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Irina Plavshuda
Irina Plavshuda is a specialist in pediatric massage and pediatric rehabilitation with a medical education and many years of experience working with children from the first days of life through adolescence.
She graduated from Nikopol Medical College with a degree in Midwifery. She began her professional career in a maternity hospital, where she gained practical experience working with newborns and mothers. Later, she worked as a pediatric massage therapist in a rehabilitation center, supporting children with developmental disorders, motor difficulties, as well as neurological and orthopedic conditions.
She also graduated from Cherkasy University with a degree in Healthcare Management and completed a post-secondary school in Warsaw with a specialization as a Massage Technician.
Since 2015, she has been professionally involved in pediatric massage and rehabilitation, continuously improving her qualifications and completing additional professional training courses. In her practice, she uses modern pediatric massage techniques, elements of Bobath therapy, methods of stimulating motor development in children, torticollis correction, taping, Shantala massage, as well as early childhood development techniques for children under one year of age.
Main areas of professional expertise:
- treatment of muscle tone disorders
- correction of torticollis
- support for children with delayed motor development
- work with orthopedic disorders
- support for children with movement and motor development difficulties
- posture correction
- rehabilitation support for children with cerebral palsy, genetic syndromes, and autism spectrum disorders
- preventive and general strengthening pediatric massage
In her work, she pays special attention not only to providing professional therapeutic care, but also to creating a calm, friendly, and safe environment where children feel comfortable and confident. The foundation of her professional approach is a caring and individualized attitude toward every child, built on trust, patience, and respect for each child’s unique needs and personality.
Oksana Samondros
Oksana Samondros is a speech therapist-defectologist, corrective education specialist, and expert in the comprehensive support of children with speech, psycho-speech, and neurodevelopmental disorders, with 29 years of practical teaching experience.
She holds a higher pedagogical education degree in special education and corrective pedagogy. In 2017, she graduated from the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Institute of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education with a specialization in Special Education by nosologies, obtaining qualifications to work with children with various developmental disorders and communication difficulties.
She continuously improves her professional qualifications in the fields of speech therapy, neuropsychology, sensorimotor correction, and modern methods of supporting children with developmental needs. She has completed specialized training in speech therapy massage, myofascial and intraoral massage, children’s sensorimotor development, articulatory kinesthesia and oral praxis, as well as modern neuropsychological approaches in special education.
Her many years of practical experience and comprehensive interdisciplinary approach allow her to build individualized corrective and developmental programs tailored to the child’s neuropsychological, sensorimotor, and functional profile.
In her professional practice, she applies modern methods of speech therapy, neurocorrective, and sensorimotor therapy, including myofascial speech therapy massage, neurostimulation approaches, and comprehensive corrective programs aimed at developing speech, communication, cognitive, and motor functions.
Main areas of professional activity:
- speech initiation and development
- correction of systemic and localized speech disorders
- support for children with autism spectrum disorders
- work with delayed psycho-speech and psychophysical development
- development of communication skills, understanding of spoken language, and sensorimotor integration
- stimulation of cognitive, behavioral, and adaptive skills development
The foundation of her work is not only the correction of specific disorders, but also improving the child’s quality of everyday functioning, supporting social adaptation, developing communication, and unlocking the child’s developmental potential.
Oksana Shupikova
Oksana Shupikova is a specialist in pediatric massage and sensorimotor support for children with developmental challenges.
She graduated from the Higher School of Massage in Warsaw and also completed professional massage training in London. She continuously improves her professional qualifications, masters modern therapeutic and pediatric massage techniques, participates in specialized training programs, and continues her professional development in the field of working with children.
For more than 5 years, she has been working with children requiring developmental support, applying an individual approach that takes into account each child’s sensorimotor, behavioral, and emotional characteristics. In her practice, she uses pediatric massage techniques aimed at improving sensory regulation, normalizing muscle tone, developing motor skills, reducing tension levels, and improving the overall functioning of the nervous system.
In her work, she pays special attention to building a comfortable emotional connection with the child, creating a safe therapeutic environment, and gradually adapting the child to the procedures. She considers the main goal of her work not only to improve the child’s physical condition, but also to support their overall development, comfort, and quality of everyday functioning.
Alexander Panfilovsky
Alexander Panfilovsky is an Alpha Gravity instructor with over 9 years of practical experience in the fields of physical rehabilitation, sensorimotor development, and functional recovery.
He trained directly under the creator of the Alpha Gravity method, which allowed him to gain a deep understanding of the system and effectively apply it in practical work. He has a medical education and practical training in rehabilitation, anatomy, and functional recovery, which enables him to place special emphasis on safety, an individual approach, and the functional characteristics of each person in his practice.
He works with both children and adults. He has experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, ADHD, sensorimotor development disorders, posture disorders and scoliosis-related deformities, as well as in rehabilitation programs following strokes and neurological disorders.
In his practice, he uses the Alpha Gravity method as a system of deep proprioceptive and sensorimotor stimulation aimed at developing the body’s internal support system, improving coordination, balance, movement control, and the functional interaction of muscles, ligaments, fascial structures, and the musculoskeletal system as a whole.
He pays particular attention to developing conscious body control, building stability, improving motor organization, and enhancing the body’s overall functional capacity. In his work, he strives to create a comfortable, supportive, and safe environment that encourages gradual and sustainable development of physical and sensorimotor skills.
He considers responsibility, attentive care for each individual, patience, and a personalized approach that takes into account the abilities, condition, and needs of each student to be the core principles of his work.
Olga Piroti
Olga Piroti is a speech therapist and specialist in corrective education and speech development for preschool and school-age children.
She graduated from Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University with a degree in Corrective Education and Speech Therapy. She continuously improves her professional qualifications, participates in webinars, seminars, and specialized training programs, and holds certificates confirming advanced professional training.
In her professional practice, she applies modern speech therapy and corrective-developmental methods, including speech therapy massage aimed at developing the articulatory apparatus, speech motor skills, and correct pronunciation.
Main areas of professional activity:
- development of clear and correct speech
- formation and development of communication skills
- development of articulatory motor skills
- correction of speech disorders in preschool and school-age children
- individual corrective and developmental work tailored to each child’s specific needs
- creating a comfortable and positive environment for effective therapy
In her work, she uses an individual approach to every child, paying special attention to emotional comfort, building motivation for learning and therapy sessions, and the gradual development of speech and communication skills. She loves her profession and sincerely rejoices in every child’s success.
Olha Kryvonis
Olha Kryvonis is a speech development support specialist with higher education in special education, clinical psychology, and support for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
She graduated from Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University with a degree in Clinical Psychology with Fundamentals of Psychotherapy and from Taras Shevchenko Luhansk National University in the field of special education. She is currently continuing her studies at the University of Applied Sciences in Wrocław.
She has many years of experience working with children with speech difficulties, sensory integration challenges, and neurodevelopmental disorders. She specializes in supporting the development of communication, sensorimotor functions, and providing comprehensive therapeutic and developmental support for children with special developmental needs.
In her practice, she uses orofacial electrostimulation, orofacial massage, kinesiology taping, as well as sensorimotor, tactile, and neurosensory stimulation methods. She works using a comprehensive approach, taking into account the individual functional profile and needs of each child.
She continuously improves her professional qualifications by participating in specialized training programs and courses. She has experience cooperating with international and humanitarian organizations, including Rotary International and Stowarzyszenie SOS Wioski Dziecięce w Polsce. She currently continues to work on projects supported by UNICEF aimed at supporting children and families in Poland.
She considers safe, caring, and function-oriented support for the child and their family to be the highest priority in her work.
Completed Training Courses:
- Innovative Methods of External and Internal Electrostimulation in Speech Therapy – Practical Approach and Knowledge Update
- Electrostimulation in Speech Therapy – Module II: Revision, Advanced Practice, and Case Studies
- Dynamic Electroneurostimulation Using DENAS Devices in Speech Therapy Practice
- Myofunctional Appliance System in Speech Therapy and Functional Orthodontics
- Swallowing – Manual Techniques
- Dysphagia – Diagnosis and Therapy in Speech Therapy Practice
- Speech Therapy Kinesiology Taping from Basics – Practical Approach
- Myofascial Speech Therapy Massage and Specialized Kinesiology Taping in Speech Therapist Practice
- Vibrotherapy in Speech Therapy
- Speech Therapy Vibrators in Therapy – Practical Application and Step-by-Step Massage Techniques
- Aggression and Self-Aggression in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders – Effective Therapeutic Strategies
Yevgen Lisovskyy
Yevgen Lisovskyy is a co-founder of the NeuroSpectrum Development Support Center, senior pediatric neurologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences, and specialist in pediatric neurology, neurorehabilitation, and comprehensive care for children with organic nervous system disorders, with over 20 years of clinical experience.
He graduated from the Donetsk National Medical University named after M. Gorky. He completed his internship and postgraduate specialization in pediatric neurology, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation. He holds a Candidate of Medical Sciences degree in the field of pediatric neurology.
His professional career includes many years of work in pediatric neurology, medical rehabilitation, and neurotherapy in Ukraine, Slovakia, Kazakhstan, and Poland. He has worked as a neurologist, head of an inpatient pediatric neurorehabilitation department, leading specialist in innovative rehabilitation technologies, and physician in international rehabilitation centers.
He has extensive clinical experience working with children with:
- autism spectrum disorders
- delayed speech, psychological, and psychomotor development
- cerebral palsy
- genetic syndromes
- sensorimotor integration disorders
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- speech and behavioral disorders
- consequences of organic lesions of the central nervous system
- motor development and coordination disorders
In his professional practice, he applies a comprehensive interdisciplinary approach, combining clinical neurology, neurophysiological diagnostics, rehabilitation methods, and modern neurotherapeutic approaches. He specializes in qEEG diagnostics, analysis of the functional organization of brain activity, development of individualized neurorehabilitation programs, and comprehensive support for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
He is the author and co-author of scientific publications in the fields of pediatric neurology, neurorehabilitation, and neurophysiology, including international scientific journals. His research activities focus on neurodevelopment, pediatric cerebral pathologies, vascular disorders in children, and mechanisms of neurorehabilitation.
In his work, he places special emphasis on the child’s individual functional profile, the integration of clinical and neurophysiological approaches, and the creation of realistic, step-by-step, and effective therapy programs. He considers the primary goal of his professional activity not only the correction of individual symptoms, but also the improvement of the child’s everyday functioning, communication development, adaptation, and the fullest possible realization of their developmental potential.
Tatiana Popovych
Tatiana Popovych is a co-founder of the NeuroSpectrum Development Support Center, responsible for organizing the center’s operations, administrative management, and coordinating processes aimed at supporting children and their families.
On a daily basis, she oversees administrative operations, collaborates with families, coordinates the work of specialists, and ensures the efficient functioning of the center. She places particular emphasis on the quality of organizational processes, effective communication, and creating a comfortable, structured, and safe environment for children, parents, and the team of specialists.
She holds a higher education degree in management and administration. She completed a master’s degree focused on organizational and personnel management and further developed her professional competencies in France at the prestigious EDHEC Business School.
Her academic background and organizational experience enable her to effectively design and improve administrative processes, support the center’s development, and implement modern approaches to therapeutic and interdisciplinary work organization.
She is fluent in Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, and French, which facilitates cooperation with families, specialists, and partners from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
She is also a co-founder of the KCNQ2 Polska Foundation, which supports children and families facing neurological diseases and rare genetic disorders. Her work combines organizational expertise, international education, and deep commitment to developing systemic support for children with special needs and their families.
Viktoria Shpakovska
Viktoria Shpakovska is a specialist in medical massage and rehabilitation with many years of experience working with both children and adults.
In her practice, she focuses on restoring musculoskeletal function, rehabilitation after injuries and surgical procedures, as well as the prevention and correction of functional disorders. In her work, she combines medical precision, an individual approach, and extensive practical experience.
She has a medical education and graduated from the Higher School of Massage in Warsaw, which provided her with solid professional training in accordance with modern European standards. She has been continuously working in the fields of massage, rehabilitation, and restorative therapy for 19 years.
She gained professional experience in a pediatric clinic, a rehabilitation center for children with disabilities, and a physiotherapy department.
She specializes in rehabilitation massage after injuries and surgeries, pediatric massage, working with children of different ages, including children with special needs, as well as therapeutic and preventive massage aimed at posture correction, reducing muscle tension, and relieving pain syndromes.
She continuously improves her qualifications by attending specialized courses and professional training programs in order to apply modern and effective rehabilitation and recovery methods. In her work, she focuses not only on performing procedures, but above all on the individual assessment of each patient’s condition, identifying the causes of discomfort, and taking a comprehensive approach to restoring health and physical comfort.
Artem Kryvonis
Artem Kryvonis is a specialist in supportive therapy and communication with practical experience working with children who require an individualized approach and comprehensive developmental support.
In his work, he places particular emphasis on developing communication skills, sensorimotor integration, functional abilities, and tailoring interventions to the unique needs of each child.
He holds Ukrainian qualifications in clinical psychology and medical diagnostics. He graduated from Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University with a degree in Clinical Psychology with Fundamentals of Psychotherapy, and from Taras Shevchenko Luhansk National University with a degree in Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Technologies.
He is currently continuing his education at the University of Applied Sciences in Wrocław.
In his professional practice, he utilizes modern supportive therapy methods, including speech therapy electrostimulation, as well as functional and sensorimotor approaches aimed at supporting the development of speech, communication, self-regulation mechanisms, and everyday life skills in children.
He places great importance on safety, respectful treatment of each child, and adapting therapy to the child’s individual abilities and needs.
He works in a calm, attentive, and compassionate manner, striving to build therapeutic relationships that respect each child’s developmental pace and individual characteristics. He continuously develops his professional competencies and remains interested in contemporary approaches to supportive therapy and interdisciplinary care for children.
Anna Humeniuk
Anna Humeniuk is a certified massage therapist and a graduate of a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences from the University of Social Sciences in Warsaw.
For more than six years, she has been working with children and adults, supporting their psychomotor development, improving musculoskeletal function, and helping regulate muscle tone. She continuously expands her professional qualifications by participating in specialized training in manual therapy, neurorehabilitation, osteopathy, fascial therapy, and biomechanics.
At NeuroSpectrum, she provides proprioceptive therapy based on Dr. Lisovsky’s method. Using precise manual techniques, she stimulates the deep sensory receptors located in the joints and surrounding tissues, supporting the nervous system’s ability to process sensory information effectively and improving postural control and movement.
She works with children experiencing sensory processing disorders, muscle tone disorders, delayed psychomotor development, difficulties with motor planning, postural abnormalities, and children with cerebral palsy.
Each therapy program is individually tailored to the child’s needs, abilities, and functional goals, as well as the needs of their family.
In her clinical practice, she incorporates elements of fascial therapy, trigger point therapy, osteopathic techniques, and myofascial therapy. She combines the knowledge gained through numerous professional training courses with many years of practical experience, placing great emphasis on treatment safety, the child’s comfort, and close collaboration with parents. She regularly updates her qualifications to ensure that her therapy is delivered in accordance with the latest scientific evidence and modern standards of pediatric rehabilitation.
Serhii Dub
Serhii Dub is a physiotherapist and specialist in physical rehabilitation and kinesitherapy who has been helping children and adults regain mobility and improve their quality of life for many years.
Serhii graduated in Physical Rehabilitation from the Ivan Franko University in Drohobych. He gained valuable professional experience at the International Rehabilitation Clinic of Prof. Kozyavkin (Truskavets, Ukraine), where he worked with children with disabilities, children on the autism spectrum, and adults recovering from injuries and stroke.
He specializes in the treatment of children with postural defects, scoliosis, foot deformities, and other musculoskeletal disorders. Every treatment plan is individually tailored to each child’s specific needs and abilities, ensuring the most effective rehabilitation outcomes.
Committed to continuous professional development, Serhii regularly participates in specialized training courses, webinars, and professional education programs. He has completed the MNRI® (Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration) training as well as the NeuroTactile Therapy course led by Dr. Svetlana Masgutova in Warsaw.