Summit Wellness: Music & Movement

Have you ever felt inspired, motivated, or relaxed by combining music and movement? If so, you’re onto something—research shows that pairing music and movement can profoundly impact mental and physical well-being. The rhythm of music naturally encourages the body to move, helping to reduce stress, boost mood, promote relaxation, and enhance coordination, balance, and overall wellness. 

Here at The Summit FM, we’re all about wellness! Our Wellness Team has developed Music and Movement by Summit Wellness, a unique program that blends live music, mindfulness, and movement to foster relaxation, self-awareness, and stronger community connections. 

This past October, we launched a pilot session of this program at Community Support Services, a Summit County agency devoted to bringing care and hope to individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. We’re excited to continue bringing Music and Movement to underserved populations throughout Summit County, helping to share the transformative power of music and movement. 

Music and Movement will also be available as a monthly benefit exclusively for our Summit FM members, hosted in Studio C. Keep an eye out for your invite, members—space is limited! The first session will be chair-based; no experience or skills are necessary.  

Gentle movement is guided by Summit Wellness Coordinator and Licensed Social Worker Sarah Swirsky, who has completed a 300-hour evidence-based trauma-sensitive yoga training. Renowned guitarist and Certified Peer Support Specialist Marc Lee Shannon performs live music. Marc and Sarah create a calming, supportive space where participants can release tension, reconnect with themselves, and experience the transformative power of music, movement, and mindfulness. 

For more information on our Summit Wellness programming, click here.