What is Music Therapy?
Music therapy is an evidence-based allied health profession in which music is used to actively support people’s health, functioning, and wellbeing.
Who is it for?
Music therapy can support people of any age, ability or background who might be experiencing challenges in their daily life or wishing to improve their wellbeing. No musical experience is required to participate and benefit!
Who are Registered Music Therapists (RMT)?
RMTs are trained and accredited professionals who are registered with the Australian Music Therapy Association.
Jaimee is our resident Registered Music Therapist here at myOT! Therapy Services. Prior to joining myOT, Jaimee primarily worked within public health settings, supporting patients across the lifespan - from paediatrics through to geriatric care. Jaimee has a broad range of experience supporting people within mental health, rehabilitation, and community health settings, and is influenced by trauma-informed and person-centred approaches to care. Jaimee completed her Masters of Music Therapy at the University of Melbourne and is a certified Neurologic Music Therapist through the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy. Jaimee is passionate about providing family-centred, goal-oriented care through meaningful and personalised musical experiences, and is an advocate for music therapy within the wider community. Outside of work, Jaimee enjoys gardening, crochet, nature walks, and playing music to support her wellbeing.
What can happen in a session?
Music therapists are trained to facilitate personalised, interactive musical experiences to support people in achieving their goals. Sessions could offer:
- Instrumental play
- listening and moving to live or recorded music
- sharing songs and singing
- song writing
- playlist creation
- music-assisted relaxation
Music therapy can support:
- Mood and emotional regulation
- Speech and communication skills
- Memory, attention and cognitive functioning
- Body movement, coordination and physical function
- Social connection, motivation, anxiety and overall wellbeing
How can you sign up?
For 1-on-1 sessions, please join our waitlist and let us know that you are after music therapy sessions.
For group sessions, please head to our programs of support page and add your name to our form under ‘Moove & Groove’
Contact our admin team through phone or email to find out more!