I often joke that I sang before I spoke. Music and sound have been my therapy and my solace since I could remember. I was involved in community musical theatre from 6 years old, led a student run a cappella group in high school, and studied voice 1:1 with talented teachers throughout my teens and early adulthood.

 

I also grew up with chronic undiagnosed digestive and reproductive pain, a sensitive immune system, persistent anxiety and bouts of depression. When conventional healthcare failed to lend relief, I coped with the pain through self destructive behavior leading to a serious eating disorder, unhealthy relationships, and substance misuse. When I turned 20, these negative coping mechanisms caught up with me. It was obvious that these behaviors were causing me more pain and that I needed to "change my tune."

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It was at this time that I started seeking alternative healing modalities to manage my physical pain and mental health. In 2011, my desire to heal myself naturally, landed me in a rare apprenticeship to learn a tribal warrior tradition of Ayurveda (ancient science of life and longevity) and Marma Chikitsa (acupressure therapy). During my training, it was imparted to me that each Marma pressure point on the body was associated with a note/sound/frequency. By pressing these vital points, any dissonance in the nervous system could be restored to resonance, creating harmony in the brain, belly, and body.