Welcome to Missoula Music Therapy
spreading positive change through community and music
Our Vision
Missoula Music Therapy is dedicated to bring music therapy services throughout Missoula’s community. We strive to serve multiple populations in a variety of settings to make music therapy an accessible and flexible service. Missoula Music Therapy offers group and individual services contracted in early education, independent living programs, group homes, professional settings, hospice care and more.
Interested in incorporating music therapy services into your business? Contact us to discuss pricing and to learn more about how music therapy can work for you.
What is Music Therapy?
Music therapy is an evidence based practice in which music is used to support positive change in other goal areas. Music therapy is provided by a board certified professional who is credentialed through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT). Below are a few goal areas that music therapy can address. Music therapy has many more benefits including pain reduction, supporting cognitive function, and improving overall quality of life. But most of all, music is fun!
Emotional Regulation
Learning how to self-regulate emotional responses is an integral skill for all ages. Music can aid self expression by teaching regulation strategies and coping mechanisms in a fun and creative way.
Communication and Social skills
Music is an inherently social activity. Playing music in a group setting allows individuals to explore their own creativity while simultaneously learning how to coexist with others and communicate their own needs. Musical elements like rhythm and melody also support speech development.
Motor function
Whether developing new motor skills or rehabilitating old ones, music can be a powerful tool for building the connection between the brain and the body. Rhythm acts as a neurological agent, while playing instruments provides a motivating way to practice gross and fine motor skills.
Meet the Team
Izzy Olson, MT-BC
Izzy was born and raised in Snohomish, Washington. She earned her bachelors degree in music therapy from Pacific University in 2023 and completed her clinical internship in Boise, Idaho through the Treasure Valley Music Therapy Collective. Izzy moved to Missoula in 2024 and founded Missoula Music Therapy in January of 2025.
Izzy has experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities, anxiety and depression, traumatic brain injuries, and in early education. Outside of music therapy, Izzy can be found playing swing, old time, folk and bluegrass music throughout her community on her upright bass. When she’s not playing music, Izzy is doing anything and everything outdoors with her dog, Granola.
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