Do You Need Voice Therapy?
Voice therapy can help any voice user to optimize and improve their vocal quality and comfort. Whether you have a voice complaint, have a vocal injury, or want to improve and preserve your voice, voice therapy is helpful. Hoarseness, vocal fatigue, or other voice-related challenges respond well to tailored strategies.
Anyone who relies on their voice (teachers, singers, public speakers, actors, CEOs, lawyers… really anyone) can benefit from vocal care to maintain strength and resilience.
Do I need voice therapy?
Common voice complaints that put you on the path to therapy include:
Hoarseness: If your voice sounds raspy, strained, or weak for more than two weeks, consider a professional evaluation with a laryngologist. Therapy is often prescribed for this symptom.
Vocal fatigue: Are you losing your voice by the end of the day or experiencing discomfort after speaking for long periods? Vocal fatigue may signal that therapy is needed.
Changes due to aging: Over time, natural changes in the voice can lead to reduced clarity, power, or tone, but voice therapy can help preserve a youthful sound.
First Steps: Seeking Medical Evaluation
Before starting voice therapy, it’s essential to consult with a laryngologist (a specialist in throat and voice disorders). They perform a medical evaluation, including stroboscopy, to examine your vocal cords and identify any physical issues. The laryngologist will determine if your condition is something voice therapy can address or if other medical interventions are needed.
Once you've received a diagnosis, the voice therapist will create a customized plan to help improve vocal function and reduce strain. This holistic approach combines vocal exercises, breath support techniques, and lifestyle changes designed to promote long-term vocal health.
There does not have to be a vocal problem for you to benefit from voice therapy. Center for Vocal Health provides lifestyle advice, vocal techniques, and exercises for anyone interested in preserving their voices - so you can help prevent vocal problems and create a healthy, sustainable voice for the long run.
Click here for more information about the services we provide. Still not sure if you would benefit from voice therapy? Take our quiz - Are you experiencing any voice problems? Are you a heavy voice user? Is the sound of your voice important to you? Have you noticed any difficulties with breath support or control during speaking or singing? Do you ever experience discomfort in your throat or neck while speaking or singing?
