Joanna's new book tells you how toprevent hoarseness, bounce back quickly from small problems, and get the right help when you need it.
Now in PDF and E-book as well as paperback. (click on image to order)
"an easy, quick read full of wonderful suggestions … a great little handbook!!"
Visualizations for Singers
Guided imagery for vocal health and performance. (CD / mp3)
“We sold out right away on this! As soon as people heard about it, they wanted one.” info
Rehabilitation of Vocal Injuries and Disorders
After many years as a performer, arts student, and singing
teacher, I became licensed as a speech pathologist so that I could help people
whose voice problems include a medical diagnosis. I've got links here to several great sites devoted to medical voice problems and treatment.
I've combined clinical and other voice skills for more than fifteen years, including
working at a
specialty clinic at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from 2001-08 where I saw
about 1000
patients
for voice assessment and/or therapy.
If you're having trouble with your voice and have not seen a
throat
doctor (laryngologist), I can suggest several very good doctors in the
area. Or we can meet for an initial consultation, and I can give you a
medical referral list at that time.
I can't proceed with formal treatment until there is a good diagnosis from a visual exam of your vocal cords, but there may be general health suggestions that will give you some relief.
PLEASE NOTE: The Voice of Your Life operates on a
fee-for-service basis only.
I am unable to process insurance documents, including Medicare/MediCal. I wish that the USA would establish seamless, universal coverage so that administrative costs and chores did not burden everyone involved with health care. Until then, I prefer to keep
my rates low and spend my time with people, not paperwork.
"Joanna is a goddess of vocal health advice, with
more
than enough creds to back it up." —forum post, TheModernVocalist.com
"Joanna has been instrumental in getting my voice back into shape. Not
only was she efficient in every aspect of my rehab, but she was
personally a joy to be around and learn from. I am very pleased with my
results."
"Having a speech pathologist who is also a singing teacher made a huge difference."
"My experience with Joanna was life-changing. I'm overwhelmed by my
progress as well as by her professionalism. This work was a total
blessing."
"Joanna did a fabulous job in making the most of what I have following multiple throat surgeries. Her work with my breathing was nothing less than stellar! I would not hesitate for one moment to recommend her to anyone." "Thanks for turning my voice from a frog into a prince!"
