Heart to Song was founded by Aubrianna L. Nichols - a Board-Certified Music Therapist dedicated to improving the quality of life of her patients
Established with a vision of making music therapy more accessible throughout Mid-Missouri, Heart to Song provides individualized services for people across the lifespan navigating various medical challenges.
Drawing upon years of experience in neonatal care, pediatrics, hospice, and palliative care, staff utilizes music as a clinical tool to support physical, cognitive, emotional, developmental, and psychosocial goals.
Whether navigating a new diagnosis, adjusting to a lengthy rehabilitation journey, supporting a hospitalized child, or seeking comfort during end-of-life care, staff at Heart to Song is committed to meeting each individual and family with compassion, dignity, and personalized care.
Aubrianna L. Nichols, MT-BC, NMT, NICU-MT, HPMT is a Board-Certified Music Therapist with advanced training in:
Neurologic Health and Rehabilitation
Neonatal and Pediatric Healthcare
Hospice, Palliative, and Bereavement Care
Her passion for music and helping others began at an early age. After observing a Pediatric Music Therapist in college, she was inspired to pursue a career dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals and their loved ones.
Aubrianna earned her Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from Maryville University of St. Louis and has completed advanced training as a Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Music Therapist (NICU-MT), and Hospice & Palliative Care Music Therapist (HPMT). She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Science at the University of Central Missouri.
Her mission is to expand access to music therapy services, advocate for the profession, educate her community about the benefits of music therapy in healthcare, and mentor the next generation of music therapists.