Dr. Kamal Chemali on Music and Medicine

Dr. Kamal Chemali on Music and Medicine

Author: Standing Up to POTS, Inc. June 21, 2026 Duration: 37:38
Dr. Kamal Chemali is an autonomic neurologist, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Autonomic Nervous system Program at Case Western Reserve University. He started studying the piano at age seven and today is a conservatory-trained pianist who still performs. Dr. Chémali’s firm belief in the power of music in connecting people and in healing disease led him to start the Doctor-Patient Music Connection Program, where physicians and musicians perform for patients in the hospital, and also the award-winning Music and the Brain™ Concert-Lectures.  He was the co-founder of the Cleveland Clinic Arts and Medicine Institute and the Founding Director of the Sentara Music and Medicine Center.  Today he is the Medical Director of the Music and Medicine Program in the Neurological Institute at Case Western Reserve University. In this episode he discusses what is known about the power of music to affect mood, heart rate, pain, energy, and his research into how aspects of music, such as tempo or harmony, may affect the body.  He discusses music therapy and shares his personal favorite pieces of music with us. If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs  https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Website: www.standinguptopots.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist  Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast.

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