Discover the world of therapeutic music with the harp!

Imagine carrying your harp into a patient room. The corridor is filled with noise and activity, and the patient is restless and shows anxiety. As you play for this person whom you have just met, her breath becomes deeper and slower. The furrowed brow begins to release. And then you notice that the hallway is no longer noisy and chaotic. You have changed the environment for the patient, visitors and staff.
Through the training of the International Harp Therapy Program (IHTP) you will have the skills and ability to enter into many different settings and situations with confidence, knowing that your music is of great value and benefit, and that you can respond appropriately to anything that arises.

The IHTP is a premier program that has been offering training for 30 years. In the past several years, IHTP has established its global Affiliate Partner Programs with training available in the United States, Netherlands, Europe, Australia, and Asia. These affiliate programs are available to you to complete your course or as an exciting destination for retreats and continuing education credits. As they carry forth the work of Christina, she will continue to be available for teaching.

Our Affiliate Programs Around the World

Our Training dates are available within our
Affiliate Program websites
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Affiliate Leaders

Karen Soronow

Karen Soronow

IHTP USA/AU Program Manager

Marianne Gubri

Marianne Gubri

Leader - IHTP Southern Europe (Italy/France/Spain)

Ka Man (Carmen) Lee

Ka Man (Carmen) Lee

Leader - IHTP Asia (Hong Kong/Taiwan/Mainland China)

Julia Mitchell

Julia Mitchell

Representative - IHTP UK

Lies Joosten

Lies Joosten

Leader - IHTP Northern Europe

Liesbeth Schroen

Liesbeth Schroen

Leader - IHTP Northern Europe

Margaret Forrest

Margaret Forrest

Leader - IHTP Northern Europe

The International Harp Therapy Program ~ 30 Years of Excellence!

Harp Practitioners from 32 countries are now serving on 5 continents!

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30 Years of Therapeutic Training

The International Harp Therapy Program (IHTP) was founded by Christina Tourin, a pioneer and leader in the world of harp and sound healing in the early 1990’s. It is in its fourth decade of providing training and is accredited by the National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians, (NSBTM). It is recognized by US law along with the Music Therapy Association, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Music Thanatologists to allow graduates to serve by the bedside in hospitals, hospices, and other facilities.

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INTERNATIONAL Harp Therapy Program (IHTP) Americas & Australia

In 2024, the Americas and Australia merged our English-speaking countries to streamline the administration