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Sarah McMeekin serves as Assistant Professor of Music Therapy at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, while maintaining active clinical practice through a private contract with Highlands Hospital in Connellsville, PA. As a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC), she provides services across medical/surgical and behavioral health units, with specialized focus on neonatal care through ongoing NICU certification.
Her educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, Seton Hill University (2005)
- Master of Arts in Elementary Education, Seton Hill University (2010)
- Master of Music Therapy, Slippery Rock University (in progress)
Dr. McMeekin's clinical expertise spans Medical Music Therapy, Behavioral Health Interventions, and emerging Neonatal Applications, enhanced by her K-6 teaching certification. She actively promotes cultural competence through annual international mission trips that integrate worldview exploration with clinical practice, providing students with unique global health perspectives.
Professional memberships include:
- Certification Board of Music Therapy (CBMT)
- American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
- Mid-Atlantic Region of AMTA (MARAMTA)
Her teaching methodology emphasizes experiential learning through hospital-based clinical training and mission-driven cultural immersion, preparing students for diverse therapeutic environments while examining the intersection of personal identity and professional practice.
