Shiann Melville is a US-trained, board-certified music therapist in Tobago and the founder of Harmonies & Healing Music Therapy and Mental Health Services. Shiann has worked extensively with children and adults with disabilities in Tobago, having established her presence in special education schools and centres across Trinidad & Tobago.

In our chat with Shiann we learn about her journey from studying music therapy to beginning her own practice as the only music therapist on the island of Tobago.

Shiann's Links:

• @harmoniesandhealing across all socials
• LinkedIN: http://linkedin.com/in/shiann-melville-m-s-mt-bc-a507a0150

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