Board Certified Music Therapist

Founder and CEO of Florida Music Therapy

National Roster Internship Director

National Roster Internship Supervisor

Hometown: Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Specializations: Clients with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorders, Trauma, Sexual Trauma, Intimate Partner Violence, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression.

What do you love about music therapy? “I love how music engages EVERYONE. People of all ages, abilities, and experiences can benefit from music therapy strategies. What a powerful medium for wellness!”

Favorite pastime/self-care: “I love road trips with my husband, daughters, and two cats!

Fun fact: Courtney was once on the Price is Right with Bob Barker. Not on the stage. In the audience. Screaming all the right answers.

Education and Accomplishments:

2008 - Courtney Arndt graduated from Maryville University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy.

2008 - Courtney received the Excellence in Music Therapy Award from Maryville University.

2011 - Courtney presented at the Early Childhood Intervention Conference in St. Louis.

2014, twice in 2015, and twice again in 2017 - Courtney presented at the National American Music Therapy Conference.

2014 - Courtney wrote and piloted a trauma-informed program for the national nonprofit, The Angel Band Project.

2015 - Courtney presented at the Midwest Regional Music Therapy Conference.

2016 - Courtney created and implemented The Songs of Survival CD Project, funded by Broadway Cares, a songwriting project for survivors of sexual and/or intimate partner violence.

2018 - Courtney authored The Angel Band Project Program Manual.

2018 - Courtney received the Excellence in Music Therapy Award from The Angel Band Project.

2018 - Courtney attended and was featured at The United Nation’s Activism to End Violence Against Women in New York, where the ABP Virtual Choir Project was highlighted.

2019 - Courtney presented a national trauma-informed care training weekend at Maryville University in St. Louis.

2021 - Courtney was accepted as a AMTA National Roster Site Internship Director

2022 - Guest speaker at the Florida Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics’ Wellness Series for pediatricians, nurses, and other medical staff.

Courtney has provided music therapy services to over 100 hospitalized patients, over 250 children and adults with developmental disabilities, and over 300 children and adults with sexual and/or intimate partner trauma.

Board Certified Music Therapist

Florida Music Therapy Branch Manager, Brevard County

National Roster Internship Supervisor

Florida Music Therapy Internship Coordinator

Hometown: Saint Louis, Missouri

Specializations: Clients with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorders, Trauma, Intimate Partner Violence, PTSD, Early Childhood Development

What do you love about music therapy? "I love that music therapy combines the emotional connection that humans have to music with the psychological and physical effects of music on the brain and body to help people live their best lives!"

Favorite pastimes/self-care: "I love reading, playing with my dog, and going to the beach!"

Education/Accomplishments:

-2016 Rose graduated from Maryville University-Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy

-2016 Rose received Board Certification in Music Therapy

-2018 Rose presented at 3 different Early Childhood Centers in St. Louis, MO

-2019 Rose became a supervisor for music therapy practicum students through Maryville University

-2019 Rose was a teaching assistant at Maryville University

-2019 Rose presented for the St. Louis Music Therapy Association

-2021: Accepted as an AMTA National Roster Internship Supervisor

-2021: Received an Ability Award for Contextualization from Alverno College

-2021: Presented virtually to music therapy students at Alverno College

-2022: Facilitated breakout group discussions during a Trauma-Informed Care Weekend Workshop at Alverno College

-2022: Presented virtually to MT Mentor Peer Supervision Group

-2023 Received her master of music therapy from Alverno College

-Rose has provided music therapy services to over 220 children in early childhood centers, over 150 children and adults with developmental disabilities, and over 100 children and adults with histories of trauma.

Board Certified Music Therapist

Florida Music Therapy Branch Manager, Lee County

National Roster Internship Supervisor

Hometown: St. Petersburg, Florida

What do you love about music therapy? “I love that music therapy is so versatile. There are so many different styles of music that can be utilized and so many different types of goals that can be achieved, and it makes music therapy very inclusive!”

Favorite pastimes/self-care: “I love going to the beach, playing board games, and baking!”

Education/Accomplishments:

-2017 Jackie began music therapy classes at Florida Gulf Coast University

-2019-2020 Jackie was vice president of the FGCU Music Therapy Association

-2021 Jackie began her music therapy internship at The Music Intervention Center

-2021 Received her Board Certification in Music Therapy

-2023 Jackie was accepted as a AMTA National Roster Internship Supervisor

Board Certified Music Therapist

Neurologic Music Therapist

National Roster Internship Supervisor

Hometown: Irondequoit, New York

What do you love about music therapy? I love how music therapy stimulates the body and mind. It can invigorate the senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, hearing, balance and movement) which helps ground oneself in the experience of the present moment. When we are present to our environment, that is when we express our true, authentic selves!

Favorite pastime/self care: I love exercising, playing all kinds of sports, and traveling with my wife and goldendoodle!

Education/Accomplishments:

2015- Rob graduated with his Bachelors in Science of Contemporary Music Studies, Music Therapy track.

2016- Rob attended the Institute of Music and Neurologic Function conference and Music Has Power Award ceremony in New York City.

2017- Rob started his music therapy internship at the Northeast Center for Brain Injury and Rehabilitation.

2018- Rob received his Board Certification in Music Therapy.

2020- Rob graduated with his Masters of Science in Music Therapy from the State University of New York at New Paltz.

Board Certified Music Therapist

Certified NICU Music Therapist

Hometown: Palm Bay, Florida

What do you love about music therapy? “Music therapy is unifying, universal, and welcoming. I love that my profession aims to therapeutically help others through the amazing medium of music.”

Favorite pastimes/self-care: “In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family/ friends, playing board games, enjoying new coffee or tea locations, or tending to my houseplants!”

Fun fact- “I performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage with the All-National Orchestra in 2014”

Education/Accomplishments:

-2018-2019 Rebekah was elected vice president of Alpha Mu Alpha Music Therapy Student Organization at Florida State University

-2019-2020 Rebekah was elected president of Alpha Mu Alpha Music Therapy Student Organization at Florida State University

-2021 Graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Therapy

-2021 Completed her internship at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL

-2021 Received her Board-Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC)

2021- Received her NICU-MT certification through the National Institute for Infant & Child Medical Music Therapy at Florida State University

2022- Graduated from Florida State University with a Master of Music in Music Therapy

Board Certified Music Therapist

Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri

Specializations: participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities, medical trauma, complex/chronic illness, Deaf/HH communities.

What do you love about music therapy? I love how adaptable and accessible it can be to every person and their individual goals. Music has the power to inspire and create change. Music is for everyone, and its clinical use can be powerful in the integration of our lives.

Favorite Pastimes/self-care: I love painting, reading, and making tea!

Education/Accomplishments:

2022- Graduated as a Multicultural Scholar and Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) Scholar from Maryville University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy, minor in Deaf Studies

2022- Recipient of the Maryville Multicultural Recognition Award

2022- Began internship at Florida Music Therapy

2023- Board Certified by CBMT

2023- Started full time position at Florida Music Therapy

Board Certified Music Therapist

Hometown: Pontiac, Illinois

What do you love about music therapy? I love that so many populations can benefit from music therapy. Music plays an important role in people’s lives, and it is an engaging and motivating medium that is used in music therapy to promote wellbeing.

Favorite Pastimes/self-care: I like reading, playing with my dog, and spending time with my family.

Education/Accomplishments:

2023 - Mackenzi graduated with her bachelor of science in music therapy from Belmont University

2024 - Mackenzi completed her 1040 hour music therapy internship at Florida Music Therapy

Board Certified Music Therapist

Hometown: Terre Haute, Indiana

What do you love about music therapy? I love that music therapy applies to everyone and caters to an individual's needs. Music affects each person differently, and music therapy uses this individuality to help one reach their fullest potential.

Favorite Pastimes/self-care: I love to crochet, play video games, and learn new coffee recipes!

Education/Accomplishments:

2019: Maddie started her degree in music therapy at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC)

2022-2023: Maddie served as President of the Music Therapy Student Association at SMWC

2023 - Maddie graduated with her bachelor of science in music therapy from SMWC

2024 - Maddie completed her 1040 hour music therapy internship at Florida Music Therapy

Music Therapy Intern

Hometown: Satellite Beach, FL

What do you love about music therapy? "Music Therapy removes barriers and empowers a client and therapist to connect and work together towards the client’s goals."

Favorite pastimes/self-care: service, reading, movies, singing, travel, skiing, food exploration, and Disney-bounding

Education/Accomplishments:

2004: Ashley completed a summer intensive course at Shands Hospital for Arts in Healthcare

2005: Ashley graduated from University of North Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education

2005-2021: Ashley taught Chorus, Orchestra, AP Music Theory, and Elementary General Music in a variety of schools in Brevard County

2016-2026: Ashley earned certifications for Music Education (K-12) and Effective Teaching Practices for Students with Disabilities

2022: Ashley started her degree in music therapy at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC)

2024: Ashley began her internship at Florida Music Therapy

Music Therapy Intern

Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee

What do you love about music therapy? I love how powerful music is. Music therapy is an accessible outlet for expression, creativity, and positivity. Music therapy is also a fun way to reach individual goals.

Favorite Pastimes/self-care: I love playing with animals, Nintendo games, and Disney!

Education/Accomplishments:

2021 - Katie started her degree in Music Therapy at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC)

2023 - Katie helped to create the Music Therapy Club at UTC and served as the inaugural secretary

2024 - Katie began her internship at Florida Music Therapy

Music Therapy Intern

Hometown: Elmhurst, Illinois

What do you love about music therapy? I love being able to use music constructively and help others. I want everyone to feel comfortable and cared for within my sessions. Music Therapy allows me to give back and pursue my love for music.

Favorite Pastimes/self-care: I have many different pastimes and hobbies that I enjoy on a day to day basis. A few of my favorite hobbies are crocheting, building mini dollhouses, legos, and puzzling.

Education/Accomplishments:

-2019 Najette started her degree in Music Therapy at Western Michigan University.

-2024 Najette started her internship at Florida Music Therapy.