Nikki Dooley SLP

Newborn and Pediatric Feeding Services

Speech Language Pathologist

Nikki Dooley

M.SLP, S-LP (C), REGISTERED SK

Hi! My name is Nikki (she/her), a Speech-Language Pathologist specialized in pediatric feeding and swallowing for almost 20 years. I completed my Bachelor of Arts Honors Degree at the University of Saskatchewan in 1997, and my Master of Speech-Language Pathology Degree at the University of Alberta in 2005. I have worked in a medical (hospital) setting providing feeding and swallowing services my entire career, and for the last 5 years I have provided these services at the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon. I am a registered member of the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Saskatchewan and certified through Speech and Audiology Canada.

I have two adult children who had feeding challenges as infants, so I have firsthand experience with struggle due to the lack of access to professionals with expertise in feeding in the community. When I realized that feeding and swallowing was a subspecialty in the profession of Speech-Language Pathology there was no looking back, all my efforts in continuing education were put into this area and I have been able to travel and learn from many of the leading experts and pioneers in North America.

I have been so fortunate to work alongside incredibly talented specialists – Pediatricians, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists, Respirologists, Cardiologists, Neurologists, Surgeons, Dietitians, etc. I’ve worked with thousands of infants and children with a multitude of feeding, swallowing and medical concerns. Feeding is such an important part of overall health and connection so it is completely understandable when families are exhausted and overwhelmed when it breaks down. As a pediatric feeding and swallowing specialist, I am a highly skilled professional that can help families with an individualized and evidence based plan that includes the building blocks for safe, quality, and enjoyable feeding experiences. I am thrilled to be a part of The Village YXE and support families in meeting their feeding goals. To inquire please contact our office by phone or email!