Team Profiles

San Diego Music Therapy Professionals
Devoted to Excellence

The MusicWorx team consists of the CEO, support staff, and Board-Certified music therapists. This team assures that the highest quality services reach the diverse range of MusicWorx client populations.

Barbara Reuer | CEO and Founder

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Iowa. Master of Music Education, University of Kansas. Bachelor of Music Education, Northern State University, SD (1985 MT–BC)
  • Medical Music Therapy, Wellness, Program Development
  • My life aspiration is to develop music therapy and wellness programs nationwide, create opportunities for other music therapists, build a music therapy and consulting agency that sets a precedent for superior quality, ethics, morals, and program delivery."

Kevin Alvarez | Music Therapist

  • Master of Arts in Music Therapy, Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, University of the Pacific, CA (MT-BC 2015)
  • Early Intervention, Special Education, Individuals with Developmental and Neurodivergent Disabilities
  • Music touches us emotionally where words cannot, and during my sessions, I strive to use music as a tool for individuals to express themselves in a way that represents them in that moment, especially when they cannot find the words to do so."

Seika Bishton | Music Therapist

  • Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy East Carolina University, NC (2021 MT-BC)
  • MusicWorx Internship Alumna
  • Individuals with Developmental and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
  • My favorite part about being a music therapist is making musical connections. We are all unique and it is an honor to learn from others through music and witness growth, peace and joy within those relationships."

Victoria Cotroneo | Music Therapist

  • Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, University of Iowa, IA (MT-BC 2026)
  • Individuals with Developmental and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Special Education, Older Adults, Memory Care & Hospice, Songwriting, Electronic Music Production, Wellness
  • Music invites peace. It creates space for connection with ourselves and each other through its structural and communal components. Embracing this potential, I aim to encourage wellness and authentic expression through creative and intuitive music making."

Annela Flores | Senior Program Director & Music Therapist

  • Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, University of the Pacific, CA (MT-BC 2017)
  • MusicWorx Internship Alumna
  • Adult Medical, Hospice, Palliative Care, People with Parkinsons, Yoga (RYT-200)
  • My desire is to provide comfort and cultivate hope by using music to touch the mind, body, and spirit."

Nicki Gelfand | Music Therapist

  • Master of Science in Music Therapy - Molloy University, NY (2020 MT-BC). Bachelor of Arts in Music, Elon University, NC. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Elon University, NC
  • Hospice, Mental Health and Substance Use, Developmental Disabilities, Electronic Music Accessibility
  • I work with the mind, body and spirit, and believe souls are driven by groundedness, connection, and play. Music exercises all these access points to enliven our inner worlds."

Becky Human | Music Therapist

  • Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, Chapman University, Orange, CA (MT-BC 2009)
  • MusicWorx Internship Alumna
  • Adult Medical, Wellness, Mental Health and Addiction Recovery, Older Adults and Memory Care, Sound Birthing, Early Childhood Music Development and Intervention
  • I believe making music is a birthright for all individuals. Our bodies, minds and spirits are wired for it. Everyone is worthy of opportunities for music making. Music's innate ability to connect us with ourselves and others makes it a true force for healing. It is a privilege to provide music therapy services for each client's wellbeing.

theresa kwong | Strategy & Growth advisor

  • Master of Arts in Leadership Studies, University of San Diego / Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Clinical Exercise & Rehab; Minor in Psychology, Sacramento State University
  • Resounding Joy Internship Alumna
  • Background In Healthcare, Social Work, and Senior Care
  • Enhancing visibility, awareness, and connection to music therapy as it continues to grow and compassionately change lives."

rachel mitchell | music therapist

  • Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, Acadia University, NS Canada (MT-BC 2021). Neurologic Music Therapist (2022)
  • Individuals with Developmental and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
  • My philosophy for music therapy is using music to support non-musical goals. This is my core principle for all of my work as every person is unique therefore I consider the client as a whole person. This includes their sensory profile, motor skills, communication, executive functioning, social and emotional wellbeing, and daily living activities. It includes their relationships, community, education, interests, and hopes and dreams. It's how they're feeling each time I see them and their nuances."

Christine Gallagher | Music Therapist

  • Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy; Minor in Psychology, Chapman University. Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapist (HPMT 2015).
  • MusicWorx Internship Alumna
  • Hospice, Medical (Hospital), and Older Adult
  • Being a music therapist has allowed me to connect with other human beings from all walks of life in such meaningful ways that would likely have never happened outside of a musical context. There is something so beautiful about true human connection, especially through music."

Hadley Rentz | Music Therapist

  • Bachelor of Music: Music - Music Therapy / Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO (2021 MT-BC); Bachelor of the Arts: Languages, Literatures, and Cultures - Spanish / Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
  • MusicWorx Internship Alumna
  • Adult Medical, Hospice, Older Adults, Palliative Care, Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
  • My hope is to interact with music in a way which makes its beauty accessible to individuals from all walks of life, always learning from and supporting my clients in the ways they respond to best."

Cassandra Richtsmeier | Music Therapist

  • Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, University of North Dakota, ND (2019 MT-BC)
  • Adult Medical, People with Parkinsons, Teens
  • As a music therapist, I strive to provide opportunities for comfort, support, and expression through music experiences and therapeutic connection."

Hsin-Yu (Sally) Wu | Music Therapist

  • Master of Music in Music Therapy, Arizona State University (2023 MT-BC). Neurologic Music Therapist (2023).
  • Children with Medical Complexity, Developmental Disabilities, Hospice, Palliative Care, Older Adults, People with Dementia
  • Music is a universal language that builds connections and bridges cultural differences. I love seeing people explore themselves more deeply, both consciously and subconsciously, through music, and bring more peace and joy into their lives."

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BARBARA REUER, PHD, MT–BC

CEO / Founder
P: 858.457.2201
E: breuer@musicworxinc.com

MUSICWORX INC.
10650 Treena St., Suite 111
San Diego, CA 92131