Voice Therapy

Chronic hoarseness and vocal strain are not normal, no matter how old you are or what you do for a living. These, and other symptoms, may be a sign of a voice disorder or a medical condition affecting your larynx (voice box). Often, voice problems can be treated through medical interventions including voice therapy.
What is Voice Therapy?

Voice therapy is like physical therapy for the muscles in your larynx. Your therapist will show you exercises designed to change the muscular patterns for voicing in order to to help your voice function more efficiently. You practice these exercises regularly at home to make the patterns habitual, this is called motor learning or "muscle memory". Consistent practice will help you turn better voicing into a habit, not a constant chore.

Therapy begins with simple sound level exercises and advances through a hierarchy of more complex tasks until you are able to speak clearly and comfortably in conversation, using the strategies you've learned. A typical full course of voice therapy is about 8 sessions, though some people will need fewer or more sessions depending on their problem.

Professional Voice Users

Singers, actors, broadcasters, teachers, lawyers and other voice professionals have special needs. At Voicewize, our medically trained Speech Language Pathologists are also professional singing and acting teachers who will not only help you rehabilitate your voice but also provide you with specialized training for all of the environments in which you have to use it.
Medical Evaluation

A medical evaluation of your voice by an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor (ENT) is necessary before initiating voice therapy. We will be happy to help you find a local ENT with voice evaluation experience.

Voicewize is a provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan.
Voice Care Tips

Taking the best care of your voice does not have to be expensive or involve buying special sprays, drinks or lozenges.

Here are some simple tips to improve your vocal health:

* Drink a lot of water
* Avoid acid reflux triggers
* Get plenty of sleep
* Avoid airborne irritants (smoke, allergens, pollution)
* Do not strain your voice to yell, scream or cheer.

Please call 781-363-2526 to schedule your appointment.