ONLINE Vocal Massage Training course for singing teachers, speech therapists and bodyworkers from a Biopsychosocial, Person-Centered perspective and Body Psychotherapy perspective.
Taught by: Robert Price and Stephen R King
Vocal Massage Training Modular
✅ Add vocal massage to your existing skills as a practitioner, therapist or teacher
✅ Get qualified and insured to practise as a Vocal Massage Therapist
✅ Increase knowledge around philosophical, somatic and anatomical concepts of the voice and voicelessness
Join the modular training:
One evening per week for 12 weeks enables continued access to the learning and practice time in between. Ideal for busy professionals, parents and carers to begin to learn and develop with this modality.
The modular training online costs £1,675.00 and requires a 50% deposit to secure your place.
Contact manager@voicecarecentre.co.uk for more information.
Join the next modular training ONLINE 2026:
12 weeks at 17:00 – 20:00 UK time
20th Sept, 27th Sept, 4th Oct, 11th Oct, 18th Oct, 25th Oct, 1st Nov, 8th Nov, 15th Nov, 22nd Nov, 29th Nov and 6th Dec
All seminars are delivered via Zoom, and full participation is required. There will only be recording in exceptional circumstances as this is a LIVE online course.
Day 1
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 in a person-centered framework.
Consolidate a consent-based practise built on the fundamentals of the EQUATION consent framework (Voice Speech Review, Flock and King 2022).
3. Learn seated and supine protocols Ideal for those working in clinical and studio settings
Day 2
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. Explore the psychosomatic and relational aspects of the EQUATION framework and consent-based interactions for alleviating jaw pain and discomfort.
4. Learn seated and supine protocol. Ideal for those working in clinical and studio settings.
Day 3
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. Begin to consider the somatising properties of neck pain and tension through the navigation of the EQUATION framework.
4. Learn seated and supine protocol. Ideal for those working in clinical and studio settings.
Day 4
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
3. Work through a trauma-informed module, minimising psychological harm to our patients and clients through carefully considered use of words, phrases and touch
4. Learn seated and supine protocol. Ideal for those working in clinical and studio settings.
Day 5
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. Deepen an understanding of the psychological components of voicelessness, hoarseness and fatigue and consider these within the framework of consent and touch.
4. Learn seated and supine protocol. Ideal for those working in clinical and studio settings.