Press & Media
Mar 20, 2025

Snuffelen & Doezelen Therapy in St. Markus

The Snoezelen therapy room at St. Markus is enriched with murals by Toni Hamler, providing a calm and visually immersive atmosphere to support dementia care.

Sensory Therapy Enhanced by Art

As part of a holistic dementia therapy approach, the Snuffelen & Doezelen Room incorporates multisensory stimulation with a strong visual component. Toni Hamler was commissioned to paint custom wall frescoes that complement the light therapy, soothing sounds, and aromatic infusions designed to reduce anxiety and encourage relaxation.

An Atmosphere of Healing and Comfort

Hamler’s work transforms the walls into a soothing visual escape, providing patients with a sense of familiarity, warmth, and peace. The result is a carefully curated space that supports emotional well-being through both sensory and artistic immersion.

“A senior woman with two caregivers in the new ‘Room of the Senses’ – a therapy that provides comfort and stimulation.”