ABOUT US
Your voice matters
Qualified and experienced Speech-Language Therapist
(Bachelor of Speech & Language Therapy)
Registered member of NZSTA (New Zealand Speech Therapy Association)
ACC registered provider
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Natalie founded SALT Voice Clinic following more than 12 years of experience in hospital based Speech-Language Therapy roles, across acute and rehabilitation inpatient wards, outpatient and community services.
Throughout her career, Natalie has specialised in voice disorders, growing her expertise and passion for voice care through ongoing professional development and clinical experience in this area and collaborative voice clinics with her Ear, Nose and Throat surgeon colleagues (ENT).
She trained in dysphagia (swallowing disorders) under Professor Maggie-Lee Huckabee at the University of Canterbury (one of the world's leading professors in dysphagia research), which instilled in her a high standard for dysphagia assessment and a passion about realising rehabilitation potential.
Natalie has interest and expertise in stroke rehabilitation, having worked on multi-disciplinary rehabilitation wards and been involved in stroke care quality initiatives at both a local and regional level.
Over the years she has extended her clinical skills and expertise in top of scope practice areas such as Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), laryngectomy and she collaborates with ENT for vocal cord augmentation procedures and surgery, with the aim of achieving best possible voice outcomes for her patients.
Natalie believes in a patient centred approach, finding out what matters most to you in your wellness journey and how to support that.
She is excited to bring this experience and enthusiasm to her private clinic, to help those experiencing voice, swallow, communication or cough disorders to have a voice that is heard and realise your potential.
Natalie Oakley
Company Director / Speech-Language Therapist
Our mission
To provide a high quality, caring and professional Speech-Language Therapy service, catered to your individual needs, to optimise your communication, voice and swallow health and wellbeing, and empower you to continue to optimise these in your everyday life.
Supporting you to achieve your goals
We believe a patient centred approach is vital to realising your goals and potential.
We offer individual therapy sessions catered to your needs, with added flexibility of day and evening clinics to suit you, as well as telehealth options.