Welcome to the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function
At the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF), we believe in the power of music to heal, connect, and transform lives. Founded by pioneers in the field, we offer training, clinical support, and community programming that bring the therapeutic benefits of music into healthcare and wellness settings.
Our message is simple: Music has power. Everyone can benefit from music—and for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other neurologic challenges, access to music must be a part of healthcare and daily life.
What We Do
Education & Training
We offer professional development for healthcare staff, music therapists, and caregivers, including continuing education and our signature certification programs.
Consultation & Support
Through our Music-in-Care Consultation, we guide institutions and individuals in implementing effective, evidence-informed music strategies that support neurologic, cognitive, and emotional health.
Community Engagement
Through programs like
MUSIC & MEMORY®, we support thousands of individuals living with dementia, trauma, and other challenges—helping them reconnect with their identities and loved ones through personalized music.
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Outpatient Music Therapy Services
Our outpatient services offer individualized music therapy for people of all ages. Sessions support neurologic, emotional, and physical well-being through evidence-based interventions tailored to each person’s needs.
Get Involved
There are a number of ways you can volunteer to support the IMNF, including working directly with our music therapists or becoming an ambassador for IMNF services. No matter how you choose to lend your support, your contribution will make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Together, we can continue to harness the remarkable healing power of music and inspire positive change in our communities.
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Recommended Reading
IMNF Executive Director, Dr. Concetta Tomaino—a pioneer in the therapeutic use of music in healthcare—shares over 40 years of clinical and research experience in this essential practitioner’s guide. Written not just for music therapists, but also for healthcare leaders, clinicians, and direct care staff, this book offers practical, proven strategies for using music to enhance quality of life and care across senior healthcare settings.
