Ann Martin is a respected wellness visionary in the fields of holistic and alternative healing arts with a specialty in sacred sound instruments. She currently serves as President of Healing Ventures, LLC, developing creative therapeutic uses for singing bowls and marketing their healing benefits to individuals, spas, groups and global communities. Ann's multidisciplinary background began over 20 years ago with advanced credentials in neuromuscular massage, energy modalities and corrective bodywork from the Colorado School of Healing Arts in Lakewood, Colorado. She worked in medical massage clinics, pain centers, and private practice to help people of all ages deal with pain, stress and discomfort in their physical bodies. Since she began using “therapeutic singing bowls” in private practice, she has seen amazing results meeting the goals of people with complex issues resulting from stress, disease, injury, aging, emotional issues and more, because of the profound physiological effects of sound and vibration on the mind and body.Ann is a Spa Consultant, crafting contemporary wellness experiences and unique spa treatments that go beyond the "typical"​ and into the "transformational."​ She offers personalized training programs, brand development, and marketing strategies to spas to increase effectiveness of sessions and maximize profits.Ms. Martin is a recognized key-note speaker, retreat leader and group facilitator, offering dynamic content and unforgettable sound meditative experiences. Career highlights include:* Keynote speaker for Healing Touch Regional Conference, DTC* Recording Artist – Meditative CD: “Submerged In Sacred Sound”* Innovator of the BLISSbowls™ Healing Method* Published Author – “BLISSbowls™ Level 1 &2 Training Manuals* Creator of “BLISSbowls™ Meditation/Activity Cards – 70 Ways to Use Your Singing Bowl”* A recognized authority on modern healing methods using metal and crystal singing bowls