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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Meet Julia, our vibrant Occupational Therapist who brings a wealth of experience and passion to the PlayWorks team!
Originally from Port Coquitlam and Maple Ridge, Julia now calls East Vancouver home. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Honours from Simon Fraser University and later pursued her Master of Occupational Therapy at the University of British Columbia.
With nearly seven years of experience working with children, Julia’s journey began as a lifeguard and swim instructor for the City of Port Coquitlam. Throughout her undergraduate and Master’s degree, she also served as a support worker for a young woman with Au-Kline syndrome, fostering confidence, independence, and community connections.
Julia’s love for pediatric care flourished during her Master’s, where she completed a placement in a school district setting. Here, she honed her skills in conducting assessments, implementing interventions, and providing valuable recommendations for children facing various challenges, from developmental coordination disorder to autism spectrum disorder.
Outside of work, Julia finds joy in the great outdoors, whether she’s running, cycling, hiking, skiing, or camping. When she’s not exploring nature, you can often find her curled up with a good book, her cat, and a cup of tea.
Fluent in both English and French, Julia’s cultural background adds depth to her practice, as she also has a solid understanding of Polish, thanks to her parents’ heritage.
With Julia on board, we’re excited to continue providing exceptional care and support to the children and families in our community!
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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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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
Sunny is a passionate physiotherapist with over a decade of clinical experience. She holds an
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Melanie grew up in Coquitlam and completed her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Physiology at Simon Fraser University. She then went on to complete her Master of Physical Therapy from The University of British Columbia.
Melanie has extensive experience working with children and youth. She previously worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor for over 7 years with the City of Port Coquitlam and the City of Port Moody. During her undergraduate degree, she completed the Co-operative Education Program where she worked as a Research Assistant in the Gastroenterology Division at B.C. Children’s Hospital.
Melanie is passionate about making physiotherapy FUN! She completed 2 of her 6 clinical practicums in paediatrics, at the South Peace Child Development Center in Dawson Creek as well as at PlayWorks Physio! She has experience working with children with torticollis, plagiocephaly, developmental delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and a variety of neurological and orthopedic conditions.
In her free time, Melanie enjoys swimming, running, and playing soccer on a division 2 women’s team.
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