WHAT WE DO

THE VOC DOC™ (a registered BAPAM practitioner) is one of the UK's most experienced Vocal & Laryngeal Therapists, in practice since 2012. He is now the trusted go-to therapist for high-profile and professional singers, speakers, actors, and those managing jaw, voice, and swallowing disorders. He is also among the most highly-regarded trainers in this field, having trained NHS and private practitioners across the UK, EUROPE, UAE, USA and CANADA.


Charlie treats clients at his clinic in Warwickshire, and off-site* for those on tour — travelling to venues or other convenient locations across the UK and overseas to deliver treatment wherever and whenever the artist or management needs it most. See our testimonials below.


*Off-site visits will incur extra costs and we generally require advance notice. In the event that you need an urgent off-site appointment or something goes wrong unexpectedly, we will always do our very best to get to wherever you are, when you need us. 


  • WHAT IS VOCAL MASSAGE/ACUPUNCTURE?

    Vocal Massage simply put, is the vocalists equivalent of a Sports Massage for athletes. 


    Athletes will have monthly, weekly and sometimes daily sessions to aid their training and performance, speed up recovery and reduce the risk of injury. The only real difference between you and a sports athlete, is that you use different muscles and parts of your body to execute your profession and passion.


    So, from now on think of yourself as a 'Vocal Athelete'.

  • WHAT DOES IT DO?

    In a nutshell it can help to:

    • Restore normal laryngeal function, reducing compensatory behaviours and the risk of vocal injury
    • Encourage a more neutral jaw position to improve articulation, pronunciation, tone and resonance
    • Helps with a loss of range and/or transitions between vocal registers
    • Stimulate the muscles used for breathing to promote more effective breath support and control
    • Relax and reduce tension type symptoms in the muscles (directly and indirectly) associated with voice production
    • Reduce the effects of vocal fatigue, stress and anxiety
    • In some cases can reduce the symptoms of Acid Reflux & GERD
    • Improve and maintain posture 
    • Create a self-awareness of tension, fatigue and the importance of healthy technique

    It will not improve poor technique or replace the need to exercise and develop your voice.

  • WHO IS IT FOR?

    For all voice users (such as singers and actors)  as a maintenance tool, and for those with vocal pathologies, voice and/or swallowing disorders as part of a structured rehabilitation program. 


    For maintenance; we would encourage artists to have treatment at the rehearsal stage, periodically between shows and performance dates, and following a tour to reduce the risk of vocal fatigue issues or injury, and to keep 'the voice' in better health generally.


    Vocal Massage should be part of a singers consistent vocal health routine, alongside regular vocal coaching, vocal exercise, a good diet, hydration and rest.

  • WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

    This type of therapy is very ‘hands-on’ BUT NOT PAINFUL. 


    It involves a mixture of laryngeal manipulation, soft tissue massage, stretching, myofascial release, and articulation to the muscles of the larynx, the larynx itself, the jaw, neck, abdominal region and other muscles and areas associated with producing sound and breathing, such as the ribs and spine where spinal manipulation and joint articulation may also be used if appropriate. 


    Charles is also qualified in medical acupuncture, which can be used as an additional intervention on a person-by-person basis and as part of a treatment. 


    All sessions are tailored to your needs and requirements, with constant communication to ensure that we are ALWAYS working comfortbaly within your tolerance. 

  • WHO IS THE VOC DOC™?

    Charles Ward is an ex-professional singer and performer who understands the stresses and strains that performing has on the voice, the mind, and the body; which was the driver for creating THE VOC DOC™. 


    Charles originaly qualified in Sports Therapy, and then trained in Laryngeal Manipulation and Manual Therapy Techniques with Jacob Lieberman, in Hamburg Germany back in 2012. 


    Since then, Charles has been hired by many voice related organisations as a speaker, consultant and trainer in relation to this therapy; including the British Voice Association, The Voice Council, NHS Voice Clinics and a number of Private Speech & Language Therapists.


    Charles is highly regarded in relation to his work with high profile and professional voice users as well as those with voice and swallowing disorders. 


TESTIMONIALS

SESSION COSTS

The following prices are for appointments at our Clinic in Warwickshire only.


Please note that all 'Off-Site' visits and sessions will incur additional travel costs, which will be discussed and agreed prior to your session. We also offer video call consultations and appointments where we can guide you through some self help techniques in an emergency situation, or where an offsite session is not possible or convenient. Please get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.


INITIAL SESSION OR

1 HOUR MAINTENANCE

£85

Initial session includes consultation and appropriate treatment.

1hr maintenance session tailored to specific needs including treatment for Neck, Shoulders, TMJ, Tongue, Larynx, Ribs and Diaphragm/Abdominal Region

45 & 30 MINUTE 

MAINTENANCE

£75 / £60

Tailored treatment for Neck, Shoulders, TMJ, Tongue, Larynx, Ribs and Diaphragm/Abdominal Region

Only available for those who have completed the initial consultation and/or those using the session solely for maintenance purposes.

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