Information For Healthcare Professionals
Functional Voice Retraining
A collaborative, research-based approach to vocal efficiency and coordination
Thank you for your interest in Functional Voice Retraining.
This page has been created specifically for otolaryngologists, laryngologists, speech-language pathologists, voice clinics, and other healthcare professionals interested in learning more about the Lichtenberger® Method and its application within collaborative voice care.
The packet below provides an overview of the Lichtenberger® Method, referral pathways, scientific background, representative patient experiences, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Additional Resources
The following publications provide additional context on the Lichtenberger® Method and its historical and scientific foundations.
Physician Perspective
Douglas Schneider, M.D.
A Personal Experience of Unfolding Self Through Singing
Published in Subtle Energies & Energy Medicine.
A physician's personal account of studying at the Lichtenberger Institute and his reflections on singing, the autonomic nervous system, and human experience.
Historical Background
The Lichtenberger® Method was developed through decades of interdisciplinary research by singer and pedagogue Gisela Rohmert in collaboration with Professor Dr.-Ing. Walter Rohmert, founder of the Institute of Ergonomics at the Technical University of Darmstadt.
Questions or Referrals?
If you would like to discuss a patient, learn more about Functional Voice Retraining, or explore opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, I would be delighted to hear from you.
Erene Mastrangeli
Certified Teacher of the Lichtenberger® Method