About Us

Kara Veldhuizen, the owner and founder of KP Speech Pathology, started the practice in 2013. She graduated from LaTrobe University in 2004 and has predominately worked in paediatrics throughout her career in private practice settings.

Kara loves working with children and enjoys working across a range of areas however has a keen interest in orofacial myology, articulation and literacy. She is regularly looking to update her skills by participating in professional development, with the most recent being an Advanced Course in Orofacial Myology with the Australian Orofacial Myology Collaboration. After having her own 3 boys born with tongue-ties and developing sleep disordered breathing, she has developed a keen interest in the area and will continue to develop her skills to help others. Kara is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and Member of Speech Pathology Australia.