Our Speech Therapist Team
Lauren Templeton
Owner || Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Elisa De Luca
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Andrea Perez-Leon
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Michelle Chung
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Sabrina Habte
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Sarah Dupuis
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Clare Wolff
Speech-Language Pathologist, R.SLP (Alberta)
Angela Gacula
Client Coordinator
Rachel Dubé
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Nancy Eason
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Jayme Porter
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Sarena Poets
Chelsey Salli
Speech-Language Pathologist, R.SLP (Alberta)
Sarah Basile
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Kristen Leong
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Nikki Ponte
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Sabreen Hassib
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Abbey Jacobson
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Kim Polewski
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Mark Parsons
Co-Owner || Operations Coordinator
Clare Wolff
Speech-Language Pathologist, R.SLP (Alberta)
Chelsey Salli
Speech-Language Pathologist, R.SLP (Alberta)
Candace Kronen
Speech-Language Pathologist, ACSLPA (Alberta)
Lauren Templeton
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
A Little About Me…
I was born and raised in a small community in rural Quebec (near Montreal). Growing up I always loved working with kids. I taught piano and tutored elementary and high school students throughout my high school and university years. My fascination for the brain and the way children develop the ability to speak began while taking child development and neuroscience courses in university which lead me to pursue the field of speech-language pathology.
I graduated from the University of Alberta with a Masters of Clinical Science in Speech Language Pathology in 2015 and have worked in a variety of settings for the past few years (elementary school, high school, preschool, self-contained autism program, acute care hospital, long term care hospital, rehab facility, telehealth therapy) and have found that the most common barrier to a child’s progress is a lack of frequency of practice of the skills and strategies learned in therapy.
Why Start Apheleia Speech?
There are many reasons why I started Apheleia Speech. It really started with my husband listening to my many frustrations from my previous jobs as a Speech Therapist and pointing out to me how we could easily fix many of them.
Having too many children on a caseload meant little time for session preparation, minimal contact with parents and the bare minimum of therapy time for each student leading to less-than-ideal progress. The public sector simply doesn’t have enough funding to provide ideal services; Speech Therapists are stretched too thin. Private practice allows me to take smaller case loads and focus on providing the best care possible.
A second barrier was the requirement to provide group sessions. For some goals, like working on conversational and social skills, group therapy is ideal. However, with speech practice, having other children in the group can often create distractions. Apheleia Speech allows me to create individualized and highly personalized therapy plans. No more group therapy sessions where half the time is spent keeping behaviours under control – every minute of my time is focused on helping your child reach their full potential.
Finally, the biggest issue of all was not having enough parent engagement and consistent at-home speech practice. I make this a mandatory part of the Apheleia Speech process. Parents are the experts on their kids and I am knowledgeable in speech and language development; so both components are crucial for speech therapy to be effective. Parents who are committed to helping their children through their speech and language goals are the parents I want to be working with! All-in-all Apheleia Speech allows for more frequent and accessible contact between the family and the therapist in order to provide feedback promptly and promote accountability for home practice.
Lauren Templeton
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Early Childhood Language Development. Hanen Certifications: It Takes Two To Talk®; More Than Words®; Target Word™
- Developmental Stuttering (Lidcombe Certified)
Education
- MSc. Speech Language Pathology, University of Alberta
- Post-Baccaleaureate Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders, SUNY Plattsburgh
- BSc. Major Physiology, Minor Physics, McGill University
Interest
Traveling, reading, running, snowboarding, piano.
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario.
Rachel Dubé
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Early Childhood Language Development. Hanen Certifications: It Takes Two To Talk®
- Social Communication and Social Thinking
- Language delays
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Literacy
- Resonance Disorders (velopharyngeal dysfunction)
Education
- Cl.Sc. Speech Language Pathology, Western University
- Sc. Major Biology, Specialization in Health Sciences; Trent University
Interest
Reading, walking, snowboarding, yoga
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario.
Sarah Basile
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Developmental Stuttering (Lidcombe Certified)
- Voice
- Early and school aged literacy
- Articulation and Phonological disorders
- School aged language delays and disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
Education
- Bachelor of Health Science. La Trobe University Melbourne, Australia
- Master of Speech Pathology. La Trobe University Melbourne, Australia
Interest
Reading, card making and scrapbooking, food enthusiast, history and linguistic afficionado.
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario.
Elisa De Luca
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Trained in Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing (DTTC)
Education
- MSc. Speech Language Pathology, Wayne State University
- Post Bachelor Program – Communication Sciences and Disorders, Wayne State University
- BSc. Major Biology, University of Windsor
Interest
Reading, Ballet Dancing, Skiing
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario.
Abbey Jacobson
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Neurodiversity-affirming practice and holistic approach
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Language Delays and Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Fluency – Trained in: Lidcombe Program
- Cognitive Communication Disorders
- Aphasia
- Dysarthria
- Motor Speech Disorders
Education
- Master of Science – Speech-language Therapy Practice from The University of Auckland (2018)
- Bachelor of Arts (Hon) Linguistics & Psychology (2016)
Interest
Sewing and sustainable fashion, travelling, roller-skating, travel
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario.
Andrea Perez-Leon
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Neurodiversity-affirming practices
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Social Language
- Developmental Language Disorder
- School-age Speech, Language, and Learning Delays
- Literacy
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Bilingual Services Avail. (English and Spanish)
Education
- MSc. Speech Language Pathology, University of Alberta
- BA. Honours Speech Sciences, Minor Psychology; University of British Columbia
Interest
Baseball, Softball, Photography, the Beach
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario.
Kim Poleski
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Speech/ Articulation / Phonological Disorders
- Language Delays
- Early Literacy / Phonological Awareness
Education
- MA,Speech-Language Pathology, Wayne State University
- BA, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Wayne State University
- BA, English Literature and Language, University of Windsor
Interest
Traveling, Boating, Gardening
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario.
Sabrina Habte
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Early Childhood Language Development. Hanen Certifications: It Takes Two to Talk®
- School-Aged Speech, Language, and Learning Delays
- Pre-Literacy and Literacy Development
- Fluency Disorders (trained in ISTAR Comprehensive Stuttering Program)
Education
- MClSc., Speech-Language Pathology, Western University
- BSc. (Hon), Medical Sciences & Psychology, Western University
Interest
Travelling, Cooking/Baking, Hiking, Reading
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario.
Sarah Dupuis
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Voice
- Fluency
Education
- M.S. Ed. Speech Language Pathology, State University of New York College at Buffalo
- Post Bachelor Program – Communication Sciences and Disorders, Wayne State University
- BHK. Bachelor of Human Kinetics, Minor Psychology, University of Windsor
Interest
Travelling,Yoga, Cooking, Reading
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario.
Gillian Girotto
Speech-Language Pathologist, R.SLP, S-LP (C) (Alberta) , Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Fluency Disorders
- Early Literacy (phonological awareness)
Education
- MSc. Speech Language Pathology, University of Alberta
- BA. Psychology, University of British Columbia
Interest
Travelling, hiking, crafts, reading
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Alberta & Ontario.
Sarena Poets
Speech-Language Pathologist, R.SLP, S-LP (C) (Alberta) , Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Articulation and phonological disorders
- School age language delay/disorders
- Fluency disorder (trained in ISTAR comprehensive stuttering program)
- Early literacy (phonological awareness)
Education
- MSc. Speech Language Pathology, University of Alberta
- BA. Psychology, University of Regina
Interest
Hiking, camping, house plants
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario and Alberta
Kristen Leong
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Early Childhood Language Delays and Disorders
- Pre-literacy and Literacy Development
- Trained in the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP) and Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing (DTTC)
- Trained in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Level 1
Education
- BSc. Honours Major Psychology, Queen’s University
- MSc. Speech-Language Pathology, McMaster University
Interest
Hiking, photography, DIY projects, reading/learning
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario
Michelle Chung
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Fluency Disorder
- Articulation and Phonological Disorder
- Early Literacy (Phonological awareness)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Early Childhood Language Development. Hanen Certification: It Takes Two To Talk®
- Social Communication
- Language and Learning Delay and Disorder
Education
- Honours Bachelor of Science, University of Toronto Scarborough, double major in Psychology and Linguistics
- Master of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Western University
Interest
Reading, exercising, learning, arts & crafts
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario
Jayme Porter
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Aphasia, Supportive Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA) certified
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication methods (AAC), PECS Level One Certified
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Early Childhood Language Development. Hanen Certification: It Takes Two To Talk®
- Early Literacy (phonological awareness)
- Fluency disorders, Lidcombe certified
Education
- MHSc. Speech Language Pathology, University of Toronto
- B.A. Psychology & Linguistics, Certificate in Practical Spanish, University of Western Ontario
Interest
Yoga, reading, cooking, learning, and spending time with my family.
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario
Nikki Ponte
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Motor Speech Disorders (Introduction to PROMPT)
- Early Childhood Language Development.
- Fluency Disorders/ Stuttering
- School-age Literacy and Language Development
- Voice and Resonance Disorders
- Hanen Certifications: It Takes Two To Talk®
Education
- MSc Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Toronto (in progress)
- MSc Speech-Language Pathology, McMaster University
- BA Hons Psychology, York University
Interest
Singing, Dancing, Acting, Fitness
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario
Sabreen Hassib
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Early Language Development. Hanen Certification: It Takes Two to Talk®
- School-Aged Speech and Language Disorders/Delays
- Early Literacy and Phonological Awareness
- Pediatric Motor Speech Disorders
Education
- MClSc. Speech-Language Pathology, Western University
- BHSc. Health Sciences with Honors Specialization in Rehabilitation Sciences, Western University
Interest
Travelling, reading, baking, going to the gym
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario
Nancy Eason
Speech-Language Pathologist, Reg. CASLPO (Ontario)
Knowledge
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Social Language and Social Thinking – Trained in: We Thinkers! Social Communication Program
- Articulation and Motor Speech Disorders – Trained in: PROMPT
- Early Childhood Language Development. Hanen Certifications: It Takes Two to Talk; More than Words; Target Word
- School-Aged Language Delays and Disorders
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Fluency – Trained in: Lidcombe Program
- Cognitive Communication Disorders
Education
- MSc. Speech Language Pathology, University of Alberta
- Post-baccalaureate Stroke Rehabilitation Certificate, University of Alberta
- BA. Major Linguistics, Minor Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Interest
Soccer, Hiking, Running, Walking my dogs
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Ontario
Clare Wolff
Speech-Language Pathologist, R.SLP (Alberta)
Knowledge
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Early Childhood Language Development. Hanen Certifications: It Takes Two To Talk®; More Than Words®; Learning Language and Loving It™
- Early Literacy Development
Education
- MSc. Speech Language Pathology, University of Alberta
- B.A. Major Psychology, Minor Linguistics, University of Regina
- Masters of Indigenous Education, First Nations University of Canada
Interest
Hiking, climbing, running, yoga, reading, knitting
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Alberta.
Candace Kronen
Speech-Language Pathologist, CASLPO (Ontario) and ACSLPA (Alberta)
Knowledge
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Early and School-aged Language Delays/Disorders
- Pragmatic Language
- Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing (trained in Sequential Oral Sensory Approach [SOS] approach)
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (trainings completed with LAMP Words for Life, Proloquo2Go, Touch Chat, and ProxTalker)
- Fluency Disorders
Education
- MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Syracuse University
- BA in Anthropology and History, Cornell University
Interest
Knitting, Sewing, Gardening, Playing music, and Reading
Clients Eligibility
Chelsey Salli
Speech-Language Pathologist, R.SLP (Alberta)
Knowledge
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Early Childhood Language Development. Hanen Certifications: More Than Words®
- Language and literacy
Education
- MSc. Speech Language Pathology, University of Alberta
- BSc. Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences, Minor in Special Education, University of Arizona
Interest
Sports, hiking, travelling, reading, swimming
Clients Eligibility
Residents of Alberta.
Mark Parsons
Operations Coordinator
Knowledge
- Operations and Project Management
- IT Support
- Customer Service
Education
- Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta
Interest
Travel, Reading/Learning, Sports
Angela Gacula
Client Coordinator
Knowledge
- Administrative
- Database/Filing System Management
- Research
- Customer Service
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Interest
Reading, Gardening, Movies, Music, Pets
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