Kendra Wormald
Kendra Wormald, B.A., M.Sc
Kendra, Wormald, B.A., M.Sc., is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). She received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech Sciences from Brock University and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from McMaster University. She is also a member of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC).
Kendra has worked with adults who have acquired brain injuries, cognitive communication challenges, dysphagia, aphasia, neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, voice and articulation difficulties and improving social communication skills. She is open for taking clients in the areas of voice, lisps, fluency, social skills, professional communication and accent reduction.
Kendra is passionate about providing holistic and functional client-centred services that support life participation and goal achievement. She is intentional about creating a safe and supportive therapy environment while focusing on providing individualized and culturally-sensitive care.
Kendra is an understanding advocate.
Ms. Wormald is currently accepting new clients for:
- speech therapy
- lisps and "R" sounds
- voice therapy
- transgender and gender spectrum voice
- professional communication training
- accent modification
- stuttering (adult fluency)
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