Neurological Therapy
for Kids & Adults in Langley

Nafeesa Brown

Nafeesa has a special interest in working with children (pediatrics) and spinal chord injuries. 

Experience:

• Spinal Cord Injury
• Brain injurI
• Stroke
• MS
• Guillaume-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Neuro-respiratory Rehabilitation

Qualifications:

• Advanced Wheelchair Seating and Positioning
• Functional Electrical Stimulation(FES)
• MSc in Physiotherapy from McMaster University
• BSc in Biology w/ Minor in HumanKinetics from UBC

Languages:

• English

Erin Reeds

Erin is passionate about working with adults and seniors, with a special interest in those individuals with neurological impairments.

Experience:

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Stroke
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Guillaume-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
• Parkinson’s

Qualifications:

• Yoga courses: 
  • Certified yoga instructor – 200 hour teacher training with Drishti Yoga International
  • Adapted Yoga Course with Trinity Yoga 
• Concussion and vestibular courses:
  • R2P Advanced Management of Concussion Symptoms 
  • R2P Management of Post-Concussion Syndrome 
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Practical Approach 
• Parkinson’s courses: 
  • PWR! Therapist Training and Certification
  • LSVT BIG Parkinson’s Certification 
• Bobath and NDT training: 
  • Three-week basic Bobath course: Assessment and Treatment of Adults with Neurological Conditions
  • Manual Therapy Techniques for the Adult neurological Population: Upper Quadrant 
  • Manual Therapy Techniques for the Adult neurological Population: Lower Quadrant  
  • Activating and Managing the Upper Extremity in Function: An NDT Perspective for Adults with  Hemiplegia
  • Maximizing Functional Movement Potential Following Traumatic Brain Injury
  • The Relationship Between Postural Control and Functional Movement 
  • Functional Activities in Standing and Gait: An NDT Perspective for Adults with Hemiplegia 
  • Clinical Reasoning: Integrating Practical Knowledge and Science: An Advanced Bobath Course 
  • Advanced Handling and Problem Solving 

Languages:

• English

As a certified Yoga Instructor, I also enjoy running a weekly virtual adapted yoga class for individuals with mobility and/or balance impairments.

Leeza Pertsev

Leeza enjoys creating engaging activities through therapy, while working to integrate personalized goals.

Experience:

• ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Brain Injuries
• Cerebral Palsy

Qualifications:

• RASP (Registry of Autism Service Providers)
• Master of Occupational Therapy (UBC)
• Bachelor of Kinesiology (UBC)
• Sport Science Diploma (Douglas College)

Language(s):

• English

In her spare time, Leeza enjoys playing sports – hockey & soccer in particular – as well as reading and spending time with her dog.

Avneet Channa

Avneet is passionate about working with children of all ages, and has a special interest in Literacy as well as Articulation and Language development.

Experience:

• Articulation
• Pre-Literacy & Literacy
• Social Communication
• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

Qualifications:

• Registered Speech Language Pathologist

Languages:

• English

Brenna Brar

Brenna has a passion for supporting children in developing the skills & tools needed to communicate.

Experience:

• Early Language Intervention
• Speech Sound Disorders
• Developmental Language Disorders
• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Social Communication
• Autism (ASD)

Qualifications:

• Registered Speech Language Pathologist
• MSc Speech Language Pathology (UBC)

Language(s):

• English

Romina Allameh

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Priya Monga

Priya is a psychology/biology student graduating in 2025 at UFV. Priya is eager and enthusiastic about assisting children in becoming independent in daily tasks and improving overall well being. Priya has experience working with children of a variety of different support needs.

When Priya is not working she is outdoors, running, conducting research work, or volunteering.

Catherine Mahendra

As a clinic admin in our Langley location, Catherine ensures that both families and clinicians have what they need each day, including scheduling appointments and general administrative duties.