Speech Pathologists

Sharna is Baisie Therapy Services' Founder and Senior Speech Pathologist with over 10 years experience in the allied health sector.

Growing up in a small town at the foot of the Warrumbungle's and starting her career in Bourke, a passion for rural health care was instilled. Sharna travelled in the early days of her career and enjoyed learning various roles, experiencing different cultures, growing her clinical skills and immersing herself in different service and business models. In 2020 Sharna completed a 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). 

On weekends Sharna enjoys bike riding with her husband and two children, travelling to kids sports and helping out with the coaching when needed. 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.

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.

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.

Kelly joined Baisie in 2024 eager to embrace her role of Speech Pathologist and loaded with her toolkit of resources developed from years of experience as a Primary School Teacher. 

Kelly has a strong passion for supporting both parents and early years educators to build their confidence and skills as children’s first teachers. Originally from Inverell, Kelly completed her primary teaching degree and taught in NSW rural schools for twenty years. As a specialist literacy teacher with a passion for oral language and early intervention, Kelly was eager to learn more which lead to her graduating with a Masters of Speech Pathology in 2020. Kelly is known locally for her Early Childhood Literacy Officer role at Tamworth Library, creating and delivering early childhood programs and resources such as Baby Book Time, the CNRL Speech Language Pathology Collection and the Tamworth Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. 

In 2025 Kelly headed off to Western Australia for a year of learning and development. In 2026 we are excited to welcome Kelly back with her interests in early and school aged language and literacy development, supporting transitions to school and training parents and educators in play-based therapy. Kelly will provide consultative supports to Baisie's clinicians to develop clinical skills and guide functional implementation of neuroaffirming classroom supports. 

Amanda is our Senior Occupational Therapist here at Baisie Therapy Services. 

Amanda relocated from Newcastle to Tamworth with her family and started with Baisie at the beginning of September 2024. Amanda brings with her a wealth of knowledge, a fun and bubbly personality and the love of a well brewed coffee. Speaking of, Amanda is also the owner of Tamworth's Brewed Connections Cafe. 

With Amanda’s 20 years of experience helping children to thrive and reach their potential, she is a creative clinician who values family focused intervention to support individuals on their path.

With an interest in sensory and emotional regulation, Amanda provides valuable education to families and supports children to develop the toolbox they need to engage in their daily activities.

Amanda has a broad understanding of child development and her assessment and intervention is provided through a neuroaffirming and culturally aware lens.

In her spare time, Amanda enjoys hanging out with her family, on the boat and skiing at the dam or in the garden on their small hobby farm. 

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.