Nikita

Clinic Director & Speech Pathologist

Nikita is the owner and founder of Eat. Speak. Repeat. Allied Health. She is also the Speech Pathologist, Feeding Therapist, and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist.

Nikita is an Indigenous Australian from the Wonnarua/Wanaurah Nation.

Nikita has worked in varying roles including in community health, hospital/acute care settings, and private practice. Her favourite practice areas include feeding therapy, swallowing disorders, orofacial myofunctional disorders, literacy, AAC, and early language.

Nikita enjoys spending time crafting, going on picnics, and camping with her husband and friends.

​Training:

• Certified Myofunctional Therapist – Australian Academy of Orofacial Myology
• Myo Munchee Certified Therapist + Bebe Munchee Certified Therapist
• Sounds-Write Literacy Program
• LEGO Certified Therapist
• Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding
• Key Word Sign
• Test of Dyslexia (TOD)
• Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
• Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum (MIGDAS)

Karen

Clinic Manager & Administration

Karen is our Clinical Manager and works casually at Eat. Speak. Repeat. Allied Health. 

Karen is an Indigenous Australian from the Wonnarua/Wanaruah Nation. 

Karen has worked in similar roles for the past 20+ years within the allied health industry. 

Outside of Eat. Speak. Repeat., Karen enjoys keeping active by playing tennis, going for walks, or heading to the gym, as well as spending time with her family.

Obie

Therapy Assistance Dog 

Obie is the cutest addition to the ESR team! Obie is a Golden Retriever x Poodle and is an allergy-friendly pupper. 

She lives with Nikita and goes where she goes. Obie loves all the clients at ESR and especially loves when she is given pats, cuddles, and treats. 

She is currently learning to use speech buttons and will let us know when she needs the toilet or food.

Training:

• Basic Training 

Emersyn

Allied Health Assistant

Emersyn began her role with ESR in September of 2026. She is currently studying a bachelor of Speech Pathology at the University of Newcastle. She is due to graduate mid-2028.

Emersyn is able to support clients under direct supervision from one of our senior speech pathologists following the initial assessment phase.

Emersyn comes to us with 2 years’ experience as an AHA eager to learn more about all practice areas of speech pathology.

Meg

Allied Health Assistant

Meg began her role in November 2024 . She is currently studying a bachelor of Speech Pathology at the University of Newcastle.

Meg is able to support clients under direct supervision from one of our senior speech pathologists following the initial assessment phase.

Meg enjoys working with neurodivergent clients and learning more about the world of speech pathology practice.

Grace

Allied Health Assistant

Grace started with Eat. Speak. Repeat. in June of 2025. Grace is our Allied Health Assistant and studies Speech Pathology at the University of Newcastle. She is due to graduate in November 2026.

Grace enjoys working with neurodivergent clients, and also enjoys working on language and speech-based goals for her clients.

Grace can see clients under direct supervision from one of our senior speech pathologists following the initial assessment phase.

In her spare time, Grace enjoys being with her partner, spending time with her nieces and nephews, or absolutely not camping. 

Ruby

Allied Health Assistant

Ruby began her role in September 2026 . She is currently studying a bachelor of Speech Pathology at the University of Newcastle, due to graduate in 2028.

Ruby is able to support clients under direct supervision from one of our senior speech pathologists following the initial assessment phase.

Ruby comes to us with extensive experience working with children, and is eager to learn more about the world of speech pathology practice.

Yuki

Allied Health Assistant

Yuki started with Eat. Speak. Repeat. in July of 2026. She is currently studying a bachelor of Speech Pathology at the University of Newcastle, due to graduate in 2028.

Yuki is able to support clients under direct supervision from one of our senior speech pathologists following the initial assessment phase. 

Yuki comes to us with over 8 years’ experience in childcare, and is eager to learn more about the scope of speech pathology.