For fitness professionals, your voice is your most valuable asset. And yet, nearly 80% of fitness instructors report some level of fatigue from teaching and over half that percentage report more chronic changes or challenges in their voice performance weekly. With research showing that voice quality also impacts income and class experience, findings support that investing in voice training for fitness professionals can benefit the instructor, the fitness studio, and their clients.

People often ask us about the efficacy of virtual services compared to in person services. In this article we explore our experiences with online speech and voice therapy, what our clients have noticed, and what the research says about how virtual speech language pathology services compare to in person services.

Social interactions can be challenging for us all and there are a lot of different factors in play. So how do we keep small talk from becoming a big deal? We discuss one of the key mistakes that we are all making when it comes to small talk and five tips to keep in mind to help you feel more confident and comfortable in any conversation.

How we communicate in the workplace can have a profound impact on not only our own confidence and productivity, but on our company as a whole. By developing workplace communication skills one-on-one or as a team in our workshops, professionals from every field are leveling up and helping take their companies to the next level.

Is wetter always better? Hydration in the air we breathe can be valuable for voice health and function. When this humidity is paired with high heat, there are some important considerations to ensure that our bodies and voices continue to function the way we need them to.

In the last four years, we have all been faced with an apparent increase in more deep-rooted and divisive conversations. We explore how re-framing our perspective and approach to communication, regardless of who we are talking to, can help us have the impact we want in our personal and professional lives.

Vocal massage, therapeutic voice massage, laryngeal massage or manual therapy, circumlaryngeal massage- whatever its name, a hands on approach to voice therapy can help support your voice both physically and functionally.

It has always been my mission to make sure Toronto Adult Speech Clinic a safe space that is synonymous with authenticity. I sat down recently with my friend Chris Fischer, who has decided to use their unique skill set and personal experiences to create a space for authentic expression through singing. They have written an open letter to introduce you to the space they are carving out for individuals on the gender spectrum called Vocal Validation.

Nearly half of teachers report experiencing challenges with their voice over the course of their careers. When you add a mask into the mix, voice quality and projection in a classroom becomes even more challenging. So we’ve compiled some tips to help teachers keep their voices safe and healthy all year long.

Meet our new SLP: Eytan Barak. We know it can be challenging to feel comfortable working with someone on something as intimate as your communication- especially in this current virtual care climate- So we want to help you get to know who you’ll be working with. Find out more about Eytan in this brief interview.