IMNF Certified Professionals in Music & 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.

Senior Care Music Specialists (SCMS)

First Name Title/License Number
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 and Clinical Supervisor of 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)

Advanced Senior Care Music Therapist (ASCMT)

Name Title/License Number
Maria Clotilde Tavares Professor, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasília