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Speech Therapy

We use a family and/or client centered approach to speech and language therapy to help individuals achieve their communication goals. Our speech-language pathologists can help with speech delays and disorders including articulation, phonology and motor speech disorders, language delays and disorders including expression and comprehension in oral and non-verbal contexts, fluency disorders, inclu... Read More

We use a family and/or client centered approach to speech and language therapy to help individuals achieve their communication goals. Our speech-language pathologists can help with speech delays and disorders including articulation, phonology and motor speech disorders, language delays and disorders including expression and comprehension in oral and non-verbal contexts, fluency disorders, including stuttering, cognitive-communicative disorders including social communication skills, reasoning, problem solving and executive functions, and pre-literacy and literacy skills including phonological awareness, decoding, reading comprehension and writing.

Lactation Consultation

Lactation consulation relies on evidence-based practices to address a range of infant feeding concerns. Our primary focus is helping families achieve their infant feeding goals, which includes addressing challenges like latch difficulties, tethered oral tissues (tongue and lip ties), low milk supply, and breastfeeding/chestfeeding pain. Lactation consultation can also provide valuable support f... Read More

Lactation consulation relies on evidence-based practices to address a range of infant feeding concerns. Our primary focus is helping families achieve their infant feeding goals, which includes addressing challenges like latch difficulties, tethered oral tissues (tongue and lip ties), low milk supply, and breastfeeding/chestfeeding pain. Lactation consultation can also provide valuable support for weaning, pumping, inducing lactation, bottle-feeding, and managing issues related to complex health conditions and prematurity.

Michelle Coish
(She/Her/Hers)

If you’re unable to find a time that works for your schedule, please contact michelle@fernandfawnlactation.ca, and we will try our best to accommodate you.

Michelle is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and over 8 years of invaluable experience in lactation support. Her journey toward becoming an IBCLC has been fuelled by her passion for supporting families on their infant feeding journey.

Michelle specializes in delivering personalized and comprehensive support for your infant feeding journey. Her mission is to assist you in overcoming challenges, building confidence, and creating cherished bonding moments with your little one. This level of care and expertise guarantees that you and your family receive the specialized attention, guidance, and ongoing support you deserve.

Why is IBCLC certification essential? It signifies unwavering dedication to the highest standards of lactation care, incorporating the latest insights from lactation science and best practices. This specialized certification ensures that professionals possess the knowledge and expertise necessary to address even the most intricate infant feeding challenges, offering evidence-based, compassionate, and personalized guidance tailored to your unique needs. In fulfilling the requirements of certification, Michelle completed 1000+ hours of lactation support, more than 95 hours of specialized lactation education, and wrote a comprehensive exam in addition to her health-sciences background.

*Please note that Michelle is not reimbursed by Interior Health for lactation consultation. Please check with your health benefits provider to determine if lactation consultation is eligible for reimbursement.

If you’re unable to find a time that works for your schedule, please contact michelle@fernandfawn... Read More

Stephanie Lem

Owner and Registered Speech Language Pathologist

Owner and Registered Speech Language Pathologist Read More

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Located at: 1199 Bay Ave, #202, Trail
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Need Help? 403-597-2955 stephanie@kootenayslp.com