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Singing helps Communication and Confidence

Thursday, 1 November 2018, 12:24 pm | Therapy Professionals

The Cantabrainers Choir is a choir for people with neurological conditions, such as Stroke and Parkinson’s Disease. Its purpose is not so much to create sweet music, but to provide a safe environment in which members can rediscover their voice through ... More >>

Music Therapy

Monday, 17 August 2015, 9:37 am | Therapy Professionals

The Cantabrainers Choir is a therapeutic choir for people with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke and traumatic brain injury. More >>

Voice – The original social media

Monday, 13 April 2015, 2:23 pm | Therapy Professionals

Your voice comprises about 38% of all your communication. If ageing, disability, injury or illness is affecting your ability to be heard and have social connection, then take World Voice Day on 16 April, is an annual event highlighting the significance ... More >>

You know your voice matters when you’ve lost it

Monday, 7 April 2014, 1:21 pm | Therapy Professionals

Is ageing, disability, injury or illness affecting your ability to be heard? The pitch, pace, pause, tone and volume of your voice comprises about 38% of all your communication. More >>

Treatment pilot combines speech-language and music therapy

Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 12:06 pm | Therapy Professionals

“Songs and music are processed in a different area of the brain than speech and while people living with the effects of a stroke can't speak, they may be able to sing.” More >>

Pilot combines speech-language therapy and music

Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 12:00 pm | Therapy Professionals

Christchurch allied health services provider Therapy Professionals has been awarded a contract to run a pilot programme designed to improve and maintain vocal function for people living with impaired neurological function. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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