Position:
Owner at Music Therapy Consultant, Oboist at Independent Music Professional, Oboe Teacher at Plano ISD, Music Therapist at Scoggins Therapies
Work:
Music Therapy Consultant
- United States since Jan 2004
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Owner
Independent Music Professional
since Jan 1989
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Oboist
Plano ISD
- Plano, TX since Sep 2011
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Oboe Teacher
Scoggins Therapies
- Houston, Texas Area since Oct 2011
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Music Therapist
Vitas Healthcare
- Dallas/Fort Worth Area May 2012 - Dec 2012
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Music Therapist
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Feb 2004 - Jul 2011
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Music Therapist
Holding Hands Pediatric Clinic
Jan 2004 - Dec 2004
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Behavioral Therapist
McKee Music Therapy Services
Aug 2001 - Aug 2004
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Music Therapist
Music Therapy Services of Los Angeles
Jan 2000 - Jun 2004
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Music Therapist
Verdugo Hills Autism Project
Mar 2001 - Mar 2002
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Music Therapist
New World Symphony
1995 - 1998
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Oboist
Education:
University of Miami 1995 - 1998
Bachelors, Music Therapy
Northwestern University 1990 - 1994
Bachelors, Music Performance
Skills:
Music Therapy, Arts Integration, Behavior Management, Musicianship, Treatment, Healing, Adolescents, Clinical, Rehabilitation, Hospitals, Communication, Music Education, Music Performance, Public Speaking, Music Industry, Music, Palliative Care, Hospice, Early Intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Chamber Music, Live Recording, Pain Management, Early Childhood, Multicultural, Eating Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Student Services, Community Relations, Community Building, Community Outreach, Trauma, PTSD, Oncology, Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonology, Dialysis, Ambulatory Care, ICU, Consultation, Hematology, Orchestral, Symphony, Team Oriented, Pediatric Palliative Care, Oboe, Pediatrics
Interests:
Volunteer Service with Autism Speaks, Nathaniel Anthony Ayers Foundation, World Federation for Music Therapy, Cure Autism Now, Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, Music For A Cure, and Operation Pop, and Buddy League
Also served on CBMT State Task Force in CA (2007-2011)
Honor & Awards:
CHLA Humanism Award Nominee 2010
CHLA Employee of the Month Feb. 2009
CHLA Honorary Occupational Therapist April 2008
CHLA Humanism Award; Arts Program Mar. 2006
Outstanding Citizen of Los Angeles 2003