“Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings.” —John Muir
“While you were playing, the nerve pain in my feet disappeared." - Bob
“Here comes harp for healing!"-Jude
The harp’s strings produce rich, resonant tones, and these vibrations sync with our bodies at the cellular level. Live music contains a richer spectrum of vibrations and harmonics to which the patient directly interacts and responds. Pre-recorded music is compressed and digitized, creating an additional layer between the vibrations and the patient. Effects of Sound Vibration on Human Health.
Utilizing the principles of entrainment and resonance, live harp music at the bedside has been shown through numerous studies to be beneficial in pain management, stress reduction (because of the endorphins it produces), promoting deeper breathing, muscle relaxation, and stabilizing vital signs. The benefit of live music in the general hospital. I am trained to assess and monitor a patient's condition and observe any changes to create a living and dynamic musical response. Therefore, it is not just a musical performance but an experience firmly placed in the healing art of integrative medicine.
Certified Therapeutic Musicians can help hospitals meet two Joint Commission requirements in healthcare facilities' pain assessment and management standards.
Studies have found that listening to harp music before, during, and after surgery can reduce anxiety and the need for sedatives. Music in Surgery