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Same-week speech therapy appointments for adults in New Zealand
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Why Choose Sona Speech Therapy?
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Same week appointments
Most patients are seen within 3-7 days of booking, whether in Wellington or via telehealth nationwide across New Zealand. No months-long waitlists. No waiting weeks while your communication challenges persist. Start your recovery this week, not months from now.
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Adult Specialist expertise
Exclusively adults. This focused approach means deeper expertise in professional voice care for teachers and executives, age-related swallowing difficulties, post-stroke communication recovery, and chronic cough management. Specialized care tailored to adult communication needs.
- Meet Sacha
International Hospital Training
Trained at Austin Health Melbourne and currently a Te Whatu Ora Wellington hospital clinician. Evidence-based protocols from leading hospitals, now accessible in private practice with personalized care and same-week availability. World-class training, local accessibility.
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Nationwide Reach
Professional telehealth services across 12 cities in New Zealand. Wellington in-person care or virtual sessions that bring hospital-grade expertise to your location. Same specialist support whether you're in Auckland, Christchurch, or rural New Zealand. Your location doesn't limit your access to quality care.
Voice & Upper airway Specialist
Expert care for adult Communication Disorders
Voice Disorders
Professional voice assessment and management for neurogenic, organic, and functional voice disorders including muscle tension dysphonia and vocal cord dysfunction. Gender affirming voice therapy also available.
Upper Airway Disorders
Assessment and management of upper airway disorders including clinical diagnosis for vocal cord dysfunction, chronic cough, and breathing pattern disorders.
Swallowing Disorders
Clinical dysphagia assessment and treatment. Referrals for instrumental assessment (such as VFSS and FEES) can be made. Evidence-based swallowing rehabilitation and safety strategies provided.
Telehealth across New Zealand
Our telehealth sessions deliver gentle, specialist support from the comfort of home - bringing Melbourne and Wellington hospital expertise.
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Fits your life - evenings, weekends
Flexible scheduling to accommodate your lifestyle and commitments.
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Same caring expertise you'd receive in Melbourne or Wellington hospitals
Hospital-grade assessment and treatment protocols delivered to your home.
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Comfortable, familiar environment for better sessions
Research shows clients often perform better in familiar settings.
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Sacha Allnatt
Over 15 years in hospital-based adult speech therapy, Sacha has supported hundreds of patients through voice loss, communication challenges, and swallowing difficulties across acute, rehabilitation, and community settings at Austin Health Melbourne and Te Whatu Ora Wellington.
Sacha brings 15 years of international hospital-based experience working in adult speech therapy services. After 5 years at Austin Health Melbourne working across acute, rehabilitation and community services, she returned to New Zealand as a Te Whatu Ora Wellington clinician.
She is trained in dysphagia, voice disorders, upper airway conditions, chronic cough, tracheostomy, laryngectomy, and instrumental assessments including VFSS and FEES interpretation.
Sacha emphasizes the importance of a strong and trusting relationship in your wellbeing journey. She maintains regular professional development and is evidence-based, delivering world-class expertise with gentle care.
Communication is complex
Your questions deserve clear answers.
Same-week appointments are typically available for both in-person and telehealth services. Most patients are seen within 3-7 days of booking. Book online and choose a time that works for you - no months-long waitlists.
Yes! While our clinic is in Wellington, we provide professional telehealth services across all of New Zealand. Same clinical expertise whether you're in Auckland, Christchurch, or anywhere nationwide. Same-week appointments available via secure video consultation.
Yes, our practice specialises exclusively in adult communication needs.
We offer appointments during standard business hours and selected evening and weekend slots to accommodate your needs.
We request 24 hours' notice for cancellations when possible, but we maintain a flexible policy for illness and emergencies.
Initial consultations last 70-75 minutes to allow for comprehensive assessment. Regular therapy sessions are typically 45-60 minutes, depending on the therapy goals.
Our telehealth sessions use cal.com and are conducted in a confidential setting. We'll provide simple instructions before your first session, and most clients find it delightfully effective and convenient.
Research shows telehealth can be equally effective for many speech therapy goals. We carefully evaluate each client's needs to determine if telehealth is appropriate, and we can always switch to in-person sessions if needed.
Referrals are accepted from medical specialists such as ENT, Respiratory and Oncology doctors. Self-referrals are accepted, and we will require medical information and likely involvement from medical specialists in order to treat appropriately.
Still have questions?
Every communication challenge is unique. Sacha can discuss your specific goals and whether speech therapy is right for you.
Your story matters
Begin your journey.
Communication is complex and deeply personal. Specialist speech therapy helps you achieve your goals.