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About me

Since my early twenties, I have been dedicated to developing my voice and have experienced firsthand what it takes. I’ve performed in theatre, done opera improvisation, and sung both in choirs and as a soloist in theatres and with orchestras.

In 2004, I earned a Master’s degree in classical singing from the Southern Denmark Academy of Music. After that, I spent three years in Berlin and New York, pursuing further training at a high professional level. It was during this time that my awareness and training of breath and the body for professional voice use truly began to deepen.

During my international studies, I worked closely with bodyworkers in methods such as the Alexander Technique, Franklin Method, Anatomy Trains, Feldenkrais, Gyrotonic, Yoga, Mindfulness, Breath Work, and Body Dynamics.

 

Every voice is unique. Your voice is your vocal calling card.
The voice can change throughout life — for better or worse.

When working to free the voice, you must be able to focus in order to achieve embodied reflection.
It is the ability to reflect that is essential for the development of the voice.

When I returned to Denmark, I supplemented my studies with training in voice rehabilitation.
In 2009, I opened the doors to my business, Voice in Motion. The focus here is on creating a dynamic interaction between voice and body. In my work with individuals and groups, I pay close attention to enhancing both physical and mental awareness — as both directly affect the voice.

The combination of being a trained singer, knowing the physiology of the voice from the inside, and having many years of hands-on experience working with others’ voices — along with continued professional development — gives me a unique foundation for working specifically with your voice.

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The best of both worlds

In my practice, immediate sensing is my inner compass. I’ve always had a strong intuition, which has only grown stronger over the years. I use it actively in my work with the people I meet through Voice in Motion. Since 2009, I have held many people in my hands and listened deeply to the bodies in front of me.

A strong intuition is the guide of my soul — lovingly and insistently leading me through life. It is relentless and calls for acute presence.

Fra barnsben har det været helt naturligt for mig at lytte til mit hjerte. Som ung blev jeg usikker og vaklede i troen på mig selv og min kraftfuldhed. Så indtræf der noget særligt. Da jeg på mit andet studieår på Musikkonservatoriet cyklede jeg gennem Odense, fik jeg for første gang et kald: ”Du skal være behandler, du skal hjælpe andre til at finde deres stemme”. Jeg blev nødt til at stå af cyklen, fordi jeg blev både forskrækket og forvirret. Her stod jeg midt i min uddannelse til klassisk sanger og så kom det som lyn fra en klar himlen, at min livsbane skulle være en anden. I 10 år tog jeg ikke kaldet til mig, men alligevel blev det inde i mit hoved, som en krystalklar tone, der ikke ville forlade mig.  Og som insisterede på at blive hørt. 

A journey toward discovering and unlocking the voices of others

Today, I’m not afraid to say that my intuition is a vital guide in my work — it sharpens my senses and enhances my ability to discover and explore new paths toward understanding and unlocking the voices of others.

But a calling comes with responsibility. Intuition cannot stand alone. One must continuously acquire new professional knowledge and practical experience.
The immediate intuition and the carefully cultivated expertise form two spheres that merge into the best of both worlds.

I can only give the highest recommendations to Naja Månsson. As an actor, I’ve used her treatments preventively before demanding performances and rehearsal periods. As a result, my voice has been released from tension and protected from strain, and I haven’t had any issues. Anyone who has lost their voice even once in their professional life knows how frightening it is. So the message from me is clear: Take your professional voice seriously! You’re at a real disadvantage without it.
Pernille Sørensen
Pernille SørensenSkuespiller
“Once again, your warm, strong hands and wise mind have helped me move forward. Yesterday, during a rehearsal for The Queen of Spades at the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, I received spontaneous feedback from the audience that my voice sounded better, calmer, and clearer — after a session with you.”
Hege Høysæter
Hege Høysæter Operasanger, Den Norske Opera
Naja is an incredibly skilled therapist, trainer, teacher, and singer. She finds places in your body where tension prevents you from breathing properly — tensions and areas you didn’t even know existed. It has been a deeply releasing experience, and I’m hopefully done with “clicking sounds,” “audible breathing after just a few words,” and “hissing on ‘st’ sounds.” I can recommend Naja to anyone who uses their voice professionally.
Karin Nilsson
Karin NilssonSelvstændig
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