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Chair or Standing Variations.
“Jess, my husband has been using the communication techniques and he is a new person. We can understand him and his quality of life has improved 100 fold. I can’t thank you enough for all you do to impact people’s lives.”
— Erika N., Wife of patient with Parkinson’s disease
Speak Steady Program for people with Parkinson's and other neurologic impairments.
This targeted program is delivered by Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Jessica Ackerman MSCCC-SLP, also a Registered Yoga Teacher with a career of experience in Voice and Speech Therapy for neurologic impairments, including LSVT LOUD. Jessica's breath-based yoga program aims to maximize vocal loudness, breath support for speech, and intelligibility of speech that so often impact communication effectiveness of people with Parkinson's Disease.
This weekly program focuses on synchronizing basic gentle yoga poses with breath (matching a movement to an inhale and a movement to an exhale). Movements and poses can be achieved in a chair, wheelchair, recliner, standing, or yoga mat.
Within this construct, Jessica incorporates voice techniques for increasing loudness and precise articulation. The deliberate focus of this program is an effective complement to any movement-based program, with neuromuscular training for positive outcomes in increased loudness, breath support for speech, endurance, balance, and maximizing functional movement.
Communication is Life. The impact of diminished verbal expression cannot be underestimated. There are effective ways to improve communication, conversation, and socialization. This yoga-breath-based program, Speak Steady, sees each individual as a whole person, with the objective of maximizing overall quality of life.
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* Speak Steady * is delivered virtually, so you can connect in the comfort and stability of your home environment. The program is LIVE on Zoom, with attached tutorial on accessing Zoom from computer, ipad, or iphone. You will receive a ZOOM ID and Password via Email once you sign up for session.
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*As an addition to Group Classes, Online SPEAK STEADY Course Offered HERE
**Individual Communication Optimization Sessions with Jessica- More Information HERE
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