Rebecca Strauss
Rebecca Strauss is a professional classical violist and violinist, a Certified Music Practitioner, a Certified Life Coach, and Music Director of Riverview Chamber Players. She is known for her artistry and vision and her ability to create safe, nurturing spaces for others to flourish. She has a firm belief in a person’s wholeness and capacity to transform pain into power and has a strong desire to contribute to the wellbeing of others. Using the beauty and power of live music, Rebecca has witnessed the positive and life-changing impact of her work. She has been referred to by her patients as “Dr. Viola” and “a musical nurse.” Since 2019 she has performed therapeutic music at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital in Jamaica Plain and the VA Hospital in Brockton, MA, for patients in the hospice, long-term dementia, rehab, and spinal cord injury units as well as in ventilator and long-term care. Rebecca has produced and performed hundreds of music healing events that provide respite for hospital patients, individuals in homeless shelters and prisons, and for families of homicide victims. She also performed at Buckingham Palace at an event hosted by Princess Anne to raise awareness of survivors of acid violence.
Business Information
Rebecca Strauss
92 Riverview Avenue
Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, United States
Hours of Operation
Healing Music: Providing a Safe Space for You to Relax, Reflect, and Renew
Duration:
1 Session
Price:
$100.00
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Offering
A therapeutic music session is a personal retreat - a time to sit back, relax, and let yourself be pampered by the soothing vibrations of live acoustic viola music in a safe and supportive environment. Therapeutic music is an evidence-based healing modality recognized by the National Standards Board for Therapeutic Music for its ability to decrease physical and emotional pain, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, relieve tension, and accelerate physical healing.
How This Session Helps
Live music, tailored to your needs, provides more than relaxation - it creates a healing space where your body and mind can recalibrate. Research shows that therapeutic music supports the nervous system, promoting calm and reducing stress. The deep tones of the viola can help:
Reduce Pain: Alleviate physical and emotional discomfort.
Lower Blood Pressure: Encourage relaxation and physical balance.
Relieve Tension and Anxiety: Soothe the nervous system and create emotional harmony.
Promote Physical Healing: Accelerate recovery by supporting the body’s natural processes.
Enhance Emotional Well-Being: Connect with your inner world and foster clarity and peace.
What to Expect
During your 45-minute session, Rebecca Strauss performs live music selected to match your unique needs in the moment. There is no predetermined repertoire; instead, Rebecca intuitively follows your emotional and physical state. She draws from a range of genres - classical, folk, popular standards, and improvisation - to create a nurturing and healing environment. Depending on your needs, the music may be calming and restorative, encouraging sleep and deep relaxation, or uplifting and energetic to boost your mood.
You can enjoy this session in a location of your choice - at home in bed, on the couch, in your favorite chair, or even outside in your garden. The music meets you where you are, providing comfort and care wherever you feel most at ease.
Clients Share Their Experiences
“If the music was an entity, it would be like a cozy room that won’t let any bad in.”
“After hearing the music, I could think about my health more clearly, calmly, and safely.”
“The music is like a plate of food for someone who hasn’t eaten for a very long time.”
Allow yourself this peaceful retreat. Therapeutic music invites you to connect deeply with yourself, fostering emotional balance and physical renewal through the transformative power of sound.
Engagement Method
In-Person
Virtual
Additional Information
• Please contact me to schedule a ~15-minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs and determine whether to meet virtually or in person.
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