Draft:HealthTunes

HealthTunes Overview

HealthTunes Overview HealthTunes is a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles,  founded in 2014  by Univ.-Prof. Walter Werzowa. Endorsed by UCLA Health  and other hospitals, HealthTunes leverages the therapeutic effects of music  to aid in medical treatments  and overall well-being. The organization provides an audio service where users can access streaming music therapy sessions. Streaming MusicMedicine is a new TeleHealth Modality. History HealthTunes was established to integrate music into the healing process, drawing on Univ.-Prof. Walter Werzowa’s  extensive background in music  and sound design/audio branding  The organization was founded to provide a scientifically-backed platformaccessible to patients worldwide at no cost. Mission HealthTunes' mission is to use music therapy as a non-pharmacological intervention to improve the physical and emotional health of individuals. The organization aims to make music therapy accessible to all, promoting its benefits for stress reduction, pain management, and recovery support<https://prenuvo.com/announcements/prenuvo-partners-with-healthtunes>. Services HealthTunes offers a variety of music therapy sessions designed for specific medical conditions and wellness needs such as anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and pain management< https://www.healthtunes.org/app/library> Each session is curated based on research in music therapy and its impact on health. Research and Impact HealthTunes collaborates with medical experts and institutions to research the efficacy of music therapy. Walter Werzowa is involved in multiple health studies 1)2)3)   ongoing studies <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374394429_Virtual_reality-based_training_for_improving_cognitive_social_and_physical_functioning_in_high-functioning_seniors_A_two-arm_parallel-group_randomized_study_CoSoPhy_FX_Preprint>  to understand further and document the benefits of music in healthcare settings. Partnerships and Collaborations HealthTunes partners with hospitals<https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/core-kidney/patient-resources/wellness/music-program/health-tunes>, healthcare providers<https://prenuvo.com/announcements/prenuvo-partners-with-healthtunes>, and wellness organizations to integrate music therapy into patient care. The organization also collaborates with musicians, - MOBY <https://vimeo.com/248372626> - and composers to create therapeutic music tracks. Recognition HealthTunes' founder, Univ.-Prof Walter Werzowa, is speaking at Health conferences <https://aiforgood.itu.int/speaker/walter-werzowa/>, Frontiers Health Conference 2020<https://2020.frontiers.health/agenda/speakers/697321> about HealthTunes' recognition for its innovative approach to healthcare and wellness, receiving accolades for its contributions to non-pharmacological treatments and patient care.