Your energy healing work transforms lives, but your business can come with risks. From client misunderstandings to accidents in your studio, liability claims and medical bills can quickly add up. As an IICT member, however, you have access to tailored insurance options designed specifically for energy healers like you starting at just $21 a month – the IICT provides straightforward coverage designed just for energy healers.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Professional indemnity insurance for energy healers is vitally important to shielding your business against claims that could arise due to your work, from negligent advice to client dissatisfaction. A claim against you as an energy healing practitioner could both damage your reputation and drain its finances, so we provide three comprehensive coverage options designed specifically for energy healing practitioners – plus with no hidden fees and an experienced team behind each claim, it couldn’t be simpler.
Liability insurance isn’t mandatory in Australia, but any energy healing practitioner would benefit from having it as part of their portfolio. Liability coverage provides practical protection by covering legal expenses, damages, settlements and settlement costs in the event of a claim against you. Our policies offer both comprehensive professional indemnity cover as well as general public liability coverage to automatically cover third-party bodily injury or property damage sustained during sessions and workshops hosted by members. As one of many benefits associated with membership of IICT it’s available both domestically and internationally!
General Liability Insurance
Beauty & Bodywork Insurance can offer protection that fits the specific energy healing practices you serve, protecting you from unexpected legal claims or medical bills that arise as a result.
With a range of straightforward coverage options, no hidden fees, and an experienced team who understands your work, getting insured has never been simpler. Get a free quote then select add-ons and limits that suit your business – become an IICT member today for energy healing insurance that’s tailored specifically to you – professional indemnity coverage protects against claims for negligence or errors and omissions while general liability covers third-party bodily injuries or property damages occurring either on-site or during off-site sessions.
Worker’s Compensation Insurance
Doing energy healing work like Reiki, healing touch or other energy healing techniques helps clients find balance and heal themselves, but your practice also comes with risks that can threaten its success. With custom insurance options tailored specifically for energy practitioners such as professional liability coverage and general liability policies – available exclusively through IICT membership – IICT members have easy online coverage tailored specifically to meet the unique needs of their practices no matter the technique employed.
Business Owner’s Policy
Helping clients achieve balance and healing is what you do best; but when something unexpected comes along, legal claims can have devastating financial repercussions for your practice. That’s why we provide energy healing insurance as protection against the many legal claims that could arise in their work. A business owner’s policy provides comprehensive property, liability, and business interruption coverage under one umbrella policy; generally most insurance providers require businesses meet specific eligibility criteria before qualifying for one of these policies.
People living with epilepsy often look to alternative therapies, including herbs, ketogenic diet and vagus nerve stimulation as part of their treatment strategy to manage and potentially prevent seizures. Such remedies often supplement medications available as antiepileptics.
Other nonpharmacological treatments include biofeedback and meditation, both of which may improve quality of life while possibly decreasing seizure frequency; however, more research needs to be conducted before definitive conclusions can be drawn.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient holistic system that utilizes acupuncture points on the body to restore balance and promote healing, widely used to treat epilepsy. Before trying any complementary therapies or complementary medicines it is wise to consult your physician, as some could worsen seizures or cause other adverse side effects.
Acupressure involves applying pressure to certain points on the body called acupoints. Acupuncturists use very fine needles inserted by them into these points for several minutes to apply pressure. Acupuncture may help reduce seizures in some people living with epilepsy; however, more research must be completed first before using this treatment alongside antiepileptic drugs as this may cause unwanted side effects.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may provide another holistic treatment option for epilepsy patients, including herbal medications and acupuncture. Recent research suggests that certain herbs may increase the effectiveness of antiseizure medication; however, you must remember that many remedies contain multiple substances combined together and may contain active ingredients found in your antiepileptic medication.
Nonpharmacological therapies for epilepsy may include ketogenic diet, vagus nerve stimulation and electroencephalographic biofeedback technique. Although experimental in nature and require stringent scientific testing to demonstrate effectiveness, they may provide relief to people dissatisfied with their antiepileptic medication due to side effects or comorbidities.
Biofeedback
People living with epilepsy often turn to complementary and alternative therapies in addition to medications to feel better and reduce stress, including yoga, acupuncture, tai chi, massage therapy, EEG biofeedback, and herbal remedies. Before engaging any such techniques it is wise to speak to a healthcare provider first.
These therapies use noninvasive instruments to measure various bodily functions, including heart rate and breathing rate as well as muscle tension. This information is displayed on a computer screen with beeping sounds or flashing lights for easy analysis. Sessions with an experienced and nationally certified biofeedback provider will focus on creating conscious changes for any involuntary functions; over time patients should eventually be able to make these adjustments themselves without assistance from equipment.
Studies demonstrate the efficacy of biofeedback as an aid for treating various mental and physical conditions, including chronic pain and anxiety. Its most notable use, however, lies in relieving stress and alleviating symptoms related to certain disorders like fibromyalgia, urinary incontinence and migraines. Furthermore, some research suggests it could even help treat seizures among children who exhibit severe or disabling forms.
Ketogenic diet
The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate eating plan that has been demonstrated to effectively decrease seizures for some people with epilepsy. It does so by altering how the brain uses energy; fat breakdown creates molecules called ketones which circulate through blood circulation as fuel for brain cells. Used since 1920s as an effective solution to certain forms of seizures.
The medical ketogenic diet differs significantly from fad diets that have recently gained in popularity. Clinical dietitians at CHLA’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center explain its science and how it may benefit people living with epilepsy.
Though highly restrictive, ketogenic dieting is safe for most individuals. It can be used alongside anti-seizure medication to wean patients off those that cause side effects while altering gut microbiome and increasing GABA-to-glutamate ratio, which will ultimately help manage seizures more effectively.
Before beginning a ketogenic diet, it is wise to consult a physician. They will conduct a physical exam and ask you to maintain a seizure diary; order imaging, blood and urine tests to make sure the diet is safe for you; as well as offer tips on how you can eat healthfully while following this diet plan.
Vagus nerve stimulation
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an innovative treatment which uses electrical pulses to stimulate your vagus nerve. This nerve is linked with various parts of your body including heart, lungs and abdomen as well as being linked to areas that may be susceptible to seizure activity. VNS has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for treating focal epilepsy, long-lasting depression and post stroke rehabilitation rehabilitation.
Your healthcare professional may suggest vagus nerve stimulation therapy if anti-seizure medications fail to fully control your seizures. This therapy can reduce both frequency and severity, and in some cases even help stop them completely.
VNS involves implanting a device into your neck to stimulate the vagus nerve – one of 12 pairs of cranial nerves responsible for transmitting electrical impulses between your brain and other parts of the body. A lead wire connects this device in your chest with its counterpart in your neck; it is performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately an hour.
Once the device is implanted, your healthcare provider will program it to deliver electrical impulses at a specific frequency and duration to stimulate vagus nerve. Your settings usually begin low; gradually increase in pulse frequency. At each appointment, they’ll check on device functionality as well as evaluate anti-seizure medication use.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is an alternative therapy involving small doses of naturally occurring substances to stimulate your body’s own natural healing capabilities, according to its proponents. Unfortunately, scientific studies have failed to demonstrate its efficacy – rather, some have even shown certain herbal products increase seizures for some individuals with epilepsy – evening primrose oil is known to trigger seizures in some people with epilepsy – it would be wise to consult your physician prior to trying any herbal remedies yourself.
Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are currently the go-to treatment option for treating and controlling seizures. AEDs act by regulating inhibition-excitation cycles within the brain to avoid biochemical alterations that trigger seizures; unfortunately they do not always work, sometimes leading to adverse side effects that range from stomach upset and mental stress to other unpleasant sensations; therein lies the great need for alternative therapies which improve clinical results while simultaneously decreasing potential side effects.
Alternative and complementary medicines (CAM) have become an increasing part of healthcare, but there has been limited rigorous research. Many studies are inconclusive and difficult to compare with traditional treatments – for instance it’s impossible to identify an active ingredient in homeopathic products due to being so dilute. Therefore more effort needs to be put into CAM research with appropriate designs and outcome measures.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is an ancient holistic system of healing that emphasizes balance among mind, body, and spirit; diet and lifestyle choices; herbal medicines and acupuncture as well as counseling can all play an integral part in living a healthy life. Although Ayurveda practices have not undergone as much clinical testing as Western medicine has, some individuals can find them beneficial; it is recommended to speak to your physician first before trying these treatments.
According to Ayurvedic principles, every individual possesses their own physical and emotional makeup known as Prakriti that determines their unique physical, psychological, and immunological characteristics. Based on this prakriti, various treatments such as Daiva Vyapashraya Chikitsa; Yukti Vyapashraya Chikitsa; or Satvavajaya Chikitsa may be appropriate; for more details please refer back to your practitioner.
Traditional Ayurved practitioners relied on various herbal medicines with anti-seizure properties to treat epilepsy, typically taken orally or applied topically as tincture or powder. Ayurvedic practitioners would also employ massage and purification programs designed to open the channels of both heart and mind.
Alternative therapies are often combined with antiepileptic medications; they do not replace them; rather they serve to complement what your doctor has prescribed for you. When considering alternative therapies as part of an epilepsy treatment plan, always check with your physician first and seek one who offers holistic approaches that include complementary therapies as part of an integrated solution plan.
Rife discovered that nearly every pathological microorganism he investigated had an electromagnetic frequency that could destroy them – something he termed mortal oscillatory rates – typically found between very low frequencies and radio frequencies.
Spooky2 features a borosilicate plasma Phanotron tube, current generator with Rife waveforms and remote control; PEMF coils; TENS pads/cylinders/pads and TENS pads/cylinders as well as PEMF coils; twin cold lasers; and sample digitizer.
The plasma tube
Spooky2 Rife machine’s plasma tube serves as its brain, producing electromagnetic fields which interact with body cells to combat viruses and bacteria, with frequencies being delivered as bursts followed by pauses to prevent overheating of the tube.
Plasma tubes can be connected to various devices that deliver frequency waves directly into the body, including TENS pads, hand cylinders, wrist lasers and PEMF coils. A PEMF coil delivers frequencies throughout your entire body at once – perfect for speeding up its natural energy-balancing processes!
Your new rig requires the careful arrangement of all its cables. To maximize power and integrity of signal transmission, white heavy-duty cables must not cross or loop around each other as this could compromise power transmission and integrity of signal. Furthermore, plasma requires frequency input from an independent generator in order to work effectively.
Once all cables have been connected, connect your generator to Spooky Central by attaching its output 1 socket into Input and its output 2 socket to Modulation. Finally, connect the tube’s short adaptor cable into Contact or Plasma input socket for contact or plasma detection.
Spooky2 features several preset collections with settings tailored specifically for particular health problems, and you can select one by going into Spooky2 Advanced and ticking the Preset Collections tab. Your selection will determine which settings will be loaded into your rig; for instance, selecting Cancer will load presets related to cancer treatment protocols while detox and environmental collections offer other possibilities.
Spooky2 differs from Hoyland machines in that it doesn’t use wasteful and potentially harmful carrier frequencies to transmit frequencies across a broad spectrum, from 100kHz to 3.5MHz – making it a true Rife machine. Furthermore, it can also be combined with other healing modalities, including ultrasonic therapy or its unique Contact mode for real reversible cell electroporation.
The current generator
Spooky2 Rife Machine’s current generator serves as the heart of its system, producing scalar waves to kill pathogens while simultaneously balancing cell and organ energy levels. Connected via high voltage cable to plasma tube for remote treatment purposes and capable of running frequencies offline, biofeedback information collected from mucus samples (mucus, blood, and urine) stored for future treatment remotely can even detect toxins and parasites within homes; additional devices used with it include PEMF coil, Spooky2 remote Twin Cold Laser Twin Cold Laser Twin Cold Laser sample digitizer sample digitizer devices that help complete treatment at home rife machine Spooky2.
This Rife machine is the only Rife machine on the market capable of applying original Royal Rife frequencies without needing a carrier, using technology known as scalar quantum entanglement. Furthermore, it transmits multiple frequencies through nonlocal space – making it one of the most advanced Rife machines currently available on the market.
Before connecting the plasma tube, PEMF coils, and Contact Mode device Thrst to power, ensure all three have been connected securely. Once complete, switch on your machine; once powered on its power light will illuminate orange. Next attach a special USB cable coiled around a metal ring to your PC for connecting directly with Spooky2-5M generator through Spooky Central.
Spooky2 is an ideal choice for anyone interested in frequency therapy to heal their bodies, boasting one of the world’s largest databases of frequencies and offering numerous tools for applying them; such as its PEMF coil for killing viruses and fungus and hand cylinders and TENS pads to treat pain, as well as its Twin Cold Laser’s ability to boost natural energy balancing processes with its advanced features that make use easy.
RIFE was inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. Royal Raymond Rife, who successfully treated 16 terminal illnesses during the 1930s. His groundbreaking discoveries led to a wide variety of health-promoting frequencies which helped synchronize and balance natural rhythms within the body, remove obstructions, and aid healing processes.
RIFE system is safe to use with most medical devices, including cardiac pacemakers and internal defibrillators, though it’s always wise to consult your physician first before beginning use of this device. Furthermore, drinking lots of water after each session will help avoid dehydration and speed the healing process.
The remote
Spooky2 is a frequency generation device that converts electricity into microwave frequencies to stimulate and rejuvenate cells in the body, relieving pain while speeding healing. Additionally, its contact mode features true reversible cell electroporation to kill pathogens, with hands-free contact sessions made easier via its BNC-to-alligator clips cable as well as its extension cable; furthermore it can connect to a signal processor which quadruples generator power during Contact mode sessions.
The sample digitizer in this kit allows for biofeedback on samples such as mucus, blood, and urine that you can then use to kill pathogens. Furthermore, its remote control operates using quantum entanglement principles to transmit frequencies directly into DNA of fingernails, saliva glands or hair which then travel throughout your bloodstream to eliminate pathogens throughout your entire body.
This device can generate high-performance power to run programs offline or generate scalar waves that help heal your body. It features a rechargeable battery with LED indicator lights that illuminate only when programs are running or when it has connected with a computer; this ensures you do not run too long programs while helping determine if everything is functioning as it should be.
This software is easy to use and provides several customization options for customizing the frequency database. You can specify what happens if a frequency exceeds its transmission limits, control waveform characteristics almost entirely and more! Furthermore, you can decide what information appears in conditions lists, alter font sizes and set out sets of numbers representing frequencies as you see fit.
This software features various presets designed to address specific issues, including Morgellons and Lyme diseases. Additionally, it contains presets designed to strengthen immunity and detoxify the body as well as a special contact mode that works in tandem with silver bracelets or TENS pads to fight pathogens while detoxifying it of harmful toxins.
The power supply
The power supply in the Spooky2 machine is comprised of high-grade components. Rated at 50,000 volts, its output can kill pathogens without endangering its user. In addition, a biofeedback scanner helps locate frequencies relevant to specific conditions, speeding up energy balancing processes in your body and hastening healing.
The Spooky2 system features three methods of transmitting body energy balancing waves: pure scalar, molecular scalar and Rife frequency scalar. While pure scalar uses healing frequencies directly onto the body for treatment purposes, molecular scalar allows users to place substances such as therapeutic or herbal aromatic oils or physical samples containing specific molecules within it – sending information directly into cells via scalar equilibrium; making this Rife machine one of the most advanced on the market!
The Spooky2 GX Portable Main kit contains one PEMF coil, two Spooky2 remote controls, two TENS pads bags and five sample digitizer replacement slides – including five stainless hand cylinders for use as hand cylinders as well as five samples digitizer replacement slides for sample digitizing purposes. Furthermore it comes equipped with both Twin Cold Lasers and Cold Wrist Lasers which aid the body’s natural energy balancing processes – plus it comes complete with user safety in mind and features an extensive user manual detailing all accessories included within its components – for user peace of mind and maximum user safety!
Bioresonance therapy balances the energy of the body to facilitate healing. Additionally, it detoxifies it while alleviating chronic pain, allergies and digestive problems as well as relieving symptoms related to chronic fatigue syndrome or depression as an adjunctive treatment option.
An appointment typically involves placing electrodes on the body and connecting to a device that scans electromagnetic fields for abnormalities, in a process which is safe and comfortable.
It is non-invasive
Bioresonance therapy is an noninvasive energy healing approach that utilizes frequencies to identify and address imbalances within our bodies before they manifest symptoms. It works to restore equilibrium by reestablishing healthy resonance patterns; making this an excellent choice for patients suffering from various conditions.
Bioresonance therapy works on the principle that every cell emits its own distinct frequency, making bioresonance devices an invaluable way of listening for these signals to detect various health issues and correcting them with different frequencies for effective cell communication reestablishment. Many healthcare professionals consider bioresonance treatment an alternative form of medicine.
BICOM is an industry-renowned bioresonance device used widely across Europe since 1977. Utilizing a scanner and electrodes, this bioresonance machine analyzes electromagnetic vibrations generated by organs and cells of your body; then these frequencies are analyzed into an electronic picture of your system before isolating any associated with your health condition before applying corrective frequencies for accurate holistic assessment of any conditions present in your system.
One study demonstrated that patients treated with bioresonance therapy experienced enhanced symptoms compared to those given selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, due to its ability to balance energy flows and improve overall wellbeing. The authors of the study believed this result was due to bioresonance therapy’s ability to balance your energy flow and support overall wellbeing.
Bioresonance therapy should never replace medical advice; only trained practitioners should perform bioresonance therapies. Yet more and more people are turning to bioresonance as an alternative treatment with few side effects that may help alleviate stress and encourage relaxation.
Bioresonance therapy sessions involve the patient sitting comfortably while connected to an electronic device through applicators placed on neck, hands, feet or acupuncture points. Sessions last from 30-60 minutes without experiencing any pain during this process.
It is safe
Bioresonance therapy has gained in popularity as an alternative treatment option for many health conditions, including neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and depression. The therapy works on the principle that every cell emits electromagnetic frequencies which become disrupted when disease strikes; an electromagnetic device then detects these imbalances and corrects them, helping the body heal itself naturally. But one should take caution when considering bioresonance therapy as it has not been subject to scientific study and relying on it instead of seeking professional medical care could have serious repercussions that need medical intervention instead – even medical advice could lead to serious consequences that require medical advice rather than bioresonance therapy!
German engineers created the BICOM device as the cornerstone of bioresonance therapy. By collecting electromagnetic signals from both body and substance sources, filtering out disruptive frequencies while amplifying healing ones, then sending back these corrected frequencies back into the body rebalancing energy levels and supporting natural healing processes. Studies have found this therapy to be successful for treating various health conditions including arthritis, migraines, back and neck pain, fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome as well as women’s fertility issues during pregnancy as well as menopause symptoms and stroke rehabilitation.
Bioresonance devices like the BICOM can detect electromagnetic frequencies associated with every substance in your body and use these signals to restore balance in an instantaneous fashion, often without pharmaceuticals or invasive procedures. They’re particularly helpful for detecting allergies.
Bioresonance therapy may provide temporary relief, but it doesn’t address the cause of the problem. Therefore, symptoms may return once your body has healed itself. Furthermore, as it’s unregulated by MHRA it makes its claims difficult to verify. Choosing this form of therapy over medical professionals could result in missed diagnoses or delays receiving proper care – this could prove life-threatening to individuals living with life-threatening health conditions and could impede effective treatments altogether.
It is effective
Bioresonance therapy is non-invasive yet highly effective. The technology utilizes frequencies that resonate with our cells to balance our energy flow, helping reduce stress and promote overall well-being. Many have reported feeling better after just one session – although some may experience mild tingling or warmth as part of the body’s natural detoxification process.
Researchers conducted a study with patients experiencing recurrent depression, where bioresonance therapy reduced symptoms by around 80% – similar to what would be achieved using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors monotherapy alone. Based on these results, the authors concluded that bioresonance therapy was an effective treatment option for treating recurrent depression and should be included as standard of care.
Bioresonance devices measure electromagnetic waves produced by the body and compare them against an optimal frequency database, then transmitting these frequencies back into the body to spark healing responses and correct any distortions that could contribute to disease. They also detect and correct energy signals which could cause disruptions that lead to disease progression.
Bioresonance therapy has become an increasingly popular way for many to address allergies, digestive issues and other ailments. It has proven particularly useful for diagnosing and treating autoimmune conditions that cannot be effectively addressed using conventional medicine alone; in addition to helping alleviate psychosomatic conditions like chronic pain, fibromyalgia and depression.
Though many practitioners of alternative therapy make bold claims regarding its benefits, science has yet to back them up. While small-scale studies may show positive results, they lack the rigor and size of large clinical trials that would enable definitive conclusions to be reached. Furthermore, some studies have been criticised for their methods, making definitive results impossible.
No matter its effectiveness, bioresonance therapy is generally well-tolerated by most patients. Patients typically report no discomfort during sessions; instead they often feel refreshed afterwards due to detoxifying processes in the body. Furthermore, many of the frequencies employed are far lower than homeopathic remedies and thus have not been associated with any adverse side effects; according to one survey of patients who received bioresonance therapy treatments, 83% found them satisfactory.
It is affordable
Bioresonance therapy is an innovative noninvasive alternative treatment option designed to provide relief for symptoms. This noninvasive yet painless therapy utilizes electromagnetic frequencies emitted by each cell of your body which are detected and recorded by an electronic device and used to identify imbalances; then counter frequencies are generated in response to detect energy imbalances within cells and restore equilibrium in energy flow between them.
These frequencies, known as biological whispers, provide insights into your internal health that allow you to identify and correct imbalances well before they manifest as symptoms. Bioresonance practitioners use advanced equipment like the BICOM device to listen in on these whispers and use them to correct energy in your body.
Devices such as these can help diagnose various health conditions, including thyroid disorders, digestive issues, skin conditions, ear infections and mucus issues. Stress may even be contributing to these symptoms – an often underestimated factor when diagnosing disease. Furthermore, such devices can detect bacteria and viruses present in your body that need treating before becoming more serious diseases.
Bioresonance healing may still be new technology, yet some have reported positive outcomes from this holistic approach to wellness. Bioresonance can serve as an excellent complement to conventional treatments for Epstein-Barr virus and herpes simplex virus infections; it’s especially helpful in dealing with these chronic viral conditions. When adding Bioresonance into your wellness plan it requires careful consideration, so always consult a qualified practitioner prior to making this change.
Bioresonance therapy costs vary between practitioners, though most offer affordable packages that include sessions and specialty services. These packages can be especially helpful to individuals not covered by traditional health insurance programs; to find one suitable, make sure they have extensive knowledge in holistic health and seek testimonials or reviews before making a decision. In addition, make sure that you stay hydrated both before and after sessions so as to communicate any potential concerns with them directly.
Resonance disorders in children can cause their voices to sound high-pitched or nasal, but speech therapy can remedy this type of issue without resorting to surgery.
Resonance refers to how sound vibrates within your mouth, nose and throat when speaking, with different shapes and sizes of these structures as well as closure of your velopharyngeal valve having different effects on how others hear your voice.
Resonance Disorders
Resonance refers to how airflow travels from mouth and nose during speech. If you or someone close to you has a resonance disorder, their voice could sound excessively nasal or congested and make understanding them difficult when speaking aloud. Furthermore, weak consonant sounds or abnormal articulation could arise as a result. Speech therapy can address these issues and enhance speech quality for all involved parties involved.
Resonant disorders result from issues with opening and closing of the velopharyngeal valve, which regulates airflow between mouth and nose during speech. These issues could include issues related to cleft palate, neurological conditions or enlarged adenoids – among others. Furthermore, people may develop these disorders due to childhood apraxia or surgery required for other medical concerns.
Speech therapists can assess resonance in you or someone you love and provide treatment to increase communication abilities. Most often, speech therapists can help alleviate issues without resorting to surgery.
Hypernasality and hyponasality are two forms of resonance disorders, respectively. Hypernasality refers to excessive sound coming through your nose while speaking, making your speech sound nasal or high-pitched – making it hard for others to comprehend your words. It’s most frequently encountered when speaking French, Portuguese or Hindi languages that contain numerous nasal sounds like in this example.
Hyponasality occurs when too little sound passes through the nose during speech, which makes speech sound breathy and muffled. It’s usually caused by nasal obstruction; however, mislearning or incorrect tongue position could also contribute to it.
Speech therapy exercises that focus on lip spreading and forward tongue carriage may help treat these symptoms. For instance, ask your patient to look into a mirror and say “ahh,” before lowering their tongue back behind their gumline while simultaneously raising their velum (soft part of roof of mouth) like they’re yawning – they should hear and sense a difference between nasalized vs oralized sounds when making this gesture.
Head Resonance
Cul de sac resonance disorders can make your voice sound nasal, closed, or trapped in your throat. They could be due to structural or functional causes; surgery may be needed for structural causes while functional causes can often be treated by speech therapy.
Speaking with head resonance causes sounds to vibrate through your nasal cavities, sinuses and oral cavity (the area inside your mouth). Singing guides refer to this phenomenon as head voice; typically brighter in tone with higher pitches than chest resonance, it is particularly popular among female singers or those capable of hitting high notes.
Pharyngeal resonance occurs when vibration occurs within the pharynx, or tube-like structure that connects from behind your nose to behind your throat. The pharynx can be divided into three areas depending on where its located: nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx (also referred to as the palatal and hypopharynx).
Pharyngeal resonance affects any sound produced through lung breath, including vowels. This form of resonance can be detected across various languages and cultures; its causes are complex but include history of cleft palate, childhood apraxia of speech and enlarged adenoids.
Your speech therapist will conduct an evaluation of your vocal tract and velopharyngeal valve (the opening that allows air from the nose into your throat). They will examine vibrations within your pharynx and oral cavity and see whether they are moving correctly before creating a treatment plan that best meets your needs and goals. They may focus on improving articulation while increasing vocal fold motion as a form of therapy for treating Cul de Sac Resonance Disorders.
Pharyngeal Resonance
Pharyngeal resonance is an effective vocal technique that will add brilliance and warmth to your tone, as well as supporting full, round phrasing in the mixed voice register. Furthermore, this technique allows vocal projection without strain; unlike chest resonance which depends on using body cavities as resonating chambers or head resonance which uses skull bones for resonance chambering; instead pharyngeal resonance utilizes throat as resonator chamber creating richer sound with increased clarity and focus.
Natural vibrations produced in the pharynx (the tube-like passage that allows air, food, and liquid into the lungs) play a vital role in creating typical resonance. When these vibrations don’t operate as planned, imbalances in their production may arise which cause vocal disorders or voice disorders to manifest themselves.
Hyponasality, one of the more frequently occurring resonance disorders, occurs when there is too little vibration in the nasal and pharyngeal cavities during speech production. Symptoms include unnaturally weak, breathy or flat sound quality. Hyponasality could be caused by obstruction in the nasopharynx; neurological conditions; or surgical procedures such as tonsillectomy.
A physician may suggest using prosthetics to correct an imbalance between pharyngeal and nasal resonance, including fabrication of palatal lifts or nasal obturators to decrease airflow through the nasopharynx, along with medication that will decrease swelling or inflammation.
Resonance disorders are generally treatable through proper training and practice, especially the development of relaxation in vocal practice to ease tension around the throat and neck that obstruct free-flow of resonance. Regular non-speech vocal exercises that include semi-occluded consonants like voiced fricatives and nasals /m, n, ng/ can strengthen the muscles that produce pharyngeal resonance, leading to more efficient vibration in this part of the throat. Regaining their ability to produce powerful pharyngeal resonance can allow singers to unleash their full potential and mesmerize audiences worldwide. For more information about oral resonance therapy and how it can enhance and improve performance, reach out to an oral resonance speech therapy specialist now.
Oral Resonance
Resonance refers to how air is directed through nasal and oral cavities during speech, with distortions caused by various factors that alter its course through nasal and oral cavities. Common culprits for resonance issues include cleft palate, enlarged adenoids and childhood apraxia of speech – as well as neurological diseases like Parkinson’s Disease or other neurological issues – while resonance disorders often manifest themselves by hypernasality or hyponasality, with sound becoming trapped inside an oral, nasal or pharyngeal cavity but unable to escape, leaving lack of energy within voice quality or poor intelligibility resulting in energy within voice tone quality and poor intelligibility resulting in lack of energy within voice delivery resulting in reduced intelligibility and poor intelligibility compared with expectations resulting in energy within voice production as well as poor intelligibility and intelligibility issues.
Body tissue contains various resonating cavities, and for optimal voice function it is crucial that these resonators resonate at an ideal balance. Certain sounds require head resonance while others use nasal or oral resonance; depending on the sound you are making or your language’s phonology will determine which resonance you use – women usually speak using head resonance while men tend to favour nasal/throat resonances.
Speech-language pathologists can work with you to improve your resonance. For instance, if you suffer from hypernasality, their speech-language therapist can teach you to produce more oral sounds to reduce nasal resonance; conversely if hyponasality exists, their speech-language therapist can work to produce more nasal sounds so more air passes through your nose.
Velopharyngeal Dysfunction, or VPD, is another factor which can reduce resonance. When this condition arises, the soft palate does not close correctly, leading to symptoms like nasal regurgitation, decreased voice volume and diminished intelligibility. If this is your situation, speaking with a speech-language pathologist about therapy options that will assist with closing off the soft palate correctly may help remedy it.
Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of oral resonance voice therapy to increase femininity in male-to-female transsexual voices. One such study reported an increase in formant frequencies for vowels pre and post treatment from just five sessions of oral resonance voice therapy.
