Vocal Massage Training Dublin
Join Stephen King, the founder of the VOICE CARE CENTRE with Robert Price to learn the full Vocal Massage Training qualification in Dublin
Dates
Studio 2 at the Digital Hub, Dublin
March 31st – April 5th 2025
Fees
€1400 for the full course
€1400 for the full course
Course content
This course will be delivered LIVE in person in Dublin, Ireland.
An Introduction to Vocal Massage
What will I learn?
1. Palpation of the soft tissue, cartilage and bone structures surrounding the vocal system.
– Sternocleidomastoids
– Submandibular region
– Transverse processes of the Cervical Spine
– Masseter
– Temporalis
2. Exploring the Biopsychosocial philosophy in relation to Manual Therapy
– Synthesising evidence based medicine, research and the story of the patient to maximum treatment outcomes
The Jaw
What will I learn?
1. Palpation and treatment for the Jaw
– Masseter
– Temproalis
– Buccinator
– Pterygoid (external)
– Digastric
2. Exploring the Anatomy, Pathology and various treatments associated with the Jaw including
– TMJ-D
– Lock Jaw
– Translation or dislocation of the retrodiscal tissue
– Headaches
– Jaw tension in the singer / pro voice user
The Neck
What will I learn?
1. Palpation and treatment for the Neck region and postural muscles
– Trapezius
– Sternocleidomastoids
– Transverse Processes of the Cervical Spine
– Scalene
2. Exploring the Anatomy, Pathology and various treatments associated with the Neck including
– Arterial dissection
– Cervicogenic Headaches
– Whiplash
– Tortocollis
– Neck tension in the singer / pro voice user
Intra-oral Treatments
What will I learn?
1. Palpation and treatment for the muscles inside the mouth
– Lateral Pterygoids
– Medial Pterygoids
– Tongue
2. Exploring the Anatomy, Pathology and various treatments for inside the mouth
– Trauma Aware lecture, sexual abuse, physical or emotional abuse and how we might consider these in our treatment plan
– TMJ-D
– Tongue tie
– Increasing / restoring resonant capabilities in the singer or pro voice user
Laryngeal Manipulation
What will I learn?
1. Palpation and treatment for the muscles and cartilage of the Larynx
– Sternothyroid
– Sternohyoid
– Hyoid manipulation
– Cricothyroid
– Thyrohyoid membrane
2. Exploring the Anatomy, Pathology and various treatments for the Larynx
– Revisiting trauma Aware lecture, sexual abuse, physical or emotional abuse and how we might consider these in our treatment plan
– “Lacking tilt”
– Muscle Tension Dysphonia
– Hoarseness
– Fatigue
Final Review, Q&A and revision time
What will I review?
1. Palpation and treatment for the muscles and cartilage of the Larynx
– Sternothyroid
– Sternohyoid
– Hyoid manipulation
– Cricothyroid
– Thyrohyoid membrane
Palpation and treatment for the muscles inside the mouth
– Lateral Pterygoids
– Medial Pterygoids
– Tongue
Palpation and treatment for the Jaw
– Masseter
– Temproalis
– Buccinator
– Pterygoid (external)
– Digastric
Palpation and treatment for the Neck region and postural muscles
– Trapezius
– Sternocleidomastoids
– Transverse Processes of the Cervical Spine
– Scalene
Who can attend this course?
This vocal massage training course is particularly valuable for teachers, therapists, and coaches who rely on their voice as a key part of their work. By learning these techniques, you’ll be able to look after your own vocal health and, if relevant, help support the vocal well-being of those you work with.
The course is open to anyone, but it’s important to note that maintaining professional standards is essential for safe practice. If you are unable to meet these standards, you may be asked to leave the course.
We recommend that participants have a basic understanding of voice. This knowledge will help you safely and effectively use the skills you learn during the course, however – no prior physio or massage training is required.
Will this mean I can start work as a vocal massage therapist?
With our partnering medical malpractice insurance, you will be fully insured to practise this work once qualified in the UK. It is up to each student to asses the suitability of this practice in their country.
Who can administer ‘Vocal Massage’?
Massage Therapists, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Speech Therapists, Chiropractors and Doctors can all use Vocal Massage as part of their scope of practice. Increasingly, vocal coaches, voice teachers and vocal health specialists are including this work and these concepts into their current work
Those who wish to use this work in a clinical setting must be insured to do so. You can gain insurance by training with certain training providers in Manual Therapy/ Massage including this full course.