Come join us!

In this group, we use gentle techniques such as  our voices, singing bowls, small instruments and imagery to promote self-exploration, self-expression, healing and relaxation.

Learn about the three kinds of  vocal sounds that help you to relax,  release blocked emotions, and rejuvenate. We’ll have some fun stuff to engage your inner child to come out and play, too.

Being in a supportive group helps you to know you are not alone in world, rather with good companions with whom you can share what ever this leg of your life’s journey is bringing your way.

DATE:  Tuesday, July 30, 2019,  7:30 – 9:00pm

FEE: $35 tax included

LOCATION: Peggy’s Holistic Oasis  …

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The salt air (helotherapy) at the Salt Waves Spa has been shown to support the immune system and healing for many conditions. Listening to crystal and Tibetan singing bowls and healing vocals helps you relax even deeper, opening you to a deeper healing experience.  As a sound/energy practitioner, the music of the bowls and voice is a treatment in itself, helpful for letting go of emotional/mental/physical blocks to your wellness.

Suitable for wheel chairs.

Relaxing music to soothe your spirit and promote your body-mind healing

The salt spa – helotherapy – helps your immune system, respiratory and dermatological conditions, stress, allergies and more…

Not suitable for people with high blood pressure or heart disease where reduced sodium levels are part of the treatment.

Check out www.SaltWave.ca to learn more about the health benefits of the salt treatment.

Dates:  7

Friday, October 13, 2017 – CANCELLED

Keep watching for monthly dates…

Time: 7:00 – 8:45pm

Cost: $45 + HST=$50.85

A minimum of 5 people is needed with a maximum of 11-12.

Location: Salt Wave Spa, Westgate Mall, 1309 Carling Ave., by the food court.

Reserved Seating for 11 people – Minimum 5. Advance tickets only: Deadline: Friday, October 6 .

Tickets are available through Eventbrite at Facebook (with a small fee added): https://www.facebook.com/events/866600633505075/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D

Or  Pamela at email hidden; JavaScript is required or by phone at 613-829-1556

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The marvelous relaxing and healing of breathing in of the salt air at the Salt Waves Spa is enhanced by the deeply relaxing and healing sounds of the Tibetan and crystal singing bowls. On top of that, I channel healing of the Archangels and Ascended Masters through the singing I do with the bowls. Blended in is toning of the chakras. For a full body-mind-spirit treatment, it is pretty hard to beat.

Suitable for wheel chairs.

Relaxing music to soothe your spirit and promote your body-mind healing

The salt spa – halotherapy – helps your immune system, respiratory and dermatological conditions, stress, allergies and more…

Not suitable for people with high blood pressure or heart disease where monitoring sodium levels are part of the treatment.

Check out www.SaltWave.ca to learn more about the health benefits of the salt treatment.

Dates:  Friday, August 25, 2017

Friday, September 29, 2017

Keep watching for monthly dates…

Time: 7:00 – 8:45pm

Cost: $45 + HST

Location: Salt Wave Spa, Westgate Mall, 1309 Carling Ave., by the food court.

Reserved Seating for 12 people. RSVP Pamela at email hidden; JavaScript is required or by phone at 613-829-1556

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Crystal Singing Bowls for Deep Relaxation, Meditation and Healing

The sound of crystal singing bowls and healing voice help by bringing us to a place of deep relaxation where let go of old patterns. Let some new lighter energy into your life.

Included in the evening will be some special meditation and music for Earth Day.

Tickets: $25; ($15 seniors, lower income)

Saturday, April 22, 2017  7:30pm

Cancelled

Please Reserve your seat by contacting me at email hidden; JavaScript is required

or by phone 613-829-1556

Location: Peggy’s Holistic Oasis, 249 North River Road, Ottawa, ON (Enter North River Road via Montreal Rd at the Shell gas station next to the bridge). The entry is on the side of the building on Wayling, beside the garage door. Look for the notice on the door, and proceed into the basement.

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Everyone can benefit from it. Maybe you already use music as your therapy when you choose to go out and dance, or play a particular song on your listening device.

I apply the same principle…that music helps us to feel good…with training, experience and understanding. In my groups, I help you to use music, sound and music making strategically to help you when you feel stuck, or could benefit from taking an inward look so you can gain self-understanding and self-confidence.

Your loved ones can also benefit… do you know anyone with cancer or depression, or someone in crisis or experiencing some mid-life craziness? or family members with expressive challenges because of autism, developmental delays, or Alzheimers?

I am a registered psychotherapist and certified music therapist with twenty-five years experience.

Come learn more and experience a little of what it is all about.

Cost: $10

Evening Session: Monday, January 9, 2017  –  7:30-9:00pm

Afternoon Session: Monday, January 16, 2017 –  1-2:30pm

Location: Nectar Centre, 255 MacKay St., 3rd floor (follow the sounds upstairs)

Register now: phone 613-829-1556, or email: email hidden; JavaScript is required

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Everything is made of vibration… and so the planets and astrological signs have designated pitches or notes.

This is a mini workshop where we explore and experience the sound of our astrological sun sign.  Is it a pitch that feels strengthening for you, or is there another pitch that would be better? If you have lots of energy strengthening your sun sign, you may feel overwhelmed in that, and find its opposite helps you feel balanced.  Come and find out.

With a group of people we shall sing the chords significant to each of the signs, giving you the opportunity to be in the center of a chord bath with your chords. You will be able to discern which one is best for you. Then we shall explore how you can make this part of your life.

The Energy Balance Exchange is a networking group that gathers on the first Friday of each month. We explore different avenues to healing each time. Each evening starts with a special presentation, such as this one, Astrology and Sound. We then have time to share your interests and skills with others. For more information: http://energybalanceexchange.org/

Address:

Ottawa Citizen Bldg 1101 Baxter Road,  K2C 3M4 – Conference Centre Ground Floor

Date: December 2, 2016  6:30 for networking; 7:00 for the presentation

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Welcome to

Musical Play 101

Music has several important elements and rhythm is one. The first sounds we hear in our mother’s womb are her heart beat, and her blood pulsing around her body.

The reassuring rocking of our parent’s arms as we were sung to sleep, relaxed and nourished us. Being bounced on Dad’s knee while he sang enlivened us and got us giggling. Maybe these were in short supply in your childhood. This is the right place to be.

Relaxed rhythmic breathing helps us center and tune in to ourselves.  Arrhythmic breathing correlates with stress. Come and breathe with us.

Rhythm is important in communication. In parts of traditional Africa, drums were used to transmit messages between villages. We can use them to communicate our feelings and relieve stress. Come and play with us.

Poetry, song, and story telling have a rhythm that engages us. In older traditions raftsmen and oarsmen sang as they paddled to keep in time together. Rhythmic music or poetry can sweep us up in drama, send us marching through unknown danger or coo and woo and tickle our funny bone. Come and play with words with us.

The stress of living the twenty-first century life sometimes takes us out of our comfort zone, out of the natural rhythms of life. Come tune into your natural rhythmic child, and come out of your closet.

We shall explore our breath, voices and some simple instruments as expressive tools, as rhythmic communicators, as music makers.

Dates: November 7 – December 12    6 Monday mornings 

Time: 10-11:30am

Cost: $110+ HST

Location: Nectar Centre – 3rd Floor, 255 MacKay, in New Edinburgh     www.NectarCentre.ca

To register: Phone: 613-829-1556

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Our healing meditation and spiritual growth group offers an opportunity step back, focus on healing for yourself or others, and come together with like-minded people.

We shall use a range of techniques drawing from sound healing, music therapy and mindfulness practice, such as toning chakras, healing visualizations, prayer, singing mantras and songs, playing/listening to singing bowls. This is a good opportunity to relax, plug into your spiritual connection, support others and leave some of those worries behind.

This is an open group so you can come choose to come regularly, or come by for a single session. It is a great opportunity to come and meet me, and experience some of my work before engaging private services, or to connect with a healing and spiritually oriented group.

Dates:  November 14, 28, December 12
Cost:  Each session fee $15-25

RSVPs are appreciated

Location: Nectar Centre – 255 MacKay St, New Edinburgh; accessible by #9 bus and close to others along Beechwood (5,7). Street parking. We are on the third floor…climb to the top and turn right.

Registration: Contact Pamela by phone 613-829-1556 or email hidden; JavaScript is required

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6 Weeks – Starting Sept 19, Mornings

Do you feel shy or uncomfortable singing even in a group? You are not alone. Have you held the impression that you could not sing…or simply never had the opportunity to develop a confident relationship with singing?

The truth is that just about everyone can learn to sing. Come join us for an evening for beginners and budding vocalists. We’ll explore some of the reasons why blocks around singing have come up, address healing them, and play with our voices.

Come engage in some playful vocal exploration in a non-judgemental environment. We’ll explore some highs and lows of your vocal range, with games to help you to feel more at ease.

Feel More Comfortable with your Singing Voice

When: September 19 – October 31 (not Oct 10).  10-11:30 am

Where: Nectar Centre:  255 MacKay St., 3rd Floor (Buses are close by #9, and 7…on Beechwood)

Cost: $110 +HST

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Each chakra has tones associated with them. When singing them can help to support your body/mind/spirit’s natural healing capacity.

Regarded by many master healers as the best healing tool we have, our voices hold a special place within the sound healing and therapy world.

Come explore your voice and enliven your body in a new way. We’ll work through the structure of the chakras, and also include other helpful methods as well. This work integrates the mind, spirit and body including the emotions, important for the opening of the heart.

Monday Mornings: 10:00-11:30 am    June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016

Monday Evenings: Please let me know if you are interested in an evening group….possibly Monday evenings.

June 6: Connecting Sound and your Astrological Portrait: Each planet has its own vibration which have been translated into pitches. We’ll explore your Sun, Moon and Venus by sounding them. Bring your astrological chart or the information on which signs each of these planets is in. Time of birth is not needed for this.

June 13: Mantras: Songs to Enliven and Clear the path. Mantras, in this case,  are short sung spiritual texts which help us to connect with the Divine within. These short songs are nourishment for the soul and help to support us on our healing journeys. The chanting tradition is common in many traditions, from Judeo-Christian- Islam to Hindu, Seikh, and Buddhism. Come learn some mantras from different traditions.

June 20: Sounding your Name. How do you feel about your name? Do you like it, or not? Many of us hold a lot of emotion around our names, stemming from childhood. In this session we shall get in touch with these feelings and bring healing to your relationship with yourself and others.

June 27: Toning the Chakras and Meridians. Starting with toning the basic chakras, we shall continue with toning the meridians, the fine energy pathways that circulate throughout the body. These pathways are also worked with in acupuncture, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or tapping), shiatzu therapy and other modalities. We shall use our voices.

Continuing most Monday Mornings…stay tuned!

Location: Nectar Centre  – top floor and to the right; 255 MacKay  St. next to MacKay United Church at the corner of Dufferin.

Contribution: Sliding scale $15-20

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