Who We See

At Voice Medicine Australia we work with a diverse range of clients of all age groups, consisting of:

• Occupational and professional voice users such as teachers, performers (singers, actors, comedians, presenters etc.), auctioneers, media personnel and call centre operators
• Individuals with a neurological condition such as Spasmodic Dysphonia, Parkinson’s Disease or those with a voice disorder arising from an acquired brain injury such as stroke
• Children over the age of 4 with a voice-related issue such as nodules
  (please note we do not manage children with language or articulation disorders)
• Any individual who feels vocal fatigue and effort, changes in voice quality or presenting with difficulties achieving optimum pitch or loudness
• Individuals presenting with a chronic cough, vocal cord dysfunction (inducible laryngeal obstruction), irritable larynx syndromes and/or swallowing difficulties
• People needing to improve their vocal efficiency or achieve a voice commensurate with their gender identity or expectation
• Singers and actors needing urgent voice care after an acute vocal injury to expedite return to performance

Please note: In most cases we request that our patients have seen an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist or relevant other medical specialist prior to their initial assessment.

At Voice Medicine Australia we manage a range of neurological, functional and pathophysiological voice disorders including:

• Nodules, polyps and cysts
• Muscle tension dysphonia
• Vocal inefficiency, technique & artistry
• Vocal cord paralysis
• Laryngeal tremor
• Parkinson’s Disease (LSVT certified practitioners)
• Peri-operative voice therapy
• Spasmodic dysphonia

At Voice Medicine Australia we manage a range of upper airway disorders such as:

• Chronic Cough
• Irritable Larynx
• Vocal Cord Dysfunction also known as Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (including Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movements and Laryngospasm)
• Dysfunctional Breathing

We love working as part of a laryngology-focussed speech pathology team at VMA team and also work closely with ENT surgeons, respiratory physicians, neurologists, singing teachers, physiotherapists, psychologists and other key relevant members of the person’s care team so as to meet individual needs and ensure the best possible outcomes for that person.