Sanahelinää

Sanahelinää is a speech therapy practice in Lahti, Finland, focused on supporting children’s communication abilities. Its services are provided by Kirsi Ikävalko, a licensed speech therapist with a Master of Arts degree and 30 years of experience working in public healthcare. She began operating as an independent provider in 2023.

At Sanahelinää, therapy is designed as an important, child-centred experience. Work begins with each child’s strengths, and therapy goals are agreed together with the child and their close network. Collaboration with family and other people involved in the child’s everyday life is considered essential to reaching those goals.

Services include speech therapy, language assessment, and short-term guidance and consultation. Clients may receive therapy funded by Kela through subcontracting for Kieli ja Mieli Oy, pay privately, or use insurance coverage. The practice serves children in Lahti and maintains and develops professional expertise through continuing education and regular supervision. Sanahelinää offers families a collaborative approach to children’s speech and language support.