About Us

Get to know the people behind Keilor Village Therapy Co

At Keilor Village Therapy Co, we believe every child deserves a space where their voice, curiosity and potential are genuinely seen.

Our team of passionate speech pathologists and early learning specialists work together to support children as they grow in communication, literacy, social connection and confidence. We take a whole-child approach, blending evidence-based therapy with playful, creative learning experiences that make progress feel joyful rather than pressured.

We call ourselves a village because that’s what meaningful development requires: caring relationships, shared understanding and consistent support both inside and outside the therapy room. Families are our partners, not bystanders. Through tailored therapy plans, clear communication and practical strategies families can use at home, we aim to create lasting change that continues long after each session ends. At Keilor Village Therapy Co, your child is welcomed, celebrated and guided by a team deeply committed to helping them flourish.

Our Village Members

Tiyana

Director & Clinical Lead

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) – Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) – ASHA

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Psychology
  • Master of Speech Pathology
  • Master of Learning Intervention
  • Master of Clinical Education
Clinical Interests
  • Language
  • Literacy
  • Feeding
Fun Facts
  • Completed part of her early career training in New York. πŸ—½
  • Loves to travel 🌍
  • Obsessed with French food (and a good glass of bubbles πŸ₯‚)
  • Once thought golf was ridiculous… now plays and loves it πŸ˜…
  • Glenelg, Adelaide is her absolute favourite place β€” and future retirement destination

Alysha

Senior Speech Pathologist & Speech Team Lead

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) – Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Clinical Interests
  • Articulation
  • Language
  • Literacy
  • Social Skills
  • Fluency
  • AAC
Fun Facts
  • Loves knitting, sewing and getting creative 🧡
  • Enjoys relaxing with colouring and staying active with Pilates πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ
  • Big fan of Harry Potter ⚑
  • Loves all things Hello Kitty πŸ’–
  • Has a soft spot for Winnie the Pooh 🍯
  • Enjoys listening to RNB music 🎢

Juliana

Speech Pathologist

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) – Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Clinical Interests
  • Articulation
  • Literacy
  • Language
  • Early Language Intervention
Fun Facts
  • Loves baking and cooking up a storm in the kitchen 🍰
  • Enjoys staying active at the gym and going for walks πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ
  • Big fan of road trips and spontaneous adventures πŸš—
  • Cherishes spending time with loved ones ❀️
  • Absolutely loves donkeys β€” and has adopted one named Tommy 🫏

Anushi

Speech Pathologist

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) – Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  • Master of Speech Pathology
Clinical Interests
  • Language
  • AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
  • Social communication
Fun Facts
  • Loves playing tennis and staying active 🎾
  • Enjoys spending time with her dog 🐢
  • Big fan of music β€” loves listening and playing (even if β€œbadly”!) 🎢
  • Dream day off includes the beach and time with friends 🌊
  • Loves watching sitcoms like Brooklyn 99 and The Good Place πŸ“Ί

Theo

Occupational Therapist

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Clinical Interests
  • Adaptive Sports
  • Therapeutic Education
  • Accessibility & Environmental Modifications
  • Sensory Integration Β· Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Community Participation
Fun Facts
  • I’m French πŸ‡«πŸ‡·
  • Love Japan and Japanese culture πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅
  • Big fan of wildlife documentaries 🐾
  • Enjoy staying active with hiking, volleyball, and rock climbing πŸ§—β€β™‚οΈ
  • Creative at heart β€” I love drawing ✏️

Maryam

Allied Health Assistant

Qualifications
  • Currently completing a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Australian Catholic University) β€” graduating 2026
Clinical Interests
  • Supporting children’s speech
  • Language
  • Communication development
Fun Facts
  • Loves getting lost in a good book πŸ“š
  • Enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors 🌿
  • Values quality time with family and friends ❀️
  • Loves discovering new places and travelling ✈️
  • Always excited to try different foods and cuisines 🍜

Madeleine

Allied Health Assistant

Qualifications
  • Currently completing a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Australian Catholic University) β€” graduating 2026
Clinical Interests
  • Speech
  • Language
  • AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
  • Building confidence through communication
Fun Facts
  • Loves spending time with her dog Evie (who gets lots of cuddles!) 🐢
  • Enjoys getting creative with crafts β€” cross stitch is her current favourite 🧡
  • Passionate about helping children build confidence and connection πŸ’›
  • Big fan of collecting cool LEGO sets 🧱
  • Brings creativity and warmth into every session 🎨

Dan

Practice Manager

Qualifications
  • Extensive experience in business operations (Australia & overseas)
Clinical Interests
  • Practice Operations
  • Team Support
  • Client Experience
Fun Facts
  • Big Carlton supporter πŸ’™
  • Avid cricket fan 🏏
  • Loves flying drones and capturing unique views 🚁
  • Enjoys spending time in nature 🌿
  • Channeling serious Bandit from Bluey energy β€” playful, family-focused, and community-minded 🐾