In music therapy we work with the well part of the person to enhance that, whereas in massage we work with the damaged parts to restore balance and wellbeing. Please scroll past the massage information to learn more about music therapy services. Holistic & Therapeutic Massage for adults & children
In a Holistique NZ Massage deep tissue gains will be experienced however the massage techniques focu
s on achieving this without the levels of pain usually felt in a traditional deep tissue massage. Consideration is given to not only your physical needs but also to the mental, emotional and even spiritual causes underlying your need for treatment. However, this depth of heart-centred insight is optional as a more remedial approach to therapeutic massage is also available. You choose your preferred style after your first session assessment. Menu of Services:
• Restorative Holistic Massage: time is included to talk through the underlying causes of strain and stress in your body
• Releasing Therapeutic Massage: targets specific areas of muscular aches, pain and strain
• Regenerative Energy Flow Massage: works on a deeper level than a Holistic Massage to balance body, mind, spirit and emotion. It treats the effects of imbalances in these on your body
• Holistic or Therapeutic Relaxation Massage: unwind and nurture yourself
Massage for Children:
The pressures on children today are very high. Their muscles get tired, they get stressed and some children need to learn how to relax. Massage is grounding, balancing, therapeutic and relaxing for children. It teaches them about receiving safe, therapeutic touch and teaches them to listen to their body's needs and do something constructive to care for these. Children Massaging Children (CMC) ... is a Child Connection Trust programme that is run in schools, kindergarten and early childhood centres. It teaches children about giving safe therapeutic touch and empathy and gives them simple massage skills for helping others. Music Therapy:
helping people across across the lifespan
Globally Music Therapy is an emergent allied health modality that uses music as the medium of the therapeutic process. Its value in modern times was recognised in post-world war two hospitals where traumatised, injured war veterans were found to respond very positively to music. Music therapy can be traced back to Pythagoras and earlier. In mythology music was highly esteemed as a creative healing art. Today music therapy is found in many areas of health and wellbeing as an alternative to more traditional forms of therapy such as psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, diversional therapy or play therapy. In New Zealand music therapy is still very new but is definitely gaining momentum and profile as an increasing number of Music Therapists graduate from the Massey University course. A Music Therapist works within a Scope of Practice, a Code of Ethics and rules of professional conduct, standards and confidentiality. Registration with a National Association is mandatory to receiving a current practisng certificate. Holistique NZ Music Therapy:
.. is for anyone who wants to combine a love of music with building and developing life skills. You do not need to have musical skills as it is enough to want to participate. The music empowers you and enables the Music Therapist to meets you in your world through either making music or listening to it with you. What are some of the Benefits?
• Find your voice and use it
• Manage performance anxiety
• Develop life skills that build confidence and self esteem
• Gain insight into personal growth issues
• Express feelings musically when words fail
• Extend language and communication skills
• Stimulate your memory and share your life stories through
reminiscence
• Explore a meaningful and enjoyable form of social interaction
The essence of music therapy lies in the relationships that are developed between you as the client, the therapist and the music as a neutral third party. The music speaks to, for and with you. It has no judgement, no right or wrong and often says it all as a bridge to communication and self expression. About My Work:
I specialise in working with the voice and vocal recovery in a singing based programme "Freedom to Sing' where loss of voice or confidence and skills in using the voices and singing is not due solely to overuse or organic problems. It is about exploring and celebrating the joy of singing. I also work with adults, children and the elderly in the community, education, mental health, disabilities and palliative care. All my work can be done with individuals and groups however ‘Freedom to Sing’ is the only community based group process available at the moment. I am available for Educational Services in the form of Staff Training and Professional Development seminars and workshops. I am also available for Professional Supervision and as a Guest Speaker. I have mobile and clinic based services and work with private clients in their homes. More about Me:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/reah-monet/52/35a/802
