It was an honor to share the power of HealthRHYTHMS Group Empowerment Drum program during an ENERGETIC, Active Lifestyles Employee In-Service in Newport News, VA Over 15 employees shared rhythm and community during this highly SPIRITED and LIVELY wellness program.
We began with an overview of the Scientific and Evidenced Based Research of the 10 step group empowerment drumming protocol (HealthRHYTHMS) ..of note is the effect of decreasing effect of burnout of health care staff and employees saving over $89,000 in health care costs and 42% improvement in mood. The purpose was to allow the Newport News Employees experience and feel the benefits and power of RHYTHM as a Self Care and Wellness Tool.
Reflective comments from the group included: “Exercise, Very Relaxed, calm, fun, enjoyable, Informative, invigorated, and comforted,”. Thank you Carla Venney for the invitation to share the power of rhythm to enrich our Mind, Body and Spirit. Thank you Megan Buhmann for helping me as a Music Therapy Student Shadow!
