Group Sound-Based Wellbeing Sessions

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Gentle and engaging group sessions using rhythm, drumming, sound, and mindful listening to support emotional wellbeing, social connection, and shared moments of presence.

Sessions are accessible, calming, and inclusive, encouraging participation without pressure. Residents are invited to engage in ways that feel comfortable for them, whether through listening, movement, rhythm, touch, memory sharing, or quiet observation.

These sessions can be particularly supportive within dementia care, residential care, mental health recovery settings, and community wellbeing groups.

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Wellbeing Benefits

• Encourages connection and social engagement

• Supports emotional expression and participation

• Creates moments of joy, calm, and presence

• Helps reduce feelings of anxiety, isolation, and low mood

• Stimulates familiarity and memory through rhythm and sound

• Supports nervous system regulation and grounding

• Encourages sensory engagement in a gentle, non-clinical way

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Sessions may include:

• Gentle drumming and rhythm

• Sound instruments and vibration

• Guided grounding

• Mindful listening

• Creative expression

• Relaxation practices

• Group connection and shared experience

• Singing 

All sessions are trauma-aware, adaptable, and responsive to the needs of the group.

 

Reiki Care & Comfort Sessions

Gentle Reiki sessions offered within care homes, assisted living environments, hospice settings, and private care spaces.

These sessions focus on supporting emotional comfort, relaxation, and calm for individuals who may be experiencing stress, confusion, anxiety, fatigue, grief, overwhelm, or physical discomfort.

Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive wellbeing practice that can help create a sense of peace, reassurance, and emotional ease.

Sessions are always offered with compassion, dignity, consent, and respect for each individual’s comfort and boundaries.

 

Wellbeing Benefits

• Supports deep relaxation and nervous system calming

• Encourages emotional reassurance and comfort

• Helps reduce agitation, anxiety, and restlessness

• Supports those living with dementia or cognitive change

• Creates a sense of safety, calm, and compassionate connection

• Offers gentle support during periods of illness, vulnerability, or transition

Sessions can be provided:

• One-to-one

• Bedside

• Quiet wellbeing spaces

• Staff wellbeing support sessions

 

Staff Wellbeing Support

Care work can be emotionally and physically demanding. Staff wellbeing sessions offer moments of grounding, restoration, and nervous system support for carers, support workers, and healthcare teams.

These sessions may include:

• Relaxation practices

• Reiki

• Sound relaxation

• Grounding techniques

• Breath awareness

• Stress reduction support

Supporting staff wellbeing can help encourage calm, resilience, emotional regulation, and a more supported care environment overall.

 

About Laura McNeill

Laura McNeill
Reiki Master Teacher | Somatic & Energy Practitioner | Drum & Sound Facilitator
BA (Hons) Theatre & Performance
National Diploma in Care
Creative Wellbeing & Education Accreditation (Ages 0–99)
DBS Checked & Fully Insured

I have experience working across a range of care and wellbeing settings, including residential care, dementia support, community wellbeing spaces, and therapeutic environments.

My work is rooted in trauma-aware, person-centred practice, with a focus on dignity, emotional wellbeing, inclusion, and authentic human connection.

Through sound, rhythm, Reiki, and gentle somatic approaches, I create supportive spaces where people can feel calm, connected, seen, and emotionally held.

 

Areas Covered

Sessions are available across:

• Exmouth

• Exeter

• East Devon

• Devon

• Surrounding South West areas

Travel outside these areas may be available upon request.

 

Flexible Booking Options

Sessions can be arranged as:

• Regular wellbeing visits

• Weekly or monthly sessions

• One-off events

• Dementia wellbeing activities

• Bespoke resident support

• Staff wellbeing sessions

• Community wellbeing projects

Minimum booking: 1 hour Please contact Laura on 07548728813 or nami_devon@outlook.com