Safe in Sound Music Therapy, LLC

Safe in Sound Music Therapy, LLC Providing Music Therapy services to the Lee & Ogle County IL areas.

Kearsti-Rae (K-Rae) Knowles, is a Board-Certified Music Therapist with 10 years of Autism experience, including those with high sensory and emotional/behavioral needs. She also has experience in the application of music in the areas of memory, attention, motor control, emotions, perception, executive function, and language. K-Rae pulls from 10 years knowledge of the IEP process in Illinois, including goal development and implementation, data collection and reporting, 3 year eligibility evaluation/re-evaluation, and interdisciplinary collaboration and treatment. She has co-treated with certified occupational therapists/COTAs, social workers, speech-language pathologists, special educators (LBS1), behavior specialists (BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT), massage therapists (BCLMT), registered nurses (RN), and certified nursing assistants (CNA). With 3+ years of experience working in hospice care, K-Rae knows that the end of a loved one’s life is a trying time. Using research-based strategies, she works to apply music techniques to ease pain, reduce reliance on medications, lessen anxiety/agitation/restlessness, improve socialization, address anticipatory grief, prepare legacy projects, and overall help to create a respectful, calm, and loving environment for a Good Death. K-Rae obtained her undergraduate degree from Illinois State University (Normal, IL), her board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (certification number 11834), and her Masters Degree in Music Therapy from Alverno College (Milwaukee, WI).

02/25/2026

Organizations can support advocacy, but they can’t replace clinician engagement.

Real influence isn’t outsourced, it comes from informed clinicians showing up together.

02/25/2026
Sign up asap! I’d love to see more little faces in our group in March! ❤️ 🎶
02/24/2026

Sign up asap! I’d love to see more little faces in our group in March! ❤️ 🎶

🎵 Preschool Music Time - registration closes tomorrow! 🎵

A fun and engaging music class designed to support Kindergarten readiness for young learners and their caregivers! Led by K-Rae Knowles, this class is inspired by the interactive, high-energy style of Ms. Rachel and keeps children learning through play.

📚 Each class includes:
• Stories and themed activities
• Music, movement, and instruments
• Interactive learning that builds early skills

An adult must remain with the child at all times.

👧🧒 Ages 2–5 with a guardian
📅 Mondays
⏰ 2:00–2:45 p.m.
📍 Prairie Room (Reading Nook in May, weather permitting)

💲 Session Dates & Fees:
• 3/2–3/30 | $65 / $75 NR | Deadline: 2/23
• 4/13–4/27 | $45 / $55 NR | Deadline: 4/6
• 5/4–5/18 | $45 / $55 NR | Deadline: 4/27

A playful way to build confidence, skills, and a love of learning!

Many facilities this week had the chance to try out 4 instruments that are common at Mardi Gras: a saxophone, a trumpet,...
02/21/2026

Many facilities this week had the chance to try out 4 instruments that are common at Mardi Gras: a saxophone, a trumpet, a violin, and an accordion! Lots of smiles and giggles were shared 🙂 🎶

02/18/2026
02/18/2026

Parent support group opportunities!

We’re getting jazzy and celebrating Mardi Gras in sessions this week!
02/16/2026

We’re getting jazzy and celebrating Mardi Gras in sessions this week!

How to tell your music therapist is a millennial: discarded McDonalds beanie baby wrappers (circa 1997) on the floor for...
02/15/2026

How to tell your music therapist is a millennial: discarded McDonalds beanie baby wrappers (circa 1997) on the floor for mint condition playtime!
We had a BLAST at our first Toddler Gym & Jam at Oregon Park District on Friday morning! More pics to come :)

Put a little love 💕 in your heart this week! We will be! What is your favorite love song? Drop it below!👇
02/09/2026

Put a little love 💕 in your heart this week! We will be!
What is your favorite love song? Drop it below!👇

We’re all ready for our Valentine’s Day preschool group at Oregon Park District !
02/09/2026

We’re all ready for our Valentine’s Day preschool group at Oregon Park District !

Address

300 W. Washington Street , Suite 201
Oregon, IL
61061

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 7pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 7pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 7pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 7pm
Friday 4:30pm - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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