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“I have had 3 appointments with Helen, which revealed the cause of some health issues I was having. Each time I felt better until eventually there was a complete improvement. It is so good to be feeling healed. This method is definitely worthwhile with Helen who is so skilled, supportive and nurturing.

Madison, Nelson Bay”

It’s no secret that music can alter our mood, whether we listen or participate. Loud and active is more uplifting; smooth and soft, more calming. As long ago as 1697, William Congreve wrote that music has the power to “soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.” 
Now, research has shown us we can harness these powers to create calmness and help us heal in many ways. When we are calm we can function better, both emotionally and physiologically. This is when healing can take place.

“Repeating a positive phrase over and over again, helps the brain to reinforce that message and lays down new neural pathways so that it becomes a habit. Which is what I encourage in Brain Coaching. The following is an excellent article on research conducted on the effects of chanting on our physiological and psychological well-being. Give me a call and I can explain the benefits.”

The first time Gemma Perry tried chanting, she had no idea what to expect. "I was at a yoga studio and everyone was chanting a particular phrase 108 times and I didn't know what was going on," she says. But Perry, who was suffering from severe depression, says she found chanting to be so therapeutic she tried it again the following week. A decade on, she's undertaking a PhD to try to uncover if science can explain it. Despite having been practised for thousands of years by almost every culture

Read in ABC News:  Click the heading to go to the article

This was the subject of a presentation I gave at Seniors week in 2018, and now have heard a fantastic podcast on ABC “All in the Mind”, by a Neuroscientist – Daniel Levitin, reinforcing the same messages. You are never too old to learn! Brilliant episode - Click the heading to read more on the ageing brain it aint all downhill.

Helen, I cannot thank you enough for what you have done for me so far. In only 2 sessions you have completely transformed my emotional reactions to 2 very influential people who were having a significantly negative impact on my life. I feel very blessed to have met you and cannot wait to continue working through other issues that are holding me back from being the best version of myself! 

From AS, Youth Worker