55th World Conference on Music, Music therapy and Complementary Medicine: (MMTCM 2025)

The 55th World Conference on Music, Music therapy and Complementary Medicine: (MMTCM 2025) examines how music therapy and complementary medicine intersect to support holistic health, emotional well-being, and integrative clinical care across diverse populations.

Key Topics

• Music therapy interventions for autism, Parkinson’s, cancer, and brain injury
• Family-centered models in music therapy
• Digital tools and technology use in music therapy sessions
• Ayurveda, homeopathy, and other traditional medical systems
• Manual therapies including massage and cupping
• Creating accessible and adaptive musical instruments
• Music therapy approaches in penitentiary settings
• The integration of music and yoga for emotional regulation
• The neuroscience behind music’s therapeutic effects
• Holistic nutrition and integrative dietary practices
• Cultural humility and reflexivity in therapeutic work
• DEI initiatives in music therapy with older adults
• Therapeutic beat-making, rap, and vocal psychotherapy
• Music therapy in early childhood education
• Use of aromatherapy and essential oils in care settings
• Complementary medicine for diabetes, cancer, and mental health
• Mind-body therapies including meditation and tai chi
• Chiropractic and osteopathic approaches to healing
• Online telehealth and virtual care models in music therapy
• The intersection of spirituality, sound, and healing
• Integrating herbal remedies into music-based therapies
• Acupuncture and music therapy for pain management
• Music therapy to address therapist stress and burnout
• Ethnobotany and the discovery of natural remedies
• Improvisation and live percussion in therapeutic practice
• Music therapy in hospice and end-of-life care
• Naturopathic principles and clinical applications
• Safe spaces and trauma-informed care through music
• Educational uses of music therapy in schools
• Research methods in music therapy and integrative health
• Neurobiological foundations of sound-based interventions
• Sound healing within traditional and indigenous medicine
• Energy medicine and complementary clinical uses
• Herbal markets, phytotherapy, and regulation
• Adaptive music therapy techniques for individuals with disabilities
• Developing integrative treatment plans using music and natural therapies
• Cultural perspectives on healing through music and medicine
• Music therapy business models and sustainable practice
• Use of improvisation and analytical approaches in therapy
• Identity, self-expression, and therapeutic communication in music
• Combining music with guided imagery and biofeedback
• Complementary therapies in modern clinical systems
• Integrative care models combining conventional and complementary practices
• Music therapy in dementia and elder care
• Resilience building through trauma-informed practices
• The role of music in mind-body health programs
• Music therapy in rehabilitation and recovery
• Traditional Chinese Medicine and its evolving use
• Music therapy in hospital-based healthcare systems

Who should Attend

• Chiropractors and osteopaths
• Psychologists and mental health professionals
• Complementary and alternative medicine practitioners
• Researchers in neuroscience and integrative health
• Music therapists working in clinical or community settings
• Healthcare professionals interested in integrative approaches
• Cultural and medical anthropologists
• Educators incorporating music in special education
• Professionals in palliative and hospice care
• Practitioners of energy medicine and sound healing
• Students in music therapy or complementary medicine programs
• Naturopaths, herbalists, and phytotherapy specialists
• Occupational and rehabilitation therapists
• Policy-makers and administrators in health and wellness sectors
• Yoga, meditation, and mindfulness instructors