Wartburg

I M N F V I S I O N 2 0 2 5 | 2 A B O U T The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) is an internationally re c ognize d non-profit agency engaging in res earch, e ducation and training and offering groundbreaking music therapy programs to restore, maintain and improve patients' physical, emotional and neurological function through the metho dical us e of music. MISSION Through the s cientific exploration of music and the brain, IMNF s e eks to establish new knowle dge and to develop more effe ctive music therapy treatments to awaken, stimulate and heal through the extraordinary p ower of music. VISION As an international mo del, IMNF will integrate emergent neuros cienc e to advanc e clinical music therapy practic e. VALUES IMNF b el ieves: • Music affe cts the whole p ers on: b o dy, mind and spirit. • Music is integral to human development and has the p ower to awaken, stimulate and heal. • Everyone can b enefit from music, and thos e with neurologic challenges should have ac c ess to music therapy. • Collab oration with s cientists, e ducators, government p olicy makers, music therapists, te chnology c ompanies and healthcare entities advanc es our mission. • Te chnology ac c elerates the delivery of the therap eutic asp e cts of music to b enefit thos e who have limite d ac c ess to music therapy. • In the highest level of ethical standards and integrity and applying it to all res earch, e ducation and clinical practic e. LEADING THE WAY IN: • Educating the public on emerging music and neuroscience research as it relates to health and development. • Promoting dialogues across disciplines of neuroscience, medicine, psychology and music therapy. • Advancing best practices in music therapy through education and training. • Consulting with technology companies to extend music-based interventions. • Advocating for access to music therapy services.

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