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Now Streaming: The Fulford Interviews
We are excited to announce the FULFORD INTERVIEWS are now available for streaming. Dr. Robert Fulford (1905-1997) was one of the pioneering cranial osteopaths and a personal friend and associate of Dr. John Diamond's for many years.

New Book: Arborophilia
We are proud to announce the publication of Dr. John Diamond's newest book Arborophilia: Writings on Trees. Inspired by his lifelong love of trees, it is a magnificent collection of therapeutic writings.

Dr. Chris Reading: In Memoriam
"My good friend, Dr. Chris Reading, after a long illness has just died, his spirit returning. I'm sure that as the spirit of another old friend, Dr. George Goodheart reassures me, he too will do better work now that he has been set free."
Dr. John Diamond

New Video: Art as Metaverbal Communication
Now available for free viewing: An excerpt from Dr. John Diamond's exhibit lecture at the Katonah Village Library in Katonah, NY, July 2011. In the video Dr. Diamond addresses a core issue of the therapeutic power of art: its ability to reach us at a deeper level than words. Or, as he terms it, its metaverbal (literally "beyond words") power.

New Photo Galleries: Japanese Garden & Pritzker Exhibits
Please enjoy these photographs of two of Dr. John Diamond's art exhibits. Original art and photographic prints can be purchased from LifeEnergyArts.com

New Article: Music for the Soul
We are pleased to offer this classic article about Dr. John Diamond, which originally appeared in the East West journal in 1988. Titled "Dr. John Diamond's Music for the Soul," the article offers an excellent, clearly written introduction to both Dr. Diamond's work in general, and more specifically his pioneering work with music and healing.

New Video: Art for Healing
Now available for free viewing: Excerpts from Dr. John Diamond's exhibit lecture at Galeria Jan in La Jolla, CA, December 2010. Dr. Diamond discusses art for healing, Paleolithic cave art, and the Confucian concept of benevolence.

The Way of the Pulse: Drumming with Spirit

ISBN: 1-890995-02-9

pages: 116

This book represents a major step forward in our understanding of drumming as a therapeutic modality and life-enhancing practice, for it is knit together by an underlying philosophy that embraces all of music and healing.

This book demonstrates the genuine interest and passion Dr. Diamond has shown by his continuing research into drums and drumming as a quality of life enhancement option for everyone.
-- Remo D. Belli, President, Remo, Inc.

Drumming is truly basic to life energy. A great concept!
-- C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D., Founding President,
American Holistic Medical Association

I absolutely love this book! I can only compare it to the Tao Te Ching. Dr. Diamond expresses the Zen of drumming -- highly inspiring!
-- Russ Moy, Professional Percussion Instructor and Artist

Fantastic -- everyone should study this concept!
-- Sam Ulano, Master Drummer and Editor, The Mental Drummer

This is the most enchanting, captivating writing on the power of the drum I have ever read. Heartfelt, poetic, and from the soul: read this book and be moved.
-- Larry Dossey, M.D., Reinventing Medicine and Healing Words

An inspirational book which implores us to look for ways to incorporate the pulse of music into our drumming and lives in a more spiritual way. My thanks to Dr. Diamond for putting this almost indescribable concept into words.
-- John Aldridge, Managing Editor, Not-So-Modern Drummer

US$13.95 [add to cart] [John Diamond, M.D.]