Kia ora, I’m Michelle.

Speech Language Therapist, Vocologist (NZSTA)

Singing Teacher (NEWZATS)

Piano Teacher

After completing a Bachelor of Performing Arts at the University of Otago and a Master of Speech Language Pathology at the University of Canterbury with Distinction, I have enjoyed working across the fields of Speech Therapy and as a performing arts tutor.

I work with a broad range of clients, with a focus on adults with acquired voice disorders. I am particularly passionate about working with professional voice users and providing gender-affirming voice therapy to gender-diverse individuals. 

I enjoy performing and teaching a variety of music from musical theatre to classic rock and jazz.

Memberships:

New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA)

New Zealand Association of Teachers of Singing (NEWZATS)

Taking care of your voice

Your voice is key to your identity and your interactions with the world around you. Vocal Tones provides specialised treatment of the vocal system to support each individual to get the most out of their unique voice.

My approach

Ease of communication is a fundamental human right

I will collaborate with you to find and enhance your authentic voice. I consider how all facets of your daily life, health, and long-term goals factor into your voice journey; providing you a safe, and professional specialist service.

Many people can benefit from voice work and/or speech therapy:

  • Professional speakers (teachers, public speakers, actors, ministers) looking to extend their vocal abilities and prevent injuries

  • Professional or semi-professional singers looking to prevent injuries and create plans for upcoming performance seasons

  • People going through a gender transition, looking to discover and achieve their true voice

  • People experiencing vocal injuries and pathologies such as Muscle Tension Dysphonia, Vocal Nodules, and Presbyphonia (age-related voice changes)