Kalysta Bryant

Personable and compassionate with deep understanding of therapeutic power of music and its benefits for mental and emotional well-being. Knowledge of collaborating with care team members in incorporating music therapy into treatment plans. Committed to fostering positive change, addressing clients' unique needs, and improving quality of life through music therapy interventions.

• Healing Hearts Music Therapy, Tallahassee, FL, 02/23/21 to 05/11/21:

Demonstrated pre-academic and self-regulatory Music Therapy interventions for clients between 5 and 6 years old. Submitted weekly documentation, in narrative form, implemented monthly assessment.

• A Place To Be, Middleburg, VA, 09/15/21 to 12/14/21:

Co-facilitated one on one sessions informed by individualized treatment plan alongside clinical supervisor. 

• Physical Therapy/ Music Therapy Case Study clinical, 09/15/21 to 12/14/21:

Collaborated with Physical Therapy students researching the effects/ benefits of various neurologic music therapy techniques; PSE to improve motor coordination and Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation to improve gate. Presented findings alongside Physical Therapy Graduate students at Health Professions building for students and faculty.

• Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury, Redwood, memory care unit, 10/07/22 to 12/06/22:

Facilitated music therapy groups for older adults with dementia. Implemented Neurologic Music Therapy techniques addressing cognitive maintenance. 

• SUMTA, Diversity and Inclusion Board
• Virginia State Task Force, Student Representative
• Black Creative Healing Podcast
• NW Works Chimers, Student Lead program

• Graduated Magna-Cum Laude
• Ben-Dov Family Luminescence Foundation Music Therapy Scholarship, 2023

• American Psychology Association’s “Psychology for the People: Healing from Grief, Trauma, and Oppression”, Presenter
• Loudon County Public Schools Mental Health and Wellness Conference, Presenter