Christine Murphy Estes, MM, MA, CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) specializing in voice and upper airway disorders, including phonotraumatic injury, neurologic voice disorders, chronic cough and respiratory issues, and age-related voice change.

A classical singer with a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance from The Crane School of Music, and a Master’s Degree in Opera Performance from McGill University, Christine has specialized expertise in the care of the professional voice. She has worked with award-winning singers, actors, voiceover and audiobook performers, comics, podcasters, and student performers with the goal of returning them safely and confidently to performance after experiencing a voice injury.

Christine recently joined Westchester Medical Center (Valhalla, NY) as Lead Voice Specialist, where she is helping build and expand their new comprehensive Voice & Swallowing Program, the only interdisciplinary Laryngologist/SLP program in the Hudson Valley, NY region. Prior to this, she enjoyed an 11-year tenure with Weill Cornell Medical College (NYC), where she was a Senior SLP and founding member of The Sean Parker Institute for the Voice, contributing to its reputation as a prominent center for high-quality voice care and research.

Christine is actively involved in clinical research and is appointed as Assistant Professor at New York Medical College, Institute of Public Health. She is particularly dedicated to researching behavioral treatment outcomes and using this information to advocate for preventative and supportive care for occupational voice users, including performers, teachers, group fitness instructors, and all professionals who rely on the voice as part of their profession.