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Music Therapy Services  
  Sarah Quinney, MT-BC, NMT
  Music Therapist-Board Certified
Neurologic Music Therapist 
 
  (916) 792-2908
  sarah@sqmusictherapy.com
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Music Therapy?
Music therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages.  Music therapy improves the quality of life for all persons and meets the needs of children and adults with disabilities or illnesses.




Who can benefit from Music Therapy?

Children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly with mental health needs, developmental and learning disabilities, Alzheimer's disease and other aging related conditions, substance abuse problems, brain injuries, physical disabilities, and acute and chronic pain, including mothers in labor.





  • What can Music Therapy do for you and your loved ones?
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Music therapy interventions can be designed to:
Improve communication
increase vocalizations
decrease anxiety
alleviate pain
learn social skills
express feelings
promote physical rehabilitation
enhance memory
promote overall wellness



    What do Music Therapist's do?
    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.



    How do you become a Music Therapist?

    To become a music therapist, one has to complete an undergraduate degree or masters degree in music therapy (or it equivalence) at an accredited college or university, do an approved internship of approximately 1040 supervised clinical hours, and then obtain certification by passing a national examination given by the Certification Board for Music Therapist.




    What does a typical session with Sarah look like?

    Sarah uses a wide array of genres and instruments to meet individual clients' specific needs.  She is trained to work with clients of all ages from infant to seniors.  Each client receives one on one attention during 30 or 60 minute sessions weekly.  No musical experience, ability or equipment is required.  Sarah believes in an integrated approach to therapy and is therefore happy to provide family support and training as well as collaborating with other healthcare professionals. 
    * Courtesy of the American Music Therapy Association


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