HealthRHYTHMS
What does Rhythm have to do with HEALTH?
What is HealthRHYTHMS?
The HealthRHYTHMS®’s group drumming protocol is being utilized as a cost effective strategy for inspiring successful living while offering exceptional support and personal expression When utilized with expert facilitation, it becomes even more effective as a whole person strategy, supporting socialization while ensuring a healthy nonstrenuous workout.
On a deeper level, drumming together builds bridges while fostering nurturing, support, camaraderie, self-respect and respect for others. By empowering people to move beyond their perceived limits, a supported group drumming experience allows participants to bring to the surface what is difficult to express in words alone while drawing the group together and enhancing communication and morale.
Who Benefits from Drumming?
Health & Wellness
Remo’s HealthRhythms Department is on the forefront of establishing a solid foundation for proving the biological benefits of drumming. Neurologist Barry Bittman, M.D. and his renowned research team discovered that a specific group drumming approach (HealthRHYTHMS protocol) significantly increased the disease fighting activity of circulating white blood cells (Natural Killer cells) that seek out and destroy cancer cells and virally-infected cells.
Along with conventional medical strategies, Dr. Bittman includes HealthRHYTHMS group drumming in all of his disease-based programs at the Mind-Body Wellness Center in Pennsylvania.
Drumming for Healthy Aging
From Independent, active Seniors to those living with dementia, drumming can be a powerful tool for creating connection, improving balance and coordination, enhancing memory and even boosting the immune system.
Research in the field of music, rhythm and the brain continues to reveal the many mental and physical health benefits of interactive music making activities. In a time when so many people are feeling isolated and disconnected, particularly the aging population, drumming together offers a wonderful opportunity to connect through the joy of group music making while improving overall health and wellness.
Soulshine Rhythm Experience offers HealthRHYTHMS group drumming and Rhythm-based fitness programs for:
Active Adults 55+
Independent Living Seniors
Assisted Living Seniors
Memory Care | Dementia
Contact us for a free consultation to learn more about these evidence-based programs. Be sure to visit the Benefits page to explore more research.
Drumming for Mental Health
Drumming can energize or relax. It can foster a sense of playfulness or release anger and tension. It can also help in the conquering of social isolation and the building of positive relationships.
This is just some of the feedback we hear when we drum with individuals in a variety of therapeutic environments.
As research on drumming as an effective tool for improving mental health continues to roll in, some theorize that the activity of producing music, together with the sense of community that the circle gives the participants, leads to an increased feeling of fulfillment and provides something positive to look forward to each week.
It is also thought that the process of actively making music releases beneficial neurotransmitters, such as Dopamine, Serotonin and Oxytocin, without the often unpleasant side effects of pharmaceutical antidepressants.
Soulshine offers evidence-based group and individual programs to support those struggling with:
Addiction
Depression
Anxiety
ADHD
Autism
Support Groups
Contact us to learn how we can help.
Restoring a sense of inner balance
HealthRHYTHMS can also serve as a rather effective means for restoring a sense of inner balance amidst the incredible challenges of life. Referring to a HealthRHYTHMS session held for students and parents one year after a tragic high school event, Christine Stevens, MT/BC said, “Parents and children came to our drum circle silent, apprehensive and disconnected. At first it was difficult to even maintain eye contact. Knowing words could never communicate what each of us felt that day, we slowly began drumming together. The sadness we shared was overwhelming at first, as tears dampened our hands and instruments. Yet as we drummed, renewed support for each other and a collective sense of hope for a better tomorrow gradually replaced our despair. Our experience was more than therapeutic– it connected us on many levels.”
After all, our ability to connect with and support each other is why we’re here in the first place. It doesn’t take a stretch of the imagination to realize group drumming is an incredible unifying tool that simply brings out the best in us.
According to Remo Belli, the Founder and CEO of Remo, Inc., “It’s time to stop thinking of the drum as just a musical instrument. Start thinking of the drum as a recreational tool for every family, a wellness tool for every retiree, and an educational tool for every classroom.”