Kirsten Nelson, Abbey Dvorak, Kim Hawkins

Music Therapists at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are specially trained staff who utilize music as an effective therapeutic tool within the hospital setting. In addition to having a graduate or undergraduate degree, staff members are nationally board certified and are members of the American Music Therapy Association.

Kim Hawkins, Board Certified Music Therapist

• Bachelor of Music Education/Music Therapy, Wartburg College
• Currently serves the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Antepartum Unit.

Phone: 319-353-8568
kimberly-hawkins@uiowa.edu

Abbey Dvorak, MA, Board Certified Music Therapist

• Master of Arts in Music Therapy, The University of Iowa
• Bachelor of Music, Briar Cliff University
• Currently serves the Behavioral Health Units and adult medical patient referrals throughout the hospital, including Adult Oncology and Palliative Care.

Phone: 319-356-4718
abbey-dvorak@uiowa.edu

Kirsten Nelson, Board Certified Music Therapist

• Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, The University of Iowa
• Nelson currently serves the inpatient Pediatric floors including the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

Phone: 319-356-4718
kirsten-nelson@uiowa.edu