Christella Antoni Voice and Speech Services

24/11/2025

Singers and Vocal Health: Why Rest and Therapy Go Hand in Hand

For singers, the voice is more than an instrument — it’s their livelihood, their identity, and their creative expression. But what happens when the voice starts to falter? Many singers find themselves in vocal crisis, struggling with fatigue, unreliability, or the inability to reach notes they once sang with ease....

20/11/2025

Preserving Communication: Voice Therapy Tips for Parkinson’s

In this video, we explore the effects of Parkinson's disease on speech and voice. Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition characterised by symptoms such as rigidity, tremor, and slowness of movement, which vary from person to person. The video discusses how speech and swallowing are affected and emphasises the importance of speech therapy in managing these symptoms. 00:00 Introduction to Parkinson's Disease and Its Effects on Speech 00:09 Symptoms and Variability of Parkinson's Disease 00:46 Impact on Speech and Swallowing 01:00 Therapeutic Approaches and Long-Term Management 02:05 Challenges in Speech Intelligibility 02:38 Techniques for Improving Speech and Volume 03:37 The Importance of Ongoing Therapy and Monitoring 04:01 Case Study: Detecting Complications Early 04:45 Famous Cases and the Importance of Therapy 05:14 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this video, we explore the effects of Parkinson's disease on speech and voice. Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition characterised by symptoms such as rigidity, tremor, and slowness of movement, which vary from person to person. The video discusses how speech and swallowing are affe...

17/11/2025

Voice therapy can be an incredibly effective process — whether you're recovering from a vocal issue, managing a long-standing pattern, or working toward a voice that better reflects your identity. But something unexpected can sometimes happen along the way: progress brings conflict. Clients often come to therapy with clear goals. They want to sound stronger, clearer, more expressive, or more aligned with how they feel inside. And many start to see great results. The voice improves, meets those goals… but then comes a surprising reaction......

Voice therapy can be an incredibly effective process — whether you're recovering from a vocal issue, managing a long-standing pattern, or working toward a voice that better reflects your identity. But something unexpected can sometimes happen along the way: progress brings conflict. Clients often ...

10/11/2025

You've been working hard in voice therapy. In sessions, you’re producing the voice you want — whether it’s stronger, clearer, smoother, or more aligned with your gender identity. In fact, it might feel completely effortless now. So, when is the right time to start using that voice in everyday life? For many people, the answer should be as soon as possible — but it’s not always that simple....

05/11/2025

I thoroughly enjoyed teaching the 2 day working with Transgender & Gender Diverse Voice Course in Athens, 1-2nd November.

Hosted by SELLE Greek Association of SLTs. Great to have visiting SLTs from Turkey and Cyprus also. All attendees a wonderful group of enthusiastic clinicians.

03/11/2025

Have you recently battled a cold, cough, flu, chest infection, or even COVID and emerged victorious, only to find your voice hasn't quite returned to normal? Many people experience this frustration. You wait patiently, hoping for improvement, but eventually it becomes apparent that your voice hasn't fully recovered. This is a common reason why people seek the expertise of a voice therapist....

17/10/2025

In this insightful clip, learn about how anxiety can affect your voice and where people commonly hold tension in their bodies.

In this insightful clip, learn about how anxiety can affect your voice and where people commonly hold tension in their bodies.

15/10/2025

This video explores the interplay between muscle tension dysphonia and voice-related anxiety. It delves into the cyclical relationship where anxiety can exacerbate voice issues and vice versa.

This video explores the interplay between muscle tension dysphonia and voice-related anxiety. It delves into the cyclical relationship where anxiety can exacerbate voice issues and vice versa.

13/10/2025

In this clip, explore the intricacies of the voice and larynx, highlighting how they usually function seamlessly and the discomfort that arises when they don't.

In this clip, explore the intricacies of the voice and larynx, highlighting how they usually function seamlessly and the discomfort that arises when they don't.

09/10/2025

Understanding the Impact of Anxiety on Your Voice In this video, we explore how anxiety can affect the voice, whether it's due to communication anxiety, social anxiety, or generalized anxiety. We discuss conditions like spasmodic dysphonia, muscle tension dysphonia, and how anxiety can exacerbate these issues. We also offer insights into the physiological and emotional factors that contribute to voice problems and provides strategies for managing anxiety to improve vocal health. Join us to learn about effective release techniques, holistic approaches, and lifestyle adjustments that can help reduce tension and promote a healthier voice. 00:00 Introduction to Anxiety and Voice 00:42 Understanding the Impact of Anxiety on Voice 01:31 The Chicken and Egg Scenario 02:08 Holistic Approaches to Voice Anxiety 02:54 Physical and Emotional Factors 03:16 The Importance of the Larynx 04:27 Treatment and Therapy for Voice Anxiety 05:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Understanding the Impact of Anxiety on Your Voice In this video, we explore how anxiety can affect the voice, whether it's due to communication anxiety, social anxiety, or generalized anxiety. We discuss conditions like spasmodic dysphonia, muscle tension dysphonia, and how anxiety can exacerbate th...

02/10/2025

In this clip, I emphasise the importance of taking time to work on voice exercises and incorporating voice rest to help the voice recover. I discuss how some individuals may need to limit their workload or stop performing to maximise recovery benefits, especially when dealing with conditions like vocal nodules.

In this clip, I emphasise the importance of taking time to work on voice exercises and incorporating voice rest to help the voice recover. I discuss how some individuals may need to limit their workload or stop performing to maximise recovery benefits, especially when dealing with conditions like vo...

24/09/2025

Discover the powerful impact of vocal adjustments on your life, whether you're a professional singer or an amateur.

Discover the powerful impact of vocal adjustments on your life, whether you're a professional singer or an amateur.