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
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Voice therapy for vocal fold nodules, vocal fold paralysis, muscle tension dysphonia (MTD), spasmodic dysphonia and more.
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Vocal technique for teachers, actors, singers, etc.
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Gender affirming voice care
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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
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Avoiding vocal effort when speaking
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Reducing vocal fatigue and pain when speaking
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Improving singing voice and expanding the vocal range
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And many more ...
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Common voice pathologies:​
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Nodules
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Polyps
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Muscle tension dysphonia (DMT)
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Vocal fold paralysis (unilateral or bilateral)
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Hypophonia (commonly seen in Parkinson's disease)
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Voice fatigue
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Hypernasality or Hyponasality
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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.
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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
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Electroglottography: non-invasive assessment that registers small changes in the vocal folds' activity. Learn more here
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