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Podcast: Small Changes Big Shifts
Episode: Janalea Hoffman
Description: Janalea Hoffman, Music Therapist and founder of Rhythmic Medicine, was one of the first people to write music for specific medical uses, referred by health care professionals as prescriptive music. A primary aspect of Hoffman's work lies in how music affects our bodies physiologically. She has developed specific techniques for using music to help lower heart rate and blood pressure also helping to alleviate pain.  She has been a pioneer in the uses of music and guided imagery to help clients get deeper insights into themselves and their issues.  Hoffman authored the book, Rhythmic Medicine, Music with a Pur...