There is a moment in every journey with Parkinson’s when a familiar voice begins to change. It becomes softer, harder to project, or more monotone. Friends might lean in closer or ask you to repeat yourself. Conversations that once flowed easily can start to feel exhausting. But your voice does not have to fade away.
Through specialised therapy called LSVT Loud, people with Parkinson’s are discovering how to speak clearly, confidently, and naturally again. This powerful program is changing lives by helping individuals restore the volume, clarity, and expression in their voices.
Now, as Fraser Simpson prepares to open his new state-of-the-art clinic, there has never been a better time to rediscover your voice and take that next step toward confidence and connection.
The Challenge Parkinson’s Brings
Parkinson’s affects more than movement. It influences how your body communicates, from facial expression to speech. Over time, the muscles that support breathing, posture, and voice can weaken. The brain begins to send softer signals to those muscles, resulting in a quieter, less expressive voice.
This condition, known as hypophonia, can leave people feeling disconnected or frustrated when trying to express themselves. But this change is not irreversible. The right therapy can retrain both the body and the brain to work together again, allowing speech to become strong, clear, and confident.
What Is LSVT Loud
LSVT Loud (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) is a proven therapy program developed specifically for people with Parkinson’s. It focuses on one simple goal: helping you speak with a healthy, confident voice that others can easily hear and understand.
The program is built around four key principles — intensity, repetition, feedback, and calibration. Each session is one hour long, four times per week, for four weeks. During these sessions, Fraser guides clients through vocal exercises that strengthen breath support, tone, and projection.
Unlike standard speech therapy, LSVT Loud retrains how the brain perceives sound and effort. Parkinson’s can make your voice feel louder than it actually is. The program helps you recalibrate that sense of volume, teaching your brain what a normal voice should feel like again.
Over time, clients begin to speak more naturally — not forced, not shouted — but confidently.
How It Works
Each session begins with simple, structured exercises to build vocal strength. Clients practice sustaining vowel sounds, reading short phrases, and using their new voice in real-life conversations.
As therapy progresses, the focus shifts from technique to connection — using that improved voice to express emotion, humour, and personality again.
Through Fraser’s patient and compassionate guidance, every person learns that their voice is still there, waiting to be rediscovered. LSVT Loud is not about volume alone. It is about restoring confidence, reconnecting with others, and returning to a sense of control that Parkinson’s may have taken away.
The Results Speak for Themselves
Research shows that people who complete LSVT Loud experience lasting improvements in voice volume, clarity, and expressiveness. These benefits often extend to facial movement, breathing, and even posture.
Clients often describe feeling more “alive” when speaking. Family and friends notice the difference too — conversations become smoother, social interactions more relaxed, and laughter more frequent.
For Fraser, the greatest reward comes from seeing his clients light up the first time they hear their strong voice again. That moment of surprise and pride marks the beginning of transformation — a return of both voice and identity.
Early Action Makes a Difference
One of the most important things Fraser teaches his clients is that early intervention matters.
The earlier you begin LSVT Loud after noticing changes in your voice, the better the results. Starting therapy early helps maintain muscle strength, coordination, and confidence before voice decline becomes more pronounced.
Even for those who have lived with Parkinson’s for several years, improvement is always possible. The brain and body remain capable of change at any stage of life. Consistency and guided practice can spark real progress, no matter when you start.
The Next Chapter: Fraser’s New Clinic
As Fraser prepares to open the doors to his new clinic, the excitement is tangible. This new space is designed to make therapy feel personal, empowering, and full of possibility.
Clients will find a warm, welcoming environment where care is centred on progress and connection. Every detail of the clinic reflects Fraser’s belief that therapy should feel human — a space where patients are not just treated but truly supported.
The opening marks more than a physical expansion; it represents a new chapter for Simpson Physio Therapy. It is a place where people living with neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s, can rediscover their strength, independence, and voice.
Fraser’s mission has always been clear: to help people live with confidence, not limitation. This new clinic is built to make that mission a reality for even more families.
What to Expect When You Begin
If you decide to start LSVT Loud, here is what your journey will look like:
- Initial Assessment: Fraser begins with a gentle evaluation to understand your voice, breathing, and daily challenges.
- Goal Setting: Together, you will set goals that matter to you — speaking clearly with family, reading aloud, or joining conversations again.
- Personalised Program: Four sessions a week for four weeks, with daily home practice to reinforce what you learn.
- Visible Progress: Each week, your voice becomes stronger, clearer, and more expressive.
- Continued Support: Fraser provides tools and follow-up sessions to help maintain your progress long after the program ends.
The journey requires effort, but it is deeply rewarding. With commitment and encouragement, you can take back control of your voice and your confidence.
A Message of Hope
Parkinson’s may change how your body moves, but it does not silence your ability to connect, express, and be heard.
LSVT Loud gives you the power to use your voice fully again — to tell stories, share laughter, and take part in life without holding back.
Fraser Simpson and his team are here to guide you every step of the way. With the opening of his new clinic, there is a renewed sense of possibility for anyone ready to take that next step.
Your voice is part of who you are. It deserves to be heard — strong, clear, and confident.
Take the First Step
If you have noticed your voice becoming quieter or communication feeling more difficult, now is the time to act.
Contact Simpson Physio Therapy today to learn more about LSVT Loud and how it can help you or your loved one rediscover the power of their voice.
A new beginning is waiting — and it starts with being heard.
