Voice Recovery

When a singer’s voice is compromised by injury or pathology, a team-based approach is essential for effective recovery. As a Singing Voice Specialist (SVS), I have specialized training under the mentorship of Dr. Kari Ragan, SVS, that allows me to collaborate with a medical voice team to help restore a singer’s vocal function. After a medical evaluation by a laryngologist and a speech-language pathologist who specialize in voice care, singers may be referred to my studio for a singing evaluation and a tailored recovery plan.

A Singing Voice Specialist (SVS) is a voice teacher or speech-language pathologist with advanced training in the recovery of singers with vocal injuries or pathologies. An SVS must work in affiliation with a medical voice team–primarily a laryngologist and speech-language pathologist–to help restore the voice of a singer. Just as professional athletes require a team of experts to recover from physical injuries, performing artists rely on a coordinated effort from both medical and voice professionals to regain their vocal health. The laryngologist leads this team, providing diagnosis and overseeing treatment strategies.

Helping singers restore their voices is both a responsibility and a privilege. Vocal injuries can deeply affect not only a singer’s career but their sense of identity and well-being. Through the recovery process, singers often develop vocal techniques that not only restore function but also enhance their artistry, allowing them to perform with greater freedom and confidence than before. If you need more information about referrals or voice care teams, please don’t hesitate to reach out.