03/30/2026
Music therapists play a vital role in improving lives by using the healing power of music to restore balance in physical, emotional, and mental health.
Within the hospital, music therapists assess how patients are coping – watching body language, communication, and signs of stress. They use music to positively impact oxygen levels, heart rate, and respiration, all while improving the overall well-being of patients.
For , we’re highlighting Cecilia, who has worked as a certified music therapist at HSC Children’s Hospital for 28 years.
"To do our best work, we must be focused within the moment and know our intentions for the patient and the session. Whether it’s to relax an irritable infant who is weaning off narcotics, or to provide comfort and structure while singing to and rocking a child whose little world has been turned upside down due to trauma, disease, illness, or separation from family…it’s important to the health and well-being of every patient we see!"
As music therapy month comes to an end, we wanted to send a big thank you to the music therapy team for the healing sounds they bring to families every day!
Read more about music therapy: https://mahcp.ca/tag/music-therapy/
