MCS Music Therapy

Before transitioning to private practice full-time, Marianela spent six years as a board certified-music therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT), working closely with hospice patients. Her work focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals during their end-of-life journey, using music as a powerful tool for comfort, expression, and connection.

She holds a Master’s degree in Music Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. In addition to her clinical work, Marianela frequently shares her knowledge at national and international conferences and music therapy events. Most recently, she contributed a chapter titled "Cultural Considerations for Providing Hospice Music Therapy for Hispanic/Latino Patients" to the book Music Therapy at the End of Life (2nd Ed.), co-edited by Cheryl Dileo and Mariagrazia Baroni. 

Monica began studying the flute at the age of 9, a journey that led her to earn a Bachelor of Music from the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, Cuba. She has over 20 years of experience in music education across Cuba, Portugal, and Spain, where she also developed and led an early childhood music and family program for children ages 0-3, supporting early development and strengthening family bonds. After moving to the United States, she became a Florida K-12 certified music teacher and later completed her Master’s Degree in Music Therapy at Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR), Spain. Guided by a humanistic approach, Monica emphasizes well-being, joy, and self-expression, creating experiences that inspire children to connect, express themselves, and grow.

A native of Humacao, Puerto Rico, Stephanie is a board-certified music therapist and Music Teacher (EC-12) based in Florida. Stephanie has a Bachelor's Degree in Instrumental Music Education EC-12 from the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music and a Master's Degree in Music Therapy from Texas Woman's University. Stephanie has worked with diverse populations, including older adults with memory disorders, hospice and palliative care, and children and youth with IDD/DD. In her spare time, she loves hanging out with her toddler and cats, visiting coffee shops, and going for stroller walks.