Heart & Soul Music Therapy provides music therapy services to children and adults with special needs. Musical activities are utilized by a board-certified Music Therapist to work on non-musical goals. Music therapy addresses cognitive, social, behavioral, neurological, and motor functions.
Heart & Soul Music Therapy is also a licensed Music Together(r) provider. Music Together(r) classes provide a rich musical environment that encourages your child to explore the joy of music. Infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their grown-ups participate in moving, singing, playing instruments and having fun! Music Together(r) classes are designed to assist in the development of a child's tonal and rhythmic development.
Licenses/Certifications
 Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)
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Education
B.M. Degree in Music Therapy
Licensed Music Together (r) Teacher / Center Director
Bio
Cynthia started her career as a professional musician. She is a trained classical pianist, having studied piano at Peabody Conservatory, Anna Maria College, and the University of Southern Maine. She has worked for over 25 years for numerous off-Broadway and professional theaters as a Music Director, where she had the privilege of accompanying many great artists such as John Raitt.
Later in life, Cynthia went back to school to obtain her B.M. degree in Music Therapy. After graduation, she continued her performing career and worked with special needs children in New York City. Her experience also includes working with children and teens in the school system in Worcester, MA, and in the geriatric setting providing services to dementia patients in the Boston area. She also worked in the adult medical and psychiatric setting where she conducted group therapy work with schizophrenia patients in a lockdown unit; as well as individual therapy work with severe depression/suicidal tendencies, blindness, PTSD, and severe physical disabilities.
Cynthia’s internship was performed at the Rebecca Center (Nordoff-Robbins-based program) where she studied SPED with an autism and PDD concentration. Since moving to Arizona in 2007, Cindy has worked almost exclusively with special needs children within the Payson School District, as well at various pediatric clinics in the eastern part of the state.
Memberships
Arizona Music Therapy Association
Member: Autism Speaks(tm)
Recommendations
Hours
See website for class schedule
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Music Therapy
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Alzheimer's and Aging Conditions
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Child Development
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Developmental and Learning Disabilities
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Emotional and Self-Expression Issues
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Mental Health Issues
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Motor Speech Disorders
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Neurological Disorders
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Physical Disabilities
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
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