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How Do I Begin Music Therapy Services?

If you would like to find out more about how music therapy may help your loved one, or to begin music therapy services, please contact:

Melissa Spiess, M.M., MT-BC
Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow
melissa@livingspirittherapy.com
651-363-3936

If you know you would like to initiate music therapy services please download, print, and complete the referral form.

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How Do I Spread the Word About Music Therapy?

Good referral partners for music therapy include:

  • Social workers, administrators, and wellness coordinators in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential homes, and hospitals
  • Coordinators of support groups
  • Owners of residential homes for the elderly, people with medical issues, or people with developmental disabilities
  • Therapeutic recreation directors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities
  • Directors of nursing, administrators, or fall reduction coordinators at nursing homes and assisted living facilities
  • Home care providers
  • Businesses catering to the elderly
  • Individuals with loved ones who are elderly, have medical issues, have neurologic issues (MS, Parkinson's, stroke), or are dealing with cancers or other terminal diagnoses
  • Networking groups focusing on the elderly and people with medical issues

Invite us to speak at:

  • Family or caregiver support groups
  • Patient support groups
  • Staff training or in-services

Find out more about our team and what we can offer:

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Living Spirit Therapy Services, LLC staff are credentialed through the Certification Board for Music Therapists

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Contact Us

Melissa Spiess, M.M., MT-BC

Neurologic Music Therapist
melissa@livingspirittherapy.com
651-363-3936

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