Nikki Martin, Your Speech Pathologist in Sydney

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with over 25 years of clinical experience across Sydney’s leading hospitals, specialising in adult voice, swallowing and breathing disorders. Member of Speech Pathology Australia, accredited in LSVT LOUD, Voicecraft, LMRVT and RMST.

Speech Pathologist Sydney

A Sydney speech pathologist with 25+ years of clinical experience

Nikki Martin is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist based in Sydney, specialising in adult voice, swallowing and breathing conditions. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Pharmacology) from UNSW and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) from the University of Sydney, and has practised across some of Sydney's leading teaching hospitals.

Nikki is a member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) and accredited in LSVT LOUD, Voicecraft, Lessac Madsen Resonant Voice Therapy (LMRVT) and respiratory muscle strength training (RMST).

Qualifications & accreditations

Training that goes beyond a general speech pathology degree

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist

Accredited CPSP status and a member of Speech Pathology Australia, the national professional body for the field.

LSVT LOUD

Specialist accreditation in a voice treatment approach commonly used for Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions.

Voicecraft

Accredited in Voicecraft, a specialist approach to diagnosing and treating voice disorders.

LMRVT

Accredited in Lessac Madsen Resonant Voice Therapy, used for treating vocal fatigue and voice misuse.

RMST

Accredited in respiratory muscle strength training, supporting clients with breathing-related voice and swallowing difficulties.

Independent nasendoscopy accreditation

One of a small number of Speech Pathologists in Australia accredited to conduct nasendoscopy independently.

Career background

From Sydney's teaching hospitals to private practice

2000

Graduated and began hospital practice

Practised at Royal North Shore, Westmead and Concord Hospitals, working across ICU, Respiratory, Cardiology, Geriatrics and Burns, with a focus on dysphagia, tracheostomy and communication assessment.

2003

Established the Voice Clinic at Concord Hospital

Nikki was responsible for setting up the Voice Clinic at Concord Hospital.

2004

Accredited in independent nasendoscopy

Became one of only a few Speech Pathologists in Australia accredited to conduct nasendoscopy independently, assessing how the larynx functions during voice and swallow.

2006

Chaired the NSW Voice Interest Group

Chaired the NSW Voice Interest Group (VIG) and the Tracheostomy Discussion and Evidence Based Practice Group, and helped establish the multi-disciplinary tracheostomy team at Concord Hospital.

2009-10

Moved into private practice

Began working in private practice focusing on voice, swallowing and breathing, at Sydney Sinus and Allergy Centre and later Sydney Voice and Swallowing.

2018

Brought The Breather to Australia

Introduced The Breather to Australia and is considered an expert in the field internationally.

My aim is to help you rediscover joy and confidence as you overcome your voice and swallowing problems.

Nikki Martin, Speech Pathologist, Edgecliff

Nikki takes a holistic, collaborative approach to patient care, working with each client to achieve their specific therapy goals. She continues to attend national and international conferences to stay current with clinical research and practice in speech pathology.

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Edgecliff clinic and telehealth appointments available across Australia. GP or ENT referral welcome, but not required.

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Common questions

About Nikki Martin

Is Nikki Martin a registered speech pathologist?

Yes. Nikki is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) and a member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA), the national professional body for speech pathologists.

What is Nikki Martin accredited in?

Nikki holds accreditations in LSVT LOUD, Voicecraft, Lessac Madsen Resonant Voice Therapy (LMRVT) and respiratory muscle strength training (RMST), alongside independent nasendoscopy accreditation.

Does Nikki Martin only treat adults?

Yes, this practice is dedicated to adult clients experiencing voice, swallowing and breathing conditions.

Where did Nikki Martin train?

Nikki holds a Bachelor of Science (Pharmacology) from UNSW and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) from the University of Sydney, and practised at Royal North Shore, Westmead and Concord Hospitals before moving into private practice.