or specialized training:

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Registered Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC)
RASP Certified (September 2026)

A few hobbies or interests outside of work:

Spending time with loved ones, staying active, crafting, and trying new cafés!

Favourite children’s book:
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish – Dr. Seuss

Not accepting new clients.

Behaviour Therapy

Spencer Justice

Behaviour Consultant

Nicholas Pelletier

Behaviour Consultant

Taylor Schweighardt

Behaviour Consultant

Hi! My name is Taylor Schweighardt, and I’m a Behaviour Assistant at Meadow Minds. I completed my education as an Educational Assistant and worked in the school district for two years as a Level 3 EA before deciding to explore a new setting where I could continue supporting children in a different way — something I’ve always been passionate about!

I’ve always had a strong passion for working with children who require extra support. Over the years, I’ve gained experience as a Behaviour Interventionist and as a nanny for a family with two children on the autism spectrum, who taught me so much. I’ve specialized my studies in Autism and completed several additional courses to ensure I can support your kiddos to the best of my ability. I take great pride in forming genuine connections with the children I work with and celebrating every milestone as if it were my own.

In my free time, I love spending time with my niece, playing with my dog, Malcolm, and fitting in time to move my body at the gym!

Virtual SLP – Online Therapy

MICHELLE NIGHTINGALE

Registered Speech and Language Pathologist

Michelle is an SLP who mostly sees adult clients for accent reduction as well as other speech and language concerns such as articulation and stuttering.

Michelle sees adult and paediatric clients for stuttering, language, articulation and accent reduction clients online. Accepting new clients.

Sherouk Shehata

Registered Speech and Language Pathologist

Hi, I’m Sherouk! I completed my Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of British Columbia. My clinical experience spans community health, private practice, hospital outpatient and inpatient clinics, early intervention, and disability-support settings. I’ve worked with children from infancy through adolescence with needs in language, speech sounds, social communication, fluency, AAC, and early literacy.

My paediatric background includes supporting children with developmental language disorder, late language emergence, articulation and phonological delays, and childhood apraxia of speech. I have also supported adults in expressive and receptive language, cognitive-communication, voice, and social communication.

I value evidence-based practice and love working collaboratively with families to build meaningful, functional skills. My approach is warm, playful, and strengths-based—I prioritise culturally responsive care and focus on what communication means for each child and family.

Clinical Interests

Early language development
Articulation & phonological disorders
Childhood apraxia of speech
Social communication
Paediatric feeding & dysphagia
AAC
Early literacy

Sarah Sweneya

Registered Speech and Language Pathologist

Admin Team (Supporting Both In-Person & Virtual Programs)

Nicole Belcher

Administrator

I have a BA in Psychology and years of experience working with clients and families in group homes, clinics, and in community settings. Working with families and seeing peoples growth has been a rewarding and fun part of my career. Outside of work you can find me crocheting or gaming. I have three cats and two lizards, so I enjoy swapping pet photos. I’m neurodivergent, so I enjoy getting to work with families who also have neurodivergent loved ones.

Emili Kay

Administrator