Dr. McKinney, when did you begin using Musical Massage Sound Therapy?
The greatly improved method in the field of music for therapeutic purposes was presented in Florida in 1989 by intuitive Al Miner with guidance from Lama Sing, who is similar to Edgar Cayce. The sound therapy was specifically designed to balance the energies of our human energy field. The method was first used for hospice work and soon after was found to be beneficial for all kinds of spiritual, emotional, mental and physical needs.
Dr. McKinney, what did the instructions say?
The instructions gave us a description of the sound patterns and suggestions for instrumentation. This information needed to be realized in the form of audiotapes and CDs. My twin sister, Dr. Dorothy Gundling, and I developed the recordings. Since then, we have turned our attention to producing the highest quality recordings possible and marketing them as part of our mission to assist in the healing of humankind.
Does your twin sister have a similar background as you?
Yes. She is also a musician. Her degrees are from Stanford University, Pacific Union College and Saybrook Institute. She is a professional violinist and was concertmaster for the Napa Valley Symphony for many years. In the late '50s and early '60s, she organized and was past president for both the Napa Valley Symphony Association and Napa Valley Symphony League. Interestingly, she began her career in music for healing at about the same time as I did. She started by volunteering at local hospitals and nursing homes in the Bay Area where she lives. Even though many miles separate us, time and distance are never a problem. She was an integral part of Casa de Maria Research Center since its inception. We complement each other in all that we do.
What was the initial question that brought about the instructions?
Initially, it was my aim to use music to help people going through a crisis or help in their transition (their dying process). Thus, three musical variations were suggested. It was soon discovered, however, that the variations were good for all. Reports from listeners started coming in describing their increased feelings of joy, hope, creativity, inner peace, and so on. We began to realize that their feelings exactly matched the psychological attributes found in each of the chakras or energy centers. The Musical Massage Sound Therapy variations had helped them return to balance and harmony. The therapeutic sounds created ease where there was dis-ease. With a balanced, resonating field, the body was better able to make itself more perfect: spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically.
What have you discovered since those initial days?
We have discovered a wealth of information. The tonal patterns are derived from the ancient sacred Gregorian chant that has high healing qualities. We also learned that Musical Massage Sound Therapy is a key that unlocks the doorway to perfect balance. Through its resonance and overtones, it generates a sympathetic resonance that begins the healing process throughout the body.
Who gets the most benefit from the recordings?
Everyone can benefit from the recordings, but those people who are most aware of the changes taking place in their own human energy field while they listen to the recording will better understand the value. Practitioners of massage, Reiki, acupuncture and similar life energy disciplines find Musical Massage Sound Therapy to be a valuable boost to their healing treatments. Yet others find it effective to supplement the listening with dance, art, toning, or color therapy. Children, who are difficult to manage, do benefit greatly by listening to Musical Massage Sound Therapy.
There have been no detrimental effects reported.
MMST is safe, non-intrusive, non-addictive and non-invasive.
FAQ - CASA DE MARIA RESEARCH CENTER (sponsor of MMST)
When did the idea for Casa de Maria Research Center begin?
A small group of people, interested in the therapeutic value of music and color, began collecting and working with information concerning this subject in 1974. Dr. Maria McKinney, the current director, was one of those people. Casa de Maria Research Center was incorporated in the State of Washington in November 1982 to actively develop this discipline and make it available to all who seek the healing it offers. The Internal Revenue Service has recognized Casa de Maria Research Center as exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
What is the mission of the organization?
The mission of the Casa de Maria Research Center is to explore, promote and practice the life enhancing concepts of music and sound to assist in the healing of humankind, and to help raise its consciousness. Healing of the body means supporting more positive attitudes and emotions thus bringing greater joy, love, harmony, inner peace, happiness, enhanced relationships, and much more.
Who is the Founder and Director of Casa de Maria Research Center?
The founder is Dr. Maria McKinney. She has degrees from Mannes College, Yale University, Stanford University, and University of Oregon. She is a professional cellist and also plays viola da gamba, which she learned in Basel, Switzerland. She left a position as professor of Music at Central Washington University to devote her full-time energies to the work of the Center. Currently, the director is Susan Moore living in Texas. She has been a part of Casa de Maria Research Center since its inception.
What kind of lectures and workshops has the Casa de Maria Research Center provided?
Some of the lectures on sound therapy and related topics at the Center include:
Musical Massage, Wynne Thomas and Dr. Maria McKinney
Aura Workshop, Johanna Fisslinger
Findhorn Garden Community, Dorothy Maclean
Aura Camera, Russ and Anita Hicks
Accelerated Self-Healing, Judy Kapel and Judy Goring
Healing Through Signature Sound (Sharry Edwards), Cathy Alexander and Jim Gaffrey
Electro-frequency Diagnostics and Treatment, Cliff Hedeen
Monroe's Gateway to Higher Consciousness, Judith Munns
The Origins of Drunvalo Melchizedek, Susan Moore
Musical Massage and Aura Readings, Dr. Maria McKinney and Bill Broomall
Crystals in Healing, Ron Lane
Art Therapy, Mary Newbill
Reiki, Holly Sosienski
Dance Movement, Jeanette Shomer
Veil Painting, Dr. Sigrid Penrod
Bach Flower Remedies, Dee Hall
Art Therapy, Margaret Carpenter
Psychology of World Religion, Harmon and June Avis Bro
Aromatherapy as a tool for Spiritual Activation, Diana James
Scientific work of George Merkle Ph.D., Michael Brookins
Letting Go of Illusions, Jan Weiss
Jin Shin Acupressure, Alex Holland
Reflexology, Beverly Rossiter
Aromatherapy, June Earle
What is Ascension, Celeste Korsholm
Dr. McKinney, can you describe your Attunement Room?
In our Attunement Room, Casa de Maria Research Center offered therapeutic treatments using music and color. The room was circular, 10 feet in diameter and located within a larger room. It was surrounded by a six-foot high white-silk curtain, with a white hand-made rug on the floor. Two small hand-woven symbols hung on the curtain of this room: one an equal cross in a circle; the other a star-of-David, crafted by Judith Lowe. The client could either lay down on the massage table or sit in a chair placed in the middle of the room. The music and colored light was selected intuitively for each client.
Dr. McKinney, can you give us a description of your Center?
From 1983 to1995, Casa de Maria Center was a complex of rooms to accommodate music-therapy clients, special speakers, workshops, and it provided counseling rooms for many practitioners of the healing arts. The Casa de Maria Bookstore was part of the Center, which sold books, crystals, selected recordings and essential oils. In 1995 the bookstore was sold and Casa de Maria Research Center continued as a separate entity focusing on distributing Musical Massage Sound Therapy.
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