Our Services
What we do.
All patients are seen jointly by both an Otolaryngologist and Speech Pathologist in our commitment to a multi-disciplinary approach to the medical and functional evaluation and management of your voice and/or related throat problem.
We also regularly provide a tertiary service for other ENT Specialists who seek more specialised input or further diagnostic information with videostroboscopy related to your individual laryngeal problem.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Multi-disciplinary, state-of-the-art approach to the evaluation and treatment of your voice problem. Several treatment paths may be recommended to you including voice therapy, laryngeal and respiratory retraining, cough reduction therapy, medical management and surgery. If surgery is indicated, your treating laryngologist will do the needful and you will be reviewed post-operatively by the MVAC team.
Referrals
Working closely with our sister speech pathology practice (Voice Medicine Australia) and the three consulting laryngologists' surgical practices, we provide a multi-disciplinary, state-of-the-art approach to the evaluation and treatment of your voice problem.
Specialised Examination
We provide specialized examination and advice for professional voice users such as: teachers, singers, actors, telemarketers, barristers and other professionals.
Specialised Investigation
Advanced investigation techniques including Acoustic & Aerodynamic Analysis, Laryngeal EMG, pH/impedance testing, pepsin testing, and other novel techniques.
Medical Reports
We provide comprehensive written reports incorporating both medical and speech pathologist findings and recommendations for referring doctors, speech pathologists, singing teachers, vocal coaches, and other professionals.
On-Call Evaluation
We provide On-call and emergency evaluation and management for performers (singers and actors), who experience acute voice problems during rehearsal or production periods.
Advice & Counselling
We provide advice and counselling on the optimal care of your voice, and the prevention of initial and recurrent voice disorders.
Some realities about voice problems
The majority of voice problems are avoidable and remediable.
Even the most accomplished highly trained singer can develop a voice problem (same as an elite athlete is still susceptible to injury).
Why have voice therapy?
The Melbourne Voice Analysis Centre works closely with the team of dedicated Speech Pathologists at Voice Medicine Australia - www.voicemedicineaustralia.com.au