Vocal Massage Training – 6‑day Manual Therapy with Stephen King
Join this 6‑day intensive Vocal Massage Training – Manual Therapy course with Stephen King and deepen your hands‑on skills in manual techniques that directly support voice and orofacial function. Whether you work in logopedics, speech‑language therapy, voice pedagogy, physiotherapy, osteopathy or performing arts, this training offers a unique opportunity to learn manual therapy for the voice from one of the few therapists worldwide who combines clinical massage, vocal science and manual therapy in one integrated approach. Stephen King is internationally recognized for his “pain-free practice” methodology — a paradigm that rejects the outdated notion of “good pain” in therapy. In this approach, any sensation of pain is considered an indicator of potential threat, not therapeutic progress.
What you will learn in this 6‑day program
Over six days you will explore manual techniques for the extrinsic and intrinsic laryngeal muscles, the cervical spine, hyoid region, jaw, tongue, diaphragm and related myofascial chains. You will learn how to apply vocal massage and manual therapy to address muscle tension dysphonia, vocal fatigue, strain‑related voice disorders, jaw‑ and neck‑related voice problems and functional voice changes embedded in broader orofacial and postural patterns. The focus lies on safe, evidence‑informed, gentle techniques that can be integrated into existing voice or therapy concepts.
The seminar is also suitable for participants with basic English skills. On the one hand, there will be someone available to translate or assist with language questions, and on the other hand, most techniques will not only be explained theoretically but also demonstrated in practice.
Manual Therapy in a bio‑psycho‑social, voice‑oriented framework
Rather than treating the larynx in isolation, this course embeds vocal massage and manual therapy into a bio‑psycho‑social, voice‑oriented framework – similar in spirit to Stephen King’s broader E‑QUATION concept. You will learn how to view muscle tension, vocal load, stress, posture and breathing as interacting elements in a client’s voice health. This allows you to shape treatment plans that are patient‑centred, functionally oriented and designed to support long‑term vocal self‑management.
Who is this course for? Vocal Massage in practice
This seminar is designed for:
- Speech‑language therapists and logopedists working with voice disorders, muscle tension dysphonia, functional voice changes and vocal fatigue.
- Voice teachers, singing teachers and voice coaches who want a safe, manual‑based understanding of laryngeal and para‑laryngeal structures.
- Physiotherapists, osteopaths and manual therapists interested in voice‑related structures and the interface between posture, breathing and the larynx.
- Performing artists and voice professionals who wish to deepen their own body‑awareness and learn how manual therapy can support vocal recovery and resilience.
Regardless of your background, you will leave with a clear, practical understanding of when and how to apply vocal massage and manual therapy for the voice in a responsible, non‑invasive way.
From theory straight into practice – with a master of the field
The course is highly hands‑on and practice‑oriented, with plenty of supervised practice, feedback and case discussions. You will learn how to integrate vocal massage into screening, warm‑up / warm‑down routines, exercises and self‑care protocols, so that the techniques are directly applicable in your daily work. Stephen King brings not only his clinical expertise but also his experience as a vocal‑care practitioner and educator, making complex anatomy and physiology accessible and immediately useful.
Your one‑time Vocal Massage Training with Stephen King in Germany
This 6‑day Vocal Massage Training – Manual Therapy with Stephen King is a rare opportunity to experience this specialisation in Germany. The course is taught in English, making it ideal for German‑ and international professionals who want to learn from an established expert in a small, focused group setting. Register early – this vocal‑focused manual therapy training with Stephen King in Germany is offered only once in this format.
Stephen King
Im Rahmen seiner Arbeit als manueller Therapeut hat Stephen bereits mehrfach Kurse und Seminare in ganz Europa, China und Japan gehalten. Stephen hat mit vielen Hollywood-Schauspielern gearbeitet und ist Inhaber des VOICE CARE CENTRE in London. Autor des Buches "HELP! Ive got a VOICE PROBLEM - a bio psychosocial approach (Lydia Hart & Stephen R. King)
TAT Rheine
Direkt vor Ort schaffen wir für jede Präsenz Weiterbildung einen Rahmen, der Lernen und Unterrichten perfekt unterstützt.
Aufbau
Day 1- Introduction
Palpation of the soft tissue, cartilage and bone structures surrounding the vocal system. – Sternocleidomastoids – Submandibular region – Transverse processes of the Cervical Spine – Masseter – Temporalis
Exploring the Biopsychosocial philosophy in relation to Manual Therapy – Synthesising evidence based medicine, research and the story of the patient to maximum treatment outcomes
Day 2 – The Jaw
Palpation and treatment for the Jaw – Masseter – Temproalis – Buccinator – Pterygoid (external) – Digastric
Exploring the Anatomy, Pathology and various treatments associated with the Jaw including:
– TMJ-D
– Lock Jaw
– Translation or dislocation of the retrodiscal tissue Headaches
– Jaw tension in the singer / pro voice user
Day 3 – The Neck
Palpation and treatment for the Neck region and postural muscles
– Trapezius
– Sternocleidomastoids
– Transverse Processes of the Cervical Spine
– Scalene
Exploring the Anatomy, Pathology and various treatments associated with the Neck including
– Arterial dissection
– Cervicogenic Headaches
– Whiplash
– Tortocollis
– Neck tension in the singer / pro voice user
Day 4 – Intra Oral
Palpation and treatment for the muscles inside the mouth
– Lateral Pterygoids
– Medial Pterygoids
– Tongue
Exploring the Anatomy, Pathology and various treatments for inside the mouth.
Trauma Aware lecture, sexual abuse, physical or emotional abuse and how we might consider these in our treatment plan.
– TMJ-D
– Tongue tie
– Increasing / restoring resonant capabilities in the singer or pro voice user
Day 5/6 – The Larynx
Palpation and treatment for the muscles and cartilage of the Larynx – Sternothyroid
– Sternohyoid
– Hyoid manipulation
– Cricothyroid
– Thyrohyoid membrane
Exploring the Anatomy, Pathology and various treatments for the Larynx. Revisiting trauma Aware lecture, sexual abuse, physical or emotional abuse and how we might consider these in our t
Gut zu wissen
Eine 6 tägige Fortbildung zum Erlernen der Techniken und Hintergründe der manuellen Therapie im Bereich der Stimmgebung. (Vocal Massage / Manual Therapy)
Die Kurssprache ist Englisch!
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