Certified Music Practitioner

Dearest Lynda,
Thank you not only for the beautiful music, but for the love that surrounds you, the charity that enthrones you. You are truly, truly a blessing to our family. We wish you a joyous holiday season.
Warmest, Gail and Family

Dear Ms. Jardine,
Thank you for the kind note. I look upon our finding you as one of the brighter sides to a rough time. Mom�s connection to music was one of the most sustaining forces she had to rely on, and during her life she had to demonstrate resilience and determination again and again. That you and your gifts came into her life at this time is almost mystical. She loved Debussy. I wish you the best in your work.
Will Siegfried

Dear Lynda,
Thank you for playing your lovely, soothing music for the residents here. All of us appreciate your generosity.
Elba Medical Director, Pacific Grove Convalescent Hospital

In gratitude for your shining harp and healing music:
Lynda, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the beautiful music you brought to CHOMP today, for your generosity and dedication.
Blessings,
Chaplain Zia

I'm home almost 4 weeks now and doing very well.
I often remember the golden cloud of music you brought to me - the rarest gift.
with thoughts of love,
Olivia

p.s. As I ended this note, I realized that the memory of that hour resides in my heart...

What Healthcare professionals say...

"Half an hour of music produced the same effect as ten milligrams of valium."
-Dr. Raymond Bahr, St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore

"The power of music to integrate and cure...is quite fundamental. (It is the)
profoundest nonchemical medication."
-Dr. Oliver Sacks, Neurologist

"Music...is a service modality that can help to facilitate communication between
the family and the patient who is actively dying, while also providing
a comforting presence."
-American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

"Music has been recognized through research as a safe, inexpensive and effective
non-pharmaceutical way to relieve anxiety."
-Dr. Brian Seeney, National Naval Medical Center, Maryland

"It is possible to decrease sedative requirements during surgery under spinal
anesthesia by allowing patients to listen to music to reduce their anxiety."
-Dr. Caroline Lepage, Mainoneuve-Rosemont Hospital, Montreal

"Music is such a powerful tool for alleviating many of the symptoms that the
seriously ill and dying experience."
-Dorothy L. Pitner, President and CEO, Palliative Care Ctr. and Hospice of North Shore

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