The Magic and Allure of the Celtic Harp: Healing and Transformation

The sound of the plucked string of the harp has enchanted and transformed people for thousands of years. Certified music practitioner, psychologist and researcher Marcie Swift, M.Ed. CMP NCSP has explored the role of the harp as a mystic ladder that unites this world with the next. This ancient instrument, cherished as a gift from the gods, has been used for transformation and transition throughout the world. The timeless magic, power, and allure of the harp will be described in this inspirational program. Come hear the history of this mystical instrument; learn of the modern application of harp therapy to ease pain, stress, depression and illness. Hear the many astonishing tales of transformation during harp therapy sessions. Audience members will experience first hand the soothing tones of the harp, when Marcie plays a wide range of beautiful music, paired with her own improvisations and story-telling. Ease yourself into bliss when Marcie weaves her colorful stories and guided images into the therapeutic massage of the music. Marcie will bring several of her Celtic harps, including her Reverie harp, which each member of the audience may play to experience its wonderful healing vibrations.

Marcie Swift, M.Ed. NCSP CMP is a nationally certified school psychologist, certified music practitioner of the harp, and board certified diplomate in behavioral health through the American Association of Integrative Medicine. She provides therapeutic harp music for chemo patients during treatments, and runs support groups for cancer patients, using harp therapy and relaxation therapy at several hospitals. Marcie is the Director of The Swift Center for Learning, LLC, and is available for private consultation to relieve stress, pain, insomnia, and depression in both W. Suffield, and Simsbury. Her recently released CD, Thread of Life can be purchased by contacting her at marcieswift@msn.com.