Meet the team
Yael Berkowitz
Occupational Therapist
Yael is the owner and occupational therapist at Berkowitz TheraPeds. Yael has always had a passion for supporting children, youth and families of all ages and abilities. Since a young age she has worked and volunteered in various agencies…
Emily Smith
Occupational Therapist
Emily is an occupational therapist, excited to join the Berkowitz Therapeds team! Emily graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2013 with an undergraduate degree in biological sciences. She then went on to complete her master’s degree in…
Mélanie Wrobel
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mélanie completed her undergrad at the University of Winnipeg and earned her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology at Western University in London, Ontario. Her experience spans schools in Winnipeg and in First Nations across Manitoba..
Megan de Cruz
Occupational Therapist
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…
Karen Butler
Speech-Language Pathologist
Karen completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Manitoba in 2016. She then moved to Montreal for two years to complete her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) at McGill University. She gained invaluable experience…
Amy Collins
Occupational Therapist
Amy graduated from the University of Manitoba with her Masters degree in Occupational Therapy in 2006. Amy has vast experience assessing and treating people of all ages with numerous physical and mental health conditions across various health…
Laura Hrichishen
Speech-Language Pathologist
Laura is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Berkowitz TheraPeds. She graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Prior to that, she graduated from the University of Manitoba with…
Brenlee Perillo
Occupational Therapist
Brenlee has experience working with preschool and school-aged children in various settings throughout Winnipeg and Northern communities in Manitoba. Much of her work focuses on providing support in home and school environments to help achieve…
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Have questions or want to learn more? We’re here to help! Whether you’re curious about our services or ready to get started, feel free to reach out.
We’re currently offering Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology sessions, and we’d be happy to connect with you to answer your questions, share more information, or help you book a session.
Let’s work together to support your child’s growth and success!
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The Berkowitz TheraPeds team acknowledges that we live, work, play, and connect on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that our water is from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, we commit to learning and understanding the trauma and harms experienced by Indigenous Peoples. We strive to listen, learn from and collaborate with Indigenous Peoples and Communities.