 Mary J. Morreale, music therapist and minister of music is a professional musician, pianist, organist, composer and initiator of Empower Innovations. She facilitates programs for retreats, conferences, groups and individuals and is in private practice in music therapy in the Washington DC area.
Mary has degrees in music performance from Fredonia School of Music and the Eastman School of Music. She completed an equivalency program in music therapy at Fredonia State University in May 2002 and internship in music therapy with Musicworx of California in December 2002. Her internship program included experience in a hospital setting focusing on cancer patients, hospice, Alzheimer patients, substance abuse rehab, and wellness programs for at-risk heart patients. She is a board-certified music therapist with a specialty in music and spirituality.
Mary is a MARI practitioner with MARI creative resources (www.maricreativeresources.com). The MARI® (Mandala Assessment Research Instrument) is a comprehensive system that uses symbols, known as mandalas, to reveal the inner truth and reality of the subject as began and developed by art therapist Joan Kellogg.
Mary has extensive experience as organist and choir director of churches of a variety of denominations across the country. She also has produced several resources in guided meditation and original piano improvisations and performs regularly in concert.
Mary is a member of the American Guild of Organists, American Music Therapy Association and has Level 2 certification in the Bonny Method Guided Imagery in Music Therapy. She is certified in Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides from Oasis Ministries. Mary has also done extensive course work in Sound and Healing, meditation, Reiki, and relaxation techniques. She has served as music coordinator and pianist for Vespers and the Service of Blessing and Healing at Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, New York for several years and has taught piano.
Empower Innovations is a means to recognize, experience and explore the power within, inviting healing and transformation. The strength of Mary's leadership through Empower Innovations is envisioning and creating programs to fit the unique needs of each individual gathering.
She has facilitated sessions from short introductory presentations to weekend retreats for church groups, spiritual centers, schools, and businesses. See the program page for ideas for your next group gathering. |
