Mia Krings

Mia Iliopoulos Krings, MM, LPMT, MT-BC is the Clinical Supervisor with Greater Chicago Music Therapy, Inc. which serves adults with dementia, neurodiversity and disabilities, various neurological disorders, and end of life care. There, she facilitates individual and group sessions, supervises team music therapists, practicum students, and interns, helps with new program development, and often presents about music therapy in the community. Mia's clinical work focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia and Parkinson's disease, in addition to end of life care and other neurologic, vocal, and respiratory functionality. She received her BM and MM in music therapy from Western Illinois University and Colorado State University, respectively. Additionally, Mia serves as President of the Illinois Association for Music Therapy and the Illinois Representative on the GLR Executive Board. Additionally, Mia is a GLR Representative on the Assembly of Delegates and serves as the Speaker of the Assembly on the AMTA Board of Directors. She is a frequent presenter at conferences and surrounding Midwest universities and in the community on topics including harmonica protocols, various neurological disorders, hospice music therapy, and becoming a new professional.