Christine Stevens, MSW, MA, MT-BC
Music Therapy Consultant

Christine Stevens is an internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and music therapist. Holding masters degrees in both social work and music therapy, Christine inspires people all over the world with her message of musical empowerment for mind-body wellness.

Christine is a member of a leading research team, led by Barry Bittman, MD, whose work on reducing employee burnout with group drumming has been published in the journal Advances in Mind-Body Medicine. Christine was recently named to the editorial board of Explore: The Journal of Science & Healing.

She has over 15 years experience developing group drumming programs for such groups as the students at Columbine High School, Ground Zero, Panda Express, and Kaiser Permanente.

A prolific writer, Christine’s book and companion CD/DVD, “The Art and Heart of Drum Circles” has inspired individuals all over the world. A contributing author for Yogi Times Magazine, Christine writes about the power of music as a wellness strategy for holistic health. Her next work, The Healing Drum Kit, will be available in July, 2005 from Sounds True Publishing Company.

As a consultant to Remo, the world’s largest drum company, Christine trains health-care professionals in the HealthRHYTHMS^® group drumming protocol throughout United States and Japan. A pioneer in the music and wellness movement, Christine also serves as a consultant to the Mind-Body, Wellness Centerss and the Wellness Committee of the Percussive Arts Society. She serves on the board of Explore: A Journal of Science and Healing, edited by Larry Dossey, MD and is an advisory member of the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild.

Through her company, UpBeat Drum Circles, Christine offers health & wellness seminars, corporate team building, diversity training, and conference events. Her extensive travel itinerary has included Hong Kong, China, Brazil, South Africa, Japan, and Western Europe. On New Year's Day, 2004, Christine led the Tournament of Roses Parade playing the world's largest REMO gong drum.

Televised media credits include: CBS This Morning, NBC’s The Other Half, KABC – Los Angeles, KTLA – Los Angeles, London Tonight, Living Better TV, Discovery Health, & Hong Kong News.

Print media featuring Christine’s work include: Fast Company, First for Women Magazine, The Oriental News, The Christian Science Monitor, Newsweek Magazine, Yogi Times, and Natural Beauty and Health.

Web sites: www.ubdrumcircles.com *
www.remo.com/health *

E-Mail: info@ubdrumcircles.com