Therapeutic Sound within the Wellness and Medical Communities
Schedule
Wed May 06 2026 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Soundwise Health Studio | Lancaster, PA
About this Event
This class is an introduction to finding opportunities and working within allopathic and other healthcare settings. Based on the knowledge and wisdom of our four experienced presenters, we will explore possible scenarios in working safely, knowledgeably and ethically. We will cover working with individual patients in different settings as well as offering support through therapeutic sound to groups and in educational presentations. This class is for any sound practitioner called to serve in medical settings or those wanting to be prepared should the opportunity present itself. Prerequisite: Students should have completed at least a basic course in the fundamentals of sound therapy.
Course objectives:
Understand our limits and scope of practice
Apply expected professional standards and ethics
Be informed of infection coontrol and precautions
Know what criteria and credentials may be required of you
Understand which instruments work best for bedside, staff presentations and public events
Determine where to find acceptable, peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and other resources
Gain insight from shared experiences of possible outcomes and reactions from patients
On the day of class, please arrive allowing enough time to be settled in and ready to learn by 11am. You may bring whatever food and beverage you need. There is a small fridge, microwave and coffee/tea/hot water machiine in the room. There is a canteen with vending machines in the basement. We will have a 1/2 hour break from 1-1:30. Temperatures are not controlled by us in the room so please dress accordingly. Please refrain from wearing perfume or heavy scents. There is plenty of free parking in the large lot across from the Liberty Place building front entrance on West Liberty Street. You will enter through the large glass enclosed entrance. Take the elevator or stairs to the second floor, suite 273.
Agenda
π: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Student sign-in
π: 11:00 AM - 11:05 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Host: Lana
π: 11:05 AM - 12:00 PM
Sound, Voice and Music as Medicine
Host: Lana Ryder
Info: Lana will share some of her experience, lessons learned and the importance of understanding how to present professionally, not only for any venue, but particularly within the medical community.
π: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Sound Therapy in Healthcare: Standards for Professional Practice
Host: Helene
Info: Foundations of ethics, communication, documentation and professional practice
π: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Music and Mindfulness in a Hospital Setting
Host: Peter
Info: Peter will share his inspiring stories of work with in-patients in the behavioral health unit at York Hospital and share his original proposal for students as a resource.
π: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Transforming Memories into Meaning through Live Music
Host: Lauren
Info: An interface for authentic communication across all levels of care
π: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Break
π: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Panel of Four: Q and A Session
Host: Lana, Helene, Peter, Laura
π: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing, Certificates of Participation
Where is it happening?
Soundwise Health Studio, 2nd floor (elevator/stairs) Suite 267, Lancaster, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 238.73



















