Rehabilitate your voice
with voice therapy
Who can benefit from voice therapy?
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People with voice disorders, sometimes called “dysphonia”
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People with certain conditions that impact the voice, such as Parkinson’s and Long Covid
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People who use their voice at work, e.g., teachers, performers, religious and legal professions
My Voice Rehab is an independent Speech and Language Therapy Service provided by Rachel Nashed MSc RCSLT
Current position
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Clinical Lead for Voice Disorders at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
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Lead Speech and Language Therapist for Long Covid, 2022-23
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Qualified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) for people with Parkinson's
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Primary Investigator in a National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) funded research trial into Speech and Language Therapy and LSVT for people with Parkinson's for Torbay
Kate – support with vocal challenges at work
“Thank you for all your support throughout my recent stresses and helping me to get my voice back on track.”
Chris – voice therapy for Parkinson's
The Lee Silverman Voice Treatment for Parkinson’s: “The protocol is intensive, but this is well compensated by the excellence of Rachel in motivating and describing the various manoeuvres. The very early and significant improvement in symptoms is impressive.”
Jenny’s story – voice loss
I wanted to say a personal thank you to you, for all your care and support during my voice loss. I felt really heard and understood by you, not just a symptom. Without your support, listening and gentle encouragement to face the issues underlying the loss I do not think I would have made the courage to address the issues as I did. I really appreciate you and am continually singing your praises!”
Marilyn – supporting those with vocal loss
“I would like to take the opportunity to say how much the voice therapy has helped my husband. Using the vocal exercises, he has learned he is now able to hold a conversation without his voice continually breaking up. He can relax and speak without becoming breathless and unable to finish sentences”.
Testimonials
I offer in-person appointments at my home in Ashburton, Devon and online appointments for clients further afield or for convenience. I also offer training packages for groups of professionals who use their voice for work.
The content of the therapy is based on your individual need. I will discuss this during your initial consultation and during your first appointment.
My approach is patient-centred and holistic. The exercises and techniques I use draw on sound, evidence-based principles and are tailored to reflect each client's needs.
Most people need a consultation with an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Consultant prior to having voice therapy for a voice problem. Please discuss this with me during your initial consultation.