Jasmine frequently incorporates the ukulele in her work. She believes that this lightweight instrument, combined with singing, can bridge the gap between her and the clients she serves, fostering mutual trust throughout the therapeutic journey.

The role of a music therapist involves using music to help individuals who may feel adrift rediscover their pathway. The inherent flexibility of music allows therapists to adapt to the client’s current state, providing a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can experience companionship, express emotions, and gain deeper self-understanding.

Through her work at Music Flow, Jasmine aims to reach a broader audience, enabling them to experience this academically grounded yet human-centric profession. She also hopes to enhance the understanding of music therapy’s value as a complementary healthcare service among local social welfare and medical professionals, working together to promote and sustain public mental health.

Jeanne began her musical journey at a young age, learning the violin and participating in many orchestra rehearsals and performances. Music has always been an integral part of her growth and development. As a form of non-verbal expression, music has the power to connect individuals and evoke shared emotions, possessing a unique and profound influence.

After graduation, Jeanne worked as a teacher, providing subject knowledge as well as assisting students in navigating various challenges during their developmental years. In her early teaching career, she faced numerous obstacles but was inspired by a senior mentor’s words, “Influence lives with your own life.” This motivated her to embrace her role as a companion in her students’ journey. During this time, she continuously contemplated other ways to touch hearts , which ultimately led her to resign from her teaching position to specialize in music therapy in Australia.

Upon obtaining her qualification as a Registered Music Therapist in Australia in 2007, Jeanne returned to Hong Kong, where she has spent many years providing music therapy in early development centers, special schools, and hospitals, supporting preschool children and hospitalized youth through music and language. 

Through her work at Music Flow, Jeanne aims to continue influencing lives through music, healing each individual she serves and their caregivers, while raising public awareness of the therapeutic benefits of music therapy as a complementary healthcare profession for mental and physical well-being.

Music possesses a unique power to open people’s hearts and facilitate emotional release, especially when words become difficult. This belief has made me to become a music therapist, until now, I have been a music therapist for ten years.

I started working in Singapore for three years after graduation, providing services to older adults as well as children with special needs. After returning to Hong Kong, my scope of practice has become more diverse. I have provided palliative care at Haven of Hope Sister Annie Skau Holistic Care Centre, delivered music therapy through Music Flow at Tuen Mun Hospital, and offered early intervention for children aged 0–6 with special needs at the Hong Kong Christian Service. I have also collaborated with various organizations, including Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Lok Kwan Social Service, United Christian Nethersole Community Health Service, and Jockey Club Mental Wellness Project for Women.

Music therapy is not only music skills. It is a form of companionship—walking alongside individuals at different stages of life to help them find their own voice and inner strengths.