In-Home Speech & Language Therapy Services
Mainland Speech Language Pathology Inc. is a private practice providing in-home Speech and Language therapy services to all ages in the Lower Mainland / Metro Vancouver area (North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Downtown, Burnaby, Delta, Tsawwassen, Surrey, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Mission, Langley, Aldergrove, Abbotsford and Maple Ridge).
We do not have a physical office location; instead, we focus on embedding our services into your daily routines to help make it easy for you and your child to feel comfortable!
Chelsey Chichak, Director
Hello there! I’m Chelsey Chichak, M.S. R-SLP, SLP(C), CCC-SLP, and I proudly serve as the Founder and Director of Mainland Speech Language Pathology Inc. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of participating in numerous specialized trainings and earning various certifications, including HANEN: ABC and Beyond Advanced Workshop, HANEN: More Than Words, and HANEN: Learning Language and Loving It. Additionally, I’m certified in LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling Training, and have completed LiPS: Lindamood Phonemic Sequencing Program Training, among others.
With a deep-seated passion for Early Intervention, I’ve also developed a keen interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) assessments and implementation. I’m proficient in assessing a wide array of AAC systems, including eye-gaze and complex communication systems. As a certified TouchChat Trainer, I’m dedicated to empowering parents, therapy team members, and school teams in better supporting TouchChat AAC users.
Beyond my professional endeavours, I’m fueled by personal passions, particularly in utilizing equines (horses) as a tool in speech and language therapy through Hippotherapy. Collaborating with an exceptional team of SLPs/Speech Therapy Assistants in the Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver area, we offer Speech and Language Therapy services in various settings, from homes to schools, daycares, and even outdoor environments. I firmly believe in integrating therapy seamlessly into the household routine, with active involvement from parents and families, recognizing that support in therapy extends beyond the clinic walls.
When I’m not immersed in my professional world, I devote my time to serving as the President of Speech and Hearing BC (SHBC), volunteering to make a positive impact in our community. Furthermore, I provide med-legal assessments across British Columbia and serve as clinical faculty with UBC, supervising and mentoring graduate students as they embark on their journey in the field.
Our highly qualified speech & language pathologists and assistants possess many degrees, certifications, specialties, and training.
Meet The Team
Aja Battie
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
During my Master’s Degree, I gained experience working in a number of settings, including a pediatric clinic, an elementary school district, a stroke rehabilitation hospital unit, acute care, and a voice clinic.
Rebecca Mackenzie
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
I have experience working with children on the autism spectrum, as well as clients with articulation/phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language delays, fluency disorders, aphasia, dysphagia…
Kristie Goh
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
Through my work as a school-based SLP, I have gained experience working with children who have a variety of communication needs, including speech sound disorders, fluency/stuttering…
Karen Simonsen
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
I have also been a certified Orton-Gillingham therapeutic tutor since 2009, and I have had the pleasure of helping many children with ADHD, dyslexia, ASD, and other challenges to manage their learning…
Hilary Scott
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
I am originally from New Zealand where I completed my Bachelor and Master of Speech Language Therapy at the University of Canterbury. I was lucky enough to be able to complete my final practicum of …
Victoria Dalla Zanna
(Maternity Leave)
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
I have experience working with children on the autism spectrum, selective mutism, articulation disorders, expressive language delay, Apraxia of Speech, fluency disorders, AAC, and phonological disorders…
Arathy Jalaja Surendran
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
Over the last 11 years, I’ve had the pleasure of working in different facilities across countries in varying capacities and with multicultural populations. For the past 6 years, I have focused my clinical skill…
Carli Peloso
Registered Speech Language Pathologist (Maternity Leave)
Throughout my schooling and career thus far, I have had experience working with children on the autism spectrum, articulation/phonological disorders…
Graham Stoliker
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
I have experience working with children on the autism spectrum, articulation disorders, expressive language delays, and Apraxia of Speech. I also have experience in an acute setting with adults with acquired…
Sarah Blois
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
I did my undergraduate degree in French at Simon Fraser University and spent a year teaching English in France before returning to Canada. Since my graduation in 2009, I have worked in both private and public…
Erin Jastrzebski
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
Maternity Leave
I have experience working with children with apraxia, articulation and phonological disorders, developmental language disorder, and children who use AAC…
Kennie Sangster
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
I have experience working with children with a variety of needs, including expressive and receptive language delays, articulation/phonological disorders, ASD, motor speech disorders, AAC, and…
Michaella La Mar
Registered Speech Language Pathologist
My practicums during my masters allowed me to gain experience in a variety of areas of the field, including developmental language, articulation and phonology, social communication, AAC, apraxia…
Shanta Roepa
Speech Therapy Assistant
As a Speech Language Assistant, I have provided speech and language therapy for children with various diagnoses including receptive/expressive language delays, articulation and phonological disorders…
Julie Bulawka
Speech Therapy Assistant
I graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Spanish, and have taken several courses in linguistics, phonetics, and developmental psychology.
Kaarina Ion
Office Manager
I come to Mainland with over 20 years of management experience, primarily in the healthcare field and, more recently, in a private speech-language pathology clinic. Prior to joining the speech…
Would you like to work with Mainland?
We are looking for another Speech Language Pathologist to join our dynamic team!
Mainland Speech Language Pathology is a team of travelling Speech Language Pathologists throughout Vancouver and the Lower mainland. We pride ourselves on providing evidence-based, play-based therapy within the home, with a strong involvement of parents and caregivers.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, please visit our Careers page by clicking the button below.
Why I Love Working With Mainland
My job as an SLP provides me with so much enjoyment and gratification. I absolutely love getting to know the families that I work with, including parents, siblings, and sometimes pets! What is perhaps the most rewarding is that my job allows me to make a meaningful difference in people’s everyday lives. Helping my students overcome communication challenges empowers them to express themselves, connect with others, and achieve their goals, fostering a sense of fulfilment and purpose in my work each day.
Why I Love My Job
I love my job because of the relationships I build with my clients and their families. I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to connect with people everyday. We start by building trust with one another and from there we see such huge success take place. Communication is crucial for everyone, and being able to play a role in this for people is the greatest gift I could ask for!