The 20 Year Hiatus

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 A Journey Into Healing, Medicine, and Sound

 Phil stepped away from performing for more than two decades due to health challenges of of Multiple Sclerosis and Severe Psoriatic Arthritis. What began as a break evolved into a transformational journey into healing arts and integrative medicine.

 During this time, Phil became a trusted educator and practitioner in the field of sound and integrative health.

Highlights include:

• Founder of Toronto Sound Therapy

• Founder & Creator of Twilight Tuesday

• Creator of Canada’s First Accredited Sound Therapy Practitioner Certification Program

• External Faculty, Michener Institute / University Health Network

• External Faculty, UBC — Health Sciences & Faculty of Medicine

• Lead Faculty, Daybreak Trauma Transcendence & Sound Healing Programs

 Phil’s work took him across the world — the UK, Canada, Guatemala, China, Mexico, and the U.S.

His training includes:

• Integrative & Eastern Medicine

• Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM)

• Herbal Medicine

• Medical Qigong

• Mindfulness & Contemplative Therapy

• Relational Somatic Psychotherapy

• Trauma-Informed Sound Therapy

• Intensive plant-medicine study with Dr. Gabor Maté, MD

 “I blend decades of musical passion with deep training in mind–body medicine to create safe, grounded containers for healing and self-discovery.” – Phil

 Phil completed advanced clinical internships in:

• Pain & stress-related disorders

• Digestive and immune issues

• Neurological conditions

• Psycho-somatic and relational trauma work

• Community health, youth programs, and end-of-life care

 Throughout this 20-year chapter, Phil maintained an online practice and traveled to support clients, teach, and offer sound-based therapeutic work.

Now, returning to music in his early 50s, he carries forward everything learned in healing, medicine, and contemplative practice.

  Phil’s music today is informed by:

• 40+ years of devotion to sound

• 20 years of clinical and therapeutic experience

• A lifelong study of vibration as medicine

His performances and songwriting reflect the depth of a musician who has lived, healed, and come home again to Music, Sound, and Vibration.