About Us

Speech Perfect founder Nazmeerah Ismail is a dually qualified speech therapist and audiologist who graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with distinction.

Nazmeerah was awarded the SASHLA (South African Speech Hearing and Language Association) prize for the best student in Speech Pathology- Clinical for 2014. Nazmeerah also attained 18 certificates of first class achievement over her four year course at the University of the Witwatersrand and was also inducted into the Golden Key International Honour Society.

Nazmeerah previously worked as a community based speech therapist and audiologist in the Lenasia South and Orange Farm areas where she independently ran the speech therapy and audiology departments at both clinics respectively. During this time Nazmeerah began Lenasia South Clinic’s chronic adult neurogenic communication group and adolescents overcoming stuttering support group.

Nazmeerah was also involved in the Starkey Community Based Hearing Healthcare Training which involved mass hearing aid orientation and fitting over a 2 day period in Soweto and Lenasia.

Nazmeerah has previously worked at a school for Autism. During this period, she was responsible for the assessment and treatment of 60 learners with varying levels of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Nazmeerah conducted individual therapy, group therapy and classroom based intervention within this setting.

Nazmeerah has completed the neuro developmental delays workshop with the Mind Moves Institute and is a certified Mind Moves Master Teacher.

Nazmeerah is passionate about academics and clinical competency. She has lectured at the University of the Witwatersrand and engaged in clinical supervision at the University for many years.

Nazmeerah has attended additional courses in Augmentative Alternative Communication, Fluency and DIR Floortime.

Nazmeerah currently runs her private practice Speech Perfect with utmost dedication and passion.

In the News

Reviews

    
 
 
        
   Sibongile Nkosi 
 2022-08-07
 
 
  I recommend Nazmeerah's services. Not only did my son's speech improve but his confidence and self-esteem too. He is now doing well in a group setting due to improved communication skills.
  
 
       
   constance nontsikelelo 
 2022-07-02
 
 
  The best service ever thank you so much for the wonderful service nasmeer my sons speech therapist
  
 
       
   Tanisha Ramnath 
 2022-04-29
 
 
  Nazmeerah is an amazing speech therapist. She has only had a few lessons with my daughter and I can see a huge difference. Having a speech delay is a long emotional journey but she has given me so much of hope and the correct tools help her develop. She has an excellent approach to kids and my daughter just loves attending her lessons.
  
 
       
   Crimelda Motloung 
 2022-04-26
 
 
  The title lives the service we get from Nazmeera, my boy’s self confidence has improved not only personality but academically also; he is always looking forward to his sessions due to how she always makes the sessions fun for him.
He is able to take initiative on his own now vocally and also not shy to be inquisitive. He’s grammar and writing has improved more than I could have expected and we have only been with Her for a month and 2 weeks. I highly recommend her as a parent
  
 
       
   Mthokozisi Kubheka 
 2022-04-13
 
 
  Hi there, I have been attending the therapy for about two years or so now and I am indeed pleased with the progress my child is making. He has developed well and is always looking forward to the appointment with Nazmeera. I would love to recommend her to all the people who need her services. She is professional and goes the extra mile. Thank you
  
 
       
   Chelldean Watson 
 2022-04-13
 
 
  Speech Perfect is our home away from home, both our children have a hearing impairment and Nazmeerah has been with us from the start, very patient kind fun and loving SLP and pushes our children to levels we were afraid of. If at any point you feel unsure where to go Speech Perfect is the perfect place for you and your children with speech difficulties. Thank you for everything.
  
 
       
   Mmathabiso Mbatha 
 2022-02-27
 
 
  Working with NAZMEERAH has been so great and I never thought we will be done by now... First weeks were hard to teach a 4 yeah old how to talk and how to read... But because of My Encredible Speech Therapist... It all happen so great and yes it feels like magic. Or a dream...

Thank you for everything Mera you know how son calls you you've been so good to us.
I'm a happy parent❤️♥️🎂
  
 
       
   Nishaat Kajee 
 2022-02-11
 
 
  Nazmeerah is truly a God send. She has been seeing my son for almost a year and his confidence in speech has increased tremendously . Super patient and accommodating . Always going the extra mile . My son adores you
  
 
       
   Caren Loots 
 2022-01-22
 
 
  Thank You so much Naz 💗  for everything. You took our son under your wing and within 2 weeks we could see the difference not only did you help him with his speech but you gave him confidence.... When we leave home everytime our son would ask are we not going to Miss Meerah today mommy....Your gentle touch your patience your advise are amongst the few things we grateful for..... Thank You Thank You Thank You
  
 
       
   Gulnaaz Mamdoo 
 2021-12-10
 
 
  Nazmeerah is an outstanding therapist and friend to my daughter. After just 3 sessions, we've seen amazing progress that's continued throughout the weeks. She's instilled comfort, assurance and confidence in my daughters abilities and she does so naturally. I would highly recommend her services!
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 34 reviews

Sibongile Nkosi

2022-08-07

I recommend Nazmeerah's services. Not only did my son's speech improve but his confidence and self-esteem too. He is now doing well in a group setting due to improved communication skills.

constance nontsikelelo

2022-07-02

The best service ever thank you so much for the wonderful service nasmeer my sons speech therapist

Tanisha Ramnath

2022-04-29

Nazmeerah is an amazing speech therapist. She has only had a few lessons with my daughter and I can see a huge difference. Having a speech delay is a long emotional journey but she has given me so much of hope and the correct tools help her develop. She has an excellent approach to kids and my daughter just loves attending her lessons.

Crimelda Motloung

2022-04-26

The title lives the service we get from Nazmeera, my boy’s self confidence has improved not only personality but academically also; he is always looking forward to his sessions due to how she always makes the sessions fun for him. He is able to take initiative on his own now vocally and also not shy to be inquisitive. He’s grammar and writing has improved more than I could have expected and we have only been with Her for a month and 2 weeks. I highly recommend her as a parent

Mthokozisi Kubheka

2022-04-13

Hi there, I have been attending the therapy for about two years or so now and I am indeed pleased with the progress my child is making. He has developed well and is always looking forward to the appointment with Nazmeera. I would love to recommend her to all the people who need her services. She is professional and goes the extra mile. Thank you

Chelldean Watson

Speech Perfect is our home away from home, both our children have a hearing impairment and Nazmeerah has been with us from the start, very patient kind fun and loving SLP and pushes our children to levels we were afraid of. If at any point you feel unsure where to go Speech Perfect is the perfect place for you and your children with speech difficulties. Thank you for everything.

Mmathabiso Mbatha

2022-02-27

Working with NAZMEERAH has been so great and I never thought we will be done by now... First weeks were hard to teach a 4 yeah old how to talk and how to read... But because of My Encredible Speech Therapist... It all happen so great and yes it feels like magic. Or a dream... Thank you for everything Mera you know how son calls you you've been so good to us. I'm a happy parent❤️♥️🎂

Nishaat Kajee

2022-02-11

Nazmeerah is truly a God send. She has been seeing my son for almost a year and his confidence in speech has increased tremendously . Super patient and accommodating . Always going the extra mile . My son adores you

Caren Loots

2022-01-22

Thank You so much Naz 💗 for everything. You took our son under your wing and within 2 weeks we could see the difference not only did you help him with his speech but you gave him confidence.... When we leave home everytime our son would ask are we not going to Miss Meerah today mommy....Your gentle touch your patience your advise are amongst the few things we grateful for..... Thank You Thank You Thank You

Gulnaaz Mamdoo

2021-12-10

Nazmeerah is an outstanding therapist and friend to my daughter. After just 3 sessions, we've seen amazing progress that's continued throughout the weeks. She's instilled comfort, assurance and confidence in my daughters abilities and she does so naturally. I would highly recommend her services!