Keara Boyce (she/her/hers) is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist in Nova Scotia and Ontario, and has certification with professional interest in adult swallowing through Speech-Language and Audiology Canada. Keara has specialty training in dysphagia (swallowing disorders) assessment and treatment, including MBSImp, DIGEST, ASPEKT and MDTP. Keara has worked in a variety of practice settings including acute care (stroke, neurosurgery, trauma, burn, head and neck oncology, medicine, intensive care, etc.), outpatient services (outpatient swallowing clinic, voice, speech and language), research, and clinical education.
Keara is passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and client-centered services for people living with swallowing, voice and communication difficulties. Keara has also sought additional training and education in order to provide inclusive and gender-affirming voice therapy. Keara prides herself on working alongside her patients to make meaningful changes in their life.
Keara Boyce (she/her/hers) is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist in Nova Scotia and Ontario...
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Oscar is a registered speech-language pathologist who works with adults experiencing voice, swallowing, and throat-related breathing difficulties. His practice focuses on conditions that affect how the upper airway functions during everyday activities such as speaking, breathing, eating, and exercise.
He has specialized training in endoscopic evaluation of voice and swallowing, which allows him to directly visualize the vocal folds and throat during assessment. This provides valuable information about how the larynx and swallowing system are functioning and helps guide precise, individualized treatment.
A central area of Oscar’s work is supporting people who experience throat tightness or breathing restriction related to inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO). He helps patients develop practical strategies to improve upper airway control and reduce symptoms during exertion, stressful situations, or daily activities. He also works with athletes and highly active individuals who want to optimize upper airway function so breathing remains efficient and unrestricted during training and competition. In addition, Oscar supports individuals with underlying lung conditions who want to improve upper airway coordination and breathing efficiency.
Oscar is also trained in the Speak Out!® program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, which focuses on strengthening voice and supporting clear, intentional communication.
He believes that effective care begins with helping patients understand what is happening in their body. Oscar emphasizes clear explanations, collaborative care, and practical tools that patients can confidently use in their everyday lives.
Oscar is a registered speech-language pathologist who works with adults experiencing voice, swall...
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Juliana McLaren is a registered speech-language pathologist with a passion for high-quality services for people with swallowing and communication disorders. Juliana has a certification with professional interest in adult and peditric swallowing. Juliana has specialty training in pediatric feeding, flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallow function (FEES), dysphagia therapy, and speech & language therapy. Juliana has worked in a variety of settings with patients of all ages including hospitals, rehabilitation centres, school-services, and community clinics. Juliana’s journey with communication and swallowing disorders began as a caregiver for a family member. She understands how these conditions impact a person and their loved ones. She prides herself on an empathetic approach and empowers her patients to make decisions based on factors like safety and risk management, but also places a high importance on the role food and eating plays in our quality of life.
Juliana McLaren is a registered speech-language pathologist with a passion for high-quality servi...
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Lisa is a Communication Disorders Technician. She received clinical training in Speech-Language Pathology in Germany. Lisa has been working with individuals with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders since 2022. Lisa has a special interest in adult swallowing and neurological disorders.
Lisa has worked in a variety of settings including acute care (stroke unit), neurological rehabilitation centres and private practices (developmental speech & language disorders (DLD), orofacial myofunctional disorders, bilingualism and voice). Lisa has experience providing services in person and online. Lisa’s approach focuses on recognizing individual strengths and collaboratively finding solutions to improve daily communication and swallowing.
Lisa is a Communication Disorders Technician. She received clinical training in Speech-Language P...
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