Palmerston North Telehealth Speech Therapy
Expert speech therapy delivered to your Palmerston North home. Same-week appointments available.
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Speech Therapy for Palmerston North Region
If you're a Manawatū resident with voice difficulties or swallowing concerns, regional living shouldn't mean choosing between limited local options or Wellington drives. Distance and wait times create genuine barriers for rural communities. You deserve specialist expertise without travel burdens.
Palmerston North serves 180,000+ people across Manawatū, Horowhenua, and Tararua. With an aging population and specialist shortages affecting rural NZ, accessing timely speech therapy has become increasingly difficult—with hospital GP referrals and high demand creating significant wait times.
We bring Te Whatu Ora hospital expertise to your Manawatū home via secure telehealth. Same-week appointments available—no Palmerston North Hospital drives, no parking stress, no rural travel barriers.
Sacha Allnatt (NZSTA #12789, 15+ years Te Whatu Ora) specialises in voice disorders, chronic cough, swallowing difficulties, and upper airway conditions. Gentle, evidence-based therapy from home. WINZ funding may be available.
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 Palmerston North home, office, or rural property. 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 Manawatū patients actually prefer it as they're more relaxed in their own environment, leading to better outcomes.
Palmerston North Hospital (Te Whatu Ora MidCentral) provides excellent public services, but GP referrals and high demand often mean significant wait times. Our private telehealth service offers same-week access with the same clinical expertise, and you may be eligible for WINZ funding toward private services.
Most adult speech, voice, and communication conditions can be effectively treated via telehealth, including voice disorders, chronic cough, stuttering, and accent modification. During your initial assessment, we'll confirm telehealth suitability for your specific needs.
We serve all of the Manawatū region via telehealth - Palmerston North city, Feilding, Ashhurst, Rongotea, and surrounding rural communities. As the regional centre serving 180,000+ people across Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua, telehealth brings specialist care to wherever you are.
We typically offer same-week appointments for Palmerston North telehealth sessions. With New Zealand facing a 24% specialist shortage and Palmerston North serving a large rural region, private telehealth provides immediate access when public services are stretched.
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. WINZ funding may be available.
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.
