Welcome to True Voice Clinic
Our program provides gender-affirming pitch elevation surgery for trans women and non-binary patients seeking a higher, more feminine vocal pitch. This handout explains what to expect at your first visit and how to prepare.

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What Happens at the First Appointment?

Your first appointment is 60 minutes and includes:

45 minutes with Sherri (Registered Speech-Language Pathologist or SLP)

• Detailed voice assessment
• Review of your goals
• Discussion of non-surgical vs surgical options
• Baseline acoustic and aerodynamic recordings

• Examination including laryngeal endoscopy (scope)

15 minutes with Dr. Morzaria (Laryngologist - ENT Surgeon)
• Discussion of surgical candidacy
• Overview of risks, benefits, expectations

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Tests & Measurements at Your Visit

Your baseline recordings include:

• Fundamental frequency (pitch)
• Fundamental frequency range
• Maximum phonatory time
• Maximum loudness
• Conversational and continuous speech samples
• Rainbow passage reading

These recordings help guide treatment and track postoperative change.

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Cost of the First Appointment

Voice therapy and pitch elevation surgery are not covered by MSP.

The total cost of the first visit is $600. 

Your consult fee is fully applied toward the cost of surgery.
Payment methods: cash, cheque (no credit cards).
Receipts are provided.

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What You Should Bring

• A list of medications
• Previous voice therapy notes (if applicable)
• Prior ENT assessment notes (if applicable)
• Your questions and goals

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After the First Appointment

If you are deemed a good candidate for surgery and wish to proceed:

• You must complete three mandatory preoperative voice therapy sessions
• Therapy is arranged directly with Sherri, our Registered SLP
• Failure to participate will cancel the surgical process

You will also require:

• Surgical consent
• Registered SLP clearance for readiness
• Medical clearance (if needed)
• Full payment prior to scheduling