Frequently asked questions
What is voice therapy?
Voice therapy is a course of exercises and education, provided by a speech-language pathologist, for problems with how the voice sounds or feels. It is used for concerns such as hoarseness, vocal fatigue, strain and voice loss.
What is voice therapy?
Voice therapy is a course of exercises and education, provided by a speech-language pathologist, for problems with how the voice sounds or feels. It is used for concerns such as hoarseness, vocal fatigue, strain and voice loss.
Who do you work with?
The practice provides voice therapy for ages 10 and up, including teens, adults and people who use their voice heavily for work, sport or performance.
Who do you work with?
The practice provides voice therapy for ages 10 and up, including teens, adults and people who use their voice heavily for work, sport or performance.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed to book. Some insurance plans ask for a physician’s referral before they reimburse speech-language pathology, so check your plan. If your voice has been hoarse for more than a few weeks, an examination by a physician or ENT is recommended.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed to book. Some insurance plans ask for a physician’s referral before they reimburse speech-language pathology, so check your plan. If your voice has been hoarse for more than a few weeks, an examination by a physician or ENT is recommended.
What happens at the first appointment?
The first appointment is an assessment. It covers your voice history, how you use your voice day to day, and a voice assessment, and ends with recommendations and a discussion of next steps.
What happens at the first appointment?
The first appointment is an assessment. It covers your voice history, how you use your voice day to day, and a voice assessment, and ends with recommendations and a discussion of next steps.
How long does voice therapy take?
It varies with the concern and your goals. Therapy is often planned in blocks of four to eight weekly sessions and then reviewed. Practising between sessions is an important part of therapy.
How long does voice therapy take?
It varies with the concern and your goals. Therapy is often planned in blocks of four to eight weekly sessions and then reviewed. Practising between sessions is an important part of therapy.
What is singing voice therapy?
Singing voice therapy is voice therapy that focuses on the singing voice. It is intended for singers who have a voice problem and is different from singing lessons.
What is singing voice therapy?
Singing voice therapy is voice therapy that focuses on the singing voice. It is intended for singers who have a voice problem and is different from singing lessons.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes. Assessment and therapy are available by video for clients located anywhere in Ontario, and in person in Guelph.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes. Assessment and therapy are available by video for clients located anywhere in Ontario, and in person in Guelph.
Does OHIP cover voice therapy?
OHIP does not cover private speech-language pathology services. Many extended health benefit plans do include speech-language pathology, and receipts are provided for claims.
Does OHIP cover voice therapy?
OHIP does not cover private speech-language pathology services. Many extended health benefit plans do include speech-language pathology, and receipts are provided for claims.
Do I pay HST?
No. Speech-language pathology services are exempt from HST. Fees paid out of pocket may be claimable as a medical expense on your tax return.
Do I pay HST?
No. Speech-language pathology services are exempt from HST. Fees paid out of pocket may be claimable as a medical expense on your tax return.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. A fee of 50% of the session fee applies to appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. A fee of 50% of the session fee applies to appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice.
