Voice Disorder(s)
Services » Adult
What is Voice Disorder(s)?
- Hoarseness
- Vocal fatigue
- Throat pain
- Nodules
If you use your voice professionally, like teachers, lawyers, actors, and singers do, you can run into trouble just when you need your voice the most. The problem may have already led to surgery, such as removal of vocal nodules. Your speech therapist will guide you to experience the feeling of healthy voicing. A set of gentle exercises will be designed specifically for your needs, to coax out and strengthen the voice that will best serve you. The goal is safe and healthy vocal use, so you can speak or sing effectively and confidently.
Before a voice treatment program is initiated, it is advisable to have an examination by an otolaryngologist, because a proper diagnosis will lead to more effective treatment.
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Treatment frequency
One to three sessions per week, with practice in between. The number of sessions depends on the individual’s severity of impairment and response to treatment.
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Testimonials
My 14 year old daughter, Maggie, loves to sing, but she was constantly losing her voice and having a painful throat. Choir and music lessions were very frustrating because she couldn't participate. She was diagnosed with early nodule formation by an ENT doctor, who examined her vocal cords. Maggie then started speech therapy with Ann Kulichik. Ann was very knowledgable and knew exactly what to do with Maggie. Ann took objective measurements, which progressively improved with Ann's recommendations and exercises. Although it would take us 1 hour to travel to see Ann, Maggie and I felt that Maggie was successfully learning how to protect and use her vocal cords effectively. Visits with Ann were always fun and interesting and building on the previous week's lesson. Ann always explained what she was doing. In a return visit to the ENT physician, we learned that Maggie's vocal cords are clear of nodules and normal! Maggie has learned life-long skills to help her singing and has returned to participating in choir without limitation, thanks to Ann Kulichik!
Patsy Mittleman, Voice disorder(s)Ann and her program exceeded my expectations for improvement in my voice. I've had Parkinson's Disease for nine years and was losing my voice. It's now stronger, clearer and I'm enunciating my words more distinctly. People understand me over the phone much better now.
Bette Lewin, Voice disorder(s)