top of page

Music Therapy - Feeding Support - Myofunctional Therapy

About Us

Rooted in Care

PROFILE PIC.jpeg

Sandra Cheah

Pediatric Rehabilitation Clinician

| Music Therapy | Myofunctional Therapy |  Feeding Support |

Sandra works with infants and children who may need a little extra support with feeding, development and regulation. She believes that every child has their own way of learning, communicating and experiencing the world, and that meaningful progress begins with understanding the child behind the challenges.
 

Her work brings together music therapy, myofunctional therapy, neuroscience and sensory-motor approaches. Through music, play and meaningful interactions, she supports children in developing the skills, confidence and positive experiences that make feeding and learning possible. She also works closely with parents, recognising that some of the most meaningful progress happens beyond the therapy room.
 

Clinical Experience

Sandra's clinical experience spans paediatric medical and rehabilitation settings, including the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, USA, where she supported premature infants and children with complex medical needs.
 

She was also involved in IRB-approved research on the Pacifier-Activated Lullaby (PAL), a music-based NICU intervention supporting non-nutritive sucking in premature infants.
 

She values collaborative care and works alongside doctors and allied health professionals, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dentists and ENT specialists, to support each child's developmental needs.


Education & Qualifications

  • Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), USA
    (Bachelor of Music Therapy, Berklee College of Music, USA (Summa Cum Laude)

  • Licensed Counsellor, Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia
    (Masters of Professional Counseling, Monash University (Distinction)
    Best Graduate Award and Dean's Award for Excellence, Monash University
     

Leadership & Recognition

  • Former President, Malaysian Music Therapy Association (2024–2026)

  • Recipient of the 2026 RedWell Theatre Scholarship, American Group Psychotherapy Association, New York

🇦🇺  Oral Myofunctional Therapy (AOMC) -Australia Orofacial Myology

  • Clinical focus on orofacial muscle function, breathing, oral rest posture, chewing and feeding development.

​

🇺🇸 SOS Approach to Feeding (Intro & Advanced Levels) – Toomey & Associates (USA)

  • Clinical training on sensory-based feeding therapy for children who are picky eaters or with ARFID, ASD, and trauma-related feeding issues.
     

🇲🇾 Rhythmic Movement Training International (RMTI) – Reflex Integration

  • Trained in rhythmic movement and reflex integration approaches that support neurological development, sensory regulation, body awareness, coordination, and functional movement.
     

🇺🇸 Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) – The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy (USA)

  • Trained in 20 standardized evidence-based techniques for sensorimotor, speech/language, and cognitive rehabilitation.

 

🇺🇸 NICU Music Therapy – National Institute for Infant & Child Medical Music Therapy,
Florida State University, (USA)

  • Specialized in neonatal interventions for premature infants, promoting parent–infant bonding and developmental regulation.
     

🇺🇸 Music Therapy Assisted Childbirth (MTACB) – Sound Birthing Music LLC (USA)

  • Trained in music-based perinatal and childbirth support, emphasizing bonding, anxiety management, and sensory regulation.
     

🇺🇸 Sound, Spirit Synergy – Medicinal Melodies LLC  (USA)

  • Trained in an integrative approach combining music-based therapeutic practices and Reiki, with an emphasis on relaxation, self-awareness, emotional wellbeing, and mind–body connection.
     

🇺🇸 Reiki Level I & II  (USA)

  • Trained in Usui Reiki practices for relaxation, mindfulness, self-awareness, and supportive mind–body wellness.

MEDICAL SETTINGS

  • UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, Los Angeles (USA) 

  • Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya (PPUM, Malaysia)

  • Hospital Tunku Azizah (HTA, Malaysia) 

  • Trained in Boston Children's Hospital (USA)

    Pediatric & Medical Music Therapy — Experience across NICU, PICU, pediatric cardiac, neurology, oncology, rehabilitation and palliative care settings.

    Neonatal & Infant Care — Supported premature and medically complex infants through music-based interventions targeting regulation, bonding and developmental support.

    Pediatric Palliative & End-of-Life Care — Provided music therapy support for children and families navigating serious illness, comfort care and end-of-life experiences.

    Research & Clinical Practice — Participated in clinical research involving music therapy and premature infant development, including research on suck–swallow–breathe coordination and non-nutritive sucking.

    PRIVATE PRACTICE

  • Pediatric Feeding & Oral-Motor Support — Experience supporting children with feeding difficulties, sensory challenges, oral-motor concerns, texture progression and food avoidance.

  • Multidisciplinary Practice — Collaborated with doctors, dentists, SLPs, OTs, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals to support integrated care.

    MENTAL HEALTH SETTING

  • The Inner Lynk, Publika

  • The Wave Clinic (Inpatient Psych)

  • Little Precious Postnatal Care

    Mental Health & Rehabilitation — Clinical experience with young adults and new mothers experiencing trauma, emotional dysregulation and complex mental health needs including eating disorder.

    Psychiatric & Psychotherapeutic Music Therapy — Integrating music therapy with relational, emotional and psychotherapeutic approaches across individual and family work.
     

  • In partnership of Malaysian Society of Harm Reduction
    Community & Developmental Programs — Designed and facilitated music-based programs supporting children, families and communities with diverse developmental and psychosocial needs, including glue addiction for
    3-19 YO, in Omadal Island, Sabah.

IMG_8581.jpg

Moh Heng Wei

Heng Wei is a Board-Certified Music Therapist with eight years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and young adults across hospitals, therapy centres, schools, residential mental health settings and community programmes.
 

A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she previously worked with the Expressive Arts Therapies Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), specialising in newborn and infant critical care. She is also trained in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) and has experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, developmental and learning differences, sensory processing needs, communication delays and emotional and behavioural challenges.
 

At Feeding Connections

Heng Wei is part of the team developing and facilitating Music and Food Explorer, an interdisciplinary programme that brings together food play, sensory exploration, music and movement.
 

She believes that children learn best when they are given the time, space and encouragement to explore at their own pace. Through playful, pressure-free experiences, she helps children build confidence, become more comfortable with unfamiliar foods and develop positive experiences around eating.
 

Her approach recognises that feeding is about more than food. It is also about a child's sensory experiences, development, regulation and relationships with the people around them.
 

Professional Qualifications & Involvement

  • Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), USA

  • Certified NICU Music Therapist (NICU-MT)

  • Music Therapy Assisted Childbirth (MTACB)

  • Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) training

  • Treasurer, Malaysian Music Therapy Association (MMTA)

  • Regular workshop facilitator and presenter for parents, educators, therapists and healthcare professionals

| Board Certified Music Therapist | Clinical Educator |  Program Developer |

bottom of page