Founded in 1995 by Concetta M. Tomaino, DA, MT-BC and Oliver Sacks, MD, the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) is an internationally recognized non-profit agency offering groundbreaking music therapy programs to restore, maintain and improve patients’ physical, emotional and neurological function through the methodical use of music.
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.
