Our Team

Rosemary Manusu

Rosemary Manusu

B. App. Sc. (Speech Pathology);  MSPA, CPSP

Rosemary has worked as a speech pathologist for over 40 years, including 20 year experience in private practice, and has extensive experience working with adults with swallowing and communication difficulties. She is a member of Speech Pathology Australia and a certified practising speech pathologist. Her experience has been gained working at Royal Newcastle Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital in acute, rehabilitation and community settings.

Rosemary possesses specialist skills in adult dysphagia and has worked extensively with clients with a range of neurological conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinsons Disease and stroke. Rosemary has completed LSVT training and is a certified LSVT LOUD practitioner. (LSVT LOUD® is an effective speech treatment for individuals with Parkinson disease (PD) which improves vocal loudness by stimulating the muscles of the voice box (larynx) and speech mechanism through a systematic hierarchy of exercises).

Rosemary is focused on providing a holistic approach to managing her clients’ communication or swallowing difficulties. These services can be provided in the clients’ home, private hospital or aged care facility or using telehealth as required.

Claire Kennard

B. App. Sc. (Speech Pathology), MSPA, CPSP

Claire graduated from Sydney University in 2000 and has worked as a Speech Pathologist in a number of acute hospital, rehabilitation and community settings during her career. She is a certified, practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia.

Most recently, Claire worked for 5 years at Graythwaite Rehabilitation Centre and Ryde Hospital, where she gained a passion for swallowing (Dysphagia) and communication rehabilitation. She has experience managing patients with stroke and other brain injuries, Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease and Voice disorders also. She continues to work for Royal North Shore Hospital as a Speech Pathologist in a casual/on-call capacity.