Christine Stevens, MT-BC, MSW

Christine Stevens is an internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and music therapist. Holding masters degrees in both social work and music therapy, Christine inspires people all over the world with her message of musical empowerment for mind-body wellness.

Christine is a member of a leading research team, led by Barry Bittman, MD, whose work on reducing employee burnout with group drumming has been published in the journal Advances in Mind-Body Medicine. Christine was recently named to the editorial board of Explore: The Journal of Science & Healing. She has over 15 years experience developing group drumming programs for such groups as the students at Columbine High School, Ground Zero, Panda Express, and Kaiser Permanente.

A prolific writer, Christine's book and companion CD/DVD, The Art and Heart of Drum Circles inspires individuals all over the world. A contributing author for Yogi Times Magazine, Christine writes about the power of music as a wellness strategy for holistic health. Her next work, The Healing Drum Kit, will be available in July, 2005 from Sounds True Publishing Company.

As a consultant to Remo, the world's largest drum company, Christine trains health-care professionals in the HealthRHYTHMS group drumming protocol throughout the United States and Japan. A pioneer in the music and wellness movement, Christine also serves as a consultant to the Mind-Body Wellness Center and the Wellness Committee of the Percussive Arts Society. She serves on the board of Explore: A Journal of Science and Healing, edited by Larry Dossey, MD and is an advisory member of the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild.

Through her company, UpBeat Drum Circles, Christine offers health & wellness seminars, corporate team building, diversity training, and conference events. Her extensive travel itinerary has included Hong Kong, China, Brazil, South Africa, Japan, and Western Europe. On New Year's Day, 2004, Christine led the famous Rose Parade while playing the world's largest REMO gong drum.

Televised media credits include: CBS This Morning, NBC's The Other Half, KABC - Los Angeles, KTLA - Los Angeles, London Tonight, Living Better TV, Inspiring Hearts News Magazine, Discovery Health, & Hong Kong News.

Print media includes: Fast Company, US News & World Report, First for Women Magazine, The Hong Kong Oriental News, The Christian Science Monitor, Newsweek Magazine, Yogi Times, Natural Beauty and Health.


The Healing Drum: Rhythms of Life, Spirit, and the World
Join internationally acclaimed music therapist Christine Stevens in an experience of rhythm for self-care, healing, self-expression, and creativity. Discover how to incorporate drumming into one-to-one sessions and groups. No prior musical experience necessary. Drums and percussion instruments provided by Remo or bring your own.

Learning Objectives:
• Demonstrate ability to properly hold and play frame drum for self-care and healing
• Demonstrate ability to play three rhythms that can be used in clinical therapeutic context
• Demonstrate knowledge of the seven proven health strategies woven into group drumming

Saturday, November 11, 2006
Ballroom 10:45am to 12 noon


The HeartBEAT of Wellness:
The Scientific Foundation of Rhythm and Healing
Join internationally acclaimed music therapist Christine Stevens in this interactive keynote event that demonstrates the use of drumming for self-care, wellness, and therapy. Learn about the evidence from cutting-edge research in psychoneuroimmunology documenting what indigenous cultures have known for centuries; that drums are a powerful tool of wellbeing and holistic health. Drums and percussion instruments provided by Remo or bring your own.

Learning Objectives:
• Participants will demonstrate knowledge of the three medical outcomes to the major research studies on drumming
• Participants will demonstrate knowledge of the seven proven health strategies woven into group drumming
• Participants will state at least one clinical application of group drumming and one self-care example of drumming
• Participants will demonstrate knowledge of the history of drumming as an indigenous healing art form

Sunday, November 12, 2006
Ballroom 2:00pm to 3:00pm

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