Voice Habilitation & Rehabilitation
Speak with Confidence & Ease
Your Voice Matters:
Habilitation & Rehabilitation Services
We understand how much your voice matters, and we’re here to help you feel confident in your voice again. Whether you are dealing with voice changes, breathing challenges, or recovering from surgery, our team provides care that’s tailored specifically for you and your goals. Using proven techniques and a compassionate approach, we’ll work together to restore your voice and help you speak, breathe, and live with confidence.
Conditions We Treat
- Benign Vocal Fold Lesions
- Functional Voice Disorders / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
- Vocal Fold Atrophy
- Vocal Fold Paresis / Paralysis
- Laryngeal Dystonia (Including Spasmodic Dystonia & Vocal Tremor)
- Chronic Coughing & Throat Clearing
- Laryngeal Hypersensitivity
- Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO)
- Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion Disorder (PVFM)
- Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD)
- Exercise Induced Laryngeal Obstruction
- Pre and Post-Operative Voice & Breathing Therapy
Singing Voice Therapy
Singers are vocal athletes and require specialized care. Like any athlete, training properly is important to avoid injury. And in the event of an injury, proper care is required to ensure you are able to return to your maximum performance.
Our singing voice therapy can encompass habilitation and rehabilitation of your singing voice, learning new vocal skills under the guidance of our specialist to ensure the preservation of your voice, rehabilitating vocal injuries, preventative vocal health, and vocal banking education.
Our specialists have the expertise in caring for and treating your singing voice with a unique therapy plan. Your journey will start with an assessment that may include laryngeal function studies, behavioral voice and communication analysis, and stimulability trials.
Your therapy plan may include techniques to strengthen and re-balance laryngeal and pharyngeal musculature. This can include the muscles, joints, and ligaments used in voice production. We’ll utilize strategies designed to preserve vocal function while meeting your performance goals, as well as creating healthy motor patterns and functional balance in your vocal subsystems.
Gender Aligning Voice Therapy
Did you know that gender aligning health care can save lives? Studies indicate that a voice incongruent with an individual’s gender identity can negatively impact the quality of life—in addition to attracting unwanted attention and impacting safety. Gender-aligning voice and communication therapy provides guided exploration of voice and communication parameters to aid the discovery of your personal voice and communication style while using healthy vocal techniques.
Our Gender Aligning specialists have expertise in gender affirming communication and will work with you to discover the personal goals you have for your voice. We provide treatment for voice and communication across the gender spectrum, including neutralization, feminization or masculinization. By combining behavioral voice and communication analysis, laryngeal function studies, and discussing and developing your goals, our team can provide a treatment plan that is perfect for you—all in a safe and supportive environment.
FAQ: Voice Habilitation & Rehabilitation Services
Who can benefit from voice therapy?
Voice therapy is for anyone experiencing changes or challenges with their voice, whether due to medical conditions, overuse, or strain. It’s also a great tool for singers, public speakers, or professionals who rely heavily on their voice.
Do I need a referral from a doctor to see a speech pathologist?
Some insurance plans require a referral, but you can always reach out to us to discuss your needs and learn about the best next steps.
How do I know if I need singing voice therapy?
If you’re struggling with hoarseness, vocal fatigue, a reduced range, or discomfort while singing, you may benefit from singing voice therapy. It’s also helpful for singers recovering from vocal injuries or surgery.
What does gender-aligning voice therapy involve?
Gender-aligning voice therapy typically includes exercises to adjust pitch, modify resonance, and shape vocal patterns such as intonation, speech rate, and volume. Sessions may also explore nonverbal communication, like body language and gestures, to create a fully aligned presentation. Each therapy plan is built uniquely for you by our team of specialists.
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