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Welcome to The Summit FM's Music & Wellness Program

The Summit FM believes in using the power of music to strengthen community well-being

At The Summit FM, we believe music is more than something you hear—it’s something you feel. It connects us, grounds us, and helps us heal. That’s why we created the Music & Wellness Program—to bring the restorative power of music into everyday life and promote mental, emotional, and physical health across our community.

Through a blend of on-air features and exclusive content, we explore how music supports wellness in ways that are both accessible and inspiring.


  • Lowers stress and anxiety
  • Fosters self-expression and creativity
  • Encourages movement
  • Strengthens social connection
  • Supports rest and relaxation
  • Group drumming
  • Mindful movement paired with music
  • Sound baths
  • Singing, humming, or chanting
  • Dancing (structured or intuitive)
  • Learning or playing an instrument

Meet Summit Wellness Program Coordinator

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Sarah Swirsky is a Licensed Social Worker with diverse experiences in the mental health field, including counseling and advocacy. She believes that open and informed discussions about mental health are crucial in fostering understanding, reducing stigma, and promoting overall wellness. Born and raised in Akron, Sarah holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of […]
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Community Connection: Mentoring

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January is National Mentoring Month. Through the process of mentoring, individuals and organizations can discover new ways to prosper and achieve personal and group goals that benefit our whole community. The experiences of mentorship at a young age can be extremely formative, helping shape lives and mindsets.   Mentorship can provide added guidance that can nurture […]
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Wellness can be achieved by virtue of completing a journey and maintain a lifestyle. But it can also be magnified by our ability to appreciate and be thankful for the things that we already have! Summit Wellness continues to hum the melody of connection between feeling good and feeling grateful!   Gratitude is a monthly feature contributed by […]
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Summit Wellness: Gratitude - "The Heat Is On"

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Wellness can be achieved by virtue of completing a journey and maintain a lifestyle. But it can also be magnified by our ability to appreciate and be thankful for the things that we already have! Summit Wellness continues to hum the melody of connection between feeling good and feeling grateful!   Gratitude is a monthly feature contributed by […]
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Summit Wellness: Gratitude - "Respect The Work"

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Wellness can be achieved by virtue of completing a journey and maintain a lifestyle. But it can also be magnified by our ability to appreciate and be thankful for the things that we already have! Summit Wellness continues to hum the melody of connection between feeling good and feeling grateful!   Gratitude is a monthly feature contributed by […]
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Summit Wellness: Gratitude - "When the Necessary Speaks"

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Wellness can be achieved by virtue of completing a journey and maintain a lifestyle. But it can also be magnified by our ability to appreciate and be thankful for the things that we already have! Summit Wellness continues to hum the melody of connection between feeling good and feeling grateful!   Gratitude is a monthly feature contributed by […]
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