A Great Read: How Music Saved Allison Woyiwada’s Brain
When doctor’s discovered a massive aneurysm inside Allison Woyiwada’s head, they had to get it out using some pretty radical techniques. While they got the aneurysm, the brain surgery altered Allison. This story in the Ottawa Citizen explains how music helped this retired teacher from Ottawa get back to normal.
Music, a lifelong devotion, would come to her rescue.
With the help of music therapy — an approach that uses music to reorganize an injured brain — Woyiwada would orchestrate an astonishing comeback.
You have to read the whole thing. Music therapy is a powerful, powerful thing.
Thanks for sharing that, Alan. Brain-Music research and anecdotes are fascinating.