"Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration wonderful things can be achieved." - Mattie Stepanek Music therapists working in long-term care settings not only work independently to provide group and one to one sessions for residents but they often also collaborate with allied health-care professionals on site. Through teamwork and collaboration, health care professionals can use their unique areas of expertise and bring their perspectives together to create

Get to know Miya Music Therapy music therapist, David Macintosh! 1. How did you get into the music therapy field? I was pursuing a bachelor of arts in pop music studies, writing and recording music and playing in bands. I always enjoyed the connection of music between people (bandmates, family, audiences and performers), and through a good friend's mom's suggestion, I checked out music therapy. She was working at an adult day program which assisted individuals living with de