TORONTO: Understanding, Assessing, Treating & Managing Tongue, Voice & Swallowing* February 28th & March 1st 2026 (*pre-requisite: completion of TMD/TMJD course)

Understanding, Assessing, Treating and Managing Tongue, Voice & Swallowing*

The follow-up to the first in the From the Neck Up course series, in this two day course, you will learn advanced manual therapy techniques and approaches for the treatment and management for symptoms and dysfunctions related to the tongue, voice & swallowing.

Maximum of 10 participants per class.

*pre-requisite: completion of Understanding, Assessing, Treating and Managing TMD/TMJD

In-person Febuary 28th & March 1st @ From the Neck Up Clinic (592 Danforth Ave, 2nd floor)

Price: $800 + HST

Participants will receive:

• Evidence-informed, client-centered learning—rooted in both anatomy and real-world functional rehabilitation.
• Hands-on instruction, including guidance on landmarking, pressure modulation, ergonomics, and live intra-oral palpation demonstrations.
• Interactive learning environment, with opportunities to engage and exchange insights with peers and instructors.
• Development of therapeutic analytical skills, tailored specifically to tongue, voice, and swallowing dysfunctions.
• Advanced manual therapy approaches of the anterior neck, laryngeal area, floor of mouth and tongue.
• Complimentary post-course group follow-up via Zoom—for reviewing material, discussing questions, and ensuring integration of learning.

UNDERSTAND

• The interplay of tongue, laryngeal, and cervical musculature in swallowing, phonation, and articulation.
• How dysfunctions—stemming from muscular tension, surgery, neurogenic disruption, or compensatory patterns—can impact function and quality of life.

LEARN

• Core anatomy and biomechanics of the tongue, voice apparatus, and swallow mechanisms.
• Assessment protocols, including evaluation of the tongue, anterior neck and laryngeal area
• Intervention strategies such as intra-oral soft tissue release, laryngeal tension reduction, and advanced neck techniques.

ACQUIRE

• The ability to understand common presentations: e.g., tongue mobility restrictions, dysphonia, vocal strain, dysphagia, and globus sensation.
• Tools for constructing tailored treatment and self-care plans that maximize patient compliance and outcomes.

BECOME

• Skilled, confident, and precise in delivering treatment of the anterior neck, laryngeal area, floor of mouth and tongue.

INTERGRATE

• Holistic methods that weave tongue, voice, and swallow rehabilitation into a seamless clinical practice.

APPLY

• Hands-on techniques in your clinical practice to aid this patient demographic.

ATTRACT

*a new demographic of patients and referrals to your practice

INCREASE

* your professional portfolio

* your skillset

* your rates

* your passion for therapeutic rehabilitation for this patient demographic