Music has true powers of healing. People will turn to their favorite song to give themselves a little bit of comfort on a bad day; it won’t solve the problem, but it will make you feel better — guaranteed! This reason is why a lot of doctors and nurses encourage playing music or singing to patients when they’re at the hospital. It helps them heal.
The doctor in the video below took it upon himself to make a difference and help sick children get through another day at the hospital by taking to some music. You will see Dr. Paulo Martins of Ribeirao Preto Clinical Hospital in Sao Paulo playing the ukelele and singing along, in this fun clip. But, there’s more to it.
Dr. Martins isn’t the only star in the footage; he’s accompanied by a little patient named Sophie. The man was walking from room to room, strumming the instrument and serenading the children when Sophie took a special liking to this doctor. She was patiently waiting for him down the hallway, and when he was done singing and playing, she insisted that he keep going. So, he did!
The 17-month-old girl is struggling with an immune system disorder and has been subject to very aggressive treatments. The diagnosis and the treatments have both taken a huge toll on her. So, a moment like the one below is something that she always needs.
Sophie is a fan of Dr. Martins, and the way she’s moving to the music and enjoying his voice is proof that she can use this method of healing a little more often. She’s adorable, and Dr. Martins is a hero for bringing this kind of entertainment to the kids when they need it the most.
I feel little Sophie is a great example of how kids can get through anything. For someone who is so ill, she doesn’t let the moment to dance out of her hand. Regardless of how she’s feeling, she gets out of her bed and shakes a leg. This little tot is a great reminder of how you should do what you love to do, always.
Click on the video below and watch Sophie dance to the beat of the music!
