Harmonic Changes Therapy Services provides holistic therapeutic services in support of the diverse needs of every individual. We strive to connect, inspire, and cultivate growth through creativity.
In-person services are available in the Greater Los Angeles and Chicago areas, and virtual services are available globally.
SERVICES WE OFFER
Connect. Inspire. Create. Grow.
MUSIC THERAPY
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. Music therapists assess emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills through musical responses; design music sessions for individuals and groups based on client needs using music improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music performance, and learning through music; participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, ongoing evaluation, and follow up (American Music Therapy Association, AMTA).
Music therapy is process-oriented rather than performance-based, and individuals actively participate in musical interventions to achieve functional therapeutic outcomes. Individuals do not need to have any prior musical abilities or experience in order to benefit from music therapy.
Music is a very powerful tool with the brain. Just listening to music activates both hemispheres of the brain! In addition, music is very organizing and predictable. Music is processed in all areas of the brain and has the ability to access and stimulate areas of the brain that may not be accessible through other modalities. Music enhances and optimizes the brain, providing more efficient therapy. Music Therapy is unique in its ability to captivate and maintain attention, and it naturally motivates clients to work on their functional goals, feeling not threatened and motivated!
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NEUROLOGIC MUSIC THERAPY
Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) is defined as the therapeutic application of music to cognitive, sensory, and motor dysfunctions due to neurologic disease of the human nervous system. NMT is based on a neuroscience model of music perception and production and the influence of music on function changes in nonmusical brain and behavioral functions. NMT is recognized by the world federation of neurologic rehabilitation, the European federation of neuro-rehabilitation societies, and the international society for clinical neuro-musicology.
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Melissa holds her master’s degree in Music with a focus in Neurologic Music Therapy from Colorado State University and her bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She has advanced training in Neurologic Music Therapy, DIR®/Floortime, and Music Therapy Assisted Childbirth. She is currently pursuing training in Guided Imagery in Music (GIM).
Melissa is the CEO and Founder of Harmonic Changes Therapy Services, which provides music therapy, music lessons, workshops and music services for all ages and abilities in the greater Los Angeles and Chicago areas.
ACCEPTS VIRTUAL CLIENTS
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https://www.harmonicchanges.com
818-394-0649
PO Box 56015
Harwood Heights, IL 60656
In-person services in Los Angeles, California and Chicago, Illinois
Virtual services globally
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