Tamsyn Bernath is passionate about the field of neurorehabilitation, particularly in the adult population.
Tamsyn Bernath
BA Speech and Hearing Therapy (2002) University of the Witwatersrand, MA Speech Pathology (2005) University of the Witwatersrand
Tamsyn’s fields of interest include stroke, traumatic brain injury and dementia. She has dedicated her training and career to this field of practice, traveling locally and internationally to extend her knowledge and keep abreast of current research and developments.
Tamsyn adopts an holistic approach to care, working closely with the multi-disciplinary professional team and the patient’s family and caregivers. She believes in optimising care by connecting the patient to all available resources, such as other individual therapies, group therapy, education and counselling.
Outpatient Services
Wanderers Wellness Centre – Assessment of speech, voice, swallowing, language or cognitive difficulties. Therapy for speech, voice, swallowing difficulties, radiological evaluation…
Community-based Services
Home visits, therapy based at residential care facilities, education and training of staff at residential care facilities…
Education & Training
Training workshops for allied health professionals on the use of Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA). Such workshops accredit the health care professional in this method…