"Music, Medicine, & the Magic of the Harp"

I have enjoyed presenting this talk since 1998 --

both throughout San Diego, including: the Museum of Man, and the International Harp Therapy Program; and in Richmond, Virginia, as a keynote speaker for the 2001 International Harp Therapy Conference. As both a physician and harpist, I combine my commitment to health with my passion for the harp!

My talk includes:

1. The ancient - and modern -- history of music and healing
2. Amazing connections between music, physiology and nature
3. The particular special "magic" of the harp to promote health and well-being.

And health benefits of music and harp therapy, including:

1. Reducing blood pressure and pulse
2. Decreasing pain, anxiety, and stress
3. Decreasing the time spent by premature infants in intensive care units
4. Increasing healthy endorphin and serotonin levels
5. Creating a sense of peace, well-being, rest, and relaxation