Speech Pathologist | Naturopath | Sound Therapist | Mentor
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel
Maya Angelou
Kate's unique combination of skills as a Speech Pathologist, Naturopath, Sound Therapist, and Mentor enables her to provide comprehensive and integrative care for her clients. She sees challenges as opportunities for growth. Through her holistic approach, Kate is dedicated to nurturing the whole person ensuring that each client's journey is supported with compassion, expertise, and a profound understanding of the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit.
Adult Speech Pathology Services
Kate is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with over 15 years of experience working with voice, communication, upper airway and swallowing disorders. Kate has worked across the continuum of care from community health to acute hospital services and everything in between. Kate believes two of the greatest joys in life are connecting with others and eating and drinking. She loves supporting people to re-connect and eat and drink with safety and confidence.
Kate's passion for the voice and many years of vocal training, including studying music theatre at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, set the stage for working with people with voice disorders. Kate has a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy and physiology of swallowing and is experienced in the assessment, diagnosis and management of complex swallowing disorders (dysphagia).
Kate is a strong advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and delivers gender affirming voice and communication training at Affirm and Thrive - the LGBTQ+ well-being hub.
Naturopathy Clinic
Kate is a qualified Naturopath and Herbalist registered with the NHAA who is passionate about providing inclusive and informed care.
They see their role as healer as tending to both the individual and the collective. They believe that true health and well-being is achieved through community and environmental change.
They take a 'food as medicine' approach and look at easily accessible practices that you can implement today that support your nervous and hormonal system to come back into balance.
Sound Therapy
Kate's journey in meditation and love of sound and resonance has led her to learn and use the art and science of Sound Medicine.
Kate holds regular Sound Journeys in her local area south of Adelaide.
For a truly unique experience, Kate can be booked for a private Sound Journey or a 1:1 Chakra and Nadi alignment.
Kate also collaborates with musicians and yoga teachers to create bespoke events designed to calm your nervous system and bring you into a deep state of relaxation.
Mentoring
Kate offers mentoring and clinical supervision to early-career Speech Pathologists who work in the areas of voice, swallowing and upper airway disorders.
They also provide mentoring and consulting around LGBTQ+ inclusion in health settings.