A Sampling of Testimonials
What has really surprised me with your music is that it is not giving me the feeling I usually have while I am listening to other music. Usually, music keeps my mind busy because it follows some kind of harmonious rules (such as when I experiment with classical music). Instead, with your music I feel more connected with what could be called the abstract mind (right brain) and the music makes the border between the two minds (lower and abstract) more apparent (it is a funny and pleasant feeling). I feel your music "speaks" to the right brain and stops the left one from running and being locked in negative patterns of thought (where I think tensions are expressed). This probably allows the entrance of positive and balanced energy in the body and then we feel better and eventually start to heal.
With Gratitude,
Dr. Sébastien Cayzac
Centre de Neurosciences Intégratives et Cognitives
Bordeaux 1 University, France
Hi Amy....I thought I would send this to you as a thank you. I emailed you about a month ago asking about your cd's because of a friend I have that was diagnosed with cancer all over the body. At that time, he was in hospice and trying to be as comfortable as possible. He was given high doses of morphine just to sleep and be comfortable. I finally sent them the cd last week (something I should have done earlier, but it slipped my mind a few times), but they finally received it. Yesterday morning, he woke up thrashing and gasping for air. He begged to go. He was completely miserable. He asked for your cd to be played to calm him down............he did just that. He calmed down enough to go. He just passed away last night. I want to thank you for producing such heartfelt., beautiful, and soothing music. You are truly a healing gift.
The cd I sent to them was the one with the rose that says "awaken to yourself" I think. I bought this last year for my newborn and it's fantastic. In fact, my daughters wall is right up against the living room wall on the couch my husband sits on every night. We couldn't figure out why he was falling asleep on the couch sitting up at 7pm every evening (this is the hour our daughter goes down and I turn on your cd). Then, it dawned on us....as soon as I turned on your cd...within minutes he would fall asleep hearing the harp through the walls!!!!!!!!!!! We cracked up.....pretty amazing.
SO...thank you again....thought I would share this with you.....hope it puts a smile on your face.....you deserve it!
Cheers!
Cori
Still listening after 3yrs
Reviewer: Amy Patrick
Amy Camie sent her New Love CD to our son at the beginning of his Bone Marrow Transplant...it was waiting for us at the hospital when we checked in. It helped our then 8yr old relax during the worst pain and fear. We played it nightly for 2yrs post transplant for him to sleep by. We are still listening three years after first receiving this heartfelt gift and still find peace and relaxation during the many especially hard times for him. Thank you for this gift...we think of your generosity and caring often. Sincerely, Amy and Wade Patrick (Parents of Ryan)
Source of Comfort and Joy
Reviewer: Carol Reiley
In a tremendously difficult and challenging period of my life, due to recent cancer surgery, the death of my husband and death of my mother within 20 days of each other, my need to destress was palpable. This CD was a tremendous source of comfort and joy as I relaxed and could finally sleep to regain emotional equilibrium. Thank you.
Has helped me enormously
Reviewer: Janet Ryan, Ryan Public Relations
I am a life long insomniac and I have found one item that has helped me enormously...it is this CD. It just relaxes you in very short order and the music is just so beautiful. I have tried everything under the sun and this CD has helped me time and again. I even take it with me when I travel for business, as that can be a tough sleeping situation.
Not awake to hear it
Reviewer: Gloria
As a cancer patient, I have listened to your CD many times because of trouble sleeping. I can truthfully say that I'm not familiar with the second half of the CD because I'm not awake to hear it.
Relaxing and comforting
Reviewer: Nazzie
I have hundreds of relaxing music CDs but this one is truly magical. I could have the most difficult day but at night I listen to this music, it melts all my stress in a few seconds. I recommend it to everyone.
There is magic here!
Reviewer: Linda S., Cancer Patient
I don't know what the magic is in this recording; the beauty of the harp playing, the resonant sound of the harp itself, the desire of the artist to bring comfort to people in turmoil, the particular melodies. Whatever the source, there is magic here.
Relaxation is greater when this CD is used
Reviewer: William G. Collins, Ph.D.
In treating patients with excessive stress or hypertension, I've been using the solo harp CD, NEW LOVE "awaken to yourself" with dramatic results. I've been comparing various types of music with this solo harp CD. In every case thus far the level of relaxation, as measured by the increase in the alpha wave frequency, is greater when this CD is used.
What a God Send!
Reviewer: Christine Garden, RN, CHPN, CHTP, LMT
I coordinate a Complementary Therapies Program for a large Hospice in Florida. We give Amy's CD, "New Love," to our patients and families. This music is so soothing to those dealing with the diagnosis of a terminal illness. I have walked into homes filled with utter chaos only to play Amy's music and watch the household calm into peacefulness and renewed coping abilities. I have used Amy's music in my own life as well, to "de-stress" from the Trauma of 3 hurricanes we experienced last year and also during the time of my diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer. What a God send it was and continues to be to me. I now think of the people in the aftermath of Katrina and how helpful this music would be to comfort their frayed bodies, minds and emotions. Amy is such a Blessing to our world during these times we live in.
Absolutely love it
Reviewer: letter Amy received from an RN, CHPN, CHTP, LMT
I do so enjoy giving out your CD to our patients. They absolutely love it and I can't tell you how comforting it has been in such a scary hurricane season...We've almost given out the 1000. Isn't that wonderful. Thank you so much for using your God given talent to uplift so many others. You truly will never see the impact you have had.
Thank you for the hours of relief
Reviewer: a letter Amy received from a New York City Counseling Unit after 9/11
This note is to thank you for all the "New Love" CDs you have sent. Events of September 11, 2001 have taught us how much we all have a need to step back, decompress and relax. Your CD has become part of the "Ft. Totten Experience." During the day it is played for clients and staff alike. We continue to be pleased by the response we get from family members and fire fighters that have gotten copies. I cannot thank you enough for the hours of relief your work and kindness have brought the FDNY family.
Simply wonderful!
Reviewer: Sandy Jost, Ph.D.
Amy's New Love CD is simply wonderful! I can sit and listen to it over and over again, and it puts me in touch with a place of inner peace. Amy's intention to give love to the world just vibrates through her fingertips and pours out through her harp to inspire healing to any individual who might be experiencing any physical, mental, or spiritual wounds in their lifetime...as well as to anyone who simply wants to sit back, relax and enjoy the magic of a beautifully played instrument!
Amy's music helped my son with Post Traumatic Stress
Reviewer: letter Amy received from a mother of 3
Our family experienced a house fire due to a natural gas leak and explosion of our next-door neighbor's home. After the explosion, my son had recurrent nightmares, difficulty sleeping and was very anxious about unfamiliar sounds and smells...Amy's music enabled him to calm himself and settle down to sleep. We play the music every night at bedtime. It has also made a very positive impact on the behavior of my autistic twin four-year olds. Their sleep has improved, as well. I credit Amy's music with improving our quality of life. It has helped my son to nearly completely recover from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. It has helped him to go on and lead a normal life. It has decreased anxiety and stress in our home. And it is so pleasant and uplifting to hear. We are fortunate to be blessed by her music which has helped my family immensely.
I have 4 different examples of the powerfully gentle effect of The Magic Mirror CD- My sister is a Missionary in Bolivia working with young girls, troubled by life experiences. One girl I call my adopted godchild, as she seemed to need a spiritual godmother. She by description was anxious and noncompliant to even the every day happenings, restless and tormented. She was offered a space of quiet with the melodious sounds of this Harp Music as a background, shortly much to the teachers surprise, she fell asleep. I anxiously await more wonderful news from her. Thanks so much. The second is very personal, I am at a very energetic job and at times winding done after long hours is difficult. I decided to turn off the TV and listen to the music of the The Magic Mirror, I remember nothing further, I just remember being refreshed in the morning. Now it is very frequently used. Thanks so much. My youngest sister, who recently experienced the tragedy of the suicidal loss of her only son, came to my house a month after the funeral. I had her room set up and had my CD player on repeat so that the music of The Magic Mirror was always her background. It not only provided her with a peaceful environment, but also helped her so much in getting sleep in somewhat restless nights. The last experience is about a dear friend of many years who comes a long distance to visit in my home where she finds peace and tranquility. She too had the The Magic Mirror experience. and woke up very refreshed and more relaxed. Thanks so much it is such a blessing, and so are you.
Mary Ann DeMoor
Nurse, Ordained Minister, Hypnotherapist
This is beautiful, magical, wonderful, peaceful, healing music! I love it! Thank you Amy for sharing your gift. A Hundred thousand Blessings!
Margaret C. Broad
The CD is everything I hoped it would be and more. As a therapeutic harpist, I found the music perfect for relaxation, meditation, and healing. I'm going to buy another one for my massage therapist for Christmas!
Nell Morris, ACCM
I bought the CD for myself and another I shared with a friend who is recovering from a traumatic brain injury and a friend who is being treated for breast cancer. They are both enjoying it immensely.
Rosemary Rovick
The Magic Mirror is miraculous
I love all of Amy's CDs. They all give me a sense of well-being and calm. I feel soothed after listening. Amy has a very special connection that is divinely inspired through her music. I have not sold a CD of Amy's or given one as a gift to anyone who has not loved her CDs and asked for more. The Magic Mirror is miraculous. I have listened to this CD to be inspired, when I have been so tired I didn't think I could do more and to rebalance when I have been upset. This is an amazing CD. If you want to feel balanced, healthy and calm this is a very powerful CD. The Magic Mirror CD is also a wonderful tool for those with friends or family who have physical or emotional dis-ease, helping the body move into a place of balance for healing.
Bonnie Snyder, Ed.S., CPC
I use guided imagery as a healing tool that helps people learn how to listen to their own inner voice of truth; and Amy Camie's harp on this CD is SO heartfelt, that it seems to be the method that helps people HEAR their voice of health easiest of all!
Wonder-full listening experience - will use with clients.
Dr. Sandy Jost
Amy's done it again - this CD opened my heart and I find myself playing it often, especially when I'm working in my office and on my finances - it heads tension off at the pass! I've had success with Amy's "New Love" CD in reducing anxiety in clients, and I intend to use "The Magic Mirror" to the same purpose. It truly is a wonder-full listening experience!
Kevin Ferris, MSW, LCSW
These comments are from GuideStar's survey of nonprofits:
REVIEW:
As a hospice volunteer I have attended training sessions conducted by Amy Camie of the SAF, and I am aware of her work with our patients at the de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis. Amy's presentations on vibrational awareness and the positive effects this type of therapy can have via the mind-body connection (as suggested by research conducted by the SAF) challenge the tenets of conventional medicine and offer intriguing promise for the future treatment of disease.
Larry B.
The Great!
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... how it has opened my eyes to the possibilities of alternative therapy in the treatment of disease and the well-being of patients.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... conduct the research that would allow it to responsibly advance the possibilities that music/vibration therapy can offer. Amy Camie is the right person at the right time to overcome institutional resistance to fundamental change.
Ways to make it better
One thing I'd also say is that... Amy is uniquely qualified, personally and professionally, to "speak truth to power" regarding music/vibration therapy. Simply put - if she gets research funding, she can change the world.
REVIEW:
As an author and educator on the use of guided imagery in the medical world, Amy's music has been phenomenal in providing a supportive foundation for many. Because it is ONLY when a person feels strong enough on the inside that they can ever then find the strength to "rebuild" ... and actually "lift" themselves up to a newer and healthier place! What better gift can any musician give but a heart that is filled with the intention to heal? Thank you Amy, for all that you do to "gift" us just that!
Sandy Jost, PhD
The Great!
I've seen the results of this organization in... even the traditional medical world.
Ways to make it better
One thing I'd also say is that... it is always great to see the many ways in which our science can support the efforts of holistic health.
REVIEW:
I work within the breast cancer community in St. Louis and have had countless miraculously positive experiences with the Scientific Arts Foundation, specifically Amy Camie and her music. I will TRY to condense these experiences to specific venues. Most importantly, Amy have gifted me with CD's to put into the hands of patients struggling with the side-effects of breast cancer treatments. The stories I have heard as a result of my clients' experiences with this music is beyond profound. I have chills all over my body and tears in my eyes as I recall some of the stories...sleep achieved with the help of her music made many of my clients feel more able to move through the rest of life (motherhood, professional, wife, friend) more peacefully and feeling more 'like themselves'. Amy has presented to all of the support groups/educational programs I have ever requested. Everyone loves her and feels the spirit of her intention instantly. I've witnessed miracles within these 'presentations' as well...tears and joy too. Some women, feeling consumed by sadness or anger, felt relief as she played her music for them in person. A day after one of Amy's presentations, a woman I knew for years struggled with grief and anger said she resisted coming to the Amy's talk because she only liked the 'clinical' presentations to keep up with research, etc. She said with tears in her eyes, "I felt different after Amy played. I took her CD and played it when I got home. I cried tears that I hadn't allowed and slept more deeply than I have in years. I plan on making her music a part of my every day, thank you." With years of stories like this one accumulated in my heart, it's difficult to put into words the "experience" I've had with Amy and the Scientific Arts Foundation. I also want to note I appreciate the foundation's commitment to clinically document the effects of the music...I know that is what it will take to get it into the hands of more cancer patients and others who would benefit. As a caregiver, I use Magic Mirror and the other CD's as a way of taking care of myself.
Michelle C.
The Great!
I've seen the results of this organization in... the lives of the cancer patients exposed to Amy's music on physical, emotional and mental levels...and then some.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... its clarity of intention. There is no ego involved. The Scientific Arts Foundation wants to help empower individuals in their own healing.
Ways to make it better
My experience would have been better if... everyone diagnosed with cancer was handed the Magic Mirror CD. The research had documented a change in "chemo brain" which is one of the worst side-effects my clients speak of.
One thing I'd also say is that... I am grateful, professionally and personally, for the Scientific Arts Foundation.
REVIEW
As a researcher and individual who has come to value the work that the Scientific Arts Foundation is accomplishing on a person to person level that I am amazed that cancer is still around. The director, Amy Camie is so dynamic and purpose driven that with such great energy behind the SAF efforts it seems that cancer does not stand a chance.. and when it comes to the dramatic research they are doing it seems that a cancer trouble spot "chemo brain " can be lessened significantly. My hat goes off to the efforts of the SAF for their public educational seminars, low cost distribution of research music proven to reduce chemo related stress, personal intervention on a case my case basis and of course the time and talent of the director Amy Camie.
Deborah B.
The Great!
I've seen the results of this organization in... The looks on the faces of the individuals who are battling cancer when they came in contact with the SAF research and of course Amy herself
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... The willingness to communicate, share and dream without regard to time ...it's only the person who matters most
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... exceptional
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... make a huge impact in the war not only with cancer but other morbidities such as diabetes, obesity, ADHD, and autism
Ways to make it better
My experience would have been better if... there were enough funds to carry out the SAF already approved IRB hospital based study.... if only a small grant of $60 - 70K could be realized then folks could start winning in the battle with cancer
If I ran this organization, I would... take the need for grant $$$ directly to the public through media interventions
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... money alone
One thing I'd also say is that... if wishes, good deeds, tremendous effort, unfailing determination and humble heart-felt prayers could generate dollars than the SAF would be a household word and forever identified as an organization who played a huge role in enabling mankind to thrive
REVIEW:
Amy Camie is a living angel. We are a hospice organization, and we have all of Amy's CD and use them all the time with our patients and families. Music has always been a source of comfort and enjoyment for most people, but Amy's harp music is theraputic and holistic...the body, mind and spirit in rhythm. She made a personal visit to one of our patients who stuffed all her emotions inside. While Amy played for her, the patient had an emotional release and wailed for quite some time. Amy just continued to play. She stopped playing when the patient stopped wailing and had drifted off into a deep sleep. The patient's response to the music was a life changing experience for one of our nurses present. It touched Amy too, and was an awesome example that what she is doing at the Scientific Arts Foundation is what she needs to continue doing in the art of music and healing.
Namaste Mary Magill Founder and Executive Director Alternative Hospice
The Great!
I've seen the results of this organization in... Amy vibrates at an angelic vibration, and so does her music because she puts her heart and soul into reaching out to others.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... miracles happen, angels are all around us and Amy is one of them
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... genuine
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... fly, with miracles all around.Christ said we would do greater things than He did,... and in the art of healing we can when we use the gifts we have and take a leap of faith.
Ways to make it better
My experience would have been better if... not applicable
If I ran this organization, I would... not be productive because Music is not my gift. My gift is being a wise old medicine woman.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... Growing at a faster rate that she can handle alone.
One thing I'd also say is that... We love you Amy Camie!
REVIEW:
After having prostate cancer surgery in 1996, I used the New Love CD for relaxation and meditation to speed my recovery. The last time I saw my urologist he said "13 years cancer free." I attribute a lot of this to my change of lifestyle by using the music on the CD. Since then I have given other CD's to friends and family who had cancer and informed them of the research proving its effectiveness on cancer patients. As the Scientific Arts foundation continues its goals and objectives, I want to help spread the word to others facing cancer to use the CD to improve their quality of life.
Kenneth
The Great!
I've seen the results of this organization in... the way the New Love CD helped me change my lifestyle and attitude while facing cancer.
Ways to make it better
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... getting money to continue the research to benefit all cancer patients
REVIEW:
I have used the music of Amy Camie personally, given her cds as gifts to my friends and included it professionally with clients in my private practice. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders. Listening to the cd New Love is not just enjoyable its therapeutic benefit has been demonstrated by research. I strongly recommend that you reward the Scientific Arts Foundation's serious work.
Ann Crowley, PhD
The Great!
I've seen the results of this organization in... the consistent quality of the work of Amy Camie.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the diligence that has been demonstrated to refine the work and validate its usefulness.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... knowledgable, dedicated, and committed.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... reduce the suffering of untold numbers of cancer victims.
Ways to make it better
My experience would have been better if... I could have found a broader audience to share the experience. I host a television program entitled Guidelines for Mental Health and have had Amy Camie as a guest on the program several times over the past 4 years.
If I ran this organization, I would... Search for a professional writer to prepare the research findings for a highly respected journal in the cancer research field.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... finding a vehicle to carry their exceptional knowledge and ability to the public.
One thing I'd also say is that... an enormous amount of work is being done by the Scientific Arts Foundation without compensation and that needs to change.
REVIEW:
Magic Mirror, a CD for patients going through chemotherapy to promote healing is fabulous. This is possible due to Amy Camie and the Scientific Arts Foundation. We have had great feedback from our patients about this CD. Please recognize the fine work of this group.
Sincerely, Michelle Keating RN, OCN St. John's Mercy Medical Center Cancer Information Center 314-251-6400
The Great!
I've seen the results of this organization in... in our patients experiencing better coping with chemo
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the ease and helpfulness
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... wonderful
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... provide more CD's and s ervices to help patients
Ways to make it better
My experience would have been better if... we could use this CD with every patient
If I ran this organization, I would... continue this work
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... funding to continue this great work
One thing I'd also say is that... Amy Camie is wonderful!
