22/04/2025
We’re so thrilled to welcome a new member on board!
We are endlessly grateful that the practice has been growing so rapidly, and with so many wonderful children, adults and their families joining us on their journey, we knew it was time to bring another remarkable speech therapist on board. We’re so excited to welcome Caitlin Rawlins to our team!🥳
She brings incredible skill, compassion, and energy to the table, and we know our families will love working with her as much as Nicole and I already do.
Welcome to the family, Caitlin – we’re so glad you’re here!🤍
A little bit more about Caitlin:
“My name is Caitlin Rawlins and I am a passionate and dedicated Speech Therapist. I
graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2023 with great drive and determination to make a difference wherever the profession took me.
I have always loved talking and have always been fascinated with the ability we as humans
have to communicate and form connections. Growing up with a mother who is a nurse
fostered a love for the human brain and body and all of its intricate functions. Speech
Therapy seemed the obvious choice as the perfect career path for me, combining everything that I love and I am so glad I chose it.
I completed my community service year at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, where I
gained invaluable experience working with a diverse range of in-patients and out-patients.
During this time, my passion for people and the profession grew even more than I could
have imagined. My clinical experience includes pediatric and adult dysphagia, acquired
neurological communication disorders, tracheostomy and PEG tube management, and
breastfeeding support in neonatal and premature wards. I have worked with a variety of
conditions, including ASD, cerebral palsy, various syndromes, stuttering, articulation and language disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and with patients presenting with hearing loss. I also provided video swallow studies and collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams.
Since then, I have gained experience with adults at a step-down clinic, focusing on acquired
neurological communication and swallowing disorders.
My special interests include early communication, lactation, and adult neurology as well as paediatric and adult dysphagia.
I am committed to helping individuals of all ages enhance their communication and
swallowing abilities. I believe in walking a journey with my clients and their families, providing
compassionate care and evidence-based interventions tailored to their unique needs. I
believe in the power of teamwork, kindness and optimism. I am highly adaptable and always
eager to grow, learn, and refine my skills to provide the best possible care.
I look forward to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those I work with, fostering
growth and confidence every step of the way.”
Welcome to the team dear Caitlin! We are delighted that you have decided to join us🥳
