Maria is the first point of contact for our team and clients. She is passionate about helping people by ensuring client satisfaction and team cohesion.  At Andalusia Speech, Maria spends her time providing administrative and HR support, improving HR policies and employee advocacy, all while working remotely from Hamilton! Maria enjoys spending time with her family on the weekends and baking. 

Pooja is completing her final year at McMaster University studying Cognitive Science of Language and Peace Studies. Pooja supports Andalusia Speech Therapy through content creation and market research.

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Becky is our in house marketing lead making sure that Andalusia Speech continues to reach as many people as possible while making a difference. At Andalusia Speech, Becky strategizes and implements marketing initiatives along with managing and mentoring our marketing intern. In her spare time Becky enjoys developing her art skills, upgrading her SEO knowledge or watching Netflix documentaries.

McKenna is currently completing her final semester at Durham College for Business Marketing. She is enthusiastic about expanding her knowledge and learning how to better communicate. She enjoys connecting with people and creating an inclusive environment. When she finishes her education, she hopes to continue working within the healthcare industry. 

Tina is completing her final year studying Criminology. At Andalusia Speech Therapy, Tina holds the position of the part-time administrative assistant. She aspires to help others and to ensure that each client is satisfied with our services. On her free time, Tina enjoys watching Netflix, working out, and reading!

Jenny brings a wealth of varied professional experience and educational training to all of her interactions. As an avid traveler, sports fan (let's go Blue Jays!) and advocate for all things speech and language related, you'll find in her someone easy to talk to and passionate about her clinical practice.

Originally from the Niagara region, Mikyla has adopted Toronto as her new home. As a conscientious individual, Mikyla is very thorough in her approach to speech therapy and wants to bring the best practices and resources available to all of her clients, so when she isn't directly with a client, she is often prepping for them! Mikyla is active in her church and music activities and loves to travel when she is not working at the clinic.

Celine has experience working with adults and children in a variety of settings such as pre-school community centres, hospitals, and children’s treatment centres. As a clinician, Celine strives to empower her clients and their families through providing resources and creating meaningful and individualized therapy that is motivating to participate in.

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Myles brings a diverse background of culture to his practice as a Toronto native of immigrant parents from two different countries, and strives to integrate, support, and validate the cultural diversity of all clients and families he works with. As a clinician, he has experience working with children in settings such as school boards and private practices, as well as with adults in hospitals. When not working, you can find Myles in the Voice and Resonance Laboratory at the University of Toronto where he is completing his PhD, or participating in various activities with and at his church.

As a Palestinian, born in Lebanon, and raised in Canada, Batoul emphasizes the importance of providing culturally competent and client-centred therapy. Her previous experience includes working with both children and adults in a variety of settings including preschool initiatives, camp programs, hospitals, and a rehabilitation centre. Batoul is passionate about providing each and every client evidence-based and personalized therapy to achieve a magnitude of communication needs.

Born and raised within the K-W region, Eryn has experience working with children and adults in school, hospital, and private practice settings. Eryn is dedicated to providing evidence-based and client-centered therapy, as well as promoting a safe and inclusive space.

Barbara was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, and moved to Canada at the age of 15. She lived in Montreal for the following 9 years, where she earned her B.A. in Linguistics and Psychology at McGill University. She has experience working with language, articulation, voice and cognitive communication disorders, as well as dysphagia and autism.

Kassandra prides herself in providing the best client-centered care possible. She enjoys working with various populations of all ages within the hospital and school board settings.

She is also enthusiastic about supporting individuals with communication and language needs, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. 

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Originally from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Olivia moved to Guelph in high school to play competitive soccer at the national level.  While at university, she discovered her interest in communication disorders and pursued her Master's at the University of Western Ontario. 

Currently working at the school board and Andalusia Speech Therapy, Olivia is determined to make a client’s communication goals transfer beyond the therapy room.  When out of the clinic, Olivia enjoys traveling, fitness, exploring new restaurants and spending time with family and friends.  

Michelle is a passionate clinician who is dedicated to providing client-centered care in her practice. She has prior experience working with both children and adults with a variety of communication needs in several settings including preschool programs, summer camps, and hospitals. Outside of work, Michelle loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.

Freha recognizes and appreciates the vital role culture and life experiences play in shaping unique worldviews and behaviours. She works collaboratively with clients to explore goals and treatment options to help them strive for greater mental health and wellness. Utilizing a client-centered approach unique to individual needs, she describes the counseling process as one that fosters a strong therapeutic alliance and works towards increasing self-awareness.

Meital brings varied experience working with children, as well as adults in the downtown Toronto community. Meital values forming therapeutic relationships with her clients and providing a holistic approach to reach their goals. Outside of work, Meital enjoys spending time outdoors, yoga, and baking.