Kristen Peers
1338 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Phone Number
(604) 771-2305
Email Address
Bio
I work alongside clients and families to support the full range of swallowing and communication disorders. I lead my practice with family- and client-centred care to best support each person with their goals.
Field of Practice
Speech-language Pathologist
Disorders Treated
AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) – AdultAccent Modification/Accent ReductionAphasiaApraxia/DyspraxiaCognitive Skills/Executive FunctioningDysarthriaDysphagia/Swallowing Disorder or DifficultyLanguage Delay/DisorderMotor Speech DisorderParkinson’sPragmatic Language/Social Communication Disorder or DifficultyStroke – AdultTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Voice DisordersWritten Language Disorders (Reading, Writing)
Taking New Clients
Yes
Age Groups Treated
6 to 19 years19+ years
On RASP list
no
Languages Spoken
english
Will Travel / Distance
no
Specialties / Services Provided
I have experience working in a wide variety of clinical settings, including acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and private practice. I currently work Monday-Thursday at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre with adults with neurogenic injury (e.g., acquired brain injury, concussion), neurodegenerative conditions (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis), and other neuromusculoskeletal conditions (e.g., COPD, Guillain-Barre syndrome). In private practice, I provide language, speech, cognitive-communication, voice, and stuttering therapy for children and adults.
Provides Teletherapy?
Yes
Other Professional Practice / Service Information
Please email me for further information or to schedule a free initial consultation.