Brittany completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology in the Athletic Therapy program at the University of Manitoba in 2016. She Certified as an Athletic Therapist later that year and spent 6 years working both clinical and fieldwork with sports like Hockey, Football and Rugby at the Regional and National levels. After having her two children, Brittany retired her title as Athletic Therapist and became trained in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in 2024. Brittany is passionate about helping children and adults maximize their health using a whole body approach to treatment. If you have some free time to chat, or want see her for an assessment you can ask her about breathing/breathwork, TMJD, oral ties, neck and back pain, the nervous system, nutrition or maximizing your athletic performance. Brittany also volunteers her time with Milk Mentors to help support milk feeding parents.

Brittany completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology in the Athletic Therapy program at the University ... Read More

Carolynne is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Speech and Language Pathologists of Manitoba (CASLPM). She graduated in 2018 from University of North Dakota with a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Upon graduation, Carolynne has been working as a preschool based SLP with a provincial outreach program serving clients with a variety of communication needs in rural Manitoba and several First Nation Communities. Carolynne is interested in speech sound disorders, motor speech disorders, and early language development. She has joined SPOT Speech to fuel a new found passion in orofacial myofunctional disorders, tethered oral ties, and healthy sleep habits as a result of her own children’s journey in this area. She strives to work with families to provide a family-centered approach to therapy and collaborate with other professionals involved in the children’s care in a holistic manner. Outside of work, when she isn’t chasing after her twin boys, you’ll find her reading thrillers, spending time outdoors with loved ones, traveling, and doing DIY projects at home!

Carolynne is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Speech and Language Pat... Read More

Lindsay Knutson Smith is a Registered Manitoba Speech Language Pathologist. She graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2010 with a Master of Science in Communication Disorders. She is the founder and owner of SPOT Speech Pathology & Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. Lindsay has 12+ years of clinical experience in the education setting as a school based SLP, serving culturally and linguistically diverse populations. After her third child was born with a posterior tongue tie, Lindsay took the formal Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders training through the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM). This spurred her passion and interest in the area of tongue function and structural considerations in Speech Therapy. She has completed various Post Graduate trainings in TOTs (Tethered Oral Tissues), Oral Dysfunction, Oral Structural Development and Function. Much of this training involves refining how SLPs evaluate the oral mechanism and better educating families on the impact of tongue and lip-ties on oral function. Areas of related interest: Sleep Disordered Breathing, TMJD, Tongue Thrust therapy, Oral Habit elimination, Tongue tie, and how this all relates back to speech clarity and holistic wellness. Lindsay is in the process of working towards a SAC (Speech and Audiology Canada) Certification with a focus on Pediatric Feeding Disorders. Her passion is to identify areas of need within our current health and education systems and to help to improve information and access to supports for those areas. Lindsay lives in Rural Manitoba with her husband and three children. She has a healthy obsession with books, tea, and physical wellness - and enjoys spending her summers fishing & enjoying time with her family.

Lindsay Knutson Smith is a Registered Manitoba Speech Language Pathologist. She graduated from St... Read More