# Singing Helps 6-Year-Old Girl Recover

> Music therapy aids recovery for girl with rare paralysis condition.
- Title: Singing Helps 6-Year-Old Girl Recover · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Music therapy aids recovery for girl with rare paralysis condition. A 6-year-old girl with Acute Flaccid Myelitis is making progress through music therapy at…
- Keywords: rhea chancellor, acute flaccid myelitis, afm, frazier rehab, university of louisville, kosair for kids center, pediatric neurorecovery, pink pony club, chappell roan, tiktok, rehabilitation, news
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/22/how-singing-is-helping-this-6-year-old-girl-with-rare-condition-work-toward-recovery
- Published: 2026-09-22T12:08:14.748+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rhea chancellor, acute flaccid myelitis, afm, frazier rehab, university of louisville, kosair for kids center, pediatric neurorecovery, pink pony club, chappell roan, tiktok, rehabilitation, news
## Rhea's condition
A 6-year-old Illinois girl with Acute Flaccid Myelitis became paralyzed from the neck down at age 3.

> Rhea Chancellor was 3 years old when she became paralyzed from the neck down after going down for a nap
## Music therapy approach
Therapists use singing sessions with Rhea’s favorite song 'Pink Pony Club' by Chappell Roan to engage her.

> The therapists began singing Rhea’s favorite song 'Pink Pony Club' by Chappell Roan during sessions
## Music's purpose
Singing helps Rhea feel joy and supports her recovery progress through intentional therapeutic activities.

> Her music is obviously inspiring. It elicits this joy out of this child and this entire team
## Rhea's progress
Rhea has improved mobility, including not buckling her knees and giving a thumbs up after three years of paralysis.

> She hasn’t been able to move her thumb for three years, and yesterday she gave me a thumbs up
## TikTok documentation
Wanda has shared Rhea’s therapy journey on TikTok, which has received over 3 million views.

> Wanda said she has documented Rhea’s therapy journey on TikTok. Videos from the center have received more than 3 million views
## Future goals
Wanda hopes Rhea will walk again with continued therapy, possibly using a device, and plans to return to Louisville for ongoing care.

> I’m hoping one day she’s walking, whether it’s with a device or not. I know if I continue this therapy she has a chance of recovery
## Key takeaway

A 6-year-old girl with Acute Flaccid Myelitis is making progress through music therapy at a Louisville rehab center.