Like an individual’s personal efforts at staying healthy, the Wellness Project (including this web page) is a work in progress.  We’ll be searching for accurate and up-to-date information and treatment options, and exploring the usefulness of what is discovered.  

The Structure of the Wellness Project

First appearing at IBMA’s World of Bluegrass in 2002, the program began with health-related informational seminars, opportunities for individual mentoring time and a health fair offering screening for various health markers.  Sessions have been targeted mostly at topics relevant to musicians, including performance injuries such as hand and voice problems, stress, staying healthy on the road, performance anxiety, problems with addictive substances and obtaining health insurance. The sessions have showcased seasoned health care professionals, as well as respected performers offering insights. 

In addition to the info and links shared on this website page, a third element of the Wellness Project is about your contribution. This project will act as a switchboard for members to connect, learn and share helpful experiences. There are two ways for you to be involved.  Join us at the World of Bluegrass sessions, where you can contribute to and benefit from the project in person. Secondly, we welcome input regarding wellness topics, questions, requests for sessions and any other angle that inspires thoughtful perspectives on wellness. The success of this part of the project will be directly influenced by member participation, so we look forward to hearing your ideas.

Sincerely,

The IBMA Wellness Committee

David Moultrup, LICSW (chair); Ken Irwin, Rounder Records; Tina Aridas, James Reams & the Barnstormers; Adina Hertzberg; Nancy Cardwell, IBMA staff liaison

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