Testimonials
"Working with Christie to discover my authentic speaking voice has been empowering, encouraging, and exciting all at once. Christie took time to get to know me and my speaking goals. She helped me understand very real steps and subtle nuances on how I could speak differently. I achieved a beautiful outcome and am very connected with my voice and how it reflects me. I am stunned to hear the difference between my initial consultation and my most recent visit."
— Audrey S.
"I saw three other speech pathologists in NYC before finding Christie—and I can confidently say she is the best of the best. She took a thoughtful, individualized approach, trying different strategies and always being transparent about my progress. With Christie’s guidance and collaboration with my laryngologist, we were able to pinpoint the issue—a weakness in my left vocal cord that required an injection. After the procedure, I continued working with Christie and saw a dramatic improvement in my voice. I’m so grateful to have found her and can’t recommend her highly enough."
— A. Banshal
“Christie's approach is excellent. I noticed an improvement in my speaking and singing voice in a very short time. And it was truly a joy to work with her. Her knowledge and warmth are a winning combination. I am grateful to her from the bottom of my heart.”
— Moti F.
“I felt so hopeless about my voice before I started working with Christie. Now, hearing recordings of my old voice, I can’t believe it’s the same person. I speak in public every day in my work in higher education, and confidence in my voice is essential. That’s no longer an issue for me. I can’t recommend Christie highly enough. If you follow her advice and commit to the training, she will take you where you need to go.”
— Philomena P.
“Hi Christie, I wanted to reach out and thank you so much for the confidence-boosting changes you helped me make. Last month, I was invited to speak on a panel, and the partners I shared the stage with were so proud of me! The panel was so successful that just today we were invited to take our “show” on the road and “perform” the same presentation to a large group next year. Without you, I don’t know that I would have ever found the courage to do something like this (and actually look forward to it). I am grateful for the difference you made in my life every minute of every day, and if I didn’t say it enough when I saw you in person, THANK YOU!”
— Monica H.
"Thank you so much for your masculine voice workshop! I was impressed at the way you offered a practical and experiential session, while at the same time addressing folks' emotional journeys with voice and perception."
— Ryan L.
"Christie is a staggeringly effective teacher. From the first session, she was already providing voice-changing techniques that I could feel making a difference, in ways that I never thought I could attain. Perhaps even more importantly, she's very fun and ready to work with you at your comfort level, and was constantly adapting to how I felt I was doing."
— Andy V.
"My time with Christie was invaluable. I didn’t know what was possible for me when I started, but she helped me to see that the sky is the limit, and this with the greatest sensitivity to the pressure of my own high hopes. Beyond being a skilled and astute teacher, she listened to all of my concerns with an open heart. My vocal training changed my life, and I had so much fun along the way. I highly recommend her services."
— Helen F.
"Christie has helped me enormously. I now have a voice that sounds like me. The emotional support was tremendous as well as the honest feedback. Without her (and I say this without reservation or exaggeration), I doubt I would have survived this past year."
— Nomi B.
"Christie, I wanted to thank you for everything you’ve done for me. Voice was a big part of my transition and I didn’t think I could do it. But you make it easy, fun and enjoyable. My voice no longer outs me as a trans female because I sound like a confident young woman, and for that, I am truly grateful.”
— Daisy W.
“I am impressed with how well structured Christie’s voice methods are. The goals and assignments always felt achievable and she has a true gift for tailoring her sessions to the needs of the individual. Her skills and teaching ability are excellent but what really sets Christie apart is her personality. I can’t recall a single time after a session with Christie when I did not feel encouraged and better about myself.”
— Melissa H.
"Christie helped me overcome the tribulations related to severe acid reflux. Her tests and measurements resulted in the fitting exercises needed for me to conquer my problems related to this debilitating condition. I owe a great deal to Christie’s knowledge, professionalism, diligence, and generosity. Thank you, Christie!”
— Evelyn Z.
“I commuted two hours each way for my sessions with Christie. It was worth it. Evolving your voice during gender transition is complicated. Each week you progress, you stumble on something new you have to overcome. Christie’s personalized training helped me to take on each new hurdle as it presented itself. Changing your voice is also emotionally taxing. Christie’s warmth and sense of humor sustained my spirits throughout.”
— Tina M. W
“I thought your workshop was extremely enlightening and helpful to me. You managed to teach us so much in such a short time and I so appreciate that. Plus your encouragement and compassion were evident from the moment you started speaking!”
— David H.
“I came in uncertain as to whether I would even want to go through with changing my voice. I was worried of changing or losing some core part of myself. But Christie's casual friendliness helped disarm the layers of doubt and confusion and self-consciousness that prevented me from making progress, and gave me a path to understanding what I wanted and how to get there. Her feedback always helped me feel my improvement and reach for more. Now I have a natural voice that's my own in every way, and I've exchanged dread for excitement when it comes to voice calls and meetups!"
— Marissa S.
“Christie took me from zero to a deep understanding of how my voice works. She is extremely knowledgeable, and great at seeing what individual difficulties people are having. She's also a wonderful person and a pleasure to train with.”
— Irene K.
"I've worked with a handful of voice professionals from trained therapists to avid wellness advocates. I thought of myself as hopeless and had almost given up. That was when I found Christie. The best way I can describe my experience would be to imagine if you'd only ever watched a 1950's black-and-white TV then have someone show you an 8K LED TV. Christie showed me techniques to access my voice that I had never known were possible. I would 1000% recommend seeking out Christie's services. Thank you, Christie! You changed my life!"
— Dani B.
“Through feminizing sessions with Christie, I have developed a much higher voice. She makes the sessions fun and I always look forward to them.”
— Jennifer L.
“I really appreciated how comfortable Christie made me feel as I learned new ways of being conscious of my voice.”
— Mike W.
"With Christie's help this past year, having a feminine voice went from an impossible dream to something completely attainable. Now, I'm actually excited to talk to people, and haven't been misgendered in months! My voice is absolutely the thing I'm most proud of in my transition."
— Claire T.
“Christie is easy to work with, fun, and an excellent teacher – beyond vastly reducing the chances that I will be read as trans* in everyday encounters, working with her has given me the freedom to express myself honestly, naturally, and authentically for the first time in my life! Training with Christie is easily the best investment I have made in my entire transition, and I cannot recommend her highly enough!”
— Stephanie W.