Arbutus Speech Therapy is excited to welcome Victoria Giaschi to our team!
Victoria earned her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from UBC and her Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Greek & Roman Studies from the University of Victoria. She is a registrant in good standing with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia (CSHPBC), and is certified in Speech-Language Pathology by Speech Audiology Canada (SAC) with a Declared Special Interest in Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC).
Victoria has been practicing since 2017 and has worked in a wide variety of clinical settings, including: acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and community/in-home. Victoria most recently worked at Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults (CAYA), where she acquired advanced knowledge in the area of Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) and alternative access methods.
Victoria specializes in AAC, adult speech/language intervention, and dysphagia (swallowing) management. She has a passion for working with adults with acquired neurogenic and neurodegenerative conditions, such as Aphasia, Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Victoria’s practice focuses on improving functional communication and achieving personally-relevant goals to help her clients participate in the events and activities that they love.
Victoria was born and raised in Vancouver. When she is not in-session you can find her at a coffee shop or performing on-stage in local musical theatre productions. Victoria also works as a party princess event entertainer on the weekends. She is passionate about supporting local businesses, and loves fashion and good food.
Reach out today if you would like to receive Speech Therapy services from Victoria!