Mission
To provide the highest quality music therapy services to the special needs of older adults and those dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia. To increase awareness of music therapy and its benefits through workshops, presentations, and published works. To foster the musicianship of individuals within our community.
Vision
To become a premier music therapy practice serving older adults in the United States and provide employment opportunities and resources for music therapists nationwide.
Company History
Melisma Music Therapy Services was founded in 2008 by board-certified music therapist, Kathy Lindberg. Kathy received her BA in Music Therapy from The College of Wooster, in Wooster, OH and completed her clinical internship training at Forbes Health Center in Pittsburgh, PA. During that time she worked with older adults, psychiatric children and adults, and those who were terminally ill.
Kathy began practicing music therapy in 1991. During her career she has helped a wide variety of individuals better themselves and their lives through music. Populations with which Kathy has worked include trauma survivors, autistic children, the mentally retarded and developmentally delayed (MRDD), and traumatic brain injury patients (TBI). She currently works with older adults suffering from dementia, Alzheimer's Disease and other developmental delays.
In addition to providing direct music therapy services, Kathy has a studio of music students taking both traditional and adaptive music lessons. She also provides professional presentations and workshops around the country.