Music as passion and therapy.

Music as passion and therapy.

Music has been used to cope with mental health disorders, dementia and pain among others, as part of receptive music therapy. At times audiotherapy has been referred to as alternative treatment, but more recently it has been part of growing movement of integrative treatment plans. An active music therapy refers to modality used in patients with breathing disorders, such as COPD, when patient through music, singing and deep breathing, inhales and exhales air to augment their lung functionality. While we cannot go to music concert in closed, or even open venue due to pandemic, there is an explosion of media-based concerts, balcony opera signing and neighborhood musical gatherings, and other creative ways that artists continue to perform.

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Upcoming attractions, stay tuned..
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Upcoming attractions, stay tuned..

See this brief video for what is just about the corner in my Talks with Doc interviews. First I will relax with Kathy, the pianist and harpist, then chiropractic doctor will help me loosen my tight neck muscles, from all this stress that accumulated there lately. Then in round 3 I will develop a new onset tension headache, hopefully released by the end of my interview, while talking all things money and โ€œfinancial wellnessโ€ with financial planner Jason.

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Libby Lykins, PA talks about Magnificent Metamorphosis.

I met Libby through our mutual friend Steve Lyons, the Cape Cod artist that I interviewed for these pages in spring. Libby is a woman who wears many hats - she is a practicing clinician, editor, author and transformation enthusiast who wants to reach broader audience with her Magnificent Metamorphosis Magazine, see link to blog I wrote about it 2 weeks ago. I sat down to talk to Libby about her passion in this 18 minute video, hope you enjoy.

Do you think of change, balance or transformation? Do you need minute for yourself, or perhaps you have strength to help and listen to others? Perhaps you are ready for Metamorphosis..


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