MacKenzie Lyons (she/her) graduated from Nazareth University in Rochester, New York in May of 2023 with her Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy with a minor in Psychology. During her undergraduate program, MacKenzie studied both trumpet and voice as primaries. In February 2024, she completed her music therapy internship at Roman Music Therapy Services. During her internship, MacKenzie developed her clinical skills while working with a wide variety of clients in various settings. She is excited to continue to work for Roman Music Therapy Services part-time as the Saturday Sprouting Melodies provider. 

In her free time, MacKenzie enjoys reading books, spending time with family and friends, and trying new coffee places!

Mackenzie is a passionate Music Therapist and professional violist based in Salem, MA. Originally from Bangor, Maine, Mackenzie has built a diverse career that blends music and therapy. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from Gordon College and a Master of Arts in Music Therapy with a Specialization in Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University.

In her professional life, Mackenzie combines her expertise in music and therapy to support individuals’ emotional and mental well-being. Outside of her work, she enjoys performing as a violist and sharing music with friends. Her love for the ocean also keeps her busy—whether sailing, surfing, or just enjoying coastal life with her husband, Chris, and their three children.

Mackenzie is committed to blending her love for music with her dedication to helping others, creating a meaningful balance in both her personal and professional life.

Meara Curren is compelting her internship at Roman Music Therapy Services. Meara is from Attleboro Falls, MA and went to college at SUNY Fredonia. Meara has always been someone who loves to help and guide people, and loved making music. With these two passions, music therapy is a perfect fit! Meara enjoys connecting with so many people and watching their growth over time.

Kylie Elliott (she/her) is a Board-Certified Music Therapist who received a dual bachelor’s from the University of Vermont in flute performance and biology along with a master’s degree in music therapy from the University of the Pacific. She completed her 8-month music therapy internship in September of 2023 at Manchester Community Music School where she worked in community-based music therapy settings, led early childhood music explorations, taught adaptive music lessons, and provided mentorship in performance groups. In her early career, Kylie has worked in rehabilitative care, skilled nursing facilities, and school-based settings, served individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and worked within a hospital.

Kylie has a strong background in music performance and scientific methods, contributing to an evidence-based perspective of music therapy practice. Her continued education includes the distinction of Neurologic Music Therapy affiliate, early childhood music lessons, and Sprouting Melodies training. As a music therapist (and music educator), Kylie practices a client-led approach while she guides clients, students, and performers toward healthy habits and growing confidence. Her philosophy is technically eclectic, involving multiple therapeutic approaches while emphasizing the neuroscientific impacts of music on the individual and group. Kylie identifies as neurodivergent and applies her experiential knowledge to her approach in working with neurodivergent individuals.

When not leading music therapy sessions, Kylie can be found performing flute in local orchestras, indoor rock climbing, and spending time outside camping, hiking, and riding her bike.

Owen recently finished up his classes at the Berklee College of Music to join RMTS as their newest intern. Within RMTS, Owen hopes to focus on mental health treatments, with a particular interest in trauma, addiction, and personality disorders. His practice philosophy comes from a basis in meeting the recipient where they at, as well as where they’ve been, and he hopes to bring a safer and more communal world using the techniques he’ll learn here.

When Owen isn’t learning how to become a music therapist, he’s a performing and recorded drummer, playing Rock, RnB, Funk, Country, Bluegrass, Brazilian, Caribbean, and African drums. Owen is also a songwriter and vocalist in the bluegrass band “Catfish in the Sky,” with their songs being played on Sirius XM, and having won them the “Freshgrass Band Competition,” so keep an eye out for him outside of RMTS.

Acacia originally hails from Plainsboro, NJ. She graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, with a B.M. in Music Therapy and a minor in Psychology. Having grown up in a musical household all her life, Acacia has considered music an integral part of her personal growth. Encouraged by her parents, she quickly became involved with various music groups early on in her childhood. Because of this, Acacia has seen firsthand the power music holds to empower others and to connect and bring people closer together in community. Moreover, she has always had a great passion for helping children in their development, and since her youth, she has participated in volunteering and teaching in various children’s programs. All these experiences helped her realize she wanted to work a job that combined the passion she had for the enrichment of children’s lives with her passion for the healing and relational power of music.  

Acacia’s favorite thing about being in the music therapy world is the role she gets to play in facilitating and nurturing relationships and aiding in her clients’ confidence in self-expression and self-advocacy. It is truly rewarding for her to see her clients grow as their own person, as well as grow with their peers! While Acacia has mainly worked with children in her clinical practice, she is extremely excited to be working with and supporting a wide variety of populations in her time here at RMTS. Acacia is ecstatic to begin this next chapter at Roman Music Therapy Services and to continue serving the community!