Hi, I'm Katina Chapman and I run Spiral of Light, offering a wide range of alternative therapies that complement each other. Each therapy is designed to help you empower your life, build confidence and feel stronger and healthier. As part of my Sound Therapy case studies I worked with students with learning difficulties at Otley College. I worked for over 20 years in Human Resources; my last post was as Head of Human Resources for Otley College. I left in February 2011, to pursue my passion for alternative therapies. I specialise in Sound Therapy and Crystal Therapy. I trained with Crystal Dimensions and the British Academy of Sound Therapy, (see below for a full list of my alternative therapy qualifications). I noticed my dad, who is 92, enjoyed playing the drum with me. It occurred to me that if he enjoyed playing other people his age might also enjoy drumming. I arranged with Stradbroke Court Day Centre (Lowestoft) to run a drum circle - the response was amazing. The day residents loved doing something active. Since then I've been going into various residential homes and day centres in Lowestoft working with the elderly and adults with learning difficulties. The response has been really positive. For example I've noticed one group with dementia, over a period of weeks, recognise me when I walk in and once we start drumming they remember the simple rhythms, they also have become more talkative.
