Vox Cura is a group of voice care specialists led by Dr. Brian Hands. Each person’s voice is a unique instrument. Deviations from the norm may result from any number of causes; physical or psychological; from pollution to a virus. Accurate diagnosis is essential in order to determine appropriate treatment.
At Vox Cura, diagnosis begins with a complete assessment of the voice, respiratory system and hearing. An advanced assessment of the vocal cords by videostroboscopy may follow. Once a problem is isolated, appropriate treatment can be developed.
As techniques for voice care have become more sophisticated, so has the need for a multi-disciplinary approach. Vox Cura offers a variety of services – medical, diagnostic, therapeutic and coaching resources.
The Team
Brian Hands,
M.D., F.R.C.S.(C)
Laryngologist
Dr. Brian Hands has sought the finest medical training available, in both Canada and the U.S. He is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in his field of laryngology, and is a member of the Voice Foundation in the U.S.
Brian Hands’ life-long passion for the arts, combined with his medical practice as an ear, nose and throat specialist, has led to a growing practice among performing artists of all disciplines. He is voice consultant for the Canadian Opera Company, Mirvish Productions, The Stratford Festival and the major record labels. A bit of a renaissance man, Brian also holds a degree in landscape architecture and is author of Finding Your Voice: A Voice Doctor’s Holistic Guide for Voice Users, Teachers and Therapists.
Aaron J. Low,
M.S., CCC-SLP,
Reg. CASLPO
Voice Clinician
Aaron J. Low has been the Voice Pathologist and Singing Voice Specialist at Vox Cura for the past 10 years. He remains one of Canada’s only voice clinicians with extensive hands-on experience assessing and rehabilitating muscle tension patterns in professional voice users and singers from all genres.
Aaron enjoys being a Clinical Educator for the University of Toronto and has also worked in such areas as head/neck cancer, neuro-motor speech/language disorders and autism spectrum disorders. He is proud of his work for the Craniofacial Team at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto where he was published and awarded for his research in children’s voice disorders.