About
At Swallow Science Melbourne, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with dysphagia by delivering timely, evidence-based assessment and intervention. We are committed to empowering people with personalised care, data-driven solutions, and compassionate support, to optimise swallowing safety and efficiency.
Dr Lillian Krikheli - Principal Speech Pathologist
Lilli is a certified practicing speech pathologist, researcher and academic with over 10 years of experience providing care to adults with swallowing and communication impairments. She has a Bachelor of Health Sciences, a Master of Speech Pathology, and completed her PhD in 2020. She has worked in public and private hospitals and clinics in acute, rehabilitation and outpatient settings across Melbourne.
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Lilli has a specific interest in working with adults living with progressive neurological and chronic conditions. Her goal is to optimise quality of life for people living with swallowing, coughing and secretion issues with an active, data-driven approach to care.
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Alongside the clinic, Lilli enjoys a substantive teaching and research lecturer role at La Trobe University and has worked with Safer Care Victoria (DHHS) and Speech Pathology Australia to improve clinical governance.
Others behind the scenes...
There are many other businesses who work with us, and we have loved working with them. They include:
Courtney Bowie from Her Lawyer
Larisa Flowers from Australian Tax Masters
Heidi from Say Heidi Photography
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