Jessica Schwartz Smith, MS, CCC-SLPAug 6, 20224 min readWhat is Voice Therapy?If I had a nickel for every time I heard a new patient say, “My ENT said I needed speech therapy, but I have no idea why I’m here—my...
Jessica Schwartz Smith, MS, CCC-SLPMay 4, 20223 min readThe Speech UmbrellaIt’s May, which means it’s Better Speech and Hearing Month! Last year I made a little social media post of a “speech umbrella” visual to...
Jessica Schwartz Smith, MS, CCC-SLPMay 4, 20215 min read5 Voice Tips Every Teacher Should KnowIn celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to dedicate a blog post to the inspiring, compassionate, and caring educators in our...
Jessica Schwartz Smith, MS, CCC-SLPApr 1, 20212 min readSound Your Best, Inside and OutWe hear a lot about "being your best self," and "living your best life." The concept of "self-work" has become a growing staple of our...
Jessica Schwartz Smith, MS, CCC-SLPMar 15, 20215 min readFive Reasons You Should Pay Attention To Your Voice“Zoom fatigue has been real for my voice.” “Wow, I really noticed I was straining at the end of my workday.” “My voice seems to get...
Jessica Schwartz Smith, MS, CCC-SLPMar 4, 20212 min readI Am SLP, Hear Me Roar!First, I take a deep, lower abdominal breath--one that expands my belly and rib cage comfortably without traveling upwards, trespassing...