Suite 3, Ground Floor, The Gateway,
312 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, 3006
Vocal Physical Therapy Courses 2026
The Vocal Physical Therapy courses are back for 2026!
Calling all Physiotherapists, Osteopaths and Chiropractors
Do you have clients who experience voice issues, complain of throat pain, have swallowing issues or anterior neck pain?
Do you understand the relationship between the larynx, neck and TMJ and how this can impact the voice and throat?
Are any of your clients singers who are reporting muscular vocal fatigue or discomfort?
Discover how Vocal Physical Therapy can assist you to assess and manage laryngeal dysfunction – the missing link.
Why Join This Course?
Comprising of three modules taught over two weekends. These practical modules are for physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors and enable you to treat the musculoskeletal aspects of throat pain, voice dysfunction, and anterior neck dysfunction. In addition, you will develop skills to enhance the performance voice.
All modules build on each other. As a result, by course completion you will be competent with:
- Applying manual therapy skills – foundation laryngeal mobilisation
- Intra-oral manual therapy skills – tongue, soft palate and more
- Clinical reasoning to understand why you are using certain techniques (and when!)
- Management plans for common voice dysfunctions
- Management plans for the performance and singing voice
Course Structure
Module 1: Foundations of Voice
Module 2: The Challenging Larynx (voice and throat pain)
Module 3: The Performance Voice
Module 1 is conducted over two days; it lays the foundation for the rest of the training and is a pre-requisite for Module 2 & 3
Module 2 & 3 are conducted over two days together (completion of Module 1 is a prerequisite).
Course Objectives
– Objectives Module 1: Foundations of Voice
–Objectives Module 2 & 3: The Challenging Larynx; The Performance Voice
Course Resources
You will receive the following resources:
- Pre-reading materials to prepare for the course.
- A full printed manual will be provided for reference.
- 60-minute online workshop in week six will reinforce your learning
- You will also have online access to all modules, including:
- Theory / anatomy
- Practical handling
- All digital resources
- Certificate of Completion
- Join our online community – manual therapy for the larynx and voice
This year, we will hold courses in Southbank, Melbourne.
LOCATIONS & DATES
MELBOURNE, VIC
Module 1: Sat 20th & Sun 21st June, 2026
Module 2 & 3: Sat 10th & Sun 11th October, 2026
Location: Suite 3, Ground Floor, The Gateway, 312 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
USA & UK
Please send your expressions of interest for international courses to info@performancemed.com.au
To register
For more details, please see all our registration information, including the registration form and payment details.
For online Credit Card payments see our Online Course Store
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course suits any manual therapist interested in the larynx, anterior cervical spine, and voice. Therefore, the techniques are appropriate for Physios, Osteos, and Chiropractors.
Should I book all three modules?
Yes! Absolutely. Module 1 provides you wtih the foundations so that you can start treating Muscle Tension Dysphonia and musculoskeletal voice/throat discomfort immediately. In addition, Module 2 & 3 layer in additional in depth techniques exploring the role of intraoral techniques. By the end of the four days, you will have practical and clinically applicable tools. Importantly, you will also save over $400 by booking the early bird bundle 🙂
I am a Speech Pathologist or Vocal coach, may I attend?
This course is specifically designed for manual therapists We have a course specifically designed for Speech Pathologists and Vocal Coaches in July 2026. For information on this course, please click here or email us on info@performancemed.com.au
What should I wear?
Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing or a singlet (spaghetti straps) so that we can assess your neck and upper quadrant. Please ensure your nails are filed and buffed for safety and hygiene.
If you would like further assistance for registration or booking please get in touch with our client team on 03 9686 2373.
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