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Official account for the Florida Music Therapy Task Force. Sharing about music therapy in Florida and legislative happenings from the Sunshine State!

09/29/2026

MUSIC THERAPISTS ARTICLE FEATURE: ELISA HALLILEY & KIMBERLY SENA MOORE!

On September 17, 2026, Florida Weekly released an article about clinical music therapy education and experiences, including stories of the impact services have had on several individuals lives, highlighting the benefits of music therapy for patients and families. Thank you Elisa Halliley, MM, MT-BC and Kimberly Sena Moore, PhD, MT-BC, for sharing your experiences and advocating for music therapy licensure! To read the article, visit our linktree: www.linktr.ee/flmusictherapytf

09/23/2026

ARE YOU READY TO VOTE IN THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTION? 📣

The deadline to register to vote for the General Election is less than TWO weeks away! Are you voting by mail or in-person? Do you know where your voting precinct is? Mark your calendars and go to the link in our linkbio to get your voting plan in place.

Primary Election Deadlines:
* Register to vote: October 5
* Request a mail-in ballot: October 22
* Early voting (check local info): October 24-31
* Primary Election day: November 3

Check out the FLMTTF Voting Guide in our Linktree to find out which positions are related to the task force’s work. Let’s avoid the election scaries by making a voting plan and getting our voices heard!

09/10/2026

INTRODUCING OUR MUSIC THERAPY COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: KREATE CARE SERVICES!

Kreate Care Services was recently founded by Gabriela Ocon, MM, MT-BC, NMT. Gabriela completed her masters in music therapy at University of Miami earlier this year and received her Bachelors in Music Therapy from Loyola University in New Orleans.

Her practice, Kreate Care Services serves Miami-Dade county, and provides expressive arts, music therapy (both groups and individual sessions), mommy and me classes for music enrichment and creative programming. Kreate Care’s mission is to provide “children of all abilities creative therapies, family programming, and supportive services”.

For more information, contact Gabriela Ocon, owner of Kreate Care Services through email ([email protected]) or Instagram (Kreate Care Services
Ms. Gaby MM, NMT, MT-BC)

Thank you Gabriela for the work you are doing in South FL!

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08/26/2026

FLORIDA MUSIC THERAPY STUDENTS - WE NEED YOU!

As a current team of board-certified professionals (& 1 music therapy intern!) the Florida Music Therapy Task Force is looking for university MT students to join us. Student liaisons will help bridge the gap between our TF efforts and our future music therapists.

We are looking for MT students who:
* Will be attending FSU, FGCU, FIU, and/or UM in the 2026-2027 school year (no interns for this role).
* Can commit to attending monthly FLMTTF Meetings (typically Wednesday night @7:30) and dispersing information to MT students.
* Are passionate about MT Advocacy!

If you meet these qualifications, you can complete the interest GoogleForm at our Linktree (in our social media bio as well): https://linktr.ee/flmusictherapytf

We can’t wait to work with you!

08/20/2026

INTRODUCING OUR MUSIC THERAPY COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: NEURO MUSIC THERAPY!

Neuro Music Therapy was established in 2017, providing in-person and virtual, individual/group music therapy, adapted lessons, music enrichment, and art therapy. They are based in South FL and work with all ages and a wide variety of populations.

Neuro Music Therapy’s mission is to “unlock abundance for medically fragile children and patients who need specialized attention and expressive outlets to improve their quality of life”. They are also a university-affiliated internship site. Contact Trent Barrick, owner of Neuro Music Therapy ([email protected]) for more information!

Thank you Trent and Neuro Music Therapy for the great work you do for the South FL region!

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08/11/2026

SUNSHINE HEALTH UPDATE☀️🏥
Molina is replacing Sunshine Health and taking over CMS, effective October 1, 2026.
If you are a business owner in need of assistance with credentialing, join the Google Meet this Wednesday at 6 pm, hosted by Trent Barrick (https://meet.google.com/dep-fbym-xhv).
For more information, contact Stephany Nystrand ([email protected])/Trent Barrick ([email protected]).

07/31/2026

INTRODUCING OUR MUSIC THERAPY COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: HARMONIC HEALTH MUSIC THERAPY!

Harmonic Health Music Therapy (HHMT) was established in 2023, providing in-person individualized and group music therapy services. They are based in South FL (Miami-Dade and Broward counties) and work with pediatric populations.

Stephanie Epstein, MM, MT-BC founded Harmonic Health Music Therapy with the mission of “empowering children with complex medical needs through expert, evidence-based music therapy while partnering with healthcare facilities to advance compassionate, exceptional care through clinical services, supervision, and consultation.”
HHMT is currently hiring contractors for Miami-Dade and Broward counties! They are a facility-based practice, meaning MT-BC’s see multiple patients at the same facility during visits. Contact Stephanie Epstein ([email protected]) for more information.

Outside of her work with HHMT, Stephanie is the founder, lead music therapist, and internship director at Holtz Children’s Hospital at UM/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. She serves as the Vice-Chair of the Ukulele Kids Club, a non-profit organization that donates ukuleles to pediatric music therapy programs across the world. She has been featured in local, regional, and national media for her work, and she frequently lectures and regional and national music therapy and medical conferences. She was also featured as an expert panelist for Renée Fleming’s Music and the Mind lecture series.

Thank you Stephanie and HHMT for all the amazing work you do for the South FL region!

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07/30/2026

ARE YOU READY TO VOTE IN THE 2026 MIDTERM PRIMARY ELECTION? 📣

The August Midterm Primary Election is less than THREE weeks away! Are you voting by mail or in-person? Do you know where your voting precinct is? If voting by mail, the deadline to request you mail-in ballot is NEXT THURSDAY! Mark your calendars and go to the link above to get your voting plan in place.

Primary Election Deadlines:
* Register to vote / change party affiliation: July 20
* Request a mail-in ballot: August 6
* Early voting (check local info): August 8-15
* Primary Election day: August 18

You can also request a mail in ballot for the November general election - deadline is October 22 and Election Day is November 3!
Check out the FLMTTF Voting Guide in our Linkbio to find out which positions are related to the task force’s work.

07/16/2026

Get ready to vote, Florida! 🗳️✨

As we head into the upcoming election, it’s crucial to know who represents our community—and who has the power to support the profession of music therapy in our state! 🎶

We’ve put together a quick guide on the positions you’ll see on your ballot, from federal offices to local county positions and judicial retention. Swipe through to get informed! 👉

What we're breaking down:
📍 Slide 1: Federal, Multi-County, and District offices (including U.S. Senate, Governor, State Attorney, and more).
📍 Slide 2: County Offices (School Board, etc.) and Nonpartisan Judicial Retention.
📍 Slide 3: A specific look at the positions most directly related to our Task Force’s advocacy efforts to achieve state recognition for music therapy. Note which roles impact bill signing, licensure fees, and legislative sponsorship!

Please note: The Florida Music Therapy Task Force does not endorse specific candidates, but we strongly encourage you to research and vote for legislators who support music therapy. 🤝

📌 Save this post to reference when you head to the polls! Let’s make our voices heard.

[ADA Image Description:] This is a three-slide carousel post with a white background, gold borders, and the "Florida Music Therapy Task Force" logo at the top of each slide, which all include the handle and the note "*Research & vote for state legislators that are likely to support music therapy!". Slide 1 is titled "WHAT POSITIONS ARE ON THE BALLOT?" and lists "Federal Offices" (U.S. Senate, Representative in Congress) and "Multi-County and District Offices" (Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, CFO, Commissioner of Agriculture, State Senator, State Representative, State Attorney, Public Defender). Slide 2 lists "County Offices" and "Judicial Retention". Slide 3 is titled "WHAT POSITIONS ARE RELATED TO THE TASK FORCE'S WORK?" and highlights how specific roles—specifically Governor, Lt. Governor, CFO, Commissioner of Agriculture, State Senator, and State Representative—directly impact state recognition for music therapy.

07/11/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS 📣
The Midterm Election is FOUR months away and Voting Registration is less than TWO WEEKS away! Elections are more than just about the presidential candidates- it’s also a time to research and vote for state legislators that are likely to support music therapy. Make sure you are ready for Election Day on November 3!

Primary Election Deadlines:
* Register to vote / change party affiliation: July 20
* Request a mail-in ballot: August 6
* Early voting (check local info): August 8-15
* Primary Election day: August 18

General Election Deadlines:
* Register to vote: October 5
* Request a mail-in ballot: October 22
* Early voting (check local info): October 24-31
* Election day: November 3

Where to find your local voting info: www.dos.fl.gov + “Voter Precinct Lookup”

Address

Tallahassee, FL
32300–32399

Website

http://www.musictherapy.org/, http://www.cbmt.org/

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