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Music Therapy
What is Music Therapy? How can it help me?
Music Therapy is the clinicial and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individual goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional.
Because music activates all areas of your brain, neural pathways are reinforced more effectively, allowing you to reach your OT/PT goals with greater ease and efficiency.
Music Therapy Interventions target ALL domains of functioning.
Sessions provided at Exceptional Equestrians.
Potential Benefits of Music Therapy at Exceptional Equestrians
Physical:
Neurologic Music Therapists (NMT) utlize techniques like Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) to improve the control of movement in rehabilitation of functional gait patterns
Social:
Group music therapy supports appropriate social skill building, peer interaction, boundaries, and even daily living skills
Emotional:
Reduced stress, anxiety, and enhanced coping skills and mechanisms
Behavior:
Improved regulation, communication, and social skill building
Cognition:
Increased neuroplasticity, attention to task, and memory retrieval
Jessica Liederbach, MT-BC, NMT, NICU-MT, is a board certified music therapist with the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) since 2019. Jessica’s experiences range from therapeutic day schools, to hospice to pediatrics. Prior to becoming a music therapist, Jessica led a private preschool music program that served 300 children weekly in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jessica has a passion for working with babies, children, and their caregivers, and is excited to be offering music therapy services in collaboration with Exceptional Equestrians and Country Kids.