Meet Lauren
RMT, NMT, NICU-MT
Lauren is a Registered Music Therapist and trained Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Music Therapist with Advanced Training in Infant Mental Health and the Newborn Behavioural observation (NBO). She has previously worked in acute paediatrics at The Royal Children’s Hospital across a range of specialty areas, including the NICU and Infant program, as well as in community and private settings.
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In 2023, Lauren founded LA Therapy, offering clinical services, consultancy, and program development, focussed on early intervention, infant neurodevelopment and perinatal and infant mental health. She is passionate about supporting infants, children, and families who have experienced extended or frequent hospital admissions, as well as individuals navigating the journey to parenthood.
Additionally, Lauren is collaborating with NICUs to advance music therapy programs in Australia.​
Lauren is registered with The Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
Qualifications and Trainings
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Music and Media) - Australian Catholic University
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Master of Music Therapy - The University of Melbourne
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Music Therapy (Part 1) - The National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, in partnership with, Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
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Creative Music Therapy NICU Advanced Competency Training - Australian Music Therapy Association, in partnership with, The University of Melbourne and The Royal Women's Hospital
Infant Mental Health Advanced Training - Mindful (The University of Melbourne) and The Royal Children's Hospital
Rhythm and Movement for Self Regulation - Queensland University of Technology
Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) Training - Neurologic Music Therapy Academy
Publications and Conference Presentations
Khalil-Salib, A. L., Rimmer, R. (2022, October). Grey Matter(s): balancing neuro care and mental health needs in acute paediatric settings. Paper presented at the Australian Music Therapy Association National Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
Thompson, Z., Khalil-Salib, L., 2021. Online Music Therapy Groups during COVID19 – Perspectives from NDIS Participants and Caregivers. Australian Journal of Music Therapy
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Khalil-Salib, A. L. (2021, October). Family-Centred Care During COVID-19: Integrating Family Voices into the NICU. Paper presented at the Australian Music Therapy Association National Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
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Khalil-Salib, A. L., Low, H. (2021, October). Singing In Harmony: An Interdisciplinary Team Approach to Promoting a Healthy and Meaningful Auditory Environment. Paper presented at the Australian Music Therapy Association National Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
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Khalil-Salib, A. L., Spragg, E. (2020, November). PROJECT CONNECT: Keeping a group of New Grad RMTs connected during a Global Pandemic. Paper presented at the Australian Music Therapy Association National Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
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Khalil-Salib, A. L., Thompson, Z. (2020, November). ‘Reflections on adapting and creating in online music therapy Groups
during COVID19’. Paper presented at the Australian Music Therapy Association National Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
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Khalil-Salib, A. L., & Lawson, K. (2020, July). Tunes For Teddies. Poster presented at the World Congress of Music Therapy, South Africa.
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Khalil-Salib, A. L. (2019, November). A student led health care initiative: The inclusion of music therapy as a new Teddy Bear Hospital station. Paper presented at the Australian Music Therapy Association National Conference, Melbourne, Australia.