Recovery & Quality of Life Support
In-person music therapy and therapeutic music lessons in Findlay, Toledo, and Northwest Ohio, and virtually across the United States.
Using music to support comfort, recovery, and overall quality of life across a variety of settings.
Supporting comfort and wellbeing through music.
Life changes, and music tends to be something that supports us through many parts of it. From childhood songs that helped us learn and grow, to music that brings comfort, familiarity, joy, and connection during difficult seasons, it naturally finds a way in.
Music can support us during seasons of recovery, caregiving, aging, or major life transitions.
Through familiar songs, shared music experiences, and personalized support, we focus on helping people feel encouraged, engaged, and connected to themselves and their loved ones.
What starts to feel possible.
A familiar song brings a smile that you have not seen all week. A loved one taps along, sings a line, or looks more present for a moment. The session creates connection without needing a long conversation.
There is comfort, expression, and shared meaning in the room. Even small moments can feel deeply important.
Why Heartstring Melodies?
We understand that quality of life support is not about fixing something. It is about connection, dignity, comfort, and meaningful engagement. Music can support cognition, emotional expression, relaxation, movement, social connection, and identity.
Our team creates sessions that are gentle, personalized, and respectful of each person’s needs, energy, and story.
Who this type of therapy is for:
◆ Young children to older adults needing meaningful engagement.
◆ People with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
◆ Those in hospice or palliative care
◆ People recovering from injury or illness.
◆ Those navigating major life changes.
◆ Families wanting connection with a loved one.
◆ Adults with disabilities.
◆ Care settings wanting supportive music experiences for their community.
Music therapy for recovery and quality of life may include personally meaningful or familiar songs, singing, instrument play, relaxation, movement, music listening, songwriting, reminiscence, or shared music making.
Sessions are adapted to each person’s needs and can focus on comfort, connection, memory, expression, or emotional support.
Book a free 15 minute consultation and explore meaningful support through music.
Meet the Clinicians
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Amy Foley, MMT, LPMT, MT-BC
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Lorna Spar, LPMT, MT-BC
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Jaclyn Hotaling-O’Neill, MMT, LPMT, MT-BC
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Haley Smith, LPMT, MT-BC