Houston Music and Wellness Center
Sing! Drum! Play!
Music for Wellness
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Drumming & Sound Healing Programs for Seniors
St. Dominic Village Retirement Community
Drumming & Sound Healing Music Wellness Programs
for Seniors
Cindy is a trained Music and Wellness Specialist
in REMO's HealthRHYTHMS Group Empowerment Drumming
With her pioneering spirit,
Cindy blazed the trail in the Houston Metropolitan area,
in 2009, for Drumming with Seniors!
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She is also a Certified Sound Healing Practitioner
with the International Sound Healing Academy.
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Now she brings Music for Stress Reduction through
Sound Healing as part of her healing modalities.
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HealthRHYTHMS Drumming
for Seniors
For Active Adults, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Alzheimer's and Dementia. Program is adaptable for each stage of life.
Reimagining Life Through Rhythm
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HealthRHYTHMS is an Evidence-Based Programs for Supporting Healthy Aging.
Studies have shown that as we age, people who are socially active have more healthy cognitive function. So important, according to a study in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, that a one-point increase in social activity was associated with a 47% decrease in the rate of decline in global cognitive function. The benefits of moderate exercise on balance and preventing falls can also not be overstated.
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The HealthRHYTHMS Program provides a variety of critical elements for healthy aging:
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Benefits of the Program:
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Reduces Stress on the Genomic Level
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Strenthens the Immune System
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Improve Mood States
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Increases Creativity & Self Expression
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Builds Camaraderie and Bonding with Others
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Experience Support and Nurturing
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Encourages Spirituality
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Music-Making, and it is
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Good Exercise
Healing Drum Kit Workshop
for Seniors
For Active Adults, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Alzheimer's and Dementia. Program is adaptable for each stage of life.
The Healing Drum Kit Workshop
is Cindy's most requested program next to HealthRHYTHMS! It is based on the work of internationally acclaimed Music Therapist, and Cindy's personal coach, Christine Stevens.
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Participants will learn new rhythms each week that pertain to:
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Rhythms of Life
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Rhythms of Spirit, and
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Rhythms from Around the World.
Creative Outlet - Optional opportunity for this workshop will include an artistic element of each resident decorating their own personal drum and mallet.
NO PRIOR musical experience necessary!
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Sound Healing for Stress Reduction for Seniors
This program has shown to Reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
Cindy is a certified Sound Healing Practitioner
with the International Sound Healing Academy.
Her programs have been shown to
reduce stress, anxiety, and depression and
empowers participants lives in
a positive and uplifting way.
Cindy uses a variety of musical instruments to
calm and relax the client. She uses scriptures and affirmations to focus on during a guided meditation,
as she takes seniors on a visual journey that has
the potential to improve their lives.
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Benefits of Sound Therapy
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Stress Reduction
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Reduces Stress and Enables Relaxation
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Relieves Anxiety and Depression
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Lowers Blood Pressure & Heart Rate
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Improves Immune System Function
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Improves Memory Retention
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Improves Clarity of Mind and Focus
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Improves Emotional Resilience
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Increases Productivity and Focus
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Enhances Energy Levels Throughout the Day
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Reduces Pain and Boosts Healing Response
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Encourages Spirituality