Meet Karen

Access Allied Health ~ Speech Pathology, Nutrition & Education with Purpose

Karen Clarke is an experienced Certified Practising Speech Pathologist, Nutritionist and Trainer with a strong clinical focus on adult neurological conditions, swallowing difficulties and communication disorders.

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Based in Launceston, Tasmania, Karen provides in-clinic and telehealth services for adults across Tasmania and Australia. She supports individuals experiencing changes with swallowing, speech, voice and communication associated with progressive neurological and neurological.

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Karen has a particular interest in supporting adults living with:

• Dysphagia and swallowing difficulties

• Age-related swallowing and communication changes

• Parkinson’s disease (PD)

• Multiple sclerosis (MS)

• Huntington’s disease (HD)

• Motor neurone disease (MND)

• Stroke (aphasia)

• Acquired brain injury (ABI/TBI)

• Intellectual disability

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Her approach combines evidence-based speech pathology and nutrition with compassionate, person-centred care. Karen understands that swallowing, communication and nutritional challenges can affect confidence, independence, relationships and overall quality of life. Therapy is therefore tailored to each person’s goals, daily activities and stage of life.

Karen is certified in both SPEAK OUT!® and LSVT LOUD® programs for Parkinson’s disease and related neurological conditions. She also provides swallowing assessments, mealtime management plans, dysphagia support and education for families, disability providers and aged care teams.

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In addition to clinical services, Karen delivers training and education in areas including:

• Dysphagia and mealtime safety

• IDDSI implementation

• Disability and aged care support strategies

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Karen is passionate about helping adults maintain participation, dignity and connection to everyday life through practical, functional therapy and education.

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If you or a family member are experiencing changes with swallowing, speech, voice or communication, early support can make a meaningful difference.

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Qualifications:

Karen is a Qualified Certified Speech Pathologist (CPSP), Nutritionist, ex-Teacher and trainer. Speech Pathology Australia Member & ATMS Member. Working with Vulnerable People or Children Check, Police Check, NDIS Worker Check. Working with NDIS plan and self-managed clients only. Member of SPA, British Laryngology Society, European Society for Swallowing Disorders (ESSD).

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To learn more about services available through Access Allied Health & Training, please visit the Services page or get in touch to discuss how Karen may be able to help.