HarpBridge, a poetic inspiration in palliative care, combines the ancient soothing sounds of Gregorian Chant with contemplative harp and voice to address the many needs of the dying and their loved ones. Known as the field of music-thanatology, HarpBridge brings hope and meaning to the patients and families of those who are no longer receiving aggressive medical interventions, offering an individualized music-medicine/music-prayer that is both highly personal and warmly professional.

With loving intention this music helps to calm, soothe and reduce the pain, anxiety and fear often associated with end-of-life, and can elicit qualities such as beauty, reverence, comfort and peace to the bedside even when transition is difficult. Annie Burgard, a certified music-thanatologist and music therapist with twenty eight years of healthcare experience, brings this unique offering to the very ill and dying here in the Carolinas.