THE TEAM

Laurel Parkinson is a Registered Music Therapist (Australian Music Therapy Assoc. member #414). She has a Bachelor Degree in Music,  Master of Music Therapy Degree from University of Melbourne (2015) and certification in Neurologic Music Therapy (2021). 

Laurel has been employed by Sunshine Hospital, Epworth Hospital, Monash Health, McKenzie Aged Care and was a Research Assistant for an RCT study conducted by Melbourne University. She has experience working with children and adults with neurological impairments, developmental disorders, behavioural and mental health issues. 

Laurel has a demonstrated track record of delivering effective MT services to clients of various cultural backgrounds in their home, online, in hospital, community, and aged care settings.

Patty Cayetano is a Registered Music Therapist (Australian Music Therapy Assoc member #2146) . Patty

acquired her Masters of Music Therapy from the University of Melbourne (2023) and certification in Neurologic Music Therapy (2026). 

Patty has worked for Music Therapy Service (MTS) for nearly 2 years. She also has experience working for “Sing & Grow Australia” and was a student Music Therapist at the Royal Children’s Hospital and Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre (2023). Currently Patty is studying Trauma-Informed Care and Neurologic Music Therapy. Her Music Therapy sessions focus on social and communication skills, literacy and numeracy, movement/motor skills and emotional well-being.

In her spare time Patty loves reading the Bible, two cups of coffee, landscape painting, reading, singing and playing the piano. 

Damian Peck is an Allied Health Assistant. He completed his Certificate 3 in Allied Health Assistance in 2022. During this time he did his placement with Music Therapy Service (MTS) which led to his current position as a Therapy Assistant. Currently Damian is studying Trauma-Informed Care and finishing a Counselling Diploma.

Damian holds a Bachelor of Arts, Performance Studies (2003, Victoria University Melbourne). He has decades of experience composing, recording, performing Children’s music; facilitating playgroups and music programs for church services. In 2019 Damian released his debut children’s album ‘Find Your Feet’ and in 2024 he was nominated an ARIA Award for Best Children's Album. Damian has his own YouTube channel “Damo Music for Kids”.

Damian has worked for MTS for over 3 years under the supervision of Ms Parkinson who is an Allied Health Professional (Registered Music Therapist). Ms Parkinson is responsible for writing individualised Music Therapy Treatment Plans (assessment, goals and evaluation process) which Damian implements during face-to-face therapy sessions at client's house.  Ms Parkinson is responsible for Damian’s on-going training and insurance coverage

under her allied health business’s professional indemnity and public liability insurance.