Injury Prevention: How top artists stay vocally healthy
It is rare for a vocal athlete to stay at their home base throughout their career. Between tours, shows, tapings, and gigs, work often takes artists all over the world. When trouble strikes, it can be difficult to find good care.
This is why today's busiest vocal performers make sure they get a healthy baseline visit before heading out. By establishing care with a laryngologist at home, they can access support on the road. That care may include remote care, connections with a network of global experts, coming out to the artist, or reviewing exams ... this is all a fundamental part of caring for vocal athletes and why establishing a relationship with a laryngologist who works with high performance athletes is critical.
Why In-Person First?
Seeing you in person allows us to:
Conduct a thorough exam, including stroboscopy, which gives a clear view of your vocal folds in motion, their health, and areas of opportunity to optimize prior to intense work.
Understand your habits and routines, from vocal warm-ups to hydration, to tailor your care plan.
Build a relationship — because trust and familiarity go a long way when your voice is your livelihood.
This initial visit is the cornerstone of your long-term vocal wellness. It sets the stage for personalized, consistent care.
Care That Moves With You
Once that foundation is in place, you can more freely travel knowing you have established care with someone who intimately understands your voice, needs, and concerns. Should issues arise, telehealth checks should allow you to discuss your needs with the same physician who saw you in person, no matter where you are. That continuity matters and can be the difference between improvement and permanent injury. The doctor who has looked at your cords at their baseline knows what to look out for, what your risks are, and how to manage them. They know your voice enough to know what you need if the show must go on, but also budget rest and medications if required.
Touring in another city? We’re just a video call away.
Need a follow-up on progress? Let’s talk from the comfort of your home.
Small concern before a big performance? A quick telehealth can put your mind at ease. Send an audio recording for us to review and compare against.
Telehealth allows us to monitor your voice, adjust your care plan, and give you expert advice — all while keeping the relationship intact.
Personalized, Accessible, Consistent
At the Center for Vocal Health, we know your voice doesn’t live in one place — and your care shouldn’t either. We help you get the best of both worlds: a detailed, personalized assessment and the flexibility to stay connected, wherever life takes you.
