Music Therapist, Neuromuscular Therapist

PEYTON DAVIS, MM, LNMT

**** ******** ***** ***** • Tallahassee, Fl 32311• Tel: 850-***-**** • vohrca@r.postjobfree.com

MUSIC THERAPY / REHABILITATIVE THERAPY

Dedicated and compassionate health professional with more than 10 years experience administering music therapy and clinical neuromuscular therapy for management of chronic pain and disabilities. Highly experienced in rehabilitative therapy for adult and geriatric patients in private, community outreach, and hospital settings. Well versed in music instruction, vocal rehabilitation, movement interventions, dance therapy, and lectures/presentations. Master’s Degree in Music and Music Therapy.

Rehabilitative Programs Neuromuscular Therapy Integrative Music Therapy

Clinical Documentation Direct/Passive Exercise Treatment Planning

Musician & Instructor Patient Assessment Music Therapy Trainer

Notable Achievements

2008 – Developed a Music Therapy Movement Pilot Program for Parkinson’s disease that was formalized into a financially supported, research-based community outreach program.

2008 – Received the “Above and Beyond Award” for leadership in community outreach from the North Florida Parkinson’s Awareness Association.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

PRIVATE PRACTICE, Tallahassee, Florida 2008–Present

Rehabilitation Specialist/Music Therapist/Community Outreach Coordinator

Actively works with a referred client base from the Parkinson’s Center and local hospitals: specializes in music therapy programs for relief of neuro-motor dysfunction from Parkinson’s disease.

Highlights:

• Expertly applies visual and auditory entrainment interventions based on treatment plans, assessments, referrals, and neuro-clinical forms.

• Contributes support to the Parkinson’s Community Outreach Center and liaises with local community to promote awareness of Parkinson’s disease.

• Provides music therapy training to community volunteers and music therapy interns.

• Accurately records therapy sessions for insurance billing and client documentation.

CHELSEA SPA, Tallahassee, Florida 2008–Present

Clinical and Spa Massage Therapist

Effectively administers applied massage techniques for relaxation, stress relief, and restoring body balance.

ACADEMY OF THE ARTS, Tallahassee, Florida 2007–2010

Piano/Guitar Instructor

Notably trained and prepared 100% of assigned music students for academy’s biannual recitals through applied multifaceted music educational goals.

DOWNTOWN CHIROPRACTIC & SPORTS, Tallahassee, Florida 2007–2008

Clinical Neuromuscular Therapist

Executed a variety of techniques to achieve homeostasis for muscular and postural imbalances, non-motor symptomatic issues, and pain management.

PRIVATE PRACTICE, Orlando, Florida 2007

Music Instructor/Interdisciplinary Team Member

Highlights:

• Provided standard music instruction and music therapy techniques to promote educational outcomes, including adaptable, structured, improvisational activities, and applied movement skills to enhance learning.

• Administered music therapy sessions to a four-year-old child with mild autism.

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NEW DIRECTIONS HEALTH & BODYWORK, Orlando, Florida 2006–2007

Clinical Neuromuscular Therapist

Administered applied neuromuscular massage techniques to facilitate the return of normal muscle tone, restore balance, manage chronic pain, and reduce stress.

CRYSTAL CONNECTION, Tallahassee, Florida 2006

Sales Associate/Holistic Educator

Provided holistic education to clientele and conducted sales activities.

MUSIC LIFE, INC., Atlanta, Georgia 2005–2006

Piano/Guitar Instructor

WORDWIDE WELLNESS, INC., Atlanta, Georgia 2005–2006

Neuromuscular Therapist

Establish a large client base while simultaneously working in two chiropractic facilities.

OMEGA INSTITUTE, Rhinebeck, New York 2004

Seasonal Contracted Children’s Program Activity Instructor

FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL, Chattahoochee, Florida 2003–2004

Music Therapy Psychiatric Intern

Completed a six-month internship in psychiatric forensic hospital music therapy.

Highlights:

• Participated as an interdisciplinary team member working with patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, co-morbid diagnosis with substance abuse, and mental retardation.

APALACHEE CENTER, INC., Tallahassee, Florida 2003

Mental Health Assistant III

Conducted life management and socialization classes to clients receiving rehabilitative treatment for acute mental diagnoses.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

Master’s Degree in Music/ Music Therapy, 2010

ACADEMY OF SOMATIC HEALING ARTS, ATLANTA

Licensed/Certified Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, 2005

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Music (BM) Degree in Music/Music Therapy – Minor in Psychology, 2004

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Certified Rehabilitation Fitness Specialist (2010), Personal Trainer, 2010

ATTP Training/National Registry for Parkinson’s - Allied Team Member, 2009

Clinical Sports Massage and Swedish Massage, 2005

Life Coaching, movement therapy, and other healing arts, 2004

GUEST LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS

“Sistuhs, Inc.”; Seminar topic: “Mental & Emotional Health” (2010)

Music Therapy Techniques class, Medical Music Therapy class (2010)

Four Social Work “Interviewing and Recording” classes (2009-2010)

Tallahassee’s Parkinson’s Symposium Presenter for a devised music therapy movement program as community outreach (2008)

“Music Therapy and Special Needs” lecture for parents of developmentally delayed Pre-K children (2007)

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