Music that supports health, healing, and hope
Evidence-based interventions that address physiological symptoms, coping, and quality of life of patients across the lifespan
Neurologic Music Therapy®
Enhancing Neurologic Health & Rehabilitation
Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT®) is a standardized, evidence-based system of 20 techniques driven by advances in applied auditory music neuroscience and the clinical understanding of music perception, production, and cognition.
The NMT® System targets specific functional behaviors in cognition, sensorimotor, and speech and language based on a client’s diagnostics and treatment goals. The NMT® system provides structured, music-based exercises that are relevant not only to NMT® music therapists but also show how music can be integrated into intervention practices for allied healthcare professionals in disciplines such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and neuropsychology.
Commonly Served Populations Include:
Stroke & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Parkinson's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Cerebral Palsy
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Developmental Disabilities
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Infant & Child Medical Music Therapy
Promoting Healthy Development & Bonding
NICU Music Therapy
The following interventions are designed to support premature infants development, bonding, and improve their vital signs:
Multimodal Neurological Enhancement (MNE)
A combination of live singing, a gentle touch progression, and vestibular stimulation supports sensory organization, regulation, and developmental outcomes.
Pacifier Activated Lullaby (PAL®)
A therapeutic device that uses music as positive reinforcement to strengthen non-nutritive sucking skills.
Development Support Sessions
Infants and their caregivers can participate in live music-based interventions that address an infants motor, speech and language, cognitive, and social development by incorporating various tactile, visual, and developmentally appropriate auditory stimulation.
Pediatric Music Therapy
Music-based interventions can help children and adolescents build healthy coping skills and maintain a sense of normalcy during medical experiences.
Goals and interventions utilized with this population often include:
Managing pain perception
Live music-guided progressive or autonomic relaxation
Reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression
Therapist-guided songwriting, lyric analysis, and musical improvisation
Promoting autonomy, self-expression, and normalizing healthcare environments
Active music engagement, therapeutic singing, or instrument instruction
Hospice & Palliative Care
Music Therapy
Encouraging Comfort, Connection, and Legacy Building
Hospice and palliative care music therapy techniques provide compassionate support for individuals living with serious illness and their loved ones.
Sessions are tailored to each individual and may focus on:
Comfort and Symptom Management
Emotional Support and Coping
Relaxation and Stress Reduction
Reminiscence and Life Review
Spiritual and Emotional Expression
Families are encouraged to participate in interventions such as:
Therapeutic Singing and Active Music Engagement
Song Discussions
Live, Music-Guided Progressive or Autonomic Relaxation
Creating Legacy Projects - Heartbeat Songs
These interventions aim to empower individuals receiving hospice services by giving them dignity, autonomy, connection, and the chance to keep making meaningful memories throughout their care journey.
