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Music Therapist
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Jefferson Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Springfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Education:
Master of Arts in Music Therapy and Counseling (2017)
Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Music in Composition (2002)
University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, OH
Certifications:
Neurologic Music Therapist (2022)
Board-Certified Music Therapist (2017)
Advanced Studies in Trauma & Community Counseling, Thomas Jefferson University (In progress)
Clinical Experience:
Music Therapist – Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
Jefferson Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (September 2017 – Present)
• Founded the music therapy program in September of 2017.
• Provided music therapy services to address function and psychosocial goals for patients
recovering from injuries and/or illnesses requiring inpatient rehabilitation.
• Coordinated treatment with an interdisciplinary staff including physical therapists, occupational
therapists, speech language pathologists, psychologists, nurses, art therapists, and recreation
therapists.
• Established and facilitated internship programs with Drexel University, Immaculata University,
and Temple University.
• Established a music therapy program at the Riverfront outpatient facility which was later
handed off to a former intern and mentee.
• Partnered with the Temple University PhD program to facilitate original research on mood and
relationship outcomes for patient/caregiver dyads participating in music therapy.
• Worked to find and connect creative arts therapists across the Jefferson Enterprise.
• Participated in Magee’s Cancer Care Committee, PFAC, and EPIC Theme Planning Committee
Effects of Song Interventions on Psychosocial Factors in Rehabilitation Patient/caregiver Dyads
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM