Healing Notes was founded under the leadership of Allison Barkley, a mother of three who experienced the therapeutic benefits of music therapy first hand when her newborn son was struggling for his life as a result of a blood disorder. After observing a dramatic improvement in the condition of another infant in the neonatal unit after several days of music therapy, Allison advocated for the use of this therapy for her son and soon saw his condition improve as well. Seeing a definite need and opportunity to bring music therapy into the hospitals of San Diego, Healing Notes provided its first funding in the Hematology/Oncology ward of Rady Children's Hospital.
Healing Notes brings music therapy into hospitals. Through the combined efforts of Healing Notes, Inc. and Music Worx of California, we have made this program available to the children and their families who are suffering from various illnesses, whether they be physical, emotional or psychological. Music Worx is a contractual and consulting agency that is both an American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) compliant provider of music therapy services and an national board certification.
Allison Barkley
Executive Director
