Melissa Spiess, a board-certified music therapist and Neurologic Music Therapy® Fellow, joins Ken Haglind on radio show “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to share information about music therapy, the profession rated last fall as the number one most fulfilling career. Melissa shares why music therapy is such a rewarding profession, examples of the impact board certified music therapists can have, and how to join this profession to improve quality of life of those experiencing disability, illness, injury, trauma, and other needs and those that love them in our communities.

Melissa is the president of Living Spirit Therapy Services, LLC which was founded in 2008 to increase access to high quality music therapy services in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Living Spirit Therapy Services, LLC believes in the inherent potential of every individual regardless of disability and/or challenges; and the power of music to improve physical, emotional, and mental functioning. During the interview, Melissa shares what makes Living Spirit Therapy Services, LLC unique in the Twin Cities Metro Area.

Living Spirit Therapy Services, LLC strives to build stronger communities by increasing independence; improving dignity, belonging, and inclusion; improving quality of life; providing support; and expanding resources of their members. Group and individual music therapy services, music camps, their Empowering Wellness Initiative, music products, early childhood music classes, presentations, wellness events, their Gather and Grow lecture series, and active participation in multiple equity committees are among ways they strive to meet this vision.

Listen to the first interview with Melissa from June 28th 2021 to hear Melissa’s story and more examples of music therapy in action: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-healthy-june-28th-2021/id1331122571?i=1000526965346

For more information visit https://www.livingspirittherapy.com or contact Melissa at melissa@livingspirittherapy.com or 651-363-3936.