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Janalea Hoffman

founder of RHYTHMIC MEDICINE, is a pioneer in the field of Music Therapy. She is a musician, national speaker and Director of the Rhythmic Medicine Studio and is one of the first music therapists to start a private practice. 

A primary aspect of Hoffman's work lies in how music affects our bodies physiologically. She has developed specific techniques for using music to help lower heart rate and blood pressure also helping to alleviate pain. She has been a pioneer in the uses of music and guided imagery to help clients get deeper insights into themselves and their issues. Hoffman authored the book, RHYTHMIC MEDICINE, Music With a Purpose and has published fifteen CD's specifically for therapeutic purposes. She was one of the first people to write music for specific medical uses. In 2006 she founded a non-profit organization, SOUNDS OF COMFORT, whose mission is to provide appropriate music for people who are very ill in hospitals and for the dying. She developed a seminar entitled "Musical Solutions for Healthy Aging." She took care of her elderly parents in her home and has a passion for bringing music and the arts to our elders.

Janalea received degrees from the University of Missouri - Kansas City and master's degree from the University of Kansas in music therapy. Among the many awards she has received is the Madonna Spirit Award from Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Nebraska for innovative work in music and medicine.  more info  

 

 

Elaine Cormany

is an Artist in Residence, and head of The Vocal-Artistic Studio, Inc. She was an accomplished pianist before becoming a professional classical singer, which has been an asset both in accompanying herself at specific functions, and being able to accompany her students. Her extensive professional singing career has included appearing on major operatic and concert stages in the US, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Rumania, Russia, Brussels, Holland, and Luxembourg to name a few. more info

 

 

 

Healing Concert

Friday Evening, October 2nd, 7:30 p.m.

 

Join Janalea Hoffman, Elaine Cormany and guest musicians for a unique program that is part concert / part music therapy. In addition to live music The Healing Concert consists of a power point presentation about how music affects your brain and general well being. It is divided into different sections according to how your brain responds and the slides are punctuated with live musical examples. The focus will be on practical musical solutions to help you learn about your own healing journey.  

 

Our world tends to be rather frantic, so this is an opportunity for a musical escape into peace and harmony, as well as tapping into your own body’s wisdom. There will be specific music to help ease pain, music to help with specific frequencies in your body as well as information on how to use music on your healing path. A wide range of music from classical to popular with specific information on why it was chosen to help with personal healing will be performed.

 

Comments from previous concert attendees:

"This concert was equal to 2 days of an Esalen workshop." Judi Carlson, Ph.D.

 

“I found the Healing Concert to be mentally and physically refreshing, emotionally and spiritually touching, and informative. It was inspiring to both our team members and members of our community who attended.”

 

"Chaplain Erick Morales, one of our pool chaplains, gave me permission to forward the comments which he sent me after attending the concert with his wife. . . . thank you so much for putting together such a beautiful concert for our staff and others. It was a blessing, we really enjoyed it very much, especially my wife. She describes it like medicine and therapy for her soul. She needed that relaxation time away from the busyness of life. We are grateful! . . . She felt Gods presence moving through the music. Wow! Let's do it again!"

Debbie Lewis, Board Certified Chaplain, MDiv, MS

Manager, Spiritual Care Department

Dr. P. Phillips Hospital

 

"We loved your Healing Concert. I have never gravitated to the violin before. Now I listen to your CD all the time and love the violin. Also, your therapeutic CD's have made a difference in making some of our patients more peaceful."

Teri Belletto, Director of Volunteers

Daytona Beach Hospice

 

 

Musical Solutions: Therapeutic uses of music

Saturday Afternoon, October 3rd, Concurrent Session 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

 

In this experiential workshop you will learn specific techniques for using music therapeutically. Many people believe there is a healing power in music but do not know how to direct this healing energy. In this workshop you will learn techniques for exploring this. We will focus on Musical Biofeedback for matching body rhythms with musical rhythms which helps in lowering blood pressure and also in general reducing anxiety and giving an individual a sense of control over their own body. You experience Musical Acupuncture for pain control which uses very specific music for moving energy in the body to loosen and remove energy blocks. Learn about the sound environment and how important it is for overall general well-being. We will cover many musical solutions for common emotional and physical problems.

 

  

 

Janalea's Books, Music and hand crafted Native American Flutes will be available after the concert and at her table in the vendor's area throughout the conferenece.