“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossomAnais Nin


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Let me start with the ‘end’ of the story. I am a transgender woman, 20 years in the making!  And I am delighted that my career choice now serves as a gift to you – my community!

My beginning was humble – lacking a sense of purpose and direction before college, I took a intensive battery of tests to help me make the best decision. When the results were in, the director said I had two choices: I could be a Roman Catholic priest or a Speech-Language Pathologist. I gave it a little thought and asked, “What’s a speech-language pathologist?”

I’ve had a long and wonderful career – over 40 years and hundreds of clients. I  have had the privilege of being a design faculty and director for Ithaca College’s Transgender Voice and Communication Clinic, which I delivered for seven years. 

What a rich experience doing my heart’s work!

Having seen the eye-popping success of this much admired clinic I have expanded the availability of the clinic experience to the Internet. I make non-medical behavioral vocal training widely available. This is now my exclusive professional interest. I use what I have learned as a speech-language pathologist, along with transformative life practices, and a decades old interest in acting to bring this vocal training practice forward. Essentially, I see the human voice as a musical instrument that can be played! I operate from the position that there is nothing disordered about your voice. Together we work on developing your awareness and control safely so you can appreciate your personal vocal difference.


My commitment to you

I am not for everyone.  I come with an old fashioned work ethic – if you want to get to “Carnegie Hall” its practice, practice, practice.

Being in relationship matters a lot to me.

 

When you take on this all important work I will take a stand for you. I’ll be emphasizing how important practice is. I appreciate hard work and having a good time too!

You don’t have to be stuck with what you were born with! If you’re ready to start your Finishing Touch Voice Transformation, I invite you to join me in a guided adventure.