Becky is a fun and energetic music therapist. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy degree from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. She has been practicing music therapy with Moved by Music in the Colorado Springs area since 2016, primarily among children and adults with developmental disabilities and/or neurologic disorders. In 2019, she acquired the Neurologic Music Therapy accreditation which she has maintained ever since. She enjoys hiking, crafting, and is heavily involved in her church's children's and young adult ministries.

Megumi earned her Master’s Equivalency in Music Therapy from Colorado State University in 2013. After completing her 6-month music therapy internship at an adult psychiatric hospital, she became a Board-Certified Music Therapist in 2014. She specializes in working with children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. She believes that music is a universal language, and finds joy in providing opportunities of self-expression and connecting to people through music. As a therapist, she values creating a supportive and encouraging environment while helping her clients achieve goals. Getting to know her wonderful clients and seeing them learn and grow are the most rewarding parts of being a music therapist at Moved by Music.

Lily is a Board-Certified Music Therapist with a wide range of experiences working with children, adolescents, and adults. Lily received her BA in Music Therapy at Florida Gulf Coast University and is currently completing her Masters in Music Therapy at Colorado State University. She uses an eclectic music therapy approach to address individuals with varying needs/diagnoses. Lily focuses on building strong therapeutic relationships and rapport which celebrates the person's strengths in order to reach their goals. Her favorite aspect of working in music therapy is when the individual is able to discover tools that empower them to continue music making outside of the session. 

Rajahna is a dedicated and passionate Music Therapist who joined the Moved by Music team in June, 2022. Rajahna received her Masters in Music Therapy from Illinois State University and became a Board-Certified Music Therapist in January, 2021. Not only does Rajahna have experience working with children, teens, and young adults, but she also has a background working in memory care and hospice care with older adults. Rajahna enjoys incorporating a variety of instruments, movement, and art in her Music Therapy visits. When Rajahna is not serving clients in the community, she enjoys spending time with her family and finding new hiking trails to explore.

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Grace joined the Moved by Music team in 2023 to provide services in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, she graduated from Mercyhurst University in 2017 with her Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy with a piano concentration and minor in Psychology. She became a Board-Certified Music Therapist and completed her training in Neurologic Music Therapy in 2018. In 2019 she graduated from the Master of Education in Early Intervention with Autism Specialization program at the University of Pittsburgh, where she also studied Applied Behavior Analysis. She completed the advanced Neurologic Music Therapy fellowship training in 2021. Grace has had experience with a wide range of ages and populations throughout her career. She specializes in early childhood and she is passionate about working with adolescents and adults as well. Her holistic approach to therapy includes her science-based background combined with being client and family centered. Grace's favorite part about being a music therapist is providing her clients with a safe space for self-expression and using the universal language of music as a tool for connection. 

Cassie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University in 2019, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy degree from University of the Incarnate Word in 2023, and became a Board-Certified Music Therapist shortly after. Through their experiences, Cassie has worked with children, teens, and adults with varying diagnoses and needs of support including Autistic persons, those with neurologic disorders, mental health needs, and LGBQT+ youth. They approach each client with unconditional respect and positive regard, and draw from an eclectic array of techniques to best support each client individually. Cassie strives to empower their clients through exploration, self-expression, and build connection through shared experiences. 

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Emi joined the Moved By Music team in 2024 after traveling across North America for two decades as a military spouse. She earned her B.A. in Music from the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY, then became a Board-Certified Music Therapist after completing her M.A. in Music Therapy at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA in 2007. She believes that every individual is best able to make progress toward their unique potential by fostering a safe, inclusive and encouraging atmosphere, structured to help them feel autonomy and success. Her professional focus has predominantly been on children and young adult populations with a wide range of diagnoses and support needs, however, she has also worked in adult psychiatric settings. In her personal life, Emi enjoys quality time with her four children, spouse, and pets. She also channels her creativity as a longarm quilter and pattern designer.

Sam earned her Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy degree from University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas in 2023. She has been an advocate for music therapy since 2018, spreading awareness for music therapy any chance she can get. She has experience in working with Autistic persons and those with other neurologic diagnoses ranging from children to adults. Sam is fluent in both English and Spanish, and works with clients who speak either one or both languages. She enjoys working with clients of all backgrounds and learning new ways to better support each individual. She approaches each client with respect and authenticity and often pulls from a variety of creative outlets, such as games and art. Sam believes in providing each client with a safe space to allow for a fun and productive session as well as to build a strong rapport between client and therapist. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Originally from Minnesota and most recently relocating to Colorado Springs from Kansas City, MO, Nichi is excited to begin this new chapter in her music therapy career with Moved By Music while embracing her love for the outdoors. She holds a Master’s degree in Music Therapy from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and she spent the first two years of her career as a Board-Certified Music Therapist at a Head Start program in Kansas City, where she used music to support at-risk youth in developing skills in areas of emotional regulation, pre-academic skills, and social development. Nichi is grateful to be able to combine her passions for music and connecting with people, helping to build meaningful relationships and achieve goals that support everyday functioning. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, paddleboarding, performing at open mics, and can often be found country swing dancing on the weekends.

Marissa Jones is a Board-Certified Music Therapist who started working with Moved by Music in August of 2022. She received her bachelor's degree in music therapy from the University of Alabama. Marissa especially enjoys working with young children, but also has a special place in her heart for older clients. Marissa believes that music therapy is a space where children can learn about their innate value and have fun along the way. She loves getting to see the unique perspectives and strengths that each client brings to music therapy sessions. 

Can you believe that her parents named her Melodie and she became a music therapist? Perhaps, you would!

Melodie grew up listening to and playing the Beatles’ songs at home with family and friends. The first time she felt musical chills was when she ran into a drum set in a studio at age 6. With a sense of wonder and insatiable curiosity, she began to play and write her own songs on the piano and the guitar. From there, music was an integral part of her life and she soon discovered its powerful healing and therapeutic properties used as a tool for change and connection. Melodie went on to complete her BA and Masters in Music Therapy, so she could facilitate opportunities for other individuals to grow, find their own voice, maintain their quality of life and experience moments of bonding. To serve as a medium for growth and transformation, Melodie hopes to bring dignity, empathy, and patience to the people she works with. Using a gentle and firm approach, Melodie strives to consistently meet the needs of the ones she works with in a collaborative approach. 

Melodie facilitates a virtual voice class named Tremble Clefs, focusing on improving wellness and quality of life through music, movement, and a pinch of laughter. This class offers a plethora of evidence-based exercises and cognitive games meeting the participants where they are individually. This class starts with vocal warm ups and preparation, and is then followed by 3-4 songs sung as a group with the choice of being muted online. After having worked on their voice, the participants are invited to dance along to pre-recorded music, and are encouraged to follow a structured sequence of different moves. When time permits, the participants are offered the chance to engage in songwriting activities and some games such as Name that Tune, Word Association, Musical Bingo, and Pass the Rhythm Around. Participants report that this class may provide opportunities for bonding with others and build a sense of camaraderie. Participants in the this do not require prior musical training.

Melissa is a Board-Certified Music Therapist. She received a bachelor’s degree in Music Education in 2017 and went on to graduate with a master’s degree in Music Therapy at New York University in 2019. Melissa approaches her work as a music therapist viewing each of her clients as a whole person, not just a diagnosis. She meets her clients where they are in the moment and works through music to achieve established goals. Melissa has experience working in geriatrics, hospice, sub-acute rehab, inpatient psychiatric care, and inpatient detox care. As a new Colorado resident, Melissa enjoys spending her free time exploring Colorado and hiking with her husband, and her dog, Darcy. 

Caroline is a dedicated and versatile music therapist. Graduating with a M.M. in Music Therapy from Colorado State University, she became a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) in January of 2024. She has experience with a wide range of populations, from pediatric to geriatric music therapy settings, and holds a NICU-MT certification. Previously, Caroline earned dual bachelor degrees in Voice Performance and Choral Music Education from the University of Colorado and worked in a variety of youth education settings from teaching choirs and musical theatre to leading international exchange trips and youth leadership camps. Based in Denver, Caroline practices a holistic approach to therapy paired with her passion for music cognition and neuroscience. She believes in using music as a tool for connection and exploration of strengths, fostering meaningful relationships with clients and families. Caroline additionally works as a music therapist at Children’s Hospital Colorado in the ICUs and oncology units. In her spare time, she enjoys making music with friends, hiking, and snowboarding

Shelly is a practicing music therapist and elementary music teacher in the Fort Collins area. Her career in music therapy started north of the twin cities in Minnesota for 6 years. She then started a private music therapy practice in Iowa and successfully ran it for over 11 years. She moved to Colorado with her husband and two children 7 years ago and loves it. She enjoys hiking, mountain biking, swimming, reading, cooking, and gardening. She is passionate about the power of music and works to instill a love of music for life with her clients and students.