The paper examines the theoretical background to VA therapy and introduces four very different VA systems. It discusses research carried out with these systems.
In Europe, music therapy is traditionally seen as a process that develops from an active musical relationship. In contrast VA therapy is a passive intervention that transmits pre-recorded music to the body through speakers built into a chair, table or bed unit. In the light of this, the author concludes by asking – is VA therapy, music therapy? (Hooper, 2002)
Hooper, J. (2002). Is VA therapy, music therapy? . Paper presented at 5th european music therapy congress. Retrieved from http://www.wfmt.info/Musictherapyworld/modules/mmmagazine/showarticle.php?articletoshow=35