Bonnie Hayhurst, LPMT, MT-BC

Bonnie (she/her) founded The Groovy Garfoose in 2009. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from CCC and the Equivalency in Music Therapy from Ohio University. She completed her music therapy internship at University Hospitals of Cleveland and holds the music therapy license (License number MUS.24000025) and the MT-BC credential (Certification #07452). Born and raised in Mentor, Ohio, Bonnie has been providing music therapy services in Northeast Ohio since 2005. She has specialized training in Neurologic Music Therapy and a passion for curating accessible and safe spaces for her clients in her music therapy work.  While Bonnie has spent most of her career developing and creating music therapy programs at hospitals, hospices, LTC facilities, clinics, adult day centers, schools, community centers, and summer camps, she is most passionate about her music therapy work with children, teens and young adults of all abilities. Her goal is to continue collaborating with local organizations in Summit County, Ohio to ensure music therapy services inclusive and accessible for people of all ages and abilities.