Core competencies
- Complex neurological conditions resulting in speech and swallowing disorders
- Dysphagia care and management (Swallowing difficulties)
- Acquired Adult Speech-Language disorders (Aphasia, Dysarthria, Apraxia)
- Neonatal feeding disorders
- Fluency Treatment and management (Stammering)
- Speech sound disorders in the paediatric population (Articulation and Phonology therapy)
Profile
- Nationality
- South African
- Summary
- Kirstie is a South African trained Speech Language therapist and Audiologist with more than 6 years of clinical experience in both private and public healthcare settings. She is passionate about communication and advocates for this as a basic need in everyday life. Kirstie has a special interest in adult neurology cases, and works closely with ICU medical staff and nursing staff to assist in the recovery and heightened independence of her patients- through all levels of care; be it acute, out-patient or home based-through the support of tailor made programs.
Kirstie is licensed with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), as well as the Dubai Healthcare Authority (DHA)
Qualification
- BA Speech and Hearing Therapy - University of the Witwatersrand (2015)
Contact
Practices at
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Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
Speech Pathologist
In department Speech Therapy