Lillie Lumina is a singer songwriter based out of the mountains of Asheville, NC. Coined as “Earthy 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 and music for mental health. 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 work is highly influenced by her own personal healing journey, which has involved the integration of music, movement, energy, mindfulness, nervous system repair, symbology, mythology, play, nature connection, poetry, community, 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
Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, cum laude (Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University)
Private Music Therapy Practice: 2016-present
Song Circle and Voice Work Facilitation: 2017-present
Important Teachers & Elders:
Dr. Cathy McKinney- Music Therapy for Mental Health, The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music
Dr. Harold McKinney- Music for People, Sensitivity in Musical Improvisation
Dr. Randal Outland- Classical Voice Training
Laurence Cole- Grief Tending and Song Alchemy
Josh Fox- Grief Tending and Earth Based Ritual
Glyndie Nickerson- Somatic Experiencing, Trauma Healing
Moksha Kolman- Usui Reiki and Polarity Therapy
Marissa Michelson- Vocal De-Armoring
Steve Torma- Compassionate Communication (NVC)
Susan Campbell- Theory and Practice of 5 Rhythms Movement Meditation
Kristen Srimati Hughes- 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training
Key Influences:
Diane Austin- Vocal Psychotherapy
Vicky Dodd- Vocal Somatic Sound Healing
Diana Halprin- Somatic Expressive Arts Therapy
Peter Levine- Trauma Healing/ Somatic Experiencing
Helen Bonny- Guided Imagery and Music (Inner Journeywork)
Clarissa Pinkola Estes- Women’s Empowerment
Francis Weller- Grief Literacy
Joshua Shrei- Animism in the Modern World
Mirabai Starr- Interspiritual Mysticism and Grief Stewardship