Lillie Lumina is a singer songwriter based out of the mountains of Asheville, NC. Coined as “Spirit Folk,” her music is rich with raw emotion, powerful melodies, and heart-filled lyrics that invite listeners into a deep space within themselves. With each pristine note, she gives voice to universal experiences that connect us all
Lillie Lumina is a trauma informed Board-Certified Music Therapist, as well as a Singer-Songwriter, Reiki Practitioner, Song Leader, and Vocal Explorer. Emotional expression and authenticity are at the root of all that she does. She believes firmly in the power of music to heal, transform, and connect us as human beings and is passionate about creating safe containers for people to access this power.
Background
Lillie received her B.A. in Music Therapy from Appalachian State University in 2015 with a concentration in classical voice. During her time at ASU, she completed research focusing on the role of musical improvisation as a way to help children with emotional/behavioral challenges communicate their emotions. Lillie has worked as a Board- Certified Music Therapist in rehab centers, group homes, schools, and psychiatric hospitals, and now offers her services in private practice in Asheville, NC. She has gone on to study a variety of modalities to deepen her understanding of trauma, the voice, the nervous system, somatics, group facilitation, and ritual.
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Emotional expression and authenticity are at the root of all that she does. She believes firmly in the power of music to heal, transform, and connect us as human beings and is passionate about creating safe containers for people to access this power.
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In her philosophy and practice of music therapy she takes a holistic approach. She believes that body, mind, environment, and spirit are all pieces of a whole individual and to achieve wellness, all of those pieces must be in balance. She also believes that people are capable of self-understanding and self-direction. She trusts the wisdom of each individual’s healing process while offering a non-judgemental container in which individuals can explore their inner worlds with support and gentle guidance.
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Lillie's training in energy healing has been a life-long endeavor. She received her first Reiki attunement in the womb, as her mother, Moksha Kolman, Usui Reiki Master, shared this energy with her. Lillie competed her training in second degree Reiki in 2017 and currently offers private and group sessions combining Reiki and Sound.
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Lillie’s personal healing journey has involved the integration of music, movement, energy, mindfulness, symbology, mythology, play, nature connection, poetry, and visual art. She brings aspects of all of these to her practice and to the songs she weaves.
Live Interview
Listen to Lillie’s live interview on the podcast, The Present Dimension, where she shares in depth about her journey with healing and music
Trainings and Certifications:
2023: Embodied Voicework
2023: Somatic Experiencing Beginning I & II
2021-23 Grief Ritual Apprenticeship with Josh Fox
2022 Globe Institute’s “Sound and Emotions” Course
2022 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training, Sacred Paths Yoga (RYT)
2021 Song of The Ancients, Embodied Voice Practice
2021 Tending the Waters, Grief Tending
2019 Ceremonial Facilitation
2019 Non-Violent Communication
2019 Mysteries of the Womb Waters
2018 Polarity Therapy Introduction
2017 Re-Evaluative Co-Counseling
2017 Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, Level II
2016 5 Rhythms, Dancing our Dreams
2016 Music for People
2016 Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, Level I
2015 Board Certified Music Therapist
2015 BA of Music in Music Therapy, Appalachian State University
2015 Reiki, Second Degree