Ting, MM, MT-BC, is a joyful, energetic and kind young woman who loves children, music, teaching and serving. As a child she found such a love for music that she branched out from many years of learning piano (15 years) to also learn violin (10 years) and recorder, as well as guitar and ukulele. After completing her undergraduate work in piano performance in Taiwan, Ting's heart for people led her to music therapy as a way to share her gifts with a broader community. She received her Master's Degree in Music Therapy while also completing her Masters in Piano Performance. As a nationally board certified music therapist, Ting loves connecting with clients in diverse populations.

CAROLINE, BM, MT-BC is a dedicated and driven music therapist who strives to positively impact those she has the opportunity to work with. Rooted in a core belief that every individual is immensely valuable, she aims to show her genuine care for each person through the interactions she shares with them. Caroline graduated magna cum laude with from Belmont University in Nashville with a degree in music theory with a vocal emphasis. She continued on to complete her post-graduate music therapy training at St. Mary of-the-Woods College.

YUTONG: s a compassionate Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) who is also a highly skilled musician. She holds a Master's degree in Music Therapy and an undergraduate degree in Piano Performance. She's dedicated to fostering meaningful connections with each client through the transformative power of music which helps them unlock their potential for growth and healing. Passionate about utilizing music as a driving force for personal and positive change, she guides her clients on their unique therapeutic journeys with care and empathy.

CHRIS, BM, MT-BC, found his passion for music as a child and his love for teaching soon after that. He began learning music playing trumpet and continued on to study guitar, piano, ukulele and voice over the next several years. He began teaching music in high school, taking advantage of community opportunities to work with children of varying abilities and disabilities. He earned his Bachelor's of Music in Music Therapy from Loyola University in New Orleans, and subsequently his national Board Certification in Music Therapy.

LYNNELLE received her BM in Music History at SFSU, her MA in Orchestral Conducting from the Lamont School of Music at University of Denver and has performed all over the world. In addition, she has directed her church choir for over 25 years. With a deep passion for serving others, Lynnelle began studying Music Therapy at UOP in pursuit of her MT-BC license. She completed her Music Therapy Internship through at The Music Place and its non-profit partner, Arts Educators Group.

KRYSTAL, born and raised in the Bay Area, Krystal gained years of experience working as a caregiver for both children and the elderly, including those who are terminally ill. It was during her journey as a caregiver that Krystal learned about Music Therapy and felt God's calling to the field. She loves how music therapy allows her the opportunity to combine her gifts of music and compassion to care for others. Krystal began her official studies in music therapy in 2014 while continuing to work along side and assist music therapists in the geriatric setting. As she completed her internship with children and young adults at The Music Place, Krystal received her BA in Music Therapy.

We consider music therapy the "fun" therapy because it starts from inside someone who already loves music. The American Music Therapy Association defines it as "the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program."