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Academic Qualification
 

  • Master of Music Therapy, The University of Melbourne, Australia

  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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Professional Qualification/ Affiliation 

  • Registered Music Therapist, Australia

  • Professional Member, Australian Music Therapy Association 

  • Neurological Music Therapist

  • Hong Kong Registered Nurse

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“Music is more than just a melody; it is a key to unlocking brain function. By bridging the gap between clinical nursing and neuroscience, I am dedicated to providing evidence-based music therapy that helps children overcome communication barriers and empowers the elderly to rediscover their memories and mobility through the power of rhythm.”

Michelle Lai is a highly experienced Registered Music Therapist (Australia) and Registered Nurse (Hong Kong). She holds a Master of Music Therapy from the University of Melbourne and is a certified Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT).

 

Michelle’s unique edge lies in her ability to synthesize the rigor of clinical nursing with the transformative power of music therapy, offering evidence-based interventions tailored to the complex needs of her clients.

Core Services:
From Brain Science to Holistic Healing

1. Geriatric Neuro-Rehabilitation & Dementia Support

 

Addressing the needs of an aging society, Michelle utilizes Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) to help seniors navigate physiological and cognitive challenges:

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  • Dementia & Alzheimer’s: Utilizing familiar melodies to stimulate long-term memory, reduce agitation, and manage wandering behaviors.

  • Stroke & Parkinson’s Disease: Implementing Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS) to improve gait, coordination, and physical mobility.

  • Palliative & Residential Care: Providing emotional support for frail elders to alleviate loneliness and end-of-life anxiety.

 

2. Child Development & Special Educational Needs (SEN)

 

Facilitating growth through engaging musical interactions to help children reach their developmental milestones:

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  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & Social Skills: Establishing non-verbal communication bridges to enhance social motivation and turn-taking.

  • ADHD & Attention Training: Using rhythmic structures to improve impulse control, focus, and executive function.

  • Speech & Language Delay: Leveraging song structures and melodic intonation to stimulate vocalization and functional language.

Service Formats

 

Michelle offers flexible service models to accommodate the needs of families and organizations across Hong Kong:

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  • Individual & Group Therapy: Available via home visits or at our dedicated center.

  • Institutional Partnerships: Providing long-term therapy programs for schools, hospitals, and residential care homes.

  • Professional Workshops: Tailored training sessions for parents, healthcare professionals, and educators.

Michelle Lai | Registered Music Therapist (RMT) & Registered Nurse (RN) in Hong Kong

香港註冊音樂治療師-Michelle-Lai-長者兒童復康

Michelle Lai 

MMusThrpy, RMT, BSc(Hons), RN

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