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| The George Center for Music Therapy, Inc. is committed to providing a creative approach to therapy, by fostering an environment of fun and achievement. We provide individual and group music therapy services in the Metro Atlanta area. Our programs include adaptive music lessons, early intervention, Kindermusik, mental health support services, and therapeutic support of individualized goals. |
| Licenses/Certifications |
 Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)
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| License Info |
| MT-BC, #08392 |
| Education |
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Theatre Performance, Western Michigan University
Master of Music, Music Therapy, University of Georgia
AMTA National Roster Internship Program, Fulton County Schools, GA
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Music Therapy Training |
| Bio |
Jamie George founded The George Center for Music Therapy, Inc. in 2010. She is a nationally board certified music therapist, and a licensed Kindermusik® Educator, with additional training in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Music Therapy (NICU-MT).
Jamie recieved 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 School System in metro Atlanta. Additionally, she served as Assistant Director and Music Therapist with Therabeat, Inc. at In Harmony Pediatric Therapy, in Canton, GA for 3 years.
She is a member of the American Music Therapy Association, and serves as Treasurer and Reimbursement Chair of the Music Therapy Association of Georgia.
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.
Presentations and Papers:
November, 2009: "The Use of Music Therapy Interventions Before, During, and After Non-Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy: a Pediatric Case Study", AMTA conference in San Diego, CA
September, 2009: "The Business of Music Therapy: Current Trends in Private Practice, Interdisciplinary Treatment, and Program Development" Music Therapy Association of Georgia CMTE, in Canton, GA
March, 2009: "The Use of Music Therapy Interventions Before, During, and After Non-Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy: a Pediatric Case Study", South Eastern Regional-AMTA conference in Atlanta, GA
May, 2007: " Proposal for the Addition of a Music Therapy Program Within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Northside Hospital, Atlanta, GA
March, 2006: "Incorporating Music Therapy Into a Sensory Integration Therapeutic Program", Passages portion of the South Eastern Regional-AMTA regional conference in Louisville, KY
March, 2006: "The Effects of Music Therapy Interventions on the Physiological and Perceived Anxiety of Patients Undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Research Poster Session at the South Eastern Regional-AMTA regional conference in Louisville, KY |
| Memberships: |
Treasurer, Reimbursement Chair, and Government Relations Task Force member, Music Therapy Association of Georgia
Member, Southeastern Region American Music Therapy Association
Member, American Music Therapy Association |
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| Payments Accepted |
| Cash, check, all major credit cards, insurance, NOW/COMP waiver, FSA/HSA cards |
| Hours |
| Monday through Saturday |
| Cost/Session |
| $70.00 |
| Practice Areas/Issues Treated |
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Music Therapy
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Alzheimer's and Aging Conditions
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Child Development
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Developmental and Learning Disabilities
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Emotional and Self-Expression Issues
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Mental Health Issues
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Motor Speech Disorders
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Neurological Disorders
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Physical Disabilities
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
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| Nearby Cities |
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Alpharetta
Atlanta
Canton
Lebanon
Marietta
Norcross
Woodstock
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