Helen Dowthwaite

Preschool and Children: Intellectual Disability, Physical Disability
Adults and Elderly: Palliative Care, Neurodisability

South Auckland

I graduated in 2012 and I have worked with people of all
ages. I have established several new Music Therapy roles in
Special Education and in 2016 at Hospice Waikato.

I am a founding member, and worked as a service manager for the
Music Moves Me Trust, a charitable organisation providing
music therapy for people living with dementia. I have
recently moved to South East Auckland with my family and
also run a Sharemilking Company. I would love to establish
some more roles in this region and continue to advocate for
this wonderful, and fulfilling profession.

helendowthwaite@gmail.com
0276750666

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New Zealand Registered Music Therapist

Music Therapy has not only brought our daughter great improvements in motor planning, finger strength, communication and attention span, it has brought her great joy as well. There is no place she would rather be than in a room making music.

John and Emma - Hamilton, NZ

“Yesterday was one of the most rewarding when we had a visit from a Music Therapist. What a great experience. To see a whole group of residents joining in by either singing, requesting, conversing, or ‘playing’ an instrument was a very emotional experience. The communication between residents was great and it was obvious how well they responded…it was brilliant.”

Family Member - Hamilton, NZ

“We feel privileged to be part of these groups and to witness the transformation that these sessions bring about…extremely moving and powerful…Music Therapy is priceless”.

Staff Member

“Every time I come to the house, David is ready to get in the car and go to Music Therapy with Shari."

Support Person

"My family have been thrilled with Liz’s Music Therapy and her regular reporting. Mum has dementia however I have noticed improvements in her cognitive functioning since she started her sessions with Liz. I know Mum enjoys her music sessions. I have no hesitation in recommending Liz – she has been a huge support in the care of my mother."

Family Member

"Thanks Megan. This is all a slice of perfect in a very crazy crazy world. So very glad we have kept this going for A."

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