Meet Kristin, our Senior Speech Pathologist and Director.

Kristin brings over a decade of experience in supporting adults with developmental, acquired, and degenerative conditions. She has worked across Australia and the UK, supporting adults with communication and swallowing difficulties.

Kristin graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2014 with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours). She is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist and an active member of Speech Pathology Australia, committed to providing quality, person-centred care.

Kristin has a special interest in management of dysphagia (swallowing), Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), neurodegenerative conditions (Parkinson’s, MND, MS), acquired neurological conditions (stroke, brain injury), age-related conditions (Alzheimer’s disease, dementia) and conditions connected to mental health.

Kristin provides clinical supervision to speech pathologists throughout Australia. Whether in-person or via telehealth, she offers flexible and supportive sessions tailored to help clinicians enhance their skills and confidence in practice.

Meet Our Clinicans

Why Newcastle Neuro?

We believe everyone has the right to make informed and supported choices about their care. No matter the circumstance, we strive to help our clients achieve their goals to live the life they choose.

We will work with you to achieve your goals by providing honest, evidence-based advice with ethical and transparent use of your funding.

Our Guiding Principles

Person-centred care - targeting goals that are important to you

Quality of life - respecting the individual’s right to choose

Participation - facilitating meaningful engagement within your community

Equity - maximising the accessibility of our services to overcome language, cultural, physical, health literacy and other barriers

Evidence-based practice - delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapy to individuals according to their needs

The Future

Newcastle Neuro was created with the vision that every Australian will have a sense of connectedness and purpose within their community. We envision that every Australian will have the tools, skills and support they need to advocate for what they want, and that every care decision made will be supported and respected.