Music is Healing - Paperback

by Frances Le Roux (Author)

This book discusses the effect of music on emotions, pain, immune and endocrine systems. It also provides practical musical guidelines and evidence related to the effectiveness of music as a diversion for hospital patients, out-patient clinics and rehabilitation centres.

Author Biography

Dr Frances le Roux holds a PhD in medical microbiology (University of Stellenbosch). She has practised as a physiotherapist for 22 years and is a member of the International Society of Music is Medicine. She uses music daily as a functional intervention during physiotherapy treatment. She's done several articles and publications to journals on this subject and also holds a master's degree on music and pain.