Safe in Sound Music Therapy, LLC

Safe in Sound Music Therapy, LLC Providing Music Therapy services and private music lessons to the Lee & Ogle County IL areas.

Kearsti-Rae (K-Rae) Knowles, is a Board-Certified Music Therapist with 10 years of Autism experience, including those with high sensory and emotional/behavioral needs. She also has experience in the application of music in the areas of memory, attention, motor control, emotions, perception, executive function, and language. K-Rae pulls from 10 years knowledge of the IEP process in Illinois, includ

ing goal development and implementation, data collection and reporting, 3 year eligibility evaluation/re-evaluation, and interdisciplinary collaboration and treatment. She has co-treated with certified occupational therapists/COTAs, social workers, speech-language pathologists, special educators (LBS1), behavior specialists (BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT), massage therapists (BCLMT), registered nurses (RN), and certified nursing assistants (CNA). With 3+ years of experience working in hospice care, K-Rae knows that the end of a loved one’s life is a trying time. Using research-based strategies, she works to apply music techniques to ease pain, reduce reliance on medications, lessen anxiety/agitation/restlessness, improve socialization, address anticipatory grief, prepare legacy projects, and overall help to create a respectful, calm, and loving environment for a Good Death. K-Rae obtained her undergraduate degree from Illinois State University (Normal, IL), her board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (certification number 11834), and her Masters Degree in Music Therapy from Alverno College (Milwaukee, WI).

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08/20/2026

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08/19/2026
Contact us today to learn more about private music lessons!
08/12/2026

Contact us today to learn more about private music lessons!

We had a BLAST at the Family Fun Night!
08/11/2026

We had a BLAST at the Family Fun Night!

Come say hi at the meet the teacher night community resource fair at Oregon CUSD 220 Central Gym!
08/10/2026

Come say hi at the meet the teacher night community resource fair at Oregon CUSD 220 Central Gym!

08/06/2026

Healthcare doesn’t stop at medicine alone. ⁠
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Music therapy helps fill the gaps by supporting emotional, cognitive, physical, and social well-being—bringing connection, comfort, and care when it’s needed most. ❤️⁠
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Learn more through our latest blog linked in stories and our bio.⁠
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What a fun day!!
08/03/2026

What a fun day!!

At Safe in Sound, we structure every session to our clients’ strengths and interests. This client happens to LOVE math o...
08/03/2026

At Safe in Sound, we structure every session to our clients’ strengths and interests. This client happens to LOVE math of all levels. We’ve therefore created a full list of activity options, all of which address need areas including executive functioning, attention, and cognitive flexibility!

Join us tonight!
07/28/2026

Join us tonight!

🎉 Family Fun Night is TONIGHT! 🎉

Join us at Park East 5:30pm - 8:30pm for one last summer celebration before the school year begins!

Bring the whole family for:
🎈 Inflatables
🥎 Family Kickball
🎯 Games & activities: Frisbee Golf, Basketball, Gaga Ball, Foursquare in the Air, Kerplunk and Giant Connect 4
🍿 FREE popcorn & water (while supplies last)
🎁 Prize drawings (Stay tuned for a sneak peek of these awesome prizes!)
🎶 Live music by Justin Jones Acoustic Show (6–8 PM)
🍔 Delicious food from Ralfie's BBQ and Catering, Hector's Cocina, Priller’s Cakesicles, and Kona Ice of Sauk Valley - Dixon

Enjoy FREE face painting by Mrs. Dawn with Gigglebug Paint Co. 5:30pm-8:30pm, music therapy activities with K-Rae Knowles at Safe in Sound Music Therapy, LLC (6:30pm-8:30pm), a fire engine and ambulance, book bundles and raffles from Hana with the The Daddo Project: The William Hinkle Charitable Foundation , plus bubbles, s'mores, scavenger hunt, coloring, and more!

We can't wait to see you tonight! ☀️

Looking for private office space to run your mental health business on your own terms? We have space available!Features ...
07/27/2026

Looking for private office space to run your mental health business on your own terms? We have space available!
Features downtown location in beautiful historic building, off street parking, private waiting area and kitchenette. Remain fully autonomous. Work your way- set your own hours, come and go as you please, choose your own clients and benefit from networking and referrals with other practitioners in the space.
Reach out and schedule a tour today!

Address

300 W. Washington Street , Suite 201
Oregon, IL
61061

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 7pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 7pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 7pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 7pm
Friday 4:30pm - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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