Music Therapy

“The high energy of [music therapists] and the positive reinforcement they give throughout each session sets a positive and energetic mood over the group," said Messiah Village resident Dick Dowhower, who has always had a deep appreciation for music.

Read our recent blog to learn more about the transformational power
of Music Therapy, and how Dickand his wife, Kay, have experienced this firsthand. 

Music is a Whole-Brain Experience.

It has the power to engage the brain, activating a response and creating opportunities to communicate with people regardless of the cognitive abilities or limitations a person might be experiencing as a result of a stroke, dementia, or the aging process.

Clinical and Evidence-Based

Music therapy is a specific clinical and evidence-based intervention that harnesses the power of music to help clients within a therapeutic relationship with a credentialed MT-BC (Music Therapist-Board Certified) professional. Qualified music therapists develop a treatment plan for each client with goals and objectives that meet their unique needs and functional abilities.

Enhancing the Quality of Life

Music therapists structure the use of both instrumental and vocal music strategies to improve functioning or facilitate changes that enhance quality of life.

The results are typically immediate and apparent for
both those with and without musical background,
including but not limited to:

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