Sponsor Spotlight - The Georgie Center for Music Therapy
Mommy of Minis LOVES The George Center for Music Therapy and we appreciate them being a sponsor!
Four years ago my brother was in a car accident and sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). He was in a coma for four months and during his comatose state, we would often play music (mostly classical, but sometimes we would play his favorite band, Dave Matthews Band). At the time I didn’t even realize we were helping him…music is a proven and effective treatment method in helping heal the brain.
Music Therapy is not only proven to help heal the brain, but it is also good for the soul. At The George Center, they do just that! They provide music therapy for individuals, groups and facilitates. Their programs include adaptive music lessons, NICU services, early intervention, Bloom in Music (children's developmental community music program), mental health support services, developmental delay, memory care, and therapeutic support of individualized goals for people with Autism, Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Mitochondrial Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cognitive Delay, Speech Delay, Apraxia of Speech, Communication Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorder, Physical Disabilities, Emotional and Behavior Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Grieving, Children and Families, Substance Abuse/Addiction, Mental Health Disorders, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.
“The brain that engages in music is changed by engaging in music.” -Dr. Michael Thautno
Many of Mommy of Minis moms have joined and attend music classes with their little ones at The George Center and absolutely love it! We know you will too! To receive a FREE one-on-one consultation with The George Center for Music Therapy, visit their website to see how you can join in all the music therapy fun!
Get to know Jamie George, Owner, Director and Neurologic Music Therapist:
Jamie founded The George Center for Music Therapy, Inc. in 2010 in order to expand and increase access to quality music therapy programs in the metro Atlanta area. She is a licensed and nationally board-certified music therapist. Jamie holds additional certifications in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Music Therapy (NICU-MT).
Jamie received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Western Michigan University, and a Master of Music with a concentration in Music Therapy, from the University of Georgia. She completed her graduate research studying music therapy and its effects on children with sensory processing disorder. Jamie completed her internship working with exceptional children in the Fulton County Schools Music Therapy Department in metro Atlanta. Jamie specializes in autism and other neurologic conditions. In addition to teaching and treating, she actively consults with parents, therapists, allied health, and therapeutic and educational programs across the country.
Jamie serves on the Ethics Board for the American Music Therapy Association, and serves as Government Relations Co-Chair for the Southeastern Region of the AMTA. She serves as Reimbursement Chair for the Music Therapy Association of Georgia, having previously served as Treasurer for the organization from 2007 – 2012. Jamie also serves on the Georgia state task forceand the Georgia Secretary of State appointed Music Therapy Advisory Committee.
Jamie is an accomplished vocalist, and comes to Atlanta after having performed for several years in New York City and Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.
Bio and Photo Credit: The George Center for Music Therapy's website
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