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Helping manage performers and improve complex voice disorders and medically unexplained symptoms MINDSET COACHING helps you slow down, focus and reassess.

The VOICE CARE CENTRE is not only the home of Vocal Massage in the West End, but is also London’s first multidisciplinary centre for REHABILITATING or MAINTAINING your voice. If you have never booked with us before then you may wish to book your INITIAL ASSESSMENT. In the initial assessment, you will be triaged among our brilliant team of holistic and medical voice practitioners who will tailor a plan to get you to where you want to be. Each client can have up to EIGHT practitioners (including our voice specialist ENT surgeon) sharing information and forward planning back and forth. We are confident that nowhere else in the UK provides this kind of personalised, friendly and accountable service. The VOCAL MASSAGE treatments that we perform have become synonymous with the words “Pain Free”. Each Vocal Massage is as important to us as it is to you, with your safety and comfort the most important factor of the treatment. The Vocal Massage treatments we deliver in Central London are unique yet powerful, and all delivered by voice specialists who truly understand what it is to be a professional voice user. The (voice specialist) SPEECH THERAPY team are extremely effective at restoring function to your voice post surgery and can help alleviate the symptoms of complex voice diagnoses. This service is also used as part of our internal referral framework, helping restore function to the whole voice, not just the singing voice. This service is available as part of our AT HOME treatment plan. Your successful healing is inter-dependant on how clear your thoughts are, and whether you are attaching negativity to your work/ process. Usually one session can give you the tools by which to secure a healthier mindset towards your body and voice. VOCAL COACHING is a huge part of our multidisciplinary approach at the VOICE CARE CENTRE, and truly is an important missing link between therapy and normal function. Although our studio is separate to the clinic centre, notes will still be shared backwards and forwards from each practitioner, with your privacy and data fully protected by encrypted email servers and ‘2 factor authentication’. The Vocal Coaching appointments are made here:

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VOCAL REHABILITATION is the final step between your surgery, speech therapy and your singing teacher. Each Vocal Rehabilitation booking is a block of 3 sessions which enable you to regain control and use your voice with minimal effort again. NUTRITION is a powerful missing link in the world of health and wellbeing which is often overlooked. This service can help tailor a nutritional or dietary programme to you, from a Voice Specialist Nutritionist who understands the demands of a singer. OSTEOPATHY has a long and important history with intervening with stubborn tensions, aches and pains and generally keeping your body running at an optimum. Our vocal osteopathy sees therapeutic intervention take place with the vocal, digestive and respiratory systems. OUR TEAM all possess specialist knowledge and qualifications within their treatment discipline, and are great listeners too. We know that the interaction of a treatment is just as important as the treatment itself, so we developed a process that helps boost the interaction you have with the therapist. At the VOICE CARE CENTRE, our personal touches to the treatment mean that people trust us, and come back time and again to help keep their instrument in good working order, and having been trusted by some of the West End’s biggest names, we are confident that we can help you get your voice to where you need your voice to be.

08/01/2026

The temporalis is a broad, fan shaped muscle located on each side of the head, covering the temple area. It originates along the temporal bone of the skull and narrows as it travels downward to attach to the coronoid process of the mandible.

Its primary function is to elevate and retract the jaw, making it essential for chewing, clenching, and stabilizing the jaw during movement. Because of its close relationship to the jaw, teeth, and surrounding cranial structures, the temporalis is highly responsive to stress and habitual tension, which can influence both facial comfort and vocal function. It is an area we work on in vocal massage often.

04/01/2026

Be cautious of the phrase “you need to come to me.” When it comes from therapists or teachers, it can consciously or unconsciously create a system of reliance. Over time, you may begin to believe that this person is necessary for your growth, rather than one of many possible supports. Someone can be helpful without being essential to your progression.

Guidance has value, but it should not replace your own discernment. When advice conflicts with your gut, question it. The only authority you should defer to should be your GP, not someone positioning themselves as the gateway to your development. We repeat this message often for a reason: listen to your body, trust your instincts, and remember that your growth does not belong to any one person.

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03/01/2026

2026 is shaping up to be an inspiring year for the Voice Care Centre. We are thrilled to be offering our Vocal Massage Intensive Training in North Devon from the 8th to the 16th of April 2026 with our founder Stephen King, alongside our Vocal Massage Modular Training in London, led by Robert Price, running one Sunday a month from the 12th of April to the 8th of November 2026.

More courses are on the way with dates to be announced, and we are excited to be exploring international training opportunities. If you would benefit from vocal massage training and are interested in hosting us, we would love to hear from you.

Our dedicated team will continue travelling, teaching, learning and contributing to the ever evolving world of vocal health. Thank you for being part of an incredible 2025, here’s to an even brighter and more impactful 2026.

28/12/2025

Jaw clicking is a very common experience and for most people it is not a cause for concern. The jaw joint where your lower jaw meets your skull contains a small piece of cartilage that acts like a cushion and helps the joint move smoothly. When this cartilage slips slightly out of its ideal position the jaw can make a clicking or popping sound as you open or close your mouth. That sound is the cartilage briefly popping back into place during movement.

If your jaw clicks it is something you may deal with for much of your life. Many people live with it without any serious problems. Some approaches such as gentle intra oral vocal massage work can help relax the surrounding muscles and may reduce the clicking for short periods of time but they are not usually a permanent fix.

In most cases a clicking jaw on its own is nothing to worry about. However if your jaw ever locks open or closed or if you experience pain along with the clicking it is important to see your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional. Pain and locking can signal a different issue that needs proper assessment and care.

17/12/2025

When I was just starting out in the world of academia, I embarked on the PGCert in Voice Pedagogy. The best thing about that course was my academic supervisor Dr .

I often sent her drafts and ideas and (pretty much) every one she sent back with corrections and a sort of exasperation at my grammar… she often went above and beyond her paid position for me, helping to guide and hone my thoughts, to tell a story, to be a writer.

Fast forward 9 years, and here we are. Jenev and I are co-authors on a Journal Of Voice paper (me as first author!), “The Guarded Larynx” which has been the culmination of many thousands of hours of conversations, my MSc training in Body Psychotherapy and Jenevora’s 30 years of experience in voice rehab.

No-one had formally written about or conceptualised the guarding response in the larynx. So we did! And in this process we reviewed hundreds of papers, tonnes of concepts and synthesised something quite cool.

“The Guarded Larynx” is real. It’s not quite MTD, and it’s not quite healthy function… for those who want a link to the paper, comment LARYNX and I’ll send it over.

Thanks for all the support!

Cheers,
Stephen

16/12/2025

Have you ever been told “You sound tense”, even though it does not match what you feel in your own voice?

We hear this almost every day at the Voice Care Centre.

Many clients, especially singers, come to us because they have been told their voice sounds tense. Yet, they do not feel tension. Their voice does not feel tight, forced, or strained. Still, they are left searching for tension relief because they have been told that is what they need.

This can be deeply confusing.
You begin to question your own perception.
You wonder whether you are missing something.
You may even start trying to fix a problem that does not feel real to you.

This is an important reminder to trust yourself.
You know your voice.
You live in it every day.
Your sensations, instincts, and questions are valid.

Your voice is part of who you are. If someone tells you something about your voice that does not feel aligned with your own experience, trust yourself.

Of course, it can be helpful to listen to people you trust and respect when exploring what your next steps might be. Their insight can offer clarity, perspective, and support.

But let that guidance help you make your own decisions, rather than making them for you.

08/12/2025

Here at the Voice Care Centre, we work hard to make our courses accessible to everyone. That is why we offer online options for our vocal massage training and are always refining the most effective and efficient ways to teach people remotely.

Learning from home is always possible, as long as you have a very happy subject to practise on. Our online training still gives you hands on experience, live guidance, and top tier education from another part of the globe, so distance never limits the quality of your learning.

We are looking forward to yet another year of training people all over the world in vocal massage and medical acupuncture for the voice. There is nothing better than seeing passionate people develop new skills and grow in confidence, then take that knowledge out into the world to support and help others through their work.

26/11/2025

2026 is sneaking up on us fast!

Here’s a look into the courses we will have available at the start of next year.

Vocal Massage Intensive Course:
Location- Bideford, North Devon
Tutor- Stephen King
Dates- 8th-13th April 2026
Price- £1,675 (Payment Plans Available)
Number of Spaces Available- 8
To book email manager@voicecarecentre.co.uk

Vocal Massage Modular Course:
Location- British American Drama Academy, London
Tutor- Robert Price
Dates- One Sunday a month (excluding July) from the 12th April to the 8th November 2026
Price- £310 per module or £1,860
To book email manager@voicecarecentre.co.uk

We look forward to yet another year of providing students with the skills they need in the world of therapy. Continuing to uphold the Voice Care Centre’s high standards of relational vocal massage and being able to help the people around them with their new skills!

22/11/2025

The Voice Care Centre is delighted to share that our lovely colleague Dr. will be leading a free webinar on Wednesday 26th of November at 4 pm UK time for the Independent Society of Musicians.

She will be offering clear, practical guidance on protecting your voice in daily practice, from pacing and warm ups to understanding early signs of strain.

The session is free to join on Zoom, and a recording will be available if you cannot attend live.

Find full details on the ISM website.

13/11/2025

Have you ever been told “There’s nothing wrong” with your voice, but deep down, you know there is?

We hear this every single day at the Voice Care Centre.

Clients come to us after being told they “sound fine” or that their scans and imaging “look normal”, yet they still cannot sing, speak, or perform as they once did.

But how can anyone dismiss what you feel in your own voice?
You have lived with it your entire life, and you know when something’s not right.

At the Voice Care Centre, we believe that if you say something is wrong, then something is wrong.
That is why we take a person centred approach, listening carefully to your story, understanding your symptoms, and working with you to find the best way forward.

Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in:
• Speech and language therapy
• Vocal massage
• Singing voice rehabilitation
• Psychotherapy for voice problems

Together, we explore not only what is happening with your voice, but also what is going on in your body, mind, and daily life. We consider how you use your voice, how you feel about it, and the physical patterns that may be influencing it.

We are here to listen to you, to believe you, and to help you recover your voice and your confidence.

Your voice is more than just a sound. It is part of who you are.

10/11/2025

What’s the Larynx?

Your larynx sits in your throat and does much more than just help you talk.
It connects your throat (pharynx) to your windpipe (trachea).
It houses your vocal cords, which vibrate to produce sound.
It protects your airways by closing when you swallow so food does not go down the wrong pipe.
It is the gateway between breathing, speaking, and swallowing, making it a true multitasker.

The larynx is one of the areas we work on as vocal massage therapists. As one of the most important structures involved with using your voice, increasing mobility can be extremely useful to individuals that use their voices in intense ways.

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween from the Voice Care Centre!

Here are a few treats you can give yourself to look after your voice this Halloween:

1. Hydrate your voice!
Whether you’re trick-or-treating the night away, partying until you wake the ghouls, or heading to your very own monster mash, don’t forget to drink some water along the way. Your voice will thank you!

2. Warm up (and cool down) for those spooky sounds!
If you’re planning on any howls, growls, or ghostly groans, give your voice some care before and after. Gentle lip trills, sirens, or SOVT exercises are perfect to get those voices ready for fright night fun.

3. Rest your voice after a thriller of a night!
If you wake up on November 1st and your voice feels a little sore or sensitive, that’s a potential cue for some vocal rest. A bit of quiet time can help you bounce back to your best faster.

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