North Devon Intensive
Join the founder of the VOICE CARE CENTRE Stephen King (and his colleagues) for 6 days of intensive Vocal Massage Training at the North Devon clinic.
Over the 6 days, you will be learning in a bigger group with two tutors. The full qualification is taught in these 6 days.
Accommodation:
There is no accommodation provided for this course, however, we do have a list of Air BnB hosts and small bed and breakfasts who we work with, so please do ask.
Price:
£1,675 (payment plans available)
Number of places:
8
Required Reading:
“The Handbook of Vocal Massage” available here.
or email manager@voicecarecentre.co.uk
Day 1, 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
3. You will be working on the other participants in the group, and watch a clinical example with a real patient too.
– Full PPE will be worn as per the government current guidance
4. Learn seated and supine protocol
- Ideal for those working in clinical and studio settings
Day 2, 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
3. You will be working on the other participants in the group, and watch a clinical example with a real patient too.
– Full PPE will be worn as per the government current guidance
4. Learn seated and supine protocol
- Ideal for those working in clinical and studio settings
Day 3, 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
3. You will be working on the other participants in the group, and watch a clinical example with a real patient too.
– Full PPE will be worn as per the government current guidance
4. Learn seated and supine protocol
- Ideal for those working in clinical and studio settings
Day 4, 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
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Increasing/restoring resonant capabilities in the singer or pro voice user
3. You will be working on the other participants in the group, and watch a clinical example with a real patient too.
– Full PPE will be worn as per the government’s current guidance
4. Learn seated and supine protocol
- Ideal for those working in clinical and studio settings
Day 5 & 6, 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
3. You will be working on the other participants in the group, and watch a clinical example with a real patient too.
– Full PPE will be worn as per the government’s current guidance
4. Learn seated and supine protocol
- Ideal for those working in clinical and studio settings
