A therapeutic music service
Randi Sulkin, flutist, is a certified music practitioner in Bellingham, WA. She offers therapeutic music sessions at the bedside for people who are ill, injured, birthing, dying or elderly. Randi connects with people through soothing, calming or uplifting melodies.
How Music Comforts
- Studies show music can
- lower blood pressure
- affect respiration and metabolism
- increase endorphins
- reduce pain perception
- reduce stress and anxiety
- affect heart rate
- bridge social isolation
Credentials
- Training
- Music for Healing and Transition graduate (mhtp.org)
- Internship at Miami, Florida Vitas Hospice and Mt. Baker Care Center, Bellingham, Washington
- Master's degree in education
- Experience
- 40+ years as flutist
- 300+ music sessions for people with Alzheimer's/dementia, multiple sclerosis, cancer, Parkinson's, HIV/AIDS, anxiety, depression, physical frailty, chronic pain, social isolation
- 20+ years in community orchestras and ensembles