Voice Therapy & Vocal Technique

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My main focus is the treatment of voice and resonance disorders

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My service includes but is not limited to

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• Evaluation and Treatment of Voice and Resonance disorders

• Voice therapy for vocal fold nodules, vocal fold paralysis, muscle tension dysphonia (MTD), spasmodic dysphonia and more.

• Vocal technique for teachers, actors, singers, etc.

• Gender affirming voice care

• Online Speech Therapy for people living in the territories, including Northwest Territories and Nunavut

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How can I help ​?

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• Relieving hoarseness or roughness caused by injuries or tension in the vocal folds

• Avoiding vocal effort when speaking

• Reducing vocal fatigue and pain when speaking

• Improving singing voice and expanding the vocal range

• And many more ...

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Common voice pathologies:​

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• Nodules

• Polyps

• Muscle tension dysphonia (DMT)

• Vocal fold paralysis (unilateral or bilateral)

• Hypophonia (commonly seen in Parkinson's disease)

• Voice fatigue

• Hypernasality or Hyponasality

• And more ...

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What does my program look like:

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• Vocal assessment: using specific software and measurements tools to discover the what is causing the voice or resonance disorder. Also includes the discussion regarding prognosis and the clients' own expectations.

• Voice program: includes vocal hygiene strategies and direct exercises that improve the balance between breathing, voice and resonance. 

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Equipment: 

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• Acoustic voice analysis: non-invasive and quick assessment of the voice and its qualities to determine the degree of functional loss. Learn more here

• Electroglottography: non-invasive assessment that registers small changes in the vocal folds' activity. Learn more here

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