Week 2: Gender Diversity & Voice

Written By Jody Vaynshtok

This week as a part of National Speech Language and Hearing Month we are exploring gender affirming voice care. Voice is deeply connected to identity. For many individuals, finding a voice that feels authentic can be life-changing.

We support:

  • Gender-affirming voice care

  • Exploration of pitch, resonance, and communication style

  • A safe, affirming space to be yourself

This week our team is sharing resources to better provide care for for transgender, non-binary, non-conforming and gender expansive individuals.

Jody Vaynshtok
Jody is a California-licensed speech language pathologist with eight years of industry and clinical experience. She has worked with both adult and pediatric populations during her time at private practice, birth-to-three, and hospital facilities. She is experienced in the assessment and treatment of a variety of communication and cognitive disorders. In addition, Jody has a passion for working with adults looking to achieve clearer communication. Jody received her BS in Speech and Hearing Sciences and MS in Medical Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Washington. She was a part of the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford’s cleft and craniofacial clinic participating in the multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of children born with craniofacial abnormalities. She holds a staff position at UCSF and is the lead speech language pathologist for the department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery’s Hearing Loss Clinic. When she's not busy having fun with her clients Jody enjoys spending time with her husband, Anton, friends and family. And if she's not headed out somewhere fun for dinner, you might find her at Bar Method working out!
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