You make a living with your voice, but you can no longer rely on your voice, 😱 that's tough, no doubt.

The amount of stress this situation creates is enough to set your voice overboard and there it goes, the downward spiral begins:

📉 how am I going to keep performing and make a living when my voice is not working?

📉 I'm so stressed out and the more I think about it, the worse my voice gets

📉 I can't sleep at night, because I'm so worried about how I'm going to get out of this rut.

When you can't rely on your voice that means what you have been doing is no longer working for you.

Want to keep making a living with your voice and have a voice that's reliable, strong and sustainable so you can feel confident and shine in your profession?

👉️ The more you understand about your voice the more powerful your voice will be.

Book your Strategy Call with me and let’s discuss the next step of action for you to move the needle forward so you can feel secure and confident about your voice again.

How we sound matters, because that's how we are being perceived by others.

Research shows that the greater your confidence while speaking, the stronger your persuasive abilities become.

For you sales people, public speakers, podcasters, coaches, teachers, etc. you know what I'm talking about.

If your speaking voice is in high demand then you need to sound confident, have a voice that's reliable and is persuasive.

So how can you sound confident when you don't feel great about your voice or struggle with your voice?

Join me on October 3rd, 2023 when we kick-off the Voice Transformation Program from "Problematic to Confidently Empowered"

In 6 weeks you'll transform your voice so you can

👉️ Speak to Impress

👉️ Get the job done

👉️ Close that sale and

👉️ Keep your audience engaged

Want to speak to impress? Get on the waitlist today to secure your spot.

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Many people think this term only applies to singers, performers, broadcasters, but it also extends to call centre workers, receptionists, teachers, YouTubers, executives and many more.

But if your job would be significantly harder or impossible to do if you lost your voice, then you are considered a professional voice user.

If your livelihood requires the use of your voice, no matter your occupation, it can be beneficial to invest in preventative voice care. Don't wait until things go wrong to seek help.

Start your voice care today!

Use it wisely and take good care of it.

The words we speak matter, but how we sound matters as well, because the way we sound is how we are being perceived by others.

Do you feel confident about your voice and how you are being perceived by others?

If you don’t and need help with your voice, book your discovery call today and let’s find out how we can move the needle forward for you.

Your voice is a powerful instrument!

So, how does this instrument work? For starters, let's talk anatomy.

Inside your throat are two bands of tissue, called the vocal folds. Voice is produced by vibration of the vocal folds as air passes through them from the lungs. The vocal folds, together with the muscles and cartilages that support them, are known as the larynx, your voice box.

The balance between breathing and how the voice is being used is critical for a healthy, sustainable and clear voice.

When you work with me you will

👉️ 1. learn and understand exactly how the voice is connected with your mind and body and we'll get to the root cause of your voice problem.

👉️ 2. I'll guide you every step of the way so you have a clear understanding why you're doing what you're learning in my program to get you results quickly!

👉️👉️👉️ Taking care of your instrument means taking care of your voice. Does your instrument need help?

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Has your voice been doing well for a while but then started to act up again?

Even if you know how to take care of your voice and know how to use it properly, there can be set-backs, which can be frustrating and discouraging. However, the truth is, set-backs are a great learning curve. Using your voice in a healthy manner has a lot to do with muscle memory. So if you've learned some healthy and awesome ways to use your voice, you will continue to get better. Don't let a bump in the road hold you back from the amazing journey and vocal freedom that's ahead of you.

Need support in your vocal journey? Let's connect.

Not being able to rely on your voice can be scary and greatly increase performance anxiety.

The best way to overcome performance anxiety and fear of using your voice is by gaining control over your voice.

Having control over you voice is very powerful and gives you the confidence you need to shine in your performance.

You might be used to your voice feeling tired so it seems normal to you.

However, when you talk or sing, you shouldn't have any sensation in your throat other than EASE and COMFORT.

I challenge you, next time you talk, check in with yourself. Do you have any sensation in your throat?

Do you feel something sticking in your throat?

Is there a tickle in your throat when you talk?

Does your voice feel tired after you use it for a while?

If any of these apply to you, let's make you feel better and get your voice in a place so you feel fresh and ready to talk anytime.

I'm excited to reveal my contribution to this article (in collaboration with @breathe_institute) and the significant discovery linking voice problems and vocal muscle tension to an underlying and often unnoticed condition called tongue-tie (ankyloglossia).

My clients have successful outcomes, because we look at the whole picture and get to the root cause of their voice problem.

A tongue-tie can be easily overlooked, especially when the focus is on voice. It doesn't mean that everyone who has trouble with their voice has a tongue-tie. No! It is critical however, to look at the whole picture and to be able to rule out any factors that can impact your voice, such as a potential tongue-tie.

Detecting any underlying issue early on is essential for achieving successful outcomes and fast results.

By taking a holistic approach to address the root cause of the problem, my clients get quick results and they feel empowered to overcome their voice issues and reclaim their confidence.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52010/ijom.2023.49.1.1

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Does your throat feel tired from talking?

It might be time for a VOCAL RELAXATION MASSAGE.

Enjoy a hands on vocal massage to make the muscles in your throat relax, which allows your voice to open up and help you feel better again.

Here is what clients say after their vocal relaxation massage:

"I no longer feel the tension in my throat"

"I feel so much more relaxed"

"My throat feels so much better, I wish I could do this every day"

"My voice sounds so much better"

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Yes, this is me in scrubs! I was given the incredible opportunity to observe a jaw surgery of one of my clients. It was such a fascinating and educational experience.

A little background about this case.

This woman is a professional opera singer who had an open bite. The misalignment of her jaw resulted in jaw tension and discomfort, breathing difficulties, chewing and swallowing problems and voice problems to the point that she fatigued quickly when singing and she couldn't rely on her high notes anymore.

She decided to have corrective jaw surgery to get better structural alignment.

We started working together a few weeks prior to her surgery to change some functional habits, address muscle tension in her jaw and throat with manual and myofunctional therapy as well as vocal rehabilitation exercises. Within four weeks she had noticed significant improvement and was almost symptom free. The next step for her was to do the surgery. Stay tuned. We'll continue her vocal wellness journey in about four weeks for post-op care and to get her voice to her fullest potential. 🤩💬🎵

A multidisciplinary approach and collaboration with other health care professionals is critical for excellent treatment outcome. We all can learn from each other and share our expertise. The more we share and collaborate, the better connections and relationships we develop and the better we can serve the people that we treat.

I love what I do and learning makes me a better person and gives me greater knowledge to help my clients at the highest level possible. 💕

I'm so grateful to my clients and the providers I work with.🙏

if you keep having trouble with your voice, just resting it is not going to do the trick. Besides, you can't just be quiet all the time.

It is NOT normal that a voice fatigues. Yes. that's right! No matter how much you talk or sing, your voice should not feel tired.

The question is, why does your voice get tired in the first place?

The way you use your voice has a lot to do with how your voice feels. Most likely it's bad habits that developed over time and now your voice can't keep up with it anymore.

Or maybe there are irritants (allergies, phlegm, etc) that trigger problems with your voice.

If it's not working what you've been doing then it's time to fix it.

Get your voice back on track and let your vocal wellness begin today.

The vocal folds are the instrument of your voice and yes it's a powerful instrument.

How does this instrument work?

The vocal folds are two bands of tissue inside the throat. Voice is produced by vibration of the vocal folds as air passes through them from the lungs. The vocal folds, together with the muscles and cartilages that support them, are known as the larynx.

Taking care of your instrument means taking care of your voice. Does your instrument need a tune-up?

Click “book now” to get you started.

The lungs are the source of your voice. Adequate breathing is necessary to get your voice going and to make it sustainable.

Is your breathing shallow?

Is your breathing audible?

Breathing should be quiet, relaxed and abdominal.

Use your voice and let it be heard!

If you feel insecure about your voice or struggle with your voice, don't let it hold you back. You can get help.

Statistics show that an estimated 18 million adults in the US reported a voice problem. That means, voice problems affect 1 in 13 adults annually.

Are you affected by a voice problem? Help is available for you.

As a voice specialist I give you the guidance and tools you need to make your voice feel and sound great again.

Reach out and let me know how I can help you.

PubMed. DOI: 10.1002/lary.24740

Speech & Voice Works is the name of my private practice. People often ask me: "What's the difference between speech and voice?"

VOICE - Relates to resonance, quality of sound. For example, if there is a voice problem like hoarseness or strain, this will affect the sound of your voice.

SPEECH - Relates to articulation, clarity of speech. For example if there are speech errors, e.g. saying "wabbit" for rabbit, or "houth" for house, this affects intelligibility of speech.

Speech and voice problems can both exist at the same time and can affect clarity of speech as well as sound quality.

The good news is that voice and speech can be improved and often completely remediated with speech and/or voice therapy.

Get started with your clear speech today!

Feeling insecure about your voice stems from not knowing what will come out of your mouth when you start singing or talking.

It may seem daunting to learn how to get control of your voice. BUT, it is actually an easy and quick process to improve your voice when you go about it the right way.

In my voice sessions I provide strategies and tools for a clear, healthy and sustainable voice. The best part of it is that you gain confidence over your voice and you'll be able to have control over your voice in the long run.

Get your vocal confidence that lasts.

You're not sure where to start and how to vocally tackle the songs and it all feels overwhelming and impossible to do?

Don't let your liming beliefs hold you back from making your dreams come true.

Your voice is an instrument and just like any instrument, you can train it and learn how to maximize your vocal power.

If this is you, take the first step to make your dreams come true and book your discovery call today so you can shed those limiting beliefs and start conquering your vocal mastery.

I truly believe that our voice is the most powerful and influential instrument we possess and that taking care of it is essential for our happiness and success.

This is my daily inspiration for my work. That's why I love what I do and that's why I'm passionate about helping my clients achieve the transformation they desire.

“If I just keep resting my voice, I will feel and sound better again”. Do I really?

“I just wish I didn’t have to rest my voice all the time.”

So, what else have you tried to make your voice feel and sound better? Is it working?

Voice problems happen because of an imbalance of how you’re using your voice. So yes, you rest your voice but the habit on HOW you use your voice is still the same, which is why it doesn’t get better.

If this is you and you've been trying to rest your voice and your voice just won't get better, then start breaking those old vocal habits today and start your journey to a healthy, sustainable and confident voice.

Book your discovery call today to get started.

"I have difficulty projecting my voice"

In my practice I hear those words from my clients all the time.

If you are thinking those words, know that you are not alone and that help is available to you.

You no longer have to struggle with your voice.

Let me guide you on your journey to a strong, healthy, confident and sustainable voice today. Book your strategy call today and together we move the needle forward for your voice.