Melissa Reed is an Associate Clinical Professor in Music Therapy at Nazareth College and the manager of the on-campus Lipson Music Therapy Clinic. She has worked at Nazareth College since 2007, starting as adjunct faculty in music education and becoming a full time faculty member in music therapy in 2016. Melissa is currently the advisor for AMTAS-Naz. In 2021 Melissa co-founded the The InterProfessional Animal-assisted Wellness (IPAW) Collaborative. Melissa and her dog Rosie are a registered pet therapy team with Pet Partners.
Prior to becoming a member of the Nazareth College faculty, Melissa spent 15 years working as a board-certified music therapist and music teacher in the Rochester area. Melissa has worked extensively with children with diverse needs in the music therapy and music education settings and is a sought after clinician on this topic. She has presented for music professionals on the national, regional, and state level.
Melissa Reed received a Master of Science in Education and a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy and Music Education from Nazareth College. In 2010, Melissa was awarded the Outstanding Music Educator Award in the field of Classroom Music by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Melissa is currently serving as an alternate to the Assembly of Delegates of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association.
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