Our iThrive Team

Vanessa Kwok

Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Bachelor of Health Science in Speech Pathology from Curtin University

Vanessa is deeply passionate about building meaningful therapeutic relationships with the clients and families she works with. With a grounded and thoughtful approach, she has worked with individuals and families across a range of life stages. Vanessa is known for her calm presence, clinical precision and genuine passion for helping people communicate with confidence.

Education & Expertise

Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Speech Pathology from Curtin University and is a registered member of Speech Pathology Australia. She is dedicated to lifelong learning, with specialised training in areas such as AAC systems, Autism diagnostics (ADOS), LSVT Loud, PROMPT, Sounds Write, Colourful Semantics, speech sound disorders and clinical supervision. Her knowledge spans across language, literacy, speech and alternative communication, with a particular focus on complex communication needs and neurodivergent populations.

Professional Background

Vanessa’s clinical journey has spanned from early intervention to adult support, always guided by a deep respect for her client’s individual stories. She has extensive experience working with children and young adults with Autism, Intellectual Disability, ADHD, Down Syndrome, GDD, Dyslexia and speech sound disorders. Vanessa has contributed to interprofessional diagnostic teams and is skilled in navigating the NDIS framework. In addition to providing direct clinical support, she enjoys mentoring early-career therapists, facilitating student placements and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Core Skills and Strengths

What sets Vanessa apart is her ability to blend evidence-based practice with a warm, personable approach. She is passionate about supporting functional communication, AAC assessment and implementation and social and emotional development. Her work is grounded in a collaborative, functional approach that values each client’s strengths and goals. Vanessa also has a strong interest in running group programs and working collaboratively with each client’s support team. Whether she is working within individual or group settings, Vanessa brings clarity, compassion and purpose to everything she does.

Passion and Motivation

Vanessa is driven by the belief that communication is a fundamental human right, and that every individual deserves the tools and support to express themselves fully. She views therapy not just as a clinical process but a partnership rooted in trust, fun and curiosity. Helping families navigate challenges, celebrate progress and advocate for their loved ones is what fuels her work each day. For Vanessa, being a speech pathologist means truly listening, showing up with full presence and always keeping the person at the heart of the process. She is committed to creating inclusive communication environments and is motivated by the meaningful impact that effective, respectful therapy can have on a person’s life.

Our team

Meet the iThrive team, experts dedicated to your well-being

Dr Matthew Huxtable

Chiropractor | Managing Director

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Hayley Huxtable

Senior OT | Director

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Kathryn Dew

Senior OT | Team Leader

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Myiesha Brice

Senior Occupational Therapist

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Daniel Thompson

Senior Occupational Therapist

Stephanie Martin

Occupational Therapist

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Ashleigh Campbell

Occupational Therapist

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Holly Hindmarsh

Occupational Therapist

Vanessa Kwok

Speech Pathologist

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Chloe Budiman

Receptionist | Assistant

Laura Shortte

Admin Manager | Reception

Vanessa Haddock

Remedial Massage Therapist

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Isabella Ward

Therapy Assistant (Trainee)

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