Therapy by Alice Therapist Biography
About Alice
I am a board‑certified music therapist (MT‑BC) through the Certification Board of Music Therapists (Certification #04062) with more than three decades of experience supporting people through music, body‑based care, and attuned presence.
I earned a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from Baylor University in 1988, followed by a Master’s degree in Music Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 1992. I began my music therapy career in 1991 in Henderson, Kentucky, working primarily with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I later worked at a VA hospital in Knoxville, Iowa, and managed the activities department of a large nursing home, experiences that deeply shaped my understanding of trauma, resilience, and the importance of nervous‑system support.
I moved to Texas in 2001 and have since worked in a wide range of settings, including schools, hospice, nursing facilities, and as an in‑home provider for CLASS and DADS programs through Disability Services of the Southwest and Touch of Class in the Fort Worth area. Throughout my career, my music therapy work has remained interactive and relational, focusing on engagement, co‑regulation, emotional expression, and connection rather than passive listening.
In 2005, I became a licensed massage therapist, a path that grew out of caring for a rescued horse with significant physical challenges, including arthritis, joint injuries, and chronic pain. When professional massage was financially out of reach, I began learning hands‑on techniques myself and saw profound improvements in his comfort and mobility. At the same time, I was navigating personal health challenges that led me to expand my professional skill set and integrate body‑based work into my practice.
I trained at the North Texas School of Swedish Massage, choosing human massage therapy as a practical and comprehensive foundation. Since becoming a massage therapist, I have pursued extensive continuing education, including deep tissue, chair massage, craniosacral therapy (Level I), and myofascial release. I have also completed three courses in equine craniosacral therapy and continue to apply trauma‑informed, non‑force principles when working with horses. In Texas, a massage license is not required for equine bodywork, and I use my human anatomy training to support horses impacted by stress, injury, and tension.
My current work includes:
- Therapeutic massage and somatic bodywork for adults and veterans who want to work through physical and emotional patterns held in the body
- Interactive music therapy for children and adults with developmental disabilities
- Equine myofascial and nervous‑system bodywork for horses affected by stress or trauma, with optional gentle integration for their human partners
I offer services through mobile, barn‑based, and professional office settings as available. Rates vary depending on service type, location, and travel requirements.
After the sudden loss of my father, I experienced firsthand how deeply music supports emotional processing, grief, and regulation. That experience further shaped my work and reinforced my belief that healing happens when people are given safe, supportive spaces to feel, express, and integrate what they carry. My practice is grounded in the belief that bodies—human and equine—hold experience, and that with skilled, respectful support, they can soften, reorganize, and heal.
My work is not about quick fixes or force. It is about attunement, regulation, and meaningful change over time.
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