Therapy Health
Resume:
Sheila Egan, MMT, MT-BC
Masters in Music Therapy, Music Therapist-Board Certified
Sterling, VA 20165
Email: *****@********.***
Education and Training
Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VA: Masters in Music Therapy.
Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, VA: Certificate, Music Therapy
Boston Conservatory of Music, Boston, MA: B.F.A., Voice, Music Theatre
George Washington University, Washington, D.C.: Speech Pathology
American University, Washington, D.C.: Recording Techniques
UpLedger Institute, Florida: CranioSacral Therapy
Reiki Institute, New York: Reiki Master
Arcaya Studios, New York: Certified in Alexander Technique
Music Therapy and Research Experience
Ivymount School, Rockville, MD
Create music therapy programs for children ages pre-school to age 21. Design and implement music therapy for children with autism and other special needs. Supervise guest music therapists and music therapy interns.
Music for Autism and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Facilitate community outreach for these two entities serving children and adults with autism.
All that Matters: MD
Designed and implemented music therapy programs for teens at risk.
National Integrative Health Congress, Fairfax, VA
Vice President of this organization which specializes in programs for integrative health therapies. Organizes community outreach for those with special needs.
National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Responsible for keeping abreast of research in music therapy effectiveness and approaches for clinical and non-clinical settings. Provided patients with the latest techniques and methods used in music therapy with groups and individuals.
Pain and Palliative Care Team: Primary Music Therapist with an innovative Integrative Medical team headed by Dr. Ann Berger chief of the pain and palliative care team at the NIH Clinical Center. Provided patient assessment and had input on treatment from an integrative medical approach. Created recordings with music and hypnotic suggestion for a study with pediatric and adult patients with sickle cell anemia.
National Cancer Institute: Created music therapy program for children and adults with cancer.
National Institute for Mental Health: Designed the music therapy program for patients with schizophrenia and other disorders.
National Institute for Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism and Drug Abuse: Designed and implemented music therapy programs for these patients.
National Capital Hospice – Serving Washington DC, VA and MD
Director of music therapy services – supervised music therapists on site, designed and implemented services for hospice patience.
Fairfax INOVA Hospital – Life with Cancer, Fairfax, VA
Design and implement music therapy and other expressive arts programs for adults with cancer.
Music Therapy Solutions, Reston, VA
Create music therapy protocols for clients with various illnesses and challenges.
Presentations Given at Seminars and Conferences
National Institutes of Health-Music Therapy Research
Maryland Recreation and Parks Association- Drumming
Association of Recreation Therapists- Music Therapy Research
American Music Therapy Association-Toning and Integrative Therapies
Sibley Hospital – Integrative Therapies and Research
Shenandoah University – Toning and Integrative Therapies
INOVA Fairfax Hospital – Drumming and Music Therapy
Vanguard Services Unlimited – Music Therapy Research
Radford University – Music Therapy Research
Arlington County – Music Therapy Research
Television and Radio Appearances
The Discovery Channel - Composer
Channel 10 – Music Therapy Research
Shanghai Television - Artist
New York Local Channel – Toning and Integrative Therapies
Publications
Master’s Thesis: “Toning” – A Research Project correlating the method of toning to various existing methodologies.
“Music For Life” – A book currently being written about music and music therapy.
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