Presentation Title
Music and Medicine: An Examination of the Healing Properties of Music
Major Field of Study
Humanities
Location
Dominican University of California (online)
Start Date
19-6-2021 1:30 PM
End Date
19-6-2021 2:50 PM
Abstract
Olivia Knuffke will explore the deep relationship between music and medicine. Her paper explores how music can be used to heal and promote wellness, in both physical and mental health. Music is an accessible, non-invasive way to help alleviate medical symptoms and increase healing. It is truly incredible how powerful are the effects of this art form on daily stress, physical disease, and mental trauma. This essay points out that, because of its great healing power, music should be used more widely as a healing tool in hospitals, clinics, and medical centers.
Music and Medicine: An Examination of the Healing Properties of Music
Dominican University of California (online)
Olivia Knuffke will explore the deep relationship between music and medicine. Her paper explores how music can be used to heal and promote wellness, in both physical and mental health. Music is an accessible, non-invasive way to help alleviate medical symptoms and increase healing. It is truly incredible how powerful are the effects of this art form on daily stress, physical disease, and mental trauma. This essay points out that, because of its great healing power, music should be used more widely as a healing tool in hospitals, clinics, and medical centers.
Presenter Biography
Olivia Knuffke received her undergraduate degree from Thomas Aquinas College in the Liberal Arts. She is currently finishing her MA in Humanities with a Music Concentration. Olivia plays the cello and maintains a private teaching studio in San Rafael, California. In addition, she performs in a flute and cello duet, Dolce Duetto, throughout the Bay Area.