Somatic (Body Based) Therapeutic Voice Work -- Voice, Accent, Movement, Mindfulness, Sound Therapy, Reiki
Voice, Accent, Mindfulness-Based Somatic Coaching, Sound Therapy, and Usui Reiki
Somatic Embodiment of the Authentic Self
Available for In-Person and Online Private Sessions. Inquire about Classes, Courses, and Workshops!
Multiple options of ways to work towards therapeutic goals.
Check out the “online classes” tab under Events for self-paced asyncronous study or distance learning.
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Schedule an initial consultation today by clicking here or looking under the “Book Now” tab.
Voice Training
Interested in private sessions to reconnect with your voice? Book a free initial consultation and private lesson here.
Sound Therapy
Sound therapy integrated with energy work. Find grounding, ease, and rebalance systems of the body to support optimal health.
Speech/Accent Training
Interested in a private session for accent work? Book a free initial consultation and private lesson here.
Group Classes
Live group classes, online classes to work at your own pace, and immersive weekend workshops.
A Bit About Me
- Over twenty years experience, at the professional and university level, as a Vocal Coach
- Nine years experience in Sound Therapy, Reiki, Pranic Healing, and Somatic Integration
- In final year at Naropa University to be licensed as a Mindfulness Based Transpersonal counselor (LPC) (supervised by Sarah Osmer, LPC-S).
- NARM informed, Brainspotting Level One, Gestalt, and IFS informed (for clinical therapy work only – email melissa@carlislecollective.co or click here to find out more about how to work with me as a graduate student therapist).
- Have worked in Film/TV and theatre for more than two decades.
- Led workshops regionally, nationally, and internationally (Austin, Dallas, NYC, Chicago, Denver, Ashland, Mexico City, Peru (Sacred Valley)
- Certified Yoga Teacher (200 hr), Meditation Teacher (300 hr), Sound Therapist, Reiki Master Teacher, Pranic Healing Practitioner
- Multiple certifications in Somatic Movement Education – Body-Mind Centering (BMC)
- Member of Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA) (2002 – Present)
- Secretary of VASTA for 3 years
- Certified Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework
- Extensive training and practice with Knight-Thompson Speechwork
- Former Associate Professor of Voice, Movement, Accents at Texas State University – San Marcos, Department of Theatre and Dance (2002 – 2017)
- MFA in Acting at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro
- Life long learner who has continually trained in different modalities to better serve each client’s individual need
- Passionate, fluid, intuitive, educated, specific, compassionate, a good listener, and a reliable guide
Outside of Austin
I teach regionally, nationally, and internationally. Bring me to you! Or book me for a Zoom Workshop!
Book Austin Vocal Empowerment for remote, or live, sessions.
Let’s co-create the perfect workshop or class for you and/or your team. I’ve worked with different groups including teacher trainings (yoga, meditation), school programs, voice teachers, theatrical and film productions, wellness practitioners, therapists, business professionals.
Classes can cover a range of topics including: how to be more effective in video or online meetings, becoming a compelling speaker, teamwork in the workplace, how to engage students and co-workers, vocal health and self care, developing listening skills, and more.
I’d love to come work with your group. Contact me directly to begin to create the best workshop or class for your group!
Here’s what a few people are saying about Austin Vocal Empowerment:
“I found depth and range to my voice I didn’t know were there.”
“Training with Melissa has fundamentally transformed how I approach the voice as a professional and a person.”
“Working with Melissa is empowering vocally. She is precise and scientific with the details of the voice.”
Austin Vocal Empowerment is owned and operated by Melissa Grogan, a vocal empowerment and somatic coach, trained sound therapist and Usui Reiki practitioner, and graduate student therapist (supervised by Sarah Osmer, LPC-S.
I work with business professionals, therapists, adolescents and adults, veterans, teachers, performers, entrepreneurs, and people desiring assistance with communication skills and therapeutic services.
I am dedicated to helping people find and maintain the power in their voice, reconnect to embodied presence, an authentic connection to life, others, and their self. Working together, we find the obstacles blocking you from being authentically in relationship, remove them, and build skills to retain the growth.
You can reach me at melgro.somasound@gmail.com