— Meet AnitaHow I found my voice, and why I want to help you find yours.
My journey with voice has been lifelong—a guiding force in everything I do. I didn’t start out as someone who could sing effortlessly. I was deeply creative and musical, but singing felt physically difficult. From childhood choirs through college-level vocal training, I struggled with chronic vocal fatigue, tension, and repeated bouts of laryngitis. Many would have given up—but I couldn’t.
Singing connected me to something personal and essential, and even when it hurt, I kept coming back to it.
After more than a decade of teaching, I discovered I’d been tongue-tied since birth. Melissa Cole, IBCLC, helped me identify what had gone unseen. I had a release performed by Dr. Soroush Zaghi and worked with myofunctional therapist Barbara Greene and vocal coach Bryce Lupoli. For the first time, my voice grew stronger with less effort—and stayed that way.
That experience reshaped my understanding of voice and healing. Today, as a licensed speech-language pathologist, I specialize in voice therapy and orofacial myofunctional therapy. I support clients recovering from vocal injuries (like nodules or polyps), navigating vocal fatigue, or facing breathing and swallowing challenges related to oral posture.
My approach is clinical but intuitive—shaped by both training and lived experience. I work with singers, professionals, and anyone ready to reconnect with the strength and ease of their voice.
Interested in working with me? I’m located in Portland, Oregon, offering both in-person and telehealth sessions.
I’d love to hear from you.
— Anita Stryker, M.S., CCC-SLP
Ready to work together? Whether you’re recovering from a voice disorder or simply trying to feel more at home in your breath and body, I’ll meet you with curiosity, care, and precision.
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FAQ
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Yes. I offer both in-person sessions in Portland, Oregon and remote sessions via telehealth. You’re welcome to choose whichever option feels most supportive for your goals.
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I’m currently accepting Medicare.
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I support people navigating a wide range of voice concerns — from muscle tension dysphonia, nodules, and chronic hoarseness to vocal fatigue, paradoxical vocal fold movement, and voice loss due to overuse or injury. I also work with professional voice users (like teachers, singers, and speakers) who want to restore ease and prevent future strain.
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Voice therapy focuses on improving how your voice works — how it sounds, feels, and functions. Myofunctional therapy addresses patterns in the mouth, tongue, jaw, and breathing that may be contributing to tension or dysfunction. I often integrate both approaches to support long-term healing and more freedom in how your voice feels and performs.
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My work is both grounded and intuitive. I draw on clinical training, decades of teaching voice, and my own healing journey. While I follow evidence-based protocols, I also listen closely — to you, your body, and the subtle cues that often get overlooked. My goal is to help you reconnect with your voice through curiosity, play, and deep trust in your body’s wisdom.
Curious what led me here? Learn more about my own journey here.
Still have questions? Reach out to me here.