| Doctor Name: | MELANIE GARDNER |
| NPI Number: | 1114272929 |
| Entity Type Code: | Individual (1) |
| Gender: | F |
| Credentials: | LPC, ATR-BC, CTS |
| License Number: | 08-136 |
| Business Practice Address: | 224 N Main St Suite 217 Hopewell, VA - 238602720 |
| Business Phone Number: | 8048929262 |
| Business Fax Number: | 8047328233 |
| Mailing Address: | Po Box 3144, PETERSBURG |
| State: | VA |
| Postal Code: | 238053144 |
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| NPI Enumeration Date: | 07/17/2012 |
| NPI Last Update Date: | 04/16/2015 |
| Replacement NPI: | 0 |
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Taxonomy Information: | |
| Healthcare Provider Taxonomy: | 221700000X |
| License Number: | 08-136 |
| Healthcare Provider Taxonomy: (Secondary) | N |
| State: | VA |
| Taxonomy Type: | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Taxonomy Classification: | Art Therapist |
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| Taxonomy Definition: | (1) An individual who uses art to achieve the therapeutic goals of symptom relief, emotional integration, and recovery from or adjustment to illness or disability. (2) An art therapist uses a form of treatment that enables patients with mental or physical disabilities to use art as a way of expressing and dealing with feelings and inner conflicts. (3) An individual who uses arts modalities and creative processes during intentional intervention in therapeutic, rehabilitative, community, or educational settings to foster health, communication, and expression; promote the integration of physical, emotional, cognitive, and social functioning; enhance self-awareness; and facilitate change. |