Lora Barthelman, MS, MT-BC received her M.S. in Music Therapy with an emphasis in music therapy research and music technology from Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis. She received a B.S. in Music Therapy also from Indiana University and is certified through the
National Certification Board for Music Therapists. She has completed an advance
practice specialty in Neo-Natal Intensive Care Music Therapy from Florida State
University and Tallahassee Memorial
Hospital. Lora is a member of the American Music
Therapy Association and a life member of Sigma Alpha Iota, a professional music
organization. Lora is a graduate of
Partners in Policymaking for South Dakota, year 13 and has served as the chair
of the governor appointed Family Support Council for the state. She has been practicing music therapy in South
Dakota and southwest Minnesota since 1993. Her emphasis is early
childhood and children and young adults with developmental disabilities, but she has experience working with all ages, populations and settings including medical and wellness. Lora is the manager and senior therapist at Music Therapy Services of South Dakota, LLC which holds contracts with school
districts, agencies and private clients. She teaches private guitar and piano and
adapted lessons for persons with disabilities.
We have added a new board-certified music therapist in the North East part of South Dakota with services now available up to the North Dakota border east river! There are plans to add qualified music therapists west river in the near future. If you would like more information about career opportunities in South Dakota with Music Therapy Services of South Dakota, LLC, please contact us.
