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Do I need to see an ENT doctor first?
For hoarseness that lasts more than a few weeks, an ENT examination is a good idea. We can advise you on this.
About this therapy
What it is.
Voice therapy helps when a voice is hoarse, breathy, strained, or tires easily. In children it often follows a lot of shouting; in adults it can come from heavy voice use at work, vocal nodules, or neurological conditions.
Therapy teaches healthier ways of using breath and voice, along with habits that let the vocal cords recover. For hoarseness that lasts, we may suggest an ENT check before or alongside therapy.
In a session
What it looks like.
Every plan is built around the person in front of us, but most sessions include these.
Your therapist
Mr. Qumail Shaikh
Speech-language pathologist & audiologist · BASLP, MSc SLP
8 years of experience
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01
Breath and relaxation
Exercises that release tension in the neck, shoulders and throat.
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02
Voice exercises
Practice for pitch, loudness and voice quality.
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03
Vocal care
Hydration, rest and habits that protect the voice.
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04
Real-life practice
Carrying the new voice into conversation, the classroom or work.
Families ask
Good questions.
My child shouts a lot. Can that harm the voice?
Repeated shouting can lead to nodules on the vocal cords. Voice therapy teaches children to be loud without straining.
Is this useful for teachers and other professionals?
Yes. People who speak a lot for work are among those who benefit most.
Under the same roof
Works well alongside.
Not sure this is
the right one?
Tell us what you have noticed. We will suggest where to start.