Parent Testimonials
“Edie Lilly was amazing in helping our family through sound therapy. She is so knowledgeable and offered help and advice whenever I asked. She is kind and caring and my children and I enjoyed spending time with her.
For me sound therapy really helped my stress and anxiety. It helped so much that I don't know if I have ever lived without stress and anxiety! It was a brand new feeling, one that I hope will not go away!
For my 16 year old son it really helped him in all academic areas! He went from struggling in school to now getting almost straight A's. It did take us challenging him to see the enormous change, but he is now succeeding in school! I think if sound therapy helped in one area the most I would say it helped his reading. He also communicates better with his father and me and we both understand him better and he understands us better. This is huge for a teenager, and our relationship is stronger because of this! There are times when we have to slow his thought process down as he is way ahead of us or our conversation, but compared to repeating ourselves all the time I will take it.
My other son age 12 is doing really well in soccer. His balance and coordination seems to be better after completing sound therapy. He is also excelling in school and I have seen his dyslexia tendencies disappear and his writing has gotten so much better. He is now getting straight A's as well!
Sound therapy has helped us all so much and I can't thank Edie Lilly enough for walking us through the process with kind and caring hands.”
-Mom of 16-year-old and 12-year-old boys
“Edie is not just a highly trained and skillful therapist, but she is an inspiration. Her own story as a mom is what gave me the willingness to try Tomatis therapy with her for my daughter. Edie is also so supportive in keeping us on track with the therapy and helping me with navigating school-related challenges and accommodations for my daughter.
Since starting the Tomatis therapy, incredible changes have happened for my daughter. To name a few: stopping bed wetting, greatly increased balance and agility, and the ability to catch a small hard ball (previously her eyes were not tracking and she was not able to catch) In addition, she has taken on cleaning her room each night, picking out her clothes for the next day, and getting her backpack ready for school.
All of these were not possible for her before and increased her confidence in herself. I am excited to continue Tomatis therapy with Edie and see what else is possible for my daughter…”
-Mom of 12-year-old girl
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"It's okay to be in his space. He's not as stressed; he's more free.
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Can visibly see improvement with sports. In baseball he went from striking out, not making contact much during games … to making contacts and having really solid hits in the games. Everyone has noticed his improvements.
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He is engaging more with younger siblings...playfully.
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He listens better before reacting.
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Schoolwork is improving.
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He hasn't complained about chewing noises for a while."
-Mom of 17-year-old boy
"She is gaining more self-control with her temper. She is apologizing on her own after tantrums."
-Mom of 12-year-old girl
"My daughter said to me, 'I feel like I am finally able to talk about what I’m thinking and feeling.”
-Mom of 13-year-old girl
"Angry outbursts are significantly improved. He’s pretty even-keeled. Now it’s more of a natural disposition than stuck in panic. If his feelings are hurt, it’s a normal reaction, crying and upset, not an explosion."
-Mom of 11-year-old boy
“I can tell the Tomatis is helping me.”
Me: “In what ways?”
“I’m reading a book right now. Last year I would not have really understood what was going on, but now I can.”
My conversation with a 10-year-old boy
Following instructions: “She does well as long as she hears them the first time. There is still some distorting what you say, but not to the point that the whole room is exhausted by trying to get through communication. I can speak quickly if it’s clear and she’s facing me. If she’s in another room or eavesdropping, there is still the negative and scary interpretation, but not as frequently. Conversations are more successful, not to the point of frustration.”
-Mom of a 10-year-old girl
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