As a parent of young boys,  Dr. Luu understands all the worries that comes with being a mom. She believes in your strength as a parent and is here to help ensure your children thrive.  Her clinical interests include childhood development, underserved children, chronic illness.  She is a lifelong learner and is passionate about medical education, narrative medicine, and coaching.  Follow her @drkellyluu. 

After Dr. Luu completed her medical degree at McMaster University and her Pediatric training at University of British Columbia, she started her own practice in Richmond BC.  She worked at BC Children’s Hospital’s respiratory clinic for 7 years.  She is part of the BCCH’s pediatric outreach team in the Downtown Eastside.  She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC. 

Lauren received her Masters of Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto. Lauren has experience working with children in the hospital, clinic, and school setting. Lauren also practices at BC Children's Hospital and The Children's Foundation. Lauren's areas of clinical expertise and special interest include: sensory processing, feeding and swallowing, developmental concerns including fine and gross motor delay, self regulation and executive functioning. Lauren uses a client- and family-centred approach and is passionate about promoting healthy development and opportunities for all children to thrive. She continues to build her knowledge and expertise through ongoing professional development and education, including completing courses in Neurodevelopmental Treatment, Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, sensory integration and self-regulation programs (Zones of Regulation, Alert Program).

Dr. Vickie Chow is a pediatrician who completed her medical degree and specialty training in Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia.  She practices community general pediatrics in Vancouver and New Westminster. Dr. Chow also works as a Clinical Associate in the NICU at Surrey Memorial Hospital.  She is a clinical instructor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia. Her interests include neonatal medicine, early childhood development, and medical education.

Dr Black completed her medical training at the University of British Columbia and her Pediatric specialty training at Dalhousie University.  She has a subspecialty qualification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and worked for many years in the IWK Children’s Emergency Department in Halifax and since 2013 at BC Children’s Hospital. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at UBC. She holds a Master’s degree in Community Health and Epidemiology and has participated as an investigator in clinical trials and qualitative research. Dr Black has volunteered with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for many years, helping to shape the Sub-specialty of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. She has recently begun to work in Community Pediatrics after 20 years in the Emergency Department.  Her clinical interests include early childhood development, constipation and childhood injury.

Allie is passionate about supporting your family and child to reach all your family goals, especially around developing healthy and enjoyable relationships with food. As a mom, she understands every parent's desire for their children to function at the highest level possible. Allie has worked extensively to help children return to school and daily activities post concussion injuries. She completed her Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto and has further training in Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding.  When she's not working Allie enjoys staying active outdoors and spending time with her family. 

Alyssa is a Registered Dietitian. She earned her Bachelors of Science from the University of British Columbia and has been working as a Pediatric Dietitian at BC Children’s Hospital since 2018. She is looking forward to expanding her career by supporting families and children in a community setting. Alyssa is keen to share her nutrition knowledge and assist families to develop manageable goals. She is passionate about working to make enjoyable mealtimes a reality for families.

Alina has worked in leadership positions with other health and wellness companies for over 4 years. She has a diploma in Child and Youth Counselling and has worked as a behavioural interventionist with children on the autism spectrum. Her passion is to work with children and their families to make life a little easier. She is completing her Associates Degree in Peace and Conflict studies and aspires to apply it within the community. A fun fact about Alina is that she speaks 3 languages including, Spanish and French. She hopes to bring a supportive and inclusive atmosphere to your visit at The Kids Clinic.

An aspiring child and adolescent therapist, Vaneesha is passionate about providing a safe space for children through compassion, empathy, and warmth. She spends her time volunteering as a mentor to at-risk youth and finding opportunities that cater to her strong desire to help others. Vaneesha obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of British Columbia. Having moved to Vancouver from Thailand, she is thankful to modern-day technology for allowing her to keep in touch with her loved ones. Other than that, She loves to travel, learn new languages, play board games, and explore must-eats in Vancouver.