Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute To Offer Neurologic Music Therapy
The program will be led by a neurologic music therapist, who will provide individualized therapy sessions to patients three days per week.
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The program will be led by a neurologic music therapist, who will provide individualized therapy sessions to patients three days per week.
"We are excited to bring this innovative therapy to our patients," said Sara Cuccurullo, MD, chair, vice president and medical director at JFK Johnson Rehabilit
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