Carlin grew up in Coquitlam and went on to complete both her Bachelor of Science in Behavioural Neuroscience and Masters of Science in Audiology and Speech Sciences at UBC.

Carlin’s passion for working with children stems from her experience lifeguarding and teaching swimming lessons for over 6 years. She has experience working with a variety of children in many areas through her clinical placements and work as a speech language pathologist, including speech sounds, language development, motor speech, fluency, phonological awareness, literacy, augmentative and alternative communication, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and gestalt language processing. Carlin is particularly passionate about working with autistic children and their families and supporting them through neurodiversity affirming and child-led therapy.

Carlin is certified in the Meaningful Speech course, the Lidcombe Program, and the SCERTS model. She has also completed continuing education in the areas of executive functioning and its role in language, childhood apraxia of speech, sensory regulation to support language, and play-based therapy.

In her spare time, Carlin enjoys being outside, going to concerts, reading, spending time with friends, and watching sports.

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As a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist, Karen brings a wealth of expertise to the world of Pediatrics. Karen graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics in 2009 and obtained a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2011 from the University of British Columbia. Since then, she has been working in the community, working with mainly young children in early intervention services. In addition, Karen has a keen interest in infants and children with feeding and swallowing challenges, particularly around introduction to solids, progression of textures, expanding their food repertoire, and difficult mealtime behaviours.

Karen has over 10 years of experience working in the public pediatric setting, and is passionate about helping children reach their full potential through a play based approach and believes that the goal is to empower each child to discover their own strengths and abilities. She has experience working with children with developmental delays, Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other neurological and genetic conditions.

Karen has completed a variety of courses, that include DIR Floortime Level 1, Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, Get Permission Approach to Feeding and other related pediatric courses.

In her leisure time, Karen enjoys travelling, spending time with her family and friends, and playing basketball and volleyball.

Language spoken: English, Cantonese

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Georgie brings over 15 years of physiotherapy experience to Playworks, having earned her MSc in Physiotherapy from the UK in 2008. Throughout her career, she has worked across both public and private healthcare sectors, gaining expertise in everything from paediatric care to amateur and professional sports rehabilitation.

Georgie is passionate about creating a supportive , inclusive and empowering environment for families. She listens carefully to parents, ensuring their concerns and goals for their child are heard, and works collaboratively to design holistic, personalized treatment plans that promote the best outcomes for each child.

With a particular fondness for helping infants develop motor skills and guiding teenagers through sports injury recovery, Georgie’s skills span a broad spectrum. She has completed extensive post-graduate training in areas like DMI therapy, concussion management, and manual therapy techniques, making her adept at addressing a variety of pediatric needs.

In her personal time, Georgie’s love for the outdoors brought her to Canada, where she enjoys hiking and skiing. As a certified ski instructor, she volunteers with Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports combining her passion for helping others with her love for sports. She’s also represented Great Britain in Ultimate Frisbee, reflecting her commitment to both sports and teamwork.

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Residing in Coquitlam, Kate is thrilled to be offering physiotherapy services for children within her local community. Since graduating with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto in 2010, Kate has worked with children in both private and public paediatric settings, including work at BC Children’s Hospital in the outpatient and oncology departments.

Kate is passionate about providing evidence based treatment and collaborating with other health care practitioners to provide an integrated approach for holistic treatment. She has experience working with patients with congenital, genetic and neurological disorders, Torticollis, Plagiocephaly, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Acute and post concussion syndrome as well as a acute and chronic orthopaedic conditions.

Kate regularly participates in continuing education. She has training in Bobath techniques, Cuevas Medek Exercises (level 2), soft tissue release techniques, Level 2 lower manual therapy, NeuroKinetic therapy, COOP training, oncology rehabilitation courses as well as other paediatric specific courses.

When not working, Kate is busy running after her two daughters and her dog Tui, who keep her very busy! In her spare time, Kate loves to paint, play field hockey and hike.

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Serena grew up in the tri-cities and is a dedicated and passionate Occupational Therapist. She graduated with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree in 2022 and a Master of Occupational Therapy degree in 2024 from the University of British Columbia.

During her occupational therapy program, Serena completed a clinical practicum in pediatrics at the Centre for Child Development, this experience further solidified her passion for supporting children in achieving their goals! She has experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), cerebral palsy, developmental delay, hemiplegia, and a variety of neurological and genetic conditions.

In her leisure time, Serena enjoys playing instruments (guitar, keyboard, and ukulele), traveling, gardening, baking, and spending time with family and friends.

Languages spoken: English, Malayalam

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Sunny is a passionate physiotherapist with over a decade of clinical experience. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from University of Toronto (2009) and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University (2012). Since then, she has worked in a diverse mix of practice settings, including private clinics treating children and adults, long-term care facilities helping seniors with mobility needs, and post-surgical/medical units across Fraser Health hospitals. Sunny’s treatment philosophy centers around working with families to help patients achieve their best functional self. For her young patients, Sunny makes treatment sessions enjoyable and effective through engaging activities that optimize movement. With older paediatric patients, she draws on extensive experience to address musculoskeletal issues and improve movement patterns. Certified as a Gunn IMS practitioner, she also holds additional post-graduate training in gait analysis, neuro-proprioceptive taping, vestibular rehabilitation, Rost Therapy, and pain science. Sunny is equally dedicated to supporting future physiotherapists, frequently engaging in teaching and mentoring. Beyond her professional pursuits, Sunny finds joy in swimming, reading, yoga, and outdoor exploration with her family. Her holistic approach to life complements her commitment to enhancing the well-being of her patients. Languages spoken: English, Mandarin

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Melanie earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Physiology from Simon Fraser University and went on to pursue a Master of Physical Therapy from The University of British Columbia. She is a firm believer in life-long learning and has completed additional coursework in Infant Feeding and Sensory Strategies to Support the Neuro Diverse Child. She is a certified Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) practitioner and is a member of the BCCFA Community Brain Injury Program’s service provider roster.

Melanie is passionate about making physiotherapy engaging and fun. With over 7 years of experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor for the City of Port Coquitlam and the City of Port Moody, Melanie is well-versed in working with children and youth. She has experience treating children with conditions such as torticollis, plagiocephaly, developmental delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and a range of neurological and orthopedic issues. Additionally, Melanie is pleased to offer individualized aquatic physiotherapy sessions at a community pool.

In her leisure time, Melanie enjoys swimming, running, and playing soccer.

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