Islene Runningdeer

I am a musician (pianist and singer), healer, therapist, educator and author. I'm also a grandmother, mother, friend and citizen of the world. I work primarily with those who are dying, and their families, and our elders. My heritage is French and Indian, I live in beautiful Vermont, have a black cat named Patience, and am thoroughly enjoying my later life. I do some guest teaching from time to time at New England Conservatory in Boston, sharing my insights about music and medicine, music and spirit, music and human potential. I would love reading your comments about my recently published book, Musical Encounters with Dying: Stories and Lessons, and hope that it will shine some light on a topic that we all must consider.