Welcome to
Elisabeth Warnke’s
speech therapy practice.
Communication is ...
… our life.
Communication means ...
… interaction and participation.
Communication has ...
… many sides, it can be expressed through a number of different channels.
It can be through sign language, an electronic communication device, or verbal expression.
Seeing, hearing, breathing, and articulating all play an important role in communication. Speech therapy addresses difficulties that may come up in any of these areas. We also treat difficulties with swallowing, the voice, and more.
Here you will find more information about the services we provide, our practice, and speech therapy itself.
Helpful information
Prescription
Our prescription checklist ensures that the prescription is correctly filled out, saving both you and your doctor time. We recommend you bring this checklist with you to your doctor’s appointment and go through it with your physician.
Electronic Communication Device
If a patient needs an electronic communication device (a “Talker”) we offer to help you choose a model and apply for medical coverage and training.
Other
If required, we do home visits when prescribed.
We work with three kindergartens and one primary school in Berlin providing treatment to children outside of our practice.
General information
Contact
To make an appointment please leave a message at 030/47480282. You may also reach us via email or through our contact page. If you prefer, you are also welcome to make an appointment in person. Please be advised that we do not have a secretary or offer walk ins. If you come in without an appointment please take a seat in the waiting room and speak to the first available therapist.
Open hours
As we are an appointment-based practice, we do not have regular business hours.
Availability by phone
In order to not disturb a session all calls go straight to the answering machine. Please leave your name and number and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Transparent and verifiable billing for privately insured patients
The fees for privately insured patients is defined according to the „Gebührenübersicht für Therapeuten (GebüTh)“.
Take a look at the brochure here or pick it up at your first appointment.
Frequently asked questions
For answers to questions like “Do I have to see a doctor first?“ or “How do I get a prescription for speech therapy?” click here.
Additional payment
After the age of 18 patients covered under public health insurance may be subject to additional payments. The additional payment is 10% of the service fee plus 10 Euros per prescription. Under special circumstances patients may be exempt from these additional costs. For further information please consult with your health insurance provider.
Cancellation fee
If you need to cancel an appointment please notify us at least 24 hours beforehand. According to the BGB, if a patient cancels with less than 24 hours notice they will have to pay a cancellation fee.
In emergency
If the front door to the medical center is locked you can go through the pharmacy or call us and leave a message and we will come down and let you in. In the event that the door to the third floor is locked, or you have difficulties opening the door to our practice please call and leave us a message.
Services
We treat speech, voice, swallowing, and myofunctional disorders as well as APD (auditory processing disorder).
Prescription
This is what a prescription looks like:
In most cases, when you get a prescription from your doctor it looks like one of these images. To make sure that it is filled out correctly, we have put together a checklist for you. Go through it with your doctor to make sure that nothing is missed.
*The checklist is in German so that your doctor may understand it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to see a doctor first?
Yes. You can not make an appointment without a prescription for speech therapy. Even if you are not sure if you or your child should see a speech therapist and would like to consult with us a prescription is still necessary.
If your doctor hesitates in writing a prescription request for 2-3 sessions so that we can asses your medical history and make a diagnosis.
How do I get a prescription for speech therapy?
Pediatricians, general practitioners, ENT physicians, dentists, orthodontists and neurologists can prescribe speech therapy.
For how long is my prescription valid?
It depends! Please take a look at our prescription checklist.
How long is a session with a speech therapist? How frequently are the appointments?
Normally a session is 45 min, 1-2 times a week. Doctors may prescribe 30, 45 or 60 min sessions.
Do I have to pay for speech therapy?
Patients under the age of 18 with public health insurance are fully covered. After the age of 18 patients may be subject to additional fees. Coverage for privately insured patients is determined differently. For more information please read here.
About us
Hello! I am Elisabeth Warnke. I was born in 1982 in Berlin and I grew up in Prenzlauer Berg. I have been a speech therapist since 2007 and took over what is now my current practice in 2011. I am a member of the „Deutscher Bundesverband für Logopädie e.V.“.
Our team consists of three to four therapists. When a therapist goes on vacation another therapist steps in so that there is no interruption in treatment.
Our weekly team meetings ensure that the treatment plan for each patient is discussed and evaluated with expert knowledge. Scheduling changes, such as substitutions, are also discussed so that the week may run smoothly.
In addition to weekly team meetings, the team builds and grows together through outings and events creating a positive atmosphere for employees and clients alike.
All therapists regularly take part in a supervision group where they are supported by a psychologist and exchange with other speech therapists. Through these sessions they develop professionally and maintain a positive work flow. My employees are also encouraged and financially supported to take further training.
Facilities
And here we are!
The practice is located in the medical center on Hugenottenplatz.
There is an elevator.
We are on the third floor.
Please ring the doorbell and wait for us to buzz you in.
All our therapy rooms are barrier-free, so they are wheelchair accessible. There is space in the waiting room to leave wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers.
We do not have a secretary. On arrival please take seat in the waiting room.
We have three therapy rooms.
How to get here
Arrival by car:
There is parking on Hugenottenplatz in front of our building or on the side street Schweizer Tal.
Arrival by bus or train:
- Take tram 50 and get off at Hugenottenplatz
- Take the S-Bahn (S2, S8) to Pankow Heinersdorf where you can transfer to tram 50, get off at Hugenottenplatz.
- Take the S-Bahn (S2, S8) to Blankenburg and take bus 154 to Hugenottenplatz.
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Contact us!
Use the form to leave us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.