Higher Octave Healing

What Higher Octave Healing does

Higher Octave Healing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit music therapy organization founded in 2010 by Kymla J. Eubanks and headquartered at 1555 W University Dr., Suite 108, Tempe, Arizona. The organization delivers board-certified music therapy services to more than 600 individuals per week across the Phoenix metropolitan area and Maricopa County, addressing cognitive, social, physical, emotional, psychological, neurological, and sensory needs of children, teens, and adults. Its clinical practice is grounded in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) techniques, with Clinical Director Sarah Melton holding an NMT Fellowship and all therapists maintaining Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) credentials. The clinical portfolio spans Individual Music Therapy, Start With Music (early childhood developmental program for children age 5 and under), Social Sounds group programs, the unique Music Therapy Rock Band (12 bands serving teens and adults with developmental disabilities), and community-delivered services across schools, hospices, behavioral health, addiction recovery, and senior/memory care settings.

The organization's revenue model blends service fees, government/insurance billing, and philanthropic support. Revenue streams include habilitation billing through Arizona's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) tuition, private pay ($100-$300 per month for Social Sounds group programs), tax-deductible donations and grants (Arizona Qualified Charitable Organization #20147, EIN 27-1896282), CMTE continuing education courses ($25 MT-BC / $20 non-MT-BC per credit), merchandise sales via SpreadShop, and a new Sound Practice membership network launching January 2026 with tiered subscriptions ($25/$60/$125 monthly) targeting professional music therapists. Distribution operates through a Tempe clinic plus co-located service delivery at more than 10 partner sites, including Valleywise Health family resource centers, Rosie's House, Child Crisis Arizona, City of Peoria, and Tempe Thrive to Five.

The organization is led by CEO Shelbe White (since 2023) with a board chaired by Stacie Wylie and staffed by 9-11 board-certified music therapists plus interns. Founding partnership with Arizona State University School of Music underwrites a continuous intern-to-staff pipeline and supports the Music Therapy Internship program. Marketing relies on community partnerships, the annual Battle of the Bands fundraising event (4th edition May 2026), social media, and earned media coverage.

Name

Higher Octave Healing

Legal name

Higher Octave Healing, Inc.

Website

https://higheroctavehealing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Higher Octave Healing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2010 in Tempe, Arizona, delivering board-certified music therapy services to more than 600 individuals weekly across the Phoenix metro area, spanning developmental disabilities, early childhood, hospice, behavioral health, and seniors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Therapy Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Therapy (Educational/Developmental Programs) (EDAMANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Music therapy services
• Neurologic music therapy
• Developmental disabilities therapy
• Clinical music education
• Early childhood music programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Program Fees - DDD/Medicaid: Services billed under habilitation codes through Arizona's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). Limited DDD-funded spaces available for Social Sounds programs.
2. ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) Funding: Accepts ESA funds for program tuition. Families receive invoices for submission to ESA programs.
3. Private Pay: Direct payment for program tuition, clinic services, and continuing education. Social Sounds: $100-300/month depending on number of classes.
4. Donations and Grants: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals and organizations. Arizona Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO #20147). EIN: 27-1896282. Supports over 600 people weekly.
5. Sound Practice Membership: Professional support network for music therapists with tiered membership: Basic ($25/month), Premium ($60/month), Ultimate ($125/month). Includes supervision and CMTE access.
6. CMTE Course Fees: Continuing Music Therapy Education courses at $25 MT-BC / $20 non-MT-BC per credit. Free for Sound Practice members.
7. Merchandise Sales: SpreadShop partnership selling clothing, hats, mugs, buttons, stickers, tote bags. A portion supports music therapy programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Higher Octave Healing provides board-certified music therapy services to individuals across the Phoenix metropolitan area, including children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities, hospice patients, individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, seniors with dementia, and young children (ages 0-5). Service delivery occurs at its Tempe clinic and at partner sites across Maricopa County, supported by a clinical education arm that offers a university-affiliated internship, CBMT-approved CMTE courses, and the Sound Practice professional membership network.

Product overview

Higher Octave Healing is a nonprofit music therapy organization offering a portfolio of therapeutic programs and educational services. The core offering includes Individual Music Therapy for personalized treatment across various populations, and group programs such as Start With Music (early childhood development), Social Sounds (choir and adolescent groups), and the Music Therapy Rock Band program. The organization also provides Clinical Education services including a Music Therapy Internship, CMTE courses, and Sound Practice membership network for professional music therapists. Community Music and Wellness extends services to schools, healthcare facilities, and senior centers throughout the Phoenix-metro area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Music Therapy Individualized music therapy services focusing on a person's unique needs in communication, cognition, social skills, motor skills, mental health, and general wellness. Services address developmental differences including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, and mental health disorders.
• Start With Music A research-based parent-child developmental music program for children age 5 and under, supporting healthy development, socialization, communication, and pre-academic skills.
• Social Sounds Group music program including Every Octave Choir and adolescent music therapy groups, with summer offerings such as Superstar Skill-Builder, Summer Choir, Music Video Production, and Musical Theater.
• Music Therapy Rock Band A music therapy setting for teens and adults with developmental disabilities where band members learn to play instruments, choose songs, rehearse as a band, and perform while developing pre-vocational and life skills such as planning, decision-making, teamwork, coping skills, and independence.
• Community Music and Wellness Music therapy services delivered at partner schools, addiction recovery facilities, behavioral health facilities, assisted living and memory care, senior centers, and hospice and palliative care settings across the Phoenix-metro area.
• CMTE Courses Continuing Music Therapy Education opportunities pre-approved for CMTE credit by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT), priced at $25 MT-BC / $20 non-MT-BC per credit (free for Sound Practice members).
• Music Therapy Internship A University-Affiliated Music Therapy Internship where interns work closely with Board-Certified Music Therapists across developmental disabilities, hospice and palliative care, early intervention, mental health, skilled nursing, dementia, and addiction recovery settings.
• Sound Practice Membership Network A professional support network for music therapists providing education opportunities, monthly group and 1:1 clinical supervision, free monthly CMTE credits, discounts on additional trainings, and an exclusive online community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 600 people each week
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arizona State University (ASU) School of MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly and enduring partnership providing the initial foundation for HOH. ASU music therapy clinic served as training ground for interns and young professionals. Current staff hold degrees from ASU.
• Arizona First Things FirstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports Start With Music early childhood developmental music program throughout Phoenix metro area.
• Valleywise HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Resource Centers hosting Start With Music programming at multiple Valleywise locations including Maryvale, North Phoenix, Phoenix, South Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa, and Peoria.
• Rosie's HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree music academy hosting Start With Music programming for children and families.
• Child Crisis ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly intervention initiative hosting Start With Music programming.
• City of PeoriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity partnership hosting Start With Music programming through Creative Arts department.
• Tempe Thrive to FiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood initiative hosting Start With Music programming.
• Fry's / KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFry's Community Rewards program allows shoppers to direct donations to HOH using NPO #9872.
• GiGi's PlayhouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDown syndrome achievement center referenced as community partner for clients.
• Hospice of the WestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospice partner providing end-of-life music therapy services.
• United HospiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospice partner providing end-of-life music therapy and grief support services.
• BallBoy ProductionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced promotional film showcasing HOH programs and clients.
• SpreadShopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerE-commerce platform for HOH merchandise including clothing, mugs, stickers. A portion of purchases supports music therapy programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JB Music Therapy: Houston-based music therapy practice offering individual and group services across developmental, behavioral, and medical populations. Comparable in clinical scope and in providing continuing education for music therapists.
• The Music Settlement: Cleveland-based nonprofit that delivers music therapy, music education, and community music programs. Directly comparable as a multi-service nonprofit combining clinical therapy, early childhood music, and community outreach.
• Music Therapy of the Rockies: Colorado-based nonprofit music therapy practice serving children and adults with developmental disabilities, similar populations to HOH. Operates multiple programs across the Denver metro with a comparable clinical and educational mission.
• Prelude Music Therapy: Texas-based private music therapy practice serving children and adults with disabilities. Comparable in service mix (individual therapy, group programs, early childhood) and in operating across multiple community partner sites.
• Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy: Internationally recognized music therapy organization offering clinical services, training, and research. Comparable to HOH on the clinical education and NMT-style training dimensions, though anchored at NYU.
• Heart and Soul Music Therapy: Music therapy practice serving individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and seniors. Similar in clinical focus on developmental disabilities and community-based delivery.
• Soundscape Music Therapy: Regional music therapy practice providing neurologic music therapy services in schools, healthcare facilities, and community settings. Directly comparable methodology (NMT specialization) and delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Music Together: Nationally franchised early childhood music education program with thousands of licensed centers. Comparable to HOH's Start With Music early childhood offering at a much larger commercial scale.

Others

• Berklee College of Music - Music Therapy Program: Major music therapy degree and clinical training program. Comparable as a producer of board-certified music therapists and continuing education, but academic rather than service-delivery based.
• American Music Therapy Association (AMTA): National professional association setting standards and providing CMTE-equivalent resources for music therapists. Relevant ecosystem counterpart whose continuing education offerings overlap with HOH's Sound Practice thesis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBQPg3TBkQIt4mFtA7b9w5g
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2209279?trk=tyah
• Instagraminstagram.com/higheroctavehealing/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL18jJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFJOUdEdlVLY1lIbGlWd2djAR4pB0i2CiI4ahTz5x-q-Ue55WsSHE9wI3ddkkDLkAA5EbrDfnvp3DC5McW3lw_aem_VxVJiFCqslVYdUb20plqzw
• Xx.com/higheroctavemt

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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