Our Trusted Partner Clinicians
We Care as One Ecosystem
Speech Therapist
Jackie Li
Hello! I am Jackie, a paediatric speech language therapist since 2010. I have experience in clinical and classroom settings, supporting children who have speech, language and/or feeding difficulties. The children I work with include those with autism spectrum disorder, global development delays, speech sound disorders, oral-motor weakness, apraxia, language disorders, picky eaters, swallowing disorders, as well as children who require alternative modes of communication.
My special interests in speech language therapy include helping minimally-speaking children to use communication apps, children with severe speech sound disorders and executive functioning.
I landed in this field somewhat by accident. I was looking for a job that does not tie me down in a desk job 9-5. I wanted something mobile. There was no speech language therapy degree courses in Singapore back in 2006, so my parents encouraged me to look up what Hong Kong has to offer, since I hold a Permanent Residency pass there.
I believe that children learn best in a fun and meaningful setting. I use a functional approach in my therapy so that the speech and language skills mastered can be easily generalized to the child’s everyday life. Besides playing with toys, my therapy activities include spin art, craft-making, slime-making, cooking, and even gardening!
Parent coaching is a huge component of my practice too. Parents know their children best. They provide valuable insight for me to plan my session, and I give them ideas on how to practice our speech therapy goals with the least amount of effort amidst their busy schedule.
I hope to collaborate with KAWA to bring more language-rich and experience-rich parent-child workshops.
Child-Life Specialist & Wellbeing Practitioner
Tanuja
Hello! I’m a Child Life Specialist and Wellbeing Practitioner with over 20 years of experience supporting children, families, students, and professionals. My work spans from nurturing the youngest (6 months and up) to walking alongside vulnerable children and families navigating challenges, as well as mentoring and supervising students and professionals in the helping fields.
PLAY SPEAKS by Tanu aims to create a safe and supportive space for children and families. I endeavour to support children and families coping with medical or surgical concerns, big life changes, and overwhelming emotions such as grief, pain, or worry by empowering them with positive coping tools, resilience, and wellbeing practices that encourage growth and healing.
My approach is holistic, gentle, and respectful, drawing from both evidence-based and evidence-informed practices that are trauma-informed, responsive, and always client-led. My guiding belief is to meet people where they are with compassion. I strive to hold space for my clients’ stories and journeys, always with gentleness and respect.
Fun fact: I’m a coffee lover (though recently, matcha has been stealing the spotlight! 😊).
Through this partnership with KAWA, my hope is that we continue to journey alongside clients in ways that feel warm, genuine, and uplifting—meeting them exactly where they are and supporting them with care, resilience, and compassion.
Art Therapist
Kit Louis
Hi, I’m Kit, an Art Therapist with a Master’s degree in Art Therapy, passionate about supporting parents and young children in their emotional and developmental journeys. I use art to nurture parent–child bonding, encourage healthy emotional expression, and provide gentle early intervention when needed.
I also support mothers with postpartum well-being, emotional adjustment, and recovery from birth or other life challenges, using a trauma-informed and compassionate approach. My sessions create a safe space where mothers can slow down, process their emotions, and feel supported as they care for their families.
I believe art can be a bridge — a playful, non-judgmental space where parents and children feel seen and understood. My goal is to help families build confidence, communication, and connection that lasts beyond the session.
A fun fact about me: I love joining my two young sons in their drawing sessions — it’s where I witness their imaginations come alive.
At KAWA, I hope to create moments where families rediscover joy, strengthen bonds, and feel less alone on their parenting journey.
