In this episode, I have a conversation with my LifeLight Massage Therapy PLLC associates Heather Roberts and Lauren Sadkin. We discuss the variety of manual modalities that practitioners can learn, and the hope that there is something right for each listener. If you would like to learn more, please contact me at The Visceral Voice. Be sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram! Are you willing and able to becoming a Supporter of The...

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr Wendy LeBorgne about evidence based research, practice, scope of practice, and scope of competence. Dr. Wendy LeBorgne is a sought after voice pathologist, speaker, author, and master-class clinician regarding vocal wellness and vocal athletes.  Dr. LeBorgne actively presents nationally and internationally on the professional voice with over 100 presentations on vocal wellness and vocal athletes.  She owns & operates a private practice...

In this episode, I have a conversation with Gina Morgano, host of 'The Practice Parlour' podcast. Gina takes us through old strategies vs new strategies, or old beliefs vs new beliefs, and we had a great time chatting. As a singer, voice teacher and host of The Practice Parlour podcast, Gina helps people to find their voice - inside and out - so that they can offer their highest creative contributions. She and her students have performed at such venues as New York City's Lincoln Center,...

In this episode, I had the incredible opportunity to chat with one of my mentors Dr. Kathy Dooley about popular cues and over-cuing of a posterior pelvic tilt, and what that action actually does to the spine, pelvis and femoral centration. Dr. Kathy Dooley is a chiropractor, practicing within Catalyst SPORT, the gym she co-owns in midtown Manhattan, NY. Dr. Dooley is an anatomy instructor at two New York City medical schools, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Weill Cornell Medical...

In this episode, I have a conversation with Matt Farnsworth about how he incorporates bodywork into his session in the voice studio. Matt is an accomplished voice teacher, actor, and pianist living and working in NYC. He started teaching voice in 1995 as the consulting coach on Broadway’s Rent. Matt has taught hundreds of Broadway actors (Tony winners), film stars (Oscar winners) and recording artists (Grammy Award winners) including Sara Bareilles and Carly Rae Jepsen and American Idol...

In this episode, I have a conversation with Kaleena Ruskin. Kaleena is a movement specialist with Gymnazo and created their core conversion courses. We discuss the pelvis, pelvic floor, pelvic floor dysfunction and training the PCNS. Education B.S. in Animal Science, Minor in Biology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFAFS (Fellow of Applied Functional Science®)FMR (Functional Manual Reaction®) CertifiedMDMC (Multidimensional Movement Coach) CertifiedCAFS...

In today's episode, I have a conversation with Gymnazo movement coach, CJ Kobliska about how he goes about training clients with Scoliosis. Education B.S. in Kinesiology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFAFS (Fellow of Applied Functional Science®)WMQ (WeckMethod Qualified)FMR (Functional Manual Reaction®) CertifiedMDMC (Multidimensional Movement Coach) CertifiedCAFS (Certification in Applied Functional Science®)FCR (Female Chain Reaction®) Certified3DMAPS® (3D...

Alexandra Beller has been a professional dancer with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. She's run her arts company, Alexandra Beller/Dances since 2001, producing dozens of original dance theatre works which have been performed internationally. She has been a teacher of Dance. Theatre, Pedagogy, and Somatics for over 20 years. She currently teaches Laban and Bartenieff Fundamentals at the Laban Institute for Movement Studies, Contemporary Dance and Choreography at Princeton, and...

In this episode, I have a conversation with Movement Specialist and coach Michael Hughes. Michael Hughes is passionate about applying multidimensional functional training and is building his Gymnazo and Gymnazo EDU brands to revolutionize how we train all ages to promote vitality and to heal movement dysfunctions that hold us back from living the lives we desire. Upright Training of the Core for Singers - with Michael Hughes and Christine Schneider Wednesday, November 10 at 7:30pm...

Dr. Priya Mistry graduated with honors from University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2007 and has been helping her patients smile with confidence since then.  During this time, she has enjoyed working with a large variety of people - different ages, cultures and various social backgrounds. Through it all, Dr. Mistry has maintained her goal in dentistry: to provide excellent dental care in a compassionate and comfortable setting. More recently, Dr. Mistry has been...

Dr. Rudavsky is a physical therapist and professor at Penn State University. She treats performing artists including dancers and singers and uses a manual technique for treating the voice called "Vocal Unloading." She is the on-site physical therapist for the students at the Penn State School of Theatre and she also has an appointment in the kinesiology department. Her research is related to the relationship between the pelvic floor and the larynx in how they coordinate to modulate trunk...

CJ Greer is voice faculty at the University of Nevada, Reno implementing a new Musical Theatre degree program. CJ found her passion in vocal performance and instruction. She carries an MFA in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy and MM/Classical from Penn State University, and a BME from the University of Illinois/Champaign-Urbana. CJ has performed and presented around the world as singer, actor, teacher, and conductor with an undying love for storytelling through music. She is faculty for the ‘Bel...

Jenna Battipaglia, M.S. CCC-SLP, is a speech language pathologist, specializing in the voice. Jenna earned a Masters of Science from the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions.  Be sure to check out my Self-Care Membership, courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram! Are you willing and able to becoming a Supporter of The Visceral Voice...

Malia Morris is a performing artist based in the San Francisco area. She has performed professionally for the past decade across the U.S. in regional theatre productions, plays and staged concerts. She has an active voice studio where she teaches private voice, workshops and masterclasses to students from around the world. Dedicated to the study of vocal pedagogy and voice function, Malia is consistently engaged with training and mentorship with leading experts in the field of vocal pedagogy....

In the 8th and final part of The Visceral Voice’s “Consider Your SELF” series, Christine and Kimberly have a conversation with their guest Rhona Vega. Highly motivated and a tremendous resource for parents and students, Rhona Vega has amassed years of experience in finding resources for students that increase their knowledge, skills, and marketability. Founder of Parent Matterz: a service that empowers parents with tools to ensure their children succeed in education! IG: @parent_matterz Be...

In Part 7 of the The Visceral Voice’s “Consider Your SELF” series, Christine and Kimberly have a conversation with their guest Dr. Alisa Hurwitz. Dr. Alisa Hurwitz is a clinical psychologist at The Counseling Center of New England and on the Transgender Clinic Team at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Dr. Hurwitz applies her professional knowledge to consult with performance companies, conduct post-show talkbacks, and interview theater creatives. She has been a presenter at BroadwayCon and...

In Part 6 of the The Visceral Voice’s “Consider Your SELF” series, Christine and Kimberly have a conversation with their guest Nicole Guberman, MNLP, MHt, MTT, MSC, EFT. Listen as Nicole walks Kimberly through the process of creating an Achievable Outcome using NLP techniques. Make sure to take in the entire conversation to hear a special exclusive offer from Nicole for the NYC Visceral Voice community. The founder of True Self Love for purpose-driven, accomplished women, Nicole Guberman is...

In Part 5 of The Visceral Voice's "Consider Your SELF" series, Christine and Kimberly have a conversation with their guest Analisa Leaming. Analisa Leaming has appeared in the Broadway productions of School of Rock, Hello, Dolly!, The King and I, and On the Twentieth Century. Additionally, she has been seen regionally at the MUNY, KC Starlight, North Shore Music Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, and Barrington Stage, to name a few. She has a B.M. from the Eastman School of Music and is one of the...

In Part 4 of The Visceral Voice's "Consider Your SELF" series, Christine and Kimberly have a conversation with their guest Carlita Victoria.Carlita Victoria is a Raleigh, North Carolina native, she attended The University of NC at Greensboro (BFA Dance...

In Part 3 of The Visceral Voice's "Consider Your SELF" series, Christine and Kimberly have a conversation with their guest Sandy Ames, C.Ht.Sandy Ames, C.Ht. is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Broadcaster, and wellness expert, featured on CNN and NBC’s...

In Part 2 of The Visceral Voice's "Consider Your SELF" series, Christine and Kimberly have a conversation with their guest Dr. Jada Philips."Hi there, I'm Jada, Dr. Jada Philips! I love food, time with family and friends, experiencing new things, and...

In Part 1 of The Visceral Voice's "Consider Your SELF" series, Christine and Kimberly have a conversation with their guest John Sovec.With more than 15 years experience as a speaker, motivator, author, therapist, and coach John Sovec, Licensed Marriage...

In the fifteenth and final part of The Visceral Voice's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Jazz Singer".Nicole Henry's passionate, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best...

In Part 14 of The Visceral Voice's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Rockette."Purdie Baumann was the center Rockette at Radio City Music Hall for eight years. Her Broadway tour credits include Young Frankenstein...

In Part Thirteen of The Visceral Voice's new limited series, Christine and Kimberly listen to "The Voice Of: The Composer."Brian Lowdermilk (they/them or she/her) is a queer, gender non-conforming writer and composer. Their musicals include The Bad...