Who we are....
...a team of licensed Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists who have completed Masters level training and are registered to practice within the province of Manitoba by the College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba (CASLPM), the College of Occupational Therapy of Manitoba (COTM) and the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba (CPM).
All of our Speech-Language Pathologists also are certified, or in the process of completing certification, with Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) and/or the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) both of which are national advocacy and clinical certification bodies. Our Occupational Therapists also are certified, or in the process of completing certification, with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
...a team of licensed Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists who have completed Masters level training and are registered to practice within the province of Manitoba by the College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba (CASLPM), the College of Occupational Therapy of Manitoba (COTM) and the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba (CPM).
All of our Speech-Language Pathologists also are certified, or in the process of completing certification, with Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) and/or the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) both of which are national advocacy and clinical certification bodies. Our Occupational Therapists also are certified, or in the process of completing certification, with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
DANNA KAPLAN, RSLP, S-LP(C), CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist/Clinic Owner
Danna received her B.A. with a major in Psychology and a minor in Linguistics at the University of Manitoba in 1993 and a Post-Baccalaureate in Communication Disorders from the University of North Dakota in 1994. She has been a speech-language pathologist since 1996, following the completion a Master's degree in Communication Disorders, with additional specialized training in Early Childhood Intervention, from the University of Houston where she graduated at the top of her class.
Being in the large metropolitan area of Houston provided a great opportunity for clinical training including internships in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Houston and Rehabilitation Institute of San Antonio (RIOSA). Following graduation, Danna practiced in San Antonio, Texas until 2005, and had an opportunity to work in a variety of settings which included hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, home-based, and early childhood centers as well as the early childhood program within the public school system. After having her own children, Danna moved back to Winnipeg with her husband and three lovely, now grown, boys so that they could be closer to their families.
The evolution of Milestones Therapy initially began when Danna returned to work following her move back home. She started with one client, in the client's home, in 2007. One client grew to a few clients and Danna decided that she would like to find office space in order to provide services in a private clinical setting. Danna continued to work with clients in their homes, saw others in their school or daycare settings, and began building up a caseload within her office practice. She built up a practice within Mind Matters Clinic from 2008 until September 2023. As of September 2023, Milestones Therapy now has it's own clinic space and we are thrilled to be working in this new and welcoming environment.
Danna had extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of child language, articulation and phonology, motor speech disorders, orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs), social skills development for children and teens, and early childhood intervention. Danna is trained in Sensory Processing for SLPs.
Danna's therapeutic interests and specialization include Apraxia/motor speech disorders, early childhood intervention, tongue thrusts, orofacial myofunctional disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Danna is trained in Sensory Processing for SLPs (Level 2 Certificate).
TANNIS MILES, RSLP, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2016
Tannis began her education at the University of Manitoba, where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Psychology, and minoring in Linguistics. She graduated from St. Cloud State University in 1995 with her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Tannis has worked in private practice and in the public health setting over the last 20 years. She has enjoyed working with children and adults in a variety of settings. Tannis has extensive knowledge and experience working with articulation, phonology, motor speech delays and disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as cognitive and developmental language delays.
Speech-Language Pathologist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2016
Tannis began her education at the University of Manitoba, where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Psychology, and minoring in Linguistics. She graduated from St. Cloud State University in 1995 with her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Tannis has worked in private practice and in the public health setting over the last 20 years. She has enjoyed working with children and adults in a variety of settings. Tannis has extensive knowledge and experience working with articulation, phonology, motor speech delays and disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as cognitive and developmental language delays.
ANDRIA GREEN, RSLP, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2015
Andria is currently practicing with both the adult and paediatric populations within the public health system and in private practice. Andria splits her time by practicing with adults half-time, and paediatrics half-time.
Andria began her education at the University of Manitoba, where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Linguistics, and minoring in Psychology. She graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2012 with her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Andria's current interests and specializations include Cognitive and Communication Disorders in Adults, Feeding/Swallowing and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Speech-Language Pathologist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2015
Andria is currently practicing with both the adult and paediatric populations within the public health system and in private practice. Andria splits her time by practicing with adults half-time, and paediatrics half-time.
Andria began her education at the University of Manitoba, where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree, majoring in Linguistics, and minoring in Psychology. She graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2012 with her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Andria's current interests and specializations include Cognitive and Communication Disorders in Adults, Feeding/Swallowing and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
SHERI HYRA, RSLP, S-LP(C)
Speech-Language Pathologist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2022
Sheri received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Manitoba with a major in Psychology and a minor in Linguistics. She went on to pursue additional training and graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1992 with her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Sheri has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the public health setting for 30 years. Sheri has worked with both children and adults in a variety of environments, and took on additional responsibilities as the Rehabilitation Manager at Portage General Hospital.
Sheri's interests and specializations include articulation and phonology, motor speech delays and disorders, Natural Language Acquisition/Gestalt Language Processing, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and cognitive and developmental language delays and disorders.
Sheri is trained in Sensory Processing for SLPs (Level 1 Certificate) and Natural Language Acquisition.
Speech-Language Pathologist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2022
Sheri received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Manitoba with a major in Psychology and a minor in Linguistics. She went on to pursue additional training and graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1992 with her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Sheri has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the public health setting for 30 years. Sheri has worked with both children and adults in a variety of environments, and took on additional responsibilities as the Rehabilitation Manager at Portage General Hospital.
Sheri's interests and specializations include articulation and phonology, motor speech delays and disorders, Natural Language Acquisition/Gestalt Language Processing, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and cognitive and developmental language delays and disorders.
Sheri is trained in Sensory Processing for SLPs (Level 1 Certificate) and Natural Language Acquisition.
MIKAELA VAN SCHEPDAEL, RSLP, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2022
Mikaela received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba in 2019. She graduated with her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Dakota in 2022.
Mikaela maintains certification through the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba (CASLPM) and the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
Mikaela enjoys working with a variety of communication disorders within the pediatric population, including early intervention, articulation and phonology, expressive and receptive language disorders, Natural Language Acquisition/Gestalt Language Processing and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Mikaela can provide speech-language services in-person and virtually.
Mikaela is trained in Natural Language Acquisition.
Speech-Language Pathologist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2022
Mikaela received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba in 2019. She graduated with her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Dakota in 2022.
Mikaela maintains certification through the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba (CASLPM) and the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
Mikaela enjoys working with a variety of communication disorders within the pediatric population, including early intervention, articulation and phonology, expressive and receptive language disorders, Natural Language Acquisition/Gestalt Language Processing and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Mikaela can provide speech-language services in-person and virtually.
Mikaela is trained in Natural Language Acquisition.
MARY DREGER, B.A.
Our Awesome Administrator, joined Milestones Therapy in 2022
Mary has been working in an administrative position for many years. She transitioned from an office manager of a transportation logistics company to an assistant controller position as a senior accountant.
As her family grew, she took on a full-time position of parenting.
Coming back into the workforce, Mary joined our team as an administrator in 2022. We are so lucky to have her! Mary is here to assist you in starting the process for booking appointments or any billing and payment issues or general inquiries. She is the middle person between you and our therapist team and will get the process started for beginning speech or occupational therapy services. You can call Mary for assistance or to answer questions and you will see just how amazing she is in her position at Milestones Therapy.
Our Awesome Administrator, joined Milestones Therapy in 2022
Mary has been working in an administrative position for many years. She transitioned from an office manager of a transportation logistics company to an assistant controller position as a senior accountant.
As her family grew, she took on a full-time position of parenting.
Coming back into the workforce, Mary joined our team as an administrator in 2022. We are so lucky to have her! Mary is here to assist you in starting the process for booking appointments or any billing and payment issues or general inquiries. She is the middle person between you and our therapist team and will get the process started for beginning speech or occupational therapy services. You can call Mary for assistance or to answer questions and you will see just how amazing she is in her position at Milestones Therapy.
Donna Harvey, RSLP, S-LP, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Joined Milestones January 2024
Donna received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Winnipeg with a major in English and a minor in Linguistics. She continued onto Moorhead State University where she received a Bachelor of Science and in 1997 a Master’s degree in the Science of Speech-Language Pathology.
Donna has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in both the public and private educational setting as well as in a variety of private clinic settings, in Ontario, for over 25 years. Donna has worked primarily with children in a variety of environments across Ontario, but has varied career opportunities including instructing Communicative Disorder Students (CDAs) at Georgian College in Orillia, Ontario.
Donna relocated to Winnipeg in 2017 and currently works full time in the Winnipeg school system in addition to her work with Milestones Therapy.
Donna's interests and specializations include articulation and phonology, motor speech delays and disorders, fluency, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), vocal abuse, accent reduction, and cognitive and developmental language delays and disorders.
Speech Language Pathologist
Joined Milestones January 2024
Donna received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Winnipeg with a major in English and a minor in Linguistics. She continued onto Moorhead State University where she received a Bachelor of Science and in 1997 a Master’s degree in the Science of Speech-Language Pathology.
Donna has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in both the public and private educational setting as well as in a variety of private clinic settings, in Ontario, for over 25 years. Donna has worked primarily with children in a variety of environments across Ontario, but has varied career opportunities including instructing Communicative Disorder Students (CDAs) at Georgian College in Orillia, Ontario.
Donna relocated to Winnipeg in 2017 and currently works full time in the Winnipeg school system in addition to her work with Milestones Therapy.
Donna's interests and specializations include articulation and phonology, motor speech delays and disorders, fluency, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), vocal abuse, accent reduction, and cognitive and developmental language delays and disorders.
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Megan De Cruz, B.Sc., MScOT, Reg. (MB)
Occupational Therapist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2023 Megan graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Guelph, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Brain and Cognition. Megan is the first Occupational Therapist to join Milestones Therapy and we are thrilled to have her join our team and to offer occupational therapy services to our clients. Megan’s interests including handwriting, sensory processing, self-regulation, executive functioning, fine and gross motor skill development, among other areas. She has an interest in working with children and youth. Megan has experience providing occupational therapy services in-person as well as virtual services. |
Jaynee Weiss, RSLP
Speech-Language Pathologist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2024
Jaynee earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Dakota in 2001, followed by a Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the same institution in 2003. With a passion for helping others, Jaynee began her career in pediatrics, before transitioning to public schools in 2005, where she has since worked with individuals of various ages. As a member of CASLPM, she upholds the highest standards of her profession.
Jaynee's approach to therapy is rooted in neurodiversity affirmation, believing in the beauty of all brains. She fosters trust, safety, and regulation in her practice, understanding their crucial role in communication development. Jaynee strives to build strong, enjoyable relationships with her clients, supporting them and their families in embracing communication differences while enhancing communication skills to enrich their lives.
Jaynee is a dedicated professional in the field of speech-language pathology, specializing in neurodivergent populations such as ASD and ADHD. She also has extensive experience with Down Syndrome, Global Developmental Delay, complex communication needs and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Speech-Language Pathologist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2024
Jaynee earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Dakota in 2001, followed by a Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the same institution in 2003. With a passion for helping others, Jaynee began her career in pediatrics, before transitioning to public schools in 2005, where she has since worked with individuals of various ages. As a member of CASLPM, she upholds the highest standards of her profession.
Jaynee's approach to therapy is rooted in neurodiversity affirmation, believing in the beauty of all brains. She fosters trust, safety, and regulation in her practice, understanding their crucial role in communication development. Jaynee strives to build strong, enjoyable relationships with her clients, supporting them and their families in embracing communication differences while enhancing communication skills to enrich their lives.
Jaynee is a dedicated professional in the field of speech-language pathology, specializing in neurodivergent populations such as ASD and ADHD. She also has extensive experience with Down Syndrome, Global Developmental Delay, complex communication needs and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Gagneet Grewal, SLP-CF
Speech-Language Pathologist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2024
Gagneet has earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Waterloo before completing her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Pennsylvania Western University in Edinboro. Prior to her graduate studies, Gagneet worked for two years as a Communicative Disorders Assistant in Ontario, where she gained valuable experience working with the pediatric population. Her work has included early intervention, articulation and phonology, expressive and receptive language disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Gagneet is passionate about helping children communicate and enjoys finding creative, playful ways to keep her young clients engaged and progressing. She provides speech-language services both in-person and virtually, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each child.
Speech-Language Pathologist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2024
Gagneet has earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Waterloo before completing her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Pennsylvania Western University in Edinboro. Prior to her graduate studies, Gagneet worked for two years as a Communicative Disorders Assistant in Ontario, where she gained valuable experience working with the pediatric population. Her work has included early intervention, articulation and phonology, expressive and receptive language disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Gagneet is passionate about helping children communicate and enjoys finding creative, playful ways to keep her young clients engaged and progressing. She provides speech-language services both in-person and virtually, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each child.
Kori Kagan, BMR PT
Physiotherapist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2024
Kori earned her Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy in 1994 from the University of Manitoba. Initially intrigued with travelling, Kori worked in various cities and settings in the United States as a travelling therapist and while in New York, she discovered her love for pediatric physiotherapy.
In 2001 she started working at Children's Hospital in Winnipeg and quickly developed a keen interest in neonatal and infant physiotherapy.
In 2022 she transitioned to Rehabilitation Centre for Children, focusing her practice on plagiocephaly and torticollis in babies.
Kori brings her unique knowledge and expertise to Milestones Therapy where she is excited to share her experience in a private therapy setting.
Physiotherapist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2024
Kori earned her Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy in 1994 from the University of Manitoba. Initially intrigued with travelling, Kori worked in various cities and settings in the United States as a travelling therapist and while in New York, she discovered her love for pediatric physiotherapy.
In 2001 she started working at Children's Hospital in Winnipeg and quickly developed a keen interest in neonatal and infant physiotherapy.
In 2022 she transitioned to Rehabilitation Centre for Children, focusing her practice on plagiocephaly and torticollis in babies.
Kori brings her unique knowledge and expertise to Milestones Therapy where she is excited to share her experience in a private therapy setting.
Monique De Beer, BMR PT
Physiotherapist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2024
Monique’s love for physical activity and movement started at an early age as her parents spent hours with her on the ice teaching her to skate and this turned into her passion. She spent much of her childhood on the ice competing in figure skating and was introduced to the profession of physiotheraoy following a back injury in the sport.
Monique graduated with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in 2008 and started out providing orthopedic physiotherapy for adults, and soon after fell in love with pediatric physiotherapy. She has over 15 years of experience working with infants and children both at the Children’s Hospital and the Rehabilitation Centre for Children.
Monique is passionate about her profession and strives to provide family centered care working with families to achieve specific milestones, improve confidence, and encourage participation to achieve their greatest potential.
She has extensive clinical experience and training in treating infants with plagiocephaly and torticollis, performing gross motor development and infant neurological assessments and coaching, establishing exercise programs, and providing gait training for children with motor challenges and limb differences.
Monique recognized a need in Winnipeg for families seeking an experienced pediatric physiotherapist in a private practice setting and is excited to join the pediatric multidisciplinary team at Milestones Therapy.
Physiotherapist, joined Milestones Therapy in 2024
Monique’s love for physical activity and movement started at an early age as her parents spent hours with her on the ice teaching her to skate and this turned into her passion. She spent much of her childhood on the ice competing in figure skating and was introduced to the profession of physiotheraoy following a back injury in the sport.
Monique graduated with a Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in 2008 and started out providing orthopedic physiotherapy for adults, and soon after fell in love with pediatric physiotherapy. She has over 15 years of experience working with infants and children both at the Children’s Hospital and the Rehabilitation Centre for Children.
Monique is passionate about her profession and strives to provide family centered care working with families to achieve specific milestones, improve confidence, and encourage participation to achieve their greatest potential.
She has extensive clinical experience and training in treating infants with plagiocephaly and torticollis, performing gross motor development and infant neurological assessments and coaching, establishing exercise programs, and providing gait training for children with motor challenges and limb differences.
Monique recognized a need in Winnipeg for families seeking an experienced pediatric physiotherapist in a private practice setting and is excited to join the pediatric multidisciplinary team at Milestones Therapy.