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The Institute for Healing through Sound and Music

Serving the Tampa Bay Area

What are the benefits of therapeutic music and sound healing?

Current research supports the use of music and sound to encourage relaxation of the body and mind, to promote the self-healing work of the immune system, and to enhance receptivity to medical treatment.

What is therapeutic music and sound healing?

Therapeutic music and sound healing are modalities that allow individuals who are ill or dying to hear and receive live music or therapeutic sound on physical, psychosocial and spiritual levels in order to promote health and well-being or a peaceful transition. Individuals are enabled to bring inner resources to activate the healing process. These practices date back to Pythagoras of Ancient Greece, who is known as the "Father of Sound Medicine".

Therapeutic Settings:

Nursing homes
Rehabilitation centers
Assisted living facilities
Hospices
Chemotherapy clinics
Delivery rooms
Recovery rooms
Private homes
Office settings
Veterinary offices
Dialysis clinics
Cardiac centers
Wellness centers
Memorial services
Life celebrations
Retreats

e-mail: musicsound4u@aol.com

The multi-dimensional healing qualities of sound and music are beneficial in all aspects of health and well being. Research confirms sound and music:

diminishes and relieves pain by increasing endorphin levels;
reduces blood pressure, heart rate and stabilizes breathing;
boosts immune system level functioning;
relieves anxiey and encourages relaxation;
generates a sense of safety and well being;
assists the dying in the final tasks of transition