Eat Safely. Drink Confidently. Enjoy Mealtimes Again.
Swallowing difficulties—known as dysphagia—can make eating and drinking uncomfortable, tiring, or even dangerous. At Enable Speech Pathology, Lisa offers comprehensive swallowing assessments, personalised therapy, and NDIS mealtime management plans to help adults maintain safe, enjoyable mealtimes.
With over 23 years’ experience, Lisa works with clients in their own homes, aged-care facilities, or via secure telehealth, ensuring therapy is practical and tailored to your daily life.
What Is Dysphagia?
Comfort and Confidence
Dysphagia can occur after stroke, brain injury, surgery, or as part of a neurological condition such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or motor neurone disease. It may cause:
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Coughing or choking during meals
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Food or drink “going down the wrong way”
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Recurrent chest infections
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Difficulty chewing or moving food in the mouth
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Unexplained weight loss
Lisa’s therapy addresses these challenges with practical, evidence-based strategies that support independence and quality of life.
Assessment & Therapy
Strengthen Muscles
Lisa’s swallowing services include:
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Clinical Swallow Evaluation – observing how you eat and drink in real-life settings
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Instrumental Referrals – such as Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) or Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
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Texture and Fluid Modifications – to reduce aspiration risk
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Swallowing Exercises – to strengthen muscles and improve coordination
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Postural Adjustments – to make swallowing safer and easier
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Carer Education – so mealtime support is consistent and effective
Who Can Benefit?
Practical Strategies
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Neurological conditions: Adults with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or motor neurone disease experiencing coughing, choking or fatigue at meals.
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Head and neck changes: People post–head and neck surgery or radiotherapy with new swallowing difficulties.
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Respiratory and frailty factors: Those with COPD, recurrent chest infections, weight loss, dehydration or prolonged mealtimes.
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Ageing and dental issues: Adults with reduced chewing efficiency, missing teeth or ill‑fitting dentures.
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Carers and families: Anyone needing practical strategies to support safer, more enjoyable mealtimes at home or in care.
Why Choose Enable?
Your Pace and Priorities
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Over two decades of experience in adult neurological therapy
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Personalised, one-on-one care with no clinic-style time pressures
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Home-based and telehealth options
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Collaboration with your GP, dietitian, or specialist
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Practical, goal-driven therapy that fits your lifestyle
Ready to Improve Your Swallowing?
Confidence and Quality of Life
If you or a loved one is living with Dysphagia or Swallowing difficulties, Lisa is here to help. Contact Enable Speech Pathology today to book an assessment and begin a therapy plan that creates comprehensive swallowing assessments and personalised therapy to help adults maintain safe, enjoyable mealtimes.