Older couple having a warm, engaged conversation, showing confidence, connection, and strong communication from voice therapy for parkinsons program Speak Steady

If your voice has become softer, less clear, or more tiring, you are not alone.

Voice and communication changes are one of the most common, and most frustrating, symptoms of Parkinson’s. Many people notice they’re harder to hear, run out of breath mid-sentence, or avoid speaking altogether.

Speak Steady was created to change that.

Developed by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and certified Yoga Teacher, Speak Steady combines clinical speech therapy principles with gentle breath-based practices to support voice strength, loudness, and clarity, without strain or overwhelm. Designed for safe, guided, at-home use, Speak Steady supports daily carryover and gives immediate results that fall short in traditional voice therapy.

Speak Steady Improves Voice and Life.

Simple, easy to follow techniques = immediate and lasting results

Why Speak Steady Works

Speak Steady is science-backed and person-tested to help people with Parkinson’s speak louder, breathe better, and communicate with confidence - safely at home.
All lessons are simple, fun, and engaging; designed to follow-along. Practice sessions are calm, supportive, and adaptable to individual energy levels.

Speak Steady = Integrating voice, breath, speech, and functional movements to improve YOUR every day communication.


What Makes Speak Steady Different

Unlike generic voice drills or one-size-fits-all programs, Speak Steady trains voice the way it’s actually used in daily life.
You’ll work on:
- Breath support for to power your voice and speech
- Vocal strength and endurance
- Clear articulation through an effective one-word-at-a-time technique
- Brain-body coordination based in a neuroplasticity foundation
- Communication confidence
-Cognitive Skills & Word Retrieval
- Communication in everyday situations: ordering from a menu, talking on the phone, communicating with your doctor.
All through simple, guided routines designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s and their care-partners.



Who This Program Is For

Speak Steady is designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders who are experiencing changes in their voice, speech, breathing, or communication confidence. This program is especially helpful for those who notice their voice has become quieter or softer, harder to hear, monotone, breathy, or hoarse, or who feel they run out of breath while talking. It is also geared toward individuals experiencing slurred or mumbled speech, rapid bursts of speech, freezing speech mid-sentence, vocal fatigue, reduced facial expression, voice tremor, repeating sounds or words, or increased effort and fatigue when communicating.

Voice therapy for Parkinson's with Speech Pathologist with Speak Steady Program

This program is ideal for people who:

  • Feel like they are speaking “normally,” but are often told to speak up
  • Notice difficulty being heard in conversations, on the phone, or in groups
  • Experience frustration, withdrawal, social isolation, or reduced confidence due to communication challenges
  • Want structured, daily voice and breath practice that translates into real-world communication
  • Are looking for an evidence-based, science-backed, movement-integrated approach that goes beyond traditional speech drills

Speak Steady is appropriate across all disease stages, including early intervention, mid-stage maintenance, and later-stage support, and can be adapted for seated, standing, or mobility-assisted participation.

Yes, this is me! 


Parkinson's caregiver support through online program Speak Steady, advocating for Parkinson's Caregivers

For care-partners & family members who:

  • Want practical tools to support communication at home without overcorrecting or causing frustration
  • Struggle to know when or how to cue a loved one to use a stronger voice
  • Feel communication breakdowns are affecting connection, independence, or quality of life
  • Want a clear, structured system they can support consistently and confidently
  • Are looking for ways to reinforce therapy carryover between clinical visits

Care-partners are encouraged to participate, observe, and support daily practice using the Caregiver Support Guide included with the program.


Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehab Clinicians, Assisted Living Facilities adopting specialized Parkinson's Programs to optimize communication, speech, voice, and movement, Speak Steady Online Program is Effective and Simple to Follow and Present to your Patients and Residents. .

For Professionals & Support Networks:

  • Speech-Language Pathologists seeking movement-integrated home programs for carryover
  • Physical Therapists (PT) & Occupational Therapists (OT) who value cross-disciplinary, functional communication support
  • Parkinson’s educators, support group leaders, and wellness providers
  • Rehab and SNF-based clinicians and activities directors seeking guidance for programming
  • Clinicians and organizations looking to complement evidence-based voice therapy with accessible daily practice

What You Receive

  • Guided video lessons and practice sessions you can follow at your own pace
  • Printable voice, speech, breathing, and cognitive exercises & resources
  • Clear, step-by-step instruction from a licensed Speech Therapist (Jessica)
  • Caregiver Support
  • Live office hours with direct access to Jessica and community interaction
  • Lifetime access to the full Speak Steady package

Details on YOUR Full Package Below

One Purchase. Lifetime Access. Real Results.


Jessica Ackerman, Speech-Language Pathologist, wellness educator, yoga teacher, founder of Speak Steady, specializing in Parkinson’s communication, voice therapy, mindset, and whole-person health

Why I Developed Speak Steady

Communication is life. When the voice weakens, connection, confidence, and independence are often the first things people lose.

For over two decades, I’ve worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in Parkinson’s disease, and I’ve consistently heard the same message from patients and care partners: the greatest impact on quality of life comes from losing the ability to communicate clearly and be understood.

I also saw a recurring clinical gap. Traditional voice therapy can improve performance in sessions, but carryover into daily communication is often limited. Patients are told to “speak louder,” yet loudness doesn’t hold unless the nervous system is trained to support speech under real-world conditions.

That understanding reshaped my work. I began integrating evidence-based movement, motor learning, and neuroplasticity principles with speech and breath training. When breath, voice, posture, and functional movement are trained together, communication becomes stronger, more automatic, and sustainable.

This is why I created Speak Steady, a movement-integrated, clinically grounded communication system designed to improve vocal loudness, speech intelligibility, and confidence where it matters most: in everyday life.

My work is driven by a simple belief: restoring communication restores presence, identity, and connection.

Are you with me?

~ Jess