Speech Pathologists

Sharna is Baisie Therapy Services' Founder and Senior Speech Pathologist with over 12 years experience in the allied health sector.

Rural health care was instilled within Sharna from the start. Sharna grew up in a small town at the foot of the Warrumbungles and after finishing her studies at Charles Sturt University in Albury in 2014 she kicked off her career in Bourke, where she later revisited before settling in Tamworth. Sharna travelled in the early days of her career and enjoyed learning about various roles, experiencing different cultures, growing her clinical skills and immersing herself in different service models and business structures. In 2020, Sharna completed her Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and settled with her family in Tamworth shortly before founding Baisie in early 2021. 

Sharna's interest areas include early language development and play based therapies, school aged language development, supporting transitions to school and supporting families to access and navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Neurodiversity is close to Sharna's heart and as a late diagnosed ADHD woman herself, Sharna is a proud and passionate advocate. 

On weekends Sharna enjoys bike riding with her husband and two children, travelling to kids sports and helping out with the coaching when needed. Sharna loves a sporadic unplanned adventure, but home is where the heart is. When the opportunity for down times comes around, Sharna loves a grabbing a good coffee and reading a book in the sunshine.

Nathan is a husband and father of two, relocated here to Tamworth from Newcastle to join Baisie in early 2025. 

Nathan grew up in both Kempsey and Port Macquarie, completing his schooling in these wonderful communities. After few years of enjoying the hospitality industry, he went on to complete his Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Newcastle University in 2024. 

Nathan has a deep passion for helping children express themselves and understand the world around them. Nathan has a strong focus on early intervention, literacy, parent coaching, and movement-based therapy. Not only is Nathan always full of energy and ready for fun and energetic therapy sessions, he is a qualified Sounds-Write and Read-3 clinician. 

Outside of his professional life, Nathan is completely obsessed with playing golf and soccer and loves spending time caring for his two children and beautiful wife.

Hailey has recently relocated to Tamworth from Newcastle, where she grew up and completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology at the University of Newcastle in 2025. After completing her student placement at Baisie, she was excited to return to the team as a Speech Pathologist. 

Hailey is passionate about supporting children and their families and is eager to develop her clinical skills within the NDIS space. Hailey is enthusiastic in implementing her knowledge and interests in language therapy targeting school readiness. 

Outside of work, Hailey enjoys reading and spending time outdoors. She loves going camping, visiting the beach and going for walks with her dog.

Ellie is a home grown Tamworth local who has returned at the end of 2025 after studying her Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Southern Cross University in Coffs Harbour.  Ellie joins the Baisie team part-time in 2026 and is excited to pursue her career working in the NDIS sector. 

Ellie enjoys working with children and their families with experience working in after-school care and private nannying settings. Ellie believes in the importance of building positive and meaningful relationships with those she supports and is eager to bring energy and fun to her sessions.

Outside of work, Ellie enjoys spending time with family and friends, getting to the beach when she can, reading, or playing some form of sport, whether this is Oz Tag, netball or pilates.

Jordan first met the Baisie team on her student placement in early 2026 shortly after the clinic move from Peel Street to Marius Street, actually it was the very first day operating out of the new clinic space! 

Jordan jumped into the chaos of new workplace changes and joined the team in learning from and supporting families. She enjoyed her placement so much she decided to come back - how lucky are we Tamworth!?

After graduating mid 2026 Jordan has been exploring Europe, of which the Baisie team has been enjoying, with a little green envy, her adventurous updates. Jordan has a passion for paediatric feeding and can't wait to start her career here in Tamworth, moving here from Newcastle in mid-October. 

Stay tuned for updates! 

Bella completed her final year Occupational Therapy placement with Baisie in June 2025 and now officially joins the team commencing with us in January 2026. Bella grew up in Inverell, NSW before moving to Port Macquarie for a coastal change and to pursue her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.

Bella has experience working in preschools and as a disability support worker. She is passionate about finding fun and creative ways to support children and their families, celebrating every win along the way - big or small. 

Bella values trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and culturally safe practice with a strong interest in sensory integration, fine and gross motor development and supporting participation in every day life.

Bella loves all things outdoors, travelling, dancing, spending time with family and friends and getting lost in a good book.

Rhiannon grew up in Western Sydney and made the move to Tamworth in 2021 working in early childhood. Rhiannon's career in health started when she joined Baisie in early 2023. 

Rhiannon’s role at Baisie entails providing Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Programs to children in the clinic, at home and in their education settings.

Rhiannon has a Diploma in Early Childhood and spent the first 9 years of her career as an Early Childhood Educator, supporting many families and children with a broad variety of additional needs and complex learning styles. Rhiannon is passionate about enhancing children’s learning and development, and enjoys implementing her knowledge of Auslan Sign Language into her sessions. 

Rhiannon enjoys exploring the outdoors, travelling and anything to do with horses and dogs.