Meet our Directors
Co-owners Katia and Einasleigh, are speech pathologists graduating from CSU in Albury with a passion for delivering quality, personalised health care.
Kat has extensive clinical knowledge in the disability field, as well as vast experience in acute neurology, aged care and head and neck cancer. Kat is most interested in complex dysphagia management, and adult disability work. Kat has recently expanded her skills in fibre-endoscopic swallow assessment and oro-facial myology and is keen to continue developing these skills in practice. Kat is also a certified lactation specialist!
When she’s not at work, Kat enjoys shopping (usually for things she can’t afford) and hanging out with her husband and three incredible little girls.
Einasleigh has an extensive clinical history across both paediatrics and adult practice areas. Her main areas of interest are complex dysphagia management and aged care. Einasleigh travelled to the US with Kat to learn fibre endoscopic assessment of swallow function and completed her oro-facial myology accreditation and lactation specialist certification. She is also dedicated to making sure everyone gets paid, and keeping the office in working order (despite the best efforts of her business partner).
Outside of work, Einasleigh enjoys going to the gym, travel and cooking for her husband and two amazing little people.
Lily - Allied Health Assistant
Lily is currently taking some time away to complete her work placement as she completes her degree to become an occupational therapist. We look forward to welcoming her back later in the year.
Bianca - Allied Health Assistant
Bianca is our super-star allied health assistant in Griffith. She is a Griffith local and has recently returned home. Bianca is an experienced allied health assistant and has a passion for working with children and a special interest in literacy. She is also studying to become a speech pathologist!
Bianca knows every-single ABBA song that exists, word for word, is an incredible cook who loves hosting dinners with friends and she adores an orange Zooper Dooper.
Erica - Social Worker
Erica is a passionate social worker dedicated to supporting children and families, particularly those navigating the NDIS. She provides child-centred play therapy (CCPT), currently practicing while working towards full accreditation, to help children explore their emotions and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Erica also utilises the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) approach developed by Dr. Ross Greene, empowering families to work together to understand and address their child’s challenges.
Grounded in person-centred principles, Erica offers support for anxiety, emotional regulation, and psychosocial disability. As a parent of four, Erica understands family dynamics and bring empathy to my work. Erica believes in the power of play, connection, and understanding to foster positive change. Outside of work, she enjoy spending time with my family, including the fur family.
Rebecca - Speech Pathologist
Bec is a senior speech pathologist and leads our incredible speech pathology team. Bec graduated from CSU with a Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology. She is qualified in multiple Hanen programs, SOS feeding, Responsive Feeding, LAMP, PECS and orofacial myology.
Bec has been expending her skills in video-fluoroscopic swallow assessment and acute dysphagia management through Calvary Riverina Hospital services. Bec is exceptionally skilled in working with clients with Disability, particularly in the NDIS space. She has a passion for working with high tech AAC, feeding, and complex language needs.
When she’s not working, you’ll usually find Bec out for brunch, shopping, or travelling away for the weekend. She is a coffee, cheese, and charcuterie connoisseur (despite being lactose intolerant!).
Michael - Psychologist
Michael is CHM’s psychologist and token male employee (for now). Michael has a Bachelor of Psychology, Masters in Health Services Management, and a Diploma in Adolescent Mental Health.
Michael is particularly interested in counselling services for adolescents and adults, focusing on worry and general anxiety, depression and mood issues, life transitions and drug and alcohol counselling. Michael is working towards expanding his skills in the paediatric field.
Michael has three amazing daughters, who he freely admits have a great deal more talent than him. It is their biggest fear to see their dad dance in front of their friends. Michael loves history and all things boats, and has not yet given up his lifelong dream of becoming the opening batsman for the Australian cricket team.
Tayla - Physiotherapist
Tayla is CHM’s incredible senior Physiotherapist. She completed her Honors degree at The University of Newcastle. Her professional interests include hypermobility, paediatric sports management, dysautonomia, cerebral palsy, and strength and conditioning in young athletes.
Tayla is keen to expand her clinical skills to learn more about the role vision plays in gross motor development. She would also like to continue refining her knowledge of ‘invisible illnesses’ such as POTS and dysautonomia.
Outside of work, Tayla loves four wheel driving in the Victorian High Country, gardening, and photography. She is also a talented Silks performer, and trains with the local aerials company. Her most impressive party trick is being able to hold a handstand for 10 seconds (and getting our SP team to practice her PT strategies in the office).
Taylah - Speech Pathologist
Taylah is also part of CHM’s speech pathology team. She has a Bachelor of Speech Pathology, and has completed post graduate training in LAMP, Hanen and Responsive Feeding. This year, Taylah has also become an accredited orofacial myologist.
Taylah will be leading with way with the paediatric caseload at CHM, and is particularly interested in complex speech and language, disability and paediatric feeding. She loves interacting with babies and toddlers, engaging in play-based therapy, and supporting families to deliver home based therapy.
Outside of work, Taylah loves doing pilates and going for her daily walk, cooking, and reading a good book. Taylah’s special party trick is that she can lick her own elbow (seriously, we’ve seen it).
Phoebe - Speech Pathologist
Phoebe graduated from the University of Sydney with a Masters in Speech Language Pathology, after having worked in various other roles. She has recently relocated from Woollongong, swapping the ocean for the mighty Murrumbidgee.
Phoebe is interested in paediatric speech pathology, particularly early language, pre-literacy and small group intervention. She is keen to expand her skills to include managing complex disability and paediatric feeding.
Phoebe loves traveling, reading, coffee, and spending time with her family. She can also, juggle, but admits to being limited to juggling implements that are not on fire and don’t have sharp edges.
Molly - Speech Pathologist
Molly completed her speech pathology degree at Charles Sturt University. She is particularly interested in working with teenagers to develop social skills, trauma informed care, and neuro-affirming practice. She also enjoys adult dysphagia management, and Alternative Augmentative Communication.
Molly is interested in learning more about Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning (LAMP), and developmental trauma.
When she is not at work, Molly is a queen at the sewing machine, loves hanging out with her dogs, and contributing to her local community. Molly is a vibe in the office, and her favourite word is ‘slay’.
Charli - Administration Coordinator
Charli is CHM’s power-house administration coordinator, the face you will see as you walk through the door of CHM. With a background in agriculture and real estate, Charli made the change to a more person-focused profession. She is sweet, funny and gets on well with everyone. Charli assists with all-things-admin throughout the week, including managing the waitlist, developing client profiles, and ensuring the office stays up and running.
When she’s not at work, Charli can often be found singing and playing her guitar at various venues around the Riverina. She also enjoys attending music festivals, hanging out with her partner, and playing with their dogs, Joe & Keith.
Maggie - Allied Health Assistant
Maggie is CHM’s amazing Allied Health Assistant. She is currently studying for her Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, and is particularly interested in paediatric speech and language. Maggie is a pro at delivering programs developed by our clinicians, developing resources, and managing the never-ending requests from the SP team.
Maggie is keen to expand her understanding of complex disability, and physiotherapy service provision.
Outside work, Maggie enjoys dancing, socialising with friends, and avoiding her three sisters. Maggie can dislocate her own shoulder, which she acknowledges has no real benefit (and would probably terrify CHMs physio), but is a pretty cool trick.