Project Description
Research-based & Goal-oriented
Music therapy is the systematic use of music and music-based interventions within a therapeutic relationship to accomplish individualized goals.
Music therapy goals are non-musical (such as ‘to increase expressive language or ‘to improve gross motor skills’) and may fall under the following domains: motor/physical, communication, social/emotional, cognitive/academic, and sensory.
Here are some examples of how music-based interventions are used to address therapeutic goals with individuals with special needs:
Motor/Physical: Instrument playing, movement activities, and dancing are used to improve gross and fine motor skills, increase strength and endurance, and improve balance and posture.
Communication: Therapeutic singing, oral motor and respiratory exercises (like kazoo playing!), and singable stories are used to improve articulation and increase verbal communication skills.
Social/Emotional: Instrumental improvisation, musical games, and group movement activities with props (like the parachute) are used to improve social skills.
Cognitive/Academic: Musical instruments are used to practice skills such as localizing and visual tracking. Music therapists also work closely with the classroom teachers and reference Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to address academic concepts (i.e. letters, numbers, colors, rhyming words, counting, etc.) in our songs.
Sensory: Musical instruments provide auditory, visual, and tactile stimulation.
We offer the following types of music therapy services:
Individual Music Therapy (in-home)
Group Music Therapy (for schools & organizations)
Co-Treatment Sessions (with ABA, ST, OT & PT)
Wholesome Harmonies accepts private pay clients. We are also providers for the Family Empowerment Scholarship from Step Up For Students. The scholarship covers our services at 100% and you pay nothing out of pocket. We also take care of billing on your behalf!
“I firmly believe music therapy apart from ST, PT, OT and ABA gave us results… if you’re in Miami, Amy is the best.”
Pilar Pitty • Mother of Lukas, Age 8
LOCATION OF SERVICES
In home –
For your convenience, our therapists offer in-home services across sunny South Florida.
Here are some of the areas we service:
Southeast Florida (Miami-Dade County): Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay, The Hammocks, Kendall, Pinecrest, South Miami, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Brickell, Miami Beach, North Miami & Aventura
Southeast Florida (Broward County): Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Weston, Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs & Pompano Beach
Southeast Florida (Palm Beach County): Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach & Palm Beach Gardens
Southwest Florida: Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Naples
Central Florida: Tampa, Lakeland, Orlando, Melbourne, Palm Bay
Northern Florida: Jacksonville
We are also offering services in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Washington D.C.
Here are some of the areas we service:
Pennsylvania: Gettysburg, Fairfield, Ortanna, Hanover, Littlestown, New Oxford, Carlisle, York, Harrisburg
Maryland: Emmitsburg, Thurmont, Hagerstown, Frederick, Westminster, Mount Airy, Taneytown, Clarksburg, Germantown, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Potomac, Baltimore, Annapolis
Washington D.C.
We are open to expanding to new areas!
Center-Based –
We travel to various schools and organizations across South Florida, Pennsylvania, and Maryland to provide group music therapy services.
Online –
We are now offering virtual services! Click here to learn more about our online classes and see how your child can take part from the comfort of your home.
“Allison was awesome. She connected with Nicolas right away. And Nicolas enjoyed it so much. I couldn’t believe what she was be able to get from him. I was amazed. I’m so happy I made the decision to call you.”
Wendy Gutierrez • Mother of Nicolas, Age 10