Nelson Telehealth Speech Therapy
Expert speech therapy delivered to your Nelson home. Same-week appointments available.
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Speech Therapy for Nelson Region
If you're a Nelson retiree whose voice changes affect social engagement or swallowing difficulties concern your independence, quality of life is paramount. Specialist speech therapy shouldn't require a 3-hour drive to Christchurch. You deserve excellent private healthcare access right in your community. Your independence matters.
Nelson is an affluent arts and wine community with a median age of 44 and 21.6% aged 65+. Maintaining quality of life—choir participation, social engagement, independence—is paramount, yet specialist speech therapy typically requires a 3-hour drive to Christchurch.
We bring Te Whatu Ora hospital expertise to your Nelson home via secure telehealth. Same-week appointments available—excellent private healthcare access right in your community, no Christchurch drives required.
Sacha Allnatt (NZSTA #12789, 15+ years Te Whatu Ora) specialises in voice disorders, swallowing difficulties, age-related communication challenges, and chronic cough. Premium care from home.
Sacha Allnatt
With 15+ years as a Te Whatu Ora speech-language therapist, I've helped hundreds of adults overcome voice disorders, chronic cough, swallowing difficulties, and communication challenges. My hospital-connected training means you receive the same clinical expertise you'd get at Wellington Hospital—from the comfort of your home. Whether you're a teacher needing vocal techniques, a professional managing chronic cough, or recovering from stroke, I provide gentle, evidence-based therapy tailored to your story and goals. Your communication matters, and specialist support makes all the difference.
Your recovery journey
Comprehensive plan and ongoing support
- Comprehensive assessment of your communication goals (75 mins)
- 1
- Evidence-based treatment plan tailored to your needs
- 2
- Flexible ongoing support through individual or group sessions
- 3
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the product and billing.
You'll meet with Sacha via secure video link from your Nelson home. Sessions are just like in-person therapy - we'll work on exercises, techniques, and strategies tailored to your needs. All you need is a device with a camera and stable internet connection.
Research shows telehealth speech therapy is equally effective as in-person treatment for most adult conditions. Many patients actually prefer it as they're more relaxed in their own environment, leading to better outcomes.
You'll need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet connection. We use a simple, secure platform that works through your web browser - no special software needed.
Most adult speech, voice, and communication conditions can be effectively treated via telehealth, including voice disorders, chronic cough, stuttering, post-stroke rehabilitation, and age-related communication challenges. During your initial assessment, we'll confirm telehealth suitability for your specific needs.
While we're a private practice, Sacha is a Te Whatu Ora clinician with hospital experience. We can coordinate care with your Nelson Hospital specialists and provide comprehensive reports for your healthcare team.
We typically offer same-week appointments for Nelson telehealth sessions, providing much faster access than public services. Evening and weekend slots are available to accommodate your schedule.
Initial telehealth assessment (75 minutes): $167. Follow-up sessions (45 minutes): $127. These are lower than in-person rates while providing the same expert care from a Te Whatu Ora clinician.
We can provide invoices for insurance claims. Many insurance providers now cover telehealth speech therapy. We recommend checking with your insurer about coverage for speech-language therapy services.
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.
Communication is complex and deeply personal. Specialist speech therapy helps you achieve your goals.
