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Upper Airway Rehabilitation

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Upper Airway Evaluation & Treatment

Upper airway evaluation and treatment focuses on helping you strengthen and coordinate your respiratory efforts—enabling you to move, speak, and eat more comfortably. Conditions such as chronic cough, inducible laryngeal obstruction (PVFM or VCD), and respiratory dystonia can make everyday activities like walking, talking, and laughing challenging.

Our team will take the time to assess how your breathing and voice systems are functioning and create a personalized treatment plan just for you based on your needs and goals. Your therapy plan may include exercises to improve strength, mobility, and coordination of breath and voice. We’ll also work on retraining any faulty motor patterns and teach you techniques for better respiratory and laryngeal hygiene. Our goal is to help you get back to doing the things you love, with ease and confidence.

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Conditions We Treat

  • Hyperresponsive Larynx
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion
  • Vocal Cord Dysfunction
  • Chronic Cough and Throat Clearing
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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FAQ: Upper Airway Rehabilitation

Do I need a referral from a doctor to see a speech pathologist?

Generally, no. We are a direct access rehabilitation specialist. Your individual insurance package will determine whether or not you need a referral as part of your insurance coverage.

The duration of upper airway rehabilitation varies depending on the severity of your condition and individual progress. Many patients start noticing improvements within a session or two, but ongoing practice of techniques may be needed for long-term success.

Yes, we have programs to restrengthen and rehabilitate your breathing muscles, your core, and your abdominal wall. At VoiceOver, we create a customized plan based on your goals and lifestyle. Reach out to schedule a consultation.

Yes, obstructive sleep apnea is a common cause of breathing difficulties. If you have mild to moderate sleep apnea as diagnosed by a sleep medicine professional, our program can help. Contact us to discuss treatment options.

Patient Testimonials

Thank you for all your help. All the breathing and relaxation techniques you taught me were crucial throughout my training, and then on race day. Without them, I wouldn’t have been able to train to the level I did. So, part of that medal is yours too.
Grateful Patient
Thank you for being such a competent, personable, supportive and warm professional. You helped me confront the horrible fears of losing my voice and ways to bring back quality and strength.
O.
Gerriann Jackson showed so much compassion. She went beyond her duty. She made me feel special and that I made a difference in the world. I am going thru so many medical problems and Gerriann really made a difference in my life.
L.Y.
Elizabeth took my very masculine-sounding voice and completely changed how I communicate with the rest of the world. She gave me so much hope, and confidence along the way. She also provided me with easy voice lessons to do on my own, and tools that I'd have never known about passing as female. I feel so much more like myself.
Grateful Patient
I’m now in control of my voice and have the tools to train myself. Gerriann is available for followup if needed. I have a new confidence in my speech capabilities. It was a very positive experience.
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