This video discusses the benefits of undergoing a pre-surgery assessment with a therapist recommended by the surgeon, focusing on voice care advice for post-surgery recovery. I highlight the opportunity for patients to discuss their surgery, allowing the therapist to understand the patient’s voice better, and identify any pre-existing voice issues, such as hoarseness, which should be addressed before the surgery.

In this clip I discuss the importance of undergoing voice therapy before and after voice feminisation surgery, such as glottoplasty. I also note how a lack of sufficient therapy sessions can often lead to unmet goals and a loss of confidence.

In this video I discuss the importance of combining voice feminisation surgery with therapy to achieve optimal results. I cover why surgeons recommend therapy both before and after procedures like glottoplasty.

I also highlight the role of therapy in developing vocal confidence and adjusting to voice changes. Additionally, I cover the potential benefits of therapy alone for some individuals.

▶︎ CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Voice Feminisation Surgery and Therapy
00:21 The Importance of Pre-Surgery Voice Therapy
01:23 Navigating Post-Surgery Voice Therapy
03:07 Exploring Vocal Confidence and Therapy Beyond Surgery
03:48 Understanding Patient Choices: Surgery, Therapy, or Both
04:52 Conclusion and Further Resources

In this short clip I explain how the extent of your voice modification is led by your own goals, rather than those of the voice therapist and how those goals may change as an individual explores their voice.

In this short clip, I explain how beginning the exploration of a gender neutral voice can sometimes allow gender non-conforming or gender fluid individuals to begin a further exploration of their voice.

In this clip, I share how long you can expect it to take to achieve a gender neutral voice or a feminine voice when following my method of voice modification.

This video discusses the possibility of achieving a gender neutral or gender fluid voice through voice therapy, targeting those who identify as non-binary, gender non-conforming, or gender fluid.

I break down the voice therapy process, and explain why it is important for it to be a client led approach. I also provide a guideline as to how long your might expect your voice journey toward a gender neutral voice to take.

▶︎ CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Gender Neutral Voice
00:15 Understanding the Crossover Point in Voices
00:47 The Process of Achieving a Gender Neutral Voice
01:32 Client-led Voice Therapy
01:58 The Advantages of a Gender Neutral Voice
02:11 The Duration of Voice Therapy Sessions
02:48 Exploring Individual Voice Preferences
03:08 The Journey of Voice Exploration
03:41 Seeking Professional Guidance for Voice Therapy
04:07 Conclusion and Call to Action

This video provides an in-depth look at vocal cord paralysis. Christella explains the impact that vocal fold paralysis can have on the voice as well as the treatment options that may be available.

This video also covers the causes of vocal cord paralysis, including idiopathic cases and those related to viral infections.

▶︎ CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Vocal Cord Paralysis
00:13 Causes of Vocal Cord Paralysis
01:08 Effects of Vocal Cord Paralysis on Voice and Speech
01:15 Therapeutic Approaches to Vocal Cord Paralysis
01:34 Surgical Solutions for Vocal Cord Paralysis
03:52 Impact of Vocal Cord Paralysis on Swallowing
05:29 Conclusion: Hope and Recovery from Vocal Cord Paralysis

In this clip, I emphasise why there is help available for the transmasculine population in terms of their voice, and that we voice therapists are able to assist if any voice modification journeys face difficulty.

In this clip, I explore why voice modification is more than just about goals related to changing how your voice sounds.