Restorative Sound
About
Allison is a multi-genre artist and musician (Board-Certified Music Therapist, business owner, trombonist, DJ/Producer). She has played trombone since age 12 and graduated from University of Louisville’s music therapy program in 2010.
Allison is the owner of Restorative Sound, LLC and has had the pleasure of working alongside several non profit music programs in Louisville. (Louisville Academy of Music,
Louisville Orchestra, AMPED, Louisville Leopards, and Out Loud Louisville, among others).
Allison enjoys building friendship with people from all walks of life!
Partners
Ella Anderson (she/her)
Ella Anderson, MT-BC (she/her) is a music therapist and music educator from Louisville, KY. She began playing piano at the age of 8 but primarily plays percussion. She has been with Restorative Sound since completing her internship and graduating from the University of Louisville at the end of 2022. She, outside of her music therapy sessions, is on staff for the Louisville Leopard Percussionists serving as an ensemble director for multiple groups, including heading the steel pan program, and arranging tunes for all the ensembles. She is a percussion instructor across Kentuckiana for multiple middle and high school band programs. This includes teaching sectionals, percussion ensemble classes, and competitive groups. Ella also plays music through local community groups including the Louisville Winds and Brass Band of Louisville.
Eva Kate Howell
I have been with Restorative Sound for a year and have recently finished my internship. I have been working in early development, with autism spectrum disorder, in adolescent psych, and private clients. To me, music therapy is a way to work with others through music to find a common voice and I'm doing my best to advocate for those who may have different perspectives, goals, and communities. With over 15+ years of vocal experience, singing is one of my many passions, but I absolutely love playing the guitar and other instruments as well.
Outside of Restorative Sound, you can catch me around town playing music anywhere that will have me! I love volunteering my time working with other nonprofit organizations in Louisville to help connect and better our community. Outside of music, I love podcasts and audiobooks, and am always looking for new recommendations! Me and my dog Hudson love to explore new places on our walks and are on the lookout for new fun adventures!
Chris Millett
Chris Millett, MM, MT-BC (he/him) is a music therapy clinician and educator that identifies from a Community Music Therapy (CoMT) theoretical orientation. After a decade, his clinical experience includes a wide range of populations including adolescents in group residential care, pediatric and adult medical populations, addiction recovery, senior living and memory care, neurodivergent communities, and more. Chris has helped to develop the RS internship through his work at the University of Louisville’s music therapy program.
Kiki Pastor-Richard
Kiki Pastor-Richard recently completed her undergraduate course work in music therapy at the University of Louisville.
During her time at UofL, she gained experience working with a variety of populations such as adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult oncology, foster care, and those with TBI diagnoses. Her passion for music stemmed from being an active member of various choirs and theatre groups during her formative years. In her free time, Kiki sings for several churches in the Louisville area, spends time with her cat and loved ones, drinks coffee, bakes sweets, and plays video games.
What Is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is the clinical & 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 can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals:
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Theresa Thompson
Associate Program Director (School Based Services), Family & Children's Place
"Words can not begin to describe the amazing experience that Allison and her associate were able to provide for our Meyzeek Middle School families last night. The smiles and the sounds were infectious! The photos from the event can’t do justice to the memories that the little ones were making last night. From our tiniest 4-year-old to our more advanced-in-age participants, a good time was had by all and I can’t thank you enough!"
Parent of Young Adult
Down Syndrome of Louisville
"What a blessing! My son loved every minute of it! Thank you!"