Wholenotes
is a contemplative musical practice of playing the harp or classical guitar to bring balance, harmony, and release from stress and anxiety. It is inspired by an ancient monastic practice of surrounding a person with soothing musical passages. What makes Wholenotes unique is the use of Reiki energy therapy along with applied musical harmonic structures, usually improvised, which combine to provide an individualized and complimentary approach to healing and wellness of body, mind, and spirit.
Among the many ways Wholenotes has been utilized include
- Playing in cooperation with Massage, Reiki, Energy and Reflexology therapies to assist in deep relaxation and meditation.
- Playing at bedside in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice centers to ease physical, spiritual and emotional anguish, and to bring relief from anxiety and loneliness.
- Vigils for those who are in transition or receiving palliative care. The soothing music assists in the process of “unbinding”, helping the patient and often family members to find peace and beauty in the midst of trauma and loss.
Wholenotes is not “Music Therapy”. 
Music Therapy is a behavioral science, and requires the active and auditory participation of the patient or client. Wholenotes is related to the field of palliative (meaning “shelter” or “cloak”) care. The client passively receives the music and does not need to actively engage in any way. The client is merely surrounded and bathed with soothing music. Wholenotes is non-invasive and is deeply spiritual in intent, seeking to convey a sense of serenity and consolation.