IMNF Certified Professionals
Trained specialists in music and senior care
This roster recognizes individuals who have completed the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function’s specialized training in Best Practices from Music Therapy for Using Music in Senior Wellness and Healthcare. For inquiries about engaging or hiring a certified professional, please contact us.
Certification Level
Senior Care Music Specialists (SCMS)
| Name | Title/Organization |
|---|---|
| Molly Carpenter | Workforce Director, LeadingAge |
| Marianna Shapiro | Recreation Specialist, Bainbridge ADC |
| Beverly Albert | Volunteer |
| David Jarvis | Medical Musician |
| Zhanna Weber | Recreation Specialist, Bainbridge ADC |
| Pavel Gaidenko | Singer, Bainbridge ADC |
| Claudia Paige | Drummer/Percussionist, Trained healthRHYTHMS Facilitator |
| Lyuda Fesenko | Social Worker, Bainbridge ADC |
| Jane Plafker | Occupational Therapist, Bainbridge ADC |
| Sisi Lin | M.S., MT-BC, Lecturer, Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, China |
| Donald Peslis | Director of Experience, Anew Hospice |
| Nancy Ong | Head of Outreach, the TENG Company |
| Francine Pannella | Certified Dementia Practitioner |
| Sarah Czajka | Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) |
| Adam Thorburn | Wellness Coordinator |
| Chesna Closs | MSW, ACE-CPT, CHC |
| Debra Nadler | Certified Clinical Aromatherapist (CCA) |
| Jeremy Deliotte | IMNF Program Assistant |
| Amber Van Doorne | Recreation Coordinator |
| Jessica Been | Recreation Assistant |
| John Schuster | Vice President / Administrator |
Advanced Certification
Advanced Senior Care Music Therapist (ASCMT)
| Name | Title/Organization |
|---|---|
| Maria Clotilde Tavares | Professor, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasília |
Become Certified
Join our community of certified professionals. Enroll in our Best Practices training program to earn your certification.
