How we heal the body at Tanner Health is only part of the story. The mind and spirit often require healing, too. That’s where mindfulness practices and art therapy come in, providing mental and spiritual nourishment through soothing music and therapeutic art showcased in soaring spaces filled with light. The healing arts offer a holistic approach that nurtures all aspects of well-being.

The power of art

In Tanner hospitals and our newest medical office buildings, walls of glass, soaring skyward, allow natural sunlight to flood open, spacious public areas such as atriums and rotundas. Water features such as fountains and a fish-and-turtle habitat bring the natural healing qualities of moving water into the patient care setting. Art therapy sessions are available to further enhance the healing environment and embody the principles of the healing arts.

Talented local performers utilize Tanner’s Steinway grand piano, as well as their own vocal talents and personal musical instruments, to create delightful performances in the John H. Burson III, MD, Atrium on a monthly schedule.

In 2008, Tanner Health’s Harmony for Healing music therapy program was developed out of a desire to help team members, patients and their loved ones cope with the stressful times that often accompany a hospital stay.

Music therapy is an established healthcare technique that uses music to address the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals of all ages. Research has shown that music therapy can help promote wellness, manage stress, alleviate pain and promote physical rehabilitation.

The music therapy program is funded through gifts to Tanner Medical Foundation. Proceeds are used to continue Harmony for Healing performances to hire a full-time music therapist.

If you would like more information about Tanner’s Harmony for Healing music therapy program, please contact Jeanette Grizzard.