Carolyn Campfield
"We live in a culture of boxed off thinking. We go to specialists to attend to our specific bodily ills. We go to jobs that require repetitive sameness and accuracy and leave a large part of who we are at the doorstep. We feel largely connected through our technology and at the same time strangely isolated. The longing for integration and integrity to be part of our daily lives grows larger and stronger with each passing day.
"In my practice, you will be encouraged to notice the relationships present in your life. What is taking your life’s blood? Where is your energy going? What is the relationship you sense with the present moment? What do you long for more or less of?
Then, of course, the relationship you have to your voice and body are key. What do you sense in your body when you sound? What does your body have to express through your voice? We will engage in those types of questions.
"So many surprises happen. We think we know what the” problems” are and then, we get surprised when we shift our position physically and or psychically. The “problem “ isn’t necessarily what we think it is. This work creates a space where you can sing and voice the things you need and/or want to- not only the things you think you should. A space is created for you to expose and express the things you long to say- not only the things you feel are edited and appropriate.
"As a practitioner, it is my job to be there in the moment and be a witness, advocate and warrior for you and your process. It is my role to be attentive and to notice things that can lead us into new territory. I will be there to be your guide and teacher through this exciting experience.
Carolyn's biography
Carolyn Campfield has been a voice teacher for 25 years. She began as a classical voice instructor and acquired her Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Minnesota in 1995. Her love of vocal exploration with her students taught her that although scales and art songs were a valid way to work with the voice, it felt like an incomplete method. When in her mid thirties she read Paul Newham’s first book, “The Singing Cure,” and knew from the first page she had to become a practitioner of Voice Movement Therapy.
Carolyn completed her Practitioner Training with Paul Newham in 1999 and has maintained a vital practice. She has done workshops, trainings and presentations throughout the country and is continually learning about the therapeutic value of relationship.
From her clients:
Below, in his own words is Paul describing working with Carolyn. If you have trouble playing the video, click here for the YouTube link to the same video.
Below, in her own words is Virginia describing working with Carolyn. If you have trouble playing the video, click here for the YouTube link to the same video.