Reduce or eliminate laryngeal spasms from VCD. Matt McKeon M.S. CCC-SLP, owner of Vocalize LLC in Springfield VA, explains and models his treatment technique "McKeon Method." Licensed to treat in VA, MD, and AZ. The motivation to share my technique came from success treating my first client with VCD in early 2017. They experienced a complete resolution in 11 sessions. The clients symptoms were triggered by 20+ scents and aromas resulting in profound dysphonia and progressing dyspnea. They essentially had to rearrange their whole life to avoid being triggered. Focusing on breathing techniques alone were not preventing events from triggering nor restoring the voice or dyspnea. Due to suspicious voice symptoms and a baseline low speaking volume I performed a voice evaluation. Most vocal measures were well below expectations for their age and gender. I took the same voice exercises that appeared to resolve the issue in the first client and fine tuned it down to only the essentials. The next 6 consecutive clients all experienced a significant reduction or complete elimination of their symptoms. Most in 4 sessions over 2-3 weeks. This video explains what I did and why. All treatment was performed in person. Since COVID began in 2020, I've achieved similar results via telehealth.
I have since treated more clients will VCD and have an ~70% success rate. To date, all present differently. They have different triggers, severities, and different symptoms. McKeon Method is still my primary method but most will require personalized therapy and coaching to address idiosyncrasies. Secondary and tertiary benefits can include stronger more resonant speaking voices and greater self - confidence. Matt can be reached at mckeonmethod@gmail.com.

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