Louisa Ong
Louisa Ong (speech waitlist closed)
Clinical Manager & Senior Speech Pathologist
BSpPath(Hon)
Louisa is the founding director of Tilegne Therapy, the person who makes this all possible!
While her role has now transitioned to being more on the admin side, compared to when she first opened the clinic, you will often still find her in the hallways making sure things are running smoothly.
Louisa is an experienced senior clinician who is committed to providing high-standards of clinical service provision in speech pathology. She completed her Bachelors of Speech Pathology (Honours) from Flinders University (2009). She developed valuable expertise and experience in a range of clinical skills and knowledge having worked in the public and private healthcare institutions in culturally diverse and multi-ethnic Singapore and Australia.She is fluent in Mandarin, Hokkien and some Malay. Louisa has developed high level interpersonal skills and is able to liaise with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. She is able to assist patients to better understand the partnerships within various healthcare professionals/ associations in the community sector in achieving greater communication outcomes.
Being passionate about the advancement of the profession, Louisa has held positions in the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Singapore, namely as Outreach Committee member (2010-2011), Professional Development Officer (2013) and Honorary Secretary (2014-2016). She values the privilege of advocating for clients and their caregivers.
Louisa is certified in the Hanen programs It Takes Two To Talk and More Than Words,Talktools for sensory processing disorders, DIR Floortime, amongst other credentials. She and her team have extensive experience with a broad range of communication and learning difficulties, including children with autism and developmental delay, and adults with swallowing & cognitive difficulties that may arise from medical conditions (e.g. Stroke, Parkinson’s), or head/ neck surgery or disability. Outside of work, Louisa enjoys connecting with nature and going bush walking.