V O I C E M A S S A G E
Polly is a member of the CNHC, CHP and VHFA
Polly is trained in Sports Massage and Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy and specialises in vocal massage/laryngeal manual therapy (LMT). There are a few different approaches to LMT and Polly has tried to immerse herself in them all by training with Robert Price & Stephen King at Voice Care Centre; Walt Fritz (Voice & Swallowing Disorders); and most recently in Hamburg, Germany with Jacob Lieberman.
Polly is trained in Sports Massage and Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy and specialises in vocal massage/laryngeal manual therapy (LMT). There are a few different approaches to LMT and Polly has tried to immerse herself in them all by training with Robert Price & Stephen King at Voice Care Centre; Walt Fritz (Voice & Swallowing Disorders); and most recently in Hamburg, Germany with Jacob Lieberman.
Polly began her career as a professional singer, predominantly in the pop/EDM sector and her voice has been heard on many tracks and albums spanning more than two decades. After many years of gigging, touring and studio recording she is no stranger to the stresses and strains that heavy voice work place on the voice. Alongside her work as a laryngeal manual therapist at Faringdon Wellness Clinic she also has nearly 20 years teaching experience and has taught at FE and HE level for many years. She works at Wilkes Academy of Performing Arts, lecturing the diploma and degree students in singing, vocal technique and vocal health, as well working within their injury team giving vocal massage. She is proud to say that many of her students now have exciting careers on the West End or in the music industry.
Education/Talks:
Polly is available for demos and workshops. Polly has nearly 20 years of lecturing experience at both FE and HE levels and is available to teach about vocal technique, vocal health, posture, breathing and vocal massage in both 1-2-1 and large group settings. Please use the Contact page to enquire.
Mobile Vocal Massage
In some cases call out visits can be arranged to your home/work/theatre/college. Polly has a mobile massage table and can sometimes work just using a chair so treatments can often be brought to you. A brief online video consultation will be required to discuss treatment and to check that your location is appropriate. Prices depend on the treatments required, travel time and expenses so please contact Polly using the Contact page if you would like a quote.
Training & Qualifications:
Level 5 Diploma in Sports Massage and Remedial Soft Tissue Therapy (NLSSM)
Certificate in Vocal Massage (Voice Care Centre)
Foundations in Manual Therapy: Voice and Swallowing Disorders (Walt Fritz)
Advance Swallowing Disorders (Walt Fritz)
Balancing the Body (Walt Fritz)
Laryngeal Manipulation, Osteopathy and Management of Globus – Theory and Practice (Jacob Lieberman)
BA (Hons) Jazz Studies- Vocals (Leeds College of Music, now Leeds Conservatoire)
Estill Voice Training Levels 1 & 2.
Vocal Health First Aid (Vocal Health Education)
PTLLS teaching qualification.
Emergency First Aid at Work