I am an experienced Speech and Language Therapist, based in Cape Town.   

 

I provide hospital based care in ICU, medical, surgical and care of the elderly wards; home based intervention as well as sessions at my home office (Sea Point), sessional rooms on Kloof Street in the CBD and, where appropriate, online

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After completing Community Service year (2005) at the East London Hospital Complex and gaining experience in the South African private sector as a locum in private practice and at Pro-Ed House School, I moved to the United Kingdom. 

I streamlined my practice to work in the field of adult communication and dysphagia management within the National Health Service (NHS), including a role as stroke Speech and Language Therapy lead of a hyper acute stroke unit.  Since returning to South Africa to establish a private practice, I have maintained my interest in adult neurology.

My exposure to the outpatient, acute hospital, online and specialist stroke unit settings has strengthened my skills in the assessment and management of: 

• Acquired communication impairments (dysarthria, dysphasia, verbal apraxia and cognitive-communication impairment), including:

  • Formal and informal assessment for the purpose of differential diagnosis 

  • Dynamic therapeutic intervention 

  • Targeted and functional therapy & goal setting

  • Provision of advice to the patient, family and multidisciplinary team regarding the nature and impact of the communication impairment,

  • Establishment of strategies that promote participation  

• Dysphagia secondary to acquired or progressive neurological impairment (stroke, TBI, Brain tumours, parkinson’s disease, MND, etc) acute or chronic medical decompensation (e.g. respiratory compromise), structural changes (e.g. head & neck cancer related) and cognitive-behavioural decline associated with dementia.  This includes the management of inherently complex dysphagia associated with the potential co-morbidities of the ageing population.

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In addition to my primary services, I also offer medico-legal assessments. This service is designed to provide comprehensive evaluations for purposes, ensuring that every detail is meticulously addressed. With a commitment to accuracy and professionalism, I deliver clear reports that support legal proceedings.​

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I provide in person and, where appropriate, online services.

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