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Mewsic Moves

Mewsic Moves offers music therapy and counseling support to neurodiverse families and those living with mental health conditions.

We have locations in: Santa Monica, Torrance, Long Beach and coming to Glendale soon! Mewsic Moves offers counselling and music therapy programs dedicated to improving the quality of life of its clients who live with daily challenges cause by developmental disorders. Mewsic Moves therapists incorporate counselling, music and musical elements into specifically designed programs to address communication, memory, cognitive, learning, self and emotional regulation, and social programming needs. Sessions are held in one-to-one settings between the client and therapist, or can be done in a group environments. Program goals are established following initial assessment, and are revised as progress is achieved. Mewsic Moves also has an online series offering songs, videos and tips on how to support children with special needs through music. This series is entitled: Making the Most With Mewsic.

11/12/2025

We have some exciting news!

We are so excited to share that we have a book that's going to be available in two weeks! Written by our founder and CEO, John Mews.

"Icky Thoughts" follows a young boy named Jacob who informs his mom about anxiety and negative thoughts in his mind. With the support of a music therapist, Jacob learns to turn the icky thoughts into calmer, kinder ones.

Not only is it a heartwarming story, there are direct resources available in the book for teachers, parents, and children.

Want an exclusive launch discount? Drop a ✨ in the comments and we'll send you more info!

11/11/2025

Today, we acknowledge and honor veterans who served this country. Music therapy has a rich history with veterans.

From WWII hospital wards to today’s VA programs, music therapists use rhythm, songwriting, and listening to help veterans cope with PTSD, trauma, loss, and reconnect with themselves and others.

Some goal areas that music therapy addresses here are: supporting trauma processing, regulating heart beat and blood pressure, decreasing anxiety, reducing isolation, and reestablishing identity.

Happy Veteran's Day and thank you to all who have served!

11/08/2025

As music therapists, we use music to hold space for others but what happens to our own music in the process?

Over time, the songs we once played for joy can start to feel like tools of the trade. Practice turns into planning. Performance turns into clinical facilitation.

But our musicianship is more than a skill, it’s a living part of who we are.

Caring for that part means making time to create, play, and listen without clinical purpose. To reconnect with the reasons we fell in love with music in the first place.

🎶 Self-care for a music therapist isn’t always silence: sometimes it’s singing for yourself.

Because the more we nurture our own musical voice, the more authentically we can help others find theirs.

11/07/2025

Music has a way of helping us remember who we are.

In music therapy, we often see how sound and self are intertwined.
When someone creates, chooses, or listens to music, they’re telling a story about their identity: about belonging, values, memories, and emotions that words alone can’t always express.

For some, music becomes a way to explore who they are becoming, like a client navigating gender identity through songwriting, or a person with a new diagnosis finding empowerment in music.

Through this process, music therapy offers more than expression, it offers affirmation.

🎵 Music says: “You are seen. You are heard. You are valid.”

11/06/2025

Every song carries meaning.

In music therapy, choosing a song isn’t just about mood or genre, it’s about emotional safety.

A familiar lyric, a melody from childhood, or even a specific artist can open a door to powerful memories; sometimes healing, sometimes painful.

That’s why ethical song selection matters. Before introducing a piece of music, music therapists consider:
🎶 Could this song evoke distress or ignite a trigger for the client?
🎶 Does this music reflect the client’s cultural or personal story or mine?
🎶 Am I creating space for the client’s voice, or filling it with my own preferences?

Music therapy isn’t about using any song that “fits.” It’s about listening: first to the client’s needs, then to the music that can safely meet them.

Because in the right context, a song can hold what words can’t.
But in the wrong one, it can open wounds too soon.

💛 Ethical music therapy means treating every song as both art and responsibility.

Question: Music can hold emotion, but it can also stir it. How do you notice when a song feels safe or too much for you?

11/05/2025

Music is often called a “universal language,” but in music therapy, we know it’s more complex than that.

Every culture carries its own rhythms, meanings, and emotional languages through music. What feels soothing or sacred in one context may carry a very different meaning in another.

Practicing cultural humility in music therapy means approaching each client’s musical world with openness and curiosity, not assuming universality, but listening to learn.

It’s asking questions like:
🎵 “What music feels like home to you?”
🎵 “Are there sounds or songs that hold meaning in your community?”
🎵 “How can I meet you in your music, instead of bringing mine?”

Cultural humility isn’t about knowing every culture’s music, it’s about recognizing that our clients are the experts of their own soundscape.

🌏 Every client’s music carries meaning — our role is to listen with curiosity, not assumption.

🎧 What kind of music feels like home to you?

11/04/2025

Grief has a rhythm: unpredictable, uneven, and deeply personal.

In music therapy, we don’t try to make grief go away. Music therapy creates a space where it can be heard. Grief can be isolating, loud, and there is no timeline for it.

Songwriting: An excellent source for those who are grieving. Provides a safe container to express complex emotions like anger, guilt, or longing.

Lyric analysis: Exploring the lyrics of a client preferred song that resonates with the client’s experience or feelings. The music therapist works with the client to explore the lyrics and their personal interpretation.

Drumming: Offers physical release for emotions that may be too intense to verbalize. Within groups, participants drum together to represent their emotional states, then transition into a unified rhythm; symbolizing shared understanding and support.

GIM/guided imagery through music: Only done by music therapists who have had additional training with the technique. Using carefully chosen music to evoke imagery, emotion, and reflection related to the grief experience.

Music offers a gentle structure for emotions that feel overwhelming: a place to revisit memories, process pain, and find moments of connection.

🎶 Music doesn’t erase loss. But it can hold it with compassion.

11/03/2025

How does music impact different areas in the brain?

At Mewsic Moves, we use neurologic music therapy to tap into the brain’s natural pathways for healing and growth. Music isn’t just background noise, it’s a structured, evidence-based tool that can support memory, movement, language, and emotional connection.

🎵 Memory: Melodies can unlock memories, even for those with dementia.

🥁 Motor: Rhythm helps us move, improving coordination and strength.

💛 Emotion: Songs express feelings and support emotional healing.

🗣️ Language: Singing and music boost language skills and communication.

Every beat brings hope, connection, and growth.

10/30/2025

How does music help heal the brain?

Imagine music as a gentle bridge: connecting emotions, memories, and movement in the brain. Neurologic music therapy uses rhythm and melody to support communication, emotional regulation, and even physical coordination for neurodivergent individuals and families.

Every session at Mewsic Moves is guided by board-certified therapists who understand the unique needs of each client. We see real changes: more connection, confidence, and joy, one song at a time. 🎶

Curious how music therapy could support your family? Book a free 15 minute consultation with us today.

Question of the day: How do you use music to express your feelings?

10/29/2025

How can music actually change the brain?

At Mewsic Moves, we see music spark real transformation every day. Neurologic music therapy uses rhythm and melody to help the brain build new pathways: supporting focus, calm, and connection for neurodivergent individuals and families.

Curious how this works with autism, ADHD, or recovery after injury? Our board-certified therapists use proven techniques tailored to your unique needs, blending science with heartfelt care.

Ready to see if music therapy is right for your family? Reach out today to book a free consultation or ask your questions. 🎶

Question of the day: How does music help you feel connected to others?

10/28/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: a time to honor strength, healing, and hope. 🌸

How Music Therapy Supports Healing in Oncology Care
Facing a cancer diagnosis can bring immense emotional and physical challenges. Not only for patients, but also for their families and care teams. In oncology care, music therapy offers a unique, evidence-based approach to support healing, comfort, and resilience throughout the journey.

What is Music Therapy in Oncology?
Music therapy in oncology can include listening to or creating music, songwriting, guided relaxation with music, and more; all tailored to each person’s preferences and needs.

Benefits of Music Therapy for Cancer Patients:
Emotional Support: Music provides a safe space for expressing feelings, reducing anxiety, and finding moments of hope and joy.

Pain and Symptom Management:
Research shows that music therapy can help ease pain by distracting pain receptors, reduce nausea, and promote relaxation during treatment.

Connection and Empowerment: Creating or sharing music together fosters a sense of connection: with oneself, loved ones, and the care team; helping to reduce feelings of isolation.

Quality of Life: Music therapy supports overall well-being, offering comfort and meaningful experiences even during the toughest times.

Question of the day: What’s a song that feels like a safe space for you?

10/27/2025

Music therapy is so much more than just listening to songs or playing instruments. Behind every session is a clinical, evidence-based process designed to support emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being.

Swipe through to test your music therapy knowledge 🎶

Question of the day: Is there a piece of music that makes you feel understood?

Address

1329 1st Street
Long Beach, CA
90802

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

(818) 877-6797

Website

http://www.mewsicmoves.com/, https://linktr.ee/mewsicmoves

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