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).

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to our intern, .the.intern !
09/27/2025

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to our intern, .the.intern !

09/27/2025

πŸ“£ Calling all parents!
Join Giant Steps this fall for a FREE Virtual Parent Workshop Series focused on planning for your child’s future. πŸ’»πŸŒŸ

πŸ—“ Tuesday Nights | πŸ•• 6:00–7:00 PM | πŸ“ Zoom

Don’t miss this opportunity to get informed and empowered! πŸ’š

We second this 🫢🏽
09/27/2025

We second this 🫢🏽

A reminder that we stand with the people we serve, who are a diverse and important part of this world, and we always will.

09/25/2025

πŸ’™πŸŽΆ Shoutout to all Illinois music therapists! πŸŽΆπŸ’™

We see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you for all the heart, creativity, and joy you bring to the work every single day!

Your work makes a profound difference in the lives of so many!

Thank you also to all of the families, caregivers, and supporters who champion this important workβ€”you help make it possible!

Here’s to supporting each other and the amazing communities we serve! πŸ™Œβœ¨

Our Lee County Special Education Association Early Childhood classes at Washington School had so much fun this morning s...
09/24/2025

Our Lee County Special Education Association Early Childhood classes at Washington School had so much fun this morning singing, playing, and dancing with leaves and other fall items in music therapy! Our intern, Miss Amanda, was so engaging and playful and really brought them all a fun fall experience!
(Photos shared with signed permission)

09/24/2025
09/23/2025

You are not a puzzle to be solved.

09/17/2025
Thanks to everyone for their flexibility as Ms. K-Rae navigated a family emergency these last two weeks. Hopefully we’re...
09/15/2025

Thanks to everyone for their flexibility as Ms. K-Rae navigated a family emergency these last two weeks. Hopefully we’re back at it and here to stay!
This week, we’ll be talking all about our friends and family, no matter the shape they come in!

09/11/2025

🌟 We are proud to share that Serenity Hospice and Home has been awarded π‡π¨π¬π©π’πœπž 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐄π₯𝐒𝐭𝐞 status for 2025! 🌟

This recognition is based on family surveys (CAHPS scores), and among all hospices in Illinois using MatrixCare, Serenity is the only one to receive this Elite distinction.

This honor reflects the dedication of our incredible team, who put patients and families first every single day. πŸ’™ Serenity continues to be an elite nonprofit hospice and palliative care organization, serving nine counties across Northwest Illinois.

Thank you for trusting us with the privilege of walking beside you in comfort, dignity, and respect for life.

(Pictured: Denise, Connie, and Dawn representing bereavement and social work at Serenity.)

Happy 4-day week! Our theme this week explores careers and β€œwhen I grow up…”What did you want to be as a kid? I was a ve...
09/02/2025

Happy 4-day week! Our theme this week explores careers and β€œwhen I grow up…”

What did you want to be as a kid? I was a vet kid for a long time!

A note for our Monday/Tuesday clients and families:There will be NO SESSIONS on Monday 9/1 for the Labor Day holiday, an...
08/25/2025

A note for our Monday/Tuesday clients and families:
There will be NO SESSIONS on Monday 9/1 for the Labor Day holiday, and NO SESSIONS on Tuesday 9/2 as Ms. K-Rae will be out of state for a doctor visit.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

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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