I am passionate about the art and science of voice. I specialize in assessment and treatment of patients with a wide range of voice and breathing concerns, and I love helping patients get better – especially reducing or eliminating symptoms that have persisted for years despite prior treatment.
My own experience with a vocal injury and rehabilitation inspired me to pursue a career as a voice specialist and continues to shape how I show up for my patients. I strive to foster a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment that promotes learning and healing. My clinical approach is informed by a strong interest in the mind‑body connection and the role of the nervous system in voice and breathing, as well as staying up to date on the latest research. I also draw on my background as a singer and performer, including years of improvised comedy, to incorporate play, presence, and creative problem‑solving into the therapeutic process.
I help patients build sensory awareness, self-efficacy, and sustainable strategies to aid in finding and maintaining their healthiest, most authentic voice, and so they can return to the activities that matter to them.
Expertise
Voice disorders or concerns related to
- Vocal fold lesions (e.g., polyp, cyst, nodules)
- Neurologic changes (e.g., tremor, laryngeal dystonia, Parkinson's disease)
- Excess muscle tension or functional voice disorders
- Vocal fold paresis and paralysis
- Gendering-affirming voice care
- Professional voice users
- Singing voice
- Aging voice
Upper-airway disorders such as
- Chronic cough
- Chronic throat clearing
- Shortness of breath associated with Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO)/Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion (PVFM)/Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD)
- Throat pain/discomfort/lump in the throat (globus)
Education
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin - Madison (B.A. Women's Studies)
Graduate School: New York University (M.S. Communicative Sciences and Disorders)
Internships: Weill Cornell Craniofacial Clinic, NYU Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Voice Center
Additional Training: Certificate in Vocology from New York University, Estill Voice Training (Level 1 & 2), Foundations in Myofascial Release, LSVT Loud
Board Certifications
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Professional Associations
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- The Voice Foundation
- Pan American Vocology Association (PAVA)
