Ep30: Music for Pain with Dr. Amy Clements-Cortés

In this episode, we talked about

1. What Music Therapy is and how it can immensely benefit patients
2. The affect of music on the biological, psychological, and social aspects to improve pain and overall health and wellness?
3. Recent research evidence for Music Therapy in dementia and palliative care populations
4. Important future developments of Music Therapy

 

Dr. Amy Clements-Cortés PhD, RP, MTA, MT-BC

Dr. Amy Clements-Cortés is an Associate Professor, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto; Credentialed Music Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist and a Fellow in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, and Neurologic Music Therapy. Amy has extensive clinical experience working with clients across the life span, with a specialty in mental health, dementia and palliative care. Her research contributions have had a significant impact in the understanding of understudied phenomenon, resulting in excelled treatments provided by professionals in music and medicine. She has authored 70+ peer reviewed journal articles, multiple book chapters, co-edited 2 books, and provided 300 conference and/or invited academic presentations. Her work has been cited by over 1300 scholars. In 2020, she received the World Federation of Music Therapy Clinical Impact Award honoring a music therapist who has had a long-term impact on advancing the knowledge and practice of music therapy within a specific clinical area or population through the publication or presentation of his or her work.

 

Resources:

1. Xiao, X., Chen, W., & Zhang, X. (2023). The effect and mechanisms of music therapy on the autonomic nervous system and brain networks of patients of minimal conscious states: a randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 17, 1182181.
2. Loewy, J. (2022). Underlying music mechanisms influencing the neurology of pain: an integrative model. Brain Sciences, 12(10), 1317.
3. Lee, J. H. (2016). The effects of music on pain: a meta-analysis. The Journal of Music Therapy, 53(4), 430-477.
4. Kulinski, J., Ofori, E. K., Visotcky, A., Smith, A., Sparapani, R., & Fleg, J. L. (2022). Effects of music on the cardiovascular system. Trends in cardiovascular medicine, 32(6), 390-398.
5. https://www.notesbyamy.com/

 

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