Music Therapy

Populations served include:
- Children and youth, both typically developing and those with developmental delays, physical and behavioral challenges.
- Well-seniors and those living with age-related issues such as dementia/Alzheimers, Parkinsons, stroke recovery and their families.
What Is Music Therapy?
The official Scope of Practice as defined by the American Music Therapy Association and The Certification Board for Music Therapists:
Music Therapy is the clinic and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals for people of all ages and ability levels within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
Music therapy also provides avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves in words. Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in many areas such as: overall physical rehabilitation and facilitating movement, increasing people’s motivation to become engaged in their treatment, providing emotional support for clients and their families, and providing an outlet for expression of feelings.