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

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