INTERNATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN AND
WORLD FLUTE ASSOCIATION
A Musical and Education-Based Organization Whose Goal is to Foster the Advancement,
Appreciation, Preservation, and Understanding of the Native American flute,
as well as other world flute traditions

2010 INAFA Convention

Convention Sponsor: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire School of Music

Hosting Flute Circle: Clear Water Flute Circle

Date: July 14 - 18, 2010
 

                    

"2010 Convention Performers and Presenters"

        

Dr. R. Iván Iriarte R. Iván Iriarte is a medical doctor, acupuncturist, and Certified Music Practitioner. He is Professor of Public Health and Family Medicine at the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico where he teaches epidemiology and preventive medicine, and coordinates the medical ethics course. He has been the recipient of Humanism in Medicine Awards given by the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey and the Association of American Medical Colleges. He is a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture and the Puerto Rico Medical Acupuncture Association, where he served as president in 2001. He participates as a clinical preceptor in the Helms Medical Institute Acupuncture for Physicians course. He is also a certified instructor by the Tai Chi for Health Program and has Reiki Level III attunement. Dr. Iriarte is a Certified Music Practitioner, having graduated from the Music for Healing and Transition Program. He uses the Native American flute as his principal instrument for therapeutic music. His experience with therapeutic music includes activities in nursing homes and Hospice, working with a wide variety of patients including the chronically or acutely ill, those with terminal illness, and individuals in active transition from earthly life. At the 2010 INAFA convention, Dr. Iriarte will present a class called "Incorporating the Native American Flute into Therapeutic Music." The presentation will include a discussion of the principles that explain the therapeutic effects of music, qualities of music that promote healing, and why the Native American flute is particularly well-suited for therapeutic music. The presentation will include a demonstration of this practice.

        

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