Ribet Rhythms Music Therapy Services and Rehabilitation Devices is dedicated to providing quality music therapy services and rehabilitation devices.
Ribet Rhythms Music Therapy Services is the only Music Therapy private practice in Mississippi. Ribet Rhythms is dedicated to providing quality music therapy services for individuals of all abilities and developmental levels. We seek to provide services that address all areas of an individual’s developmental growth and needs using a holistic approach.
Ribet Rhythms Music Therapy Services is a service-oriented company owned and operated by a board certified music therapist who contracts with schools, hospitals, and facilities throughout the south Mississippi region from the Gulf Coast to Hattiesburg area.
The company plans to expand services and contract with hospices, nursing homes, and mental health centers throughout south Mississippi within the next two years. Currently the company does not employ additional therapists, but may employ additional therapists within the next two years as the company grows.
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
Music Therapy interventions are designed to promote wellness, manage stress, alleviate pain, express feelings, enhance memory, improve communication, and promote physical rehabilitation. Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in a wide variety of healthcare and educational settings.
Who are we?
Ribet Rhythms Music Therapy Services is owned by Nicole Ribet, MT-BC and was formed in July 2013.
Nicole Ribet is a native of Ocean Springs, Mississippi and received her Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from William Carey University in Hattiesburg.
• Nicole has 20 years of experience working with children in a school setting in special education as well as her oboe studio instructing students in private lessons, clinics, and band camps throughout Mississippi.
• Nicole has transitioned into the field of music therapy and completed her degree with over 2,000 clinical hours. Nicole completed her internship at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, LA where she worked with children with brain and spinal cord injuries as well as autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Nicole was published as an undergrad in the Imagine Music Therapy Magazine for her article ‘The Colors of Communication: Listening and Responding to Cues’ in which she incorporated a music activity and researched findings on the use of music to foster pre-academic skills and to increase receptive language skills in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ribet Rhythms Music Therapy Services is dedicated to providing quality music therapy services for individuals of all abilities and developmental levels. We seek to provide services that address all areas of an individual’s developmental growth and needs using a holistic approach.
