Elissa Finn

Elissa Finn Speech Pathology
• Voice and upper airway disorders
• Singing voice specialist

A bittersweet announcement that I am closing my clinic. A big thank you to my clients and colleagues, you will be missed...
17/10/2022

A bittersweet announcement that I am closing my clinic. A big thank you to my clients and colleagues, you will be missed! Ahead is an exciting new chapter with plenty of adventures and challenges.

While we plan for voice therapy to be straightforward, in reality there are many ups and downs along the way. You might ...
20/03/2022

While we plan for voice therapy to be straightforward, in reality there are many ups and downs along the way. You might make a full recovery from your voice problem and years later need a top-up...that's okay. Your vocal demands and abilities change over time as you move through your life. Speech pathologists and other health professionals can support you along the way.

Pay attention to your home environment, your workplace and even your commute! Air conditioning and exposure to smoke or ...
15/03/2022

Pay attention to your home environment, your workplace and even your commute! Air conditioning and exposure to smoke or fumes can result in dehydration or irritation of the vocal fold tissues and may result in voice changes over time.

There are three functions of the larynx....to protect the airway, facilitate breathing and finally to voice! The primary...
09/03/2022

There are three functions of the larynx....to protect the airway, facilitate breathing and finally to voice! The primary function of the larynx, protecting the airway, is involuntary and reflexive.

Sometimes as clients progress through voice therapy they have to confront attitudes they hold towards their voice or pat...
06/03/2022

Sometimes as clients progress through voice therapy they have to confront attitudes they hold towards their voice or patterns of behaviour which stop them from making progress. It is critical to let go of the attitudes and actions which no longer serve you or your voice.

Speech pathologists treat CHRONIC COUGH.- What is chronic cough?- When to seek help- The role of speech pathology ...
04/03/2022

Speech pathologists treat CHRONIC COUGH.

- What is chronic cough?
- When to seek help
- The role of speech pathology

Long work hours, a noisy environment and reduced opportunity for vocal rest, were a few of many risk factors associated ...
02/03/2022

Long work hours, a noisy environment and reduced opportunity for vocal rest, were a few of many risk factors associated with voice symptoms experienced by Call Centre Operators.

Nair, C. B., Nayak, S., Maruthy, S., Krishnan, J. B., & Devadas, U. (2021). Prevalence of Voice Problems, Self-Reported Vocal Symptoms and Associated Risk Factors in Call Center Operators (CCOs): A Systematic Review. Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation, S0892-1997(21)00261-7. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2021.07.022

What are your goals? What does 'success' look like when it comes to your voice?Before you start voice therapy think abou...
27/02/2022

What are your goals? What does 'success' look like when it comes to your voice?

Before you start voice therapy think about what your vocal goals are. Do you want to stop losing your voice? Would you like a clearer voice quality? It's important to have a frank conversation with your speech pathologist around your goals. Your speech pathologist will help you set realistic goals and can also establish smaller markers of success to help you acknowledge your progress through therapy.

The SINGING voice- The healthy singing voice- Signs of a problem- When to seek help- The voice care team
25/02/2022

The SINGING voice
- The healthy singing voice
- Signs of a problem
- When to seek help
- The voice care team

Did you know? If you are a singer it is vital you ask the laryngologist and speech pathologist to evaluate both your spe...
23/02/2022

Did you know? If you are a singer it is vital you ask the laryngologist and speech pathologist to evaluate both your speaking and singing voice. Even professional singers use their speaking voice extensively across the day and should be mindful that the speaking voice influences their singing voice and vocal health.

Don't be too hard on yourself if you have a voice problem. It's so important to remember that most people are doing the ...
20/02/2022

Don't be too hard on yourself if you have a voice problem. It's so important to remember that most people are doing the best they can, with the information that they have at the time.

If you are having difficulties with your speaking or singing voice, contact a speech pathologist specialising in voice to find out how you can care for your voice. You should also ask your GP for a referral to a Laryngologist or ENT doctor specialising in voice.

The SPEAKING voice- The healthy speaking voice- What are signs of a speaking voice problem?- Who is at risk of speaking ...
18/02/2022

The SPEAKING voice
- The healthy speaking voice
- What are signs of a speaking voice problem?
- Who is at risk of speaking voice problems?
- When should you seek help?

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St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, 457 Wickham Terrace
Brisbane, QLD
4000

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Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 7pm

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