Erica Santiago, MM, RMT, NICU-MT

Erica is a Registered Music Therapist (RMT) with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA). She holds a Master of Music in Music Therapy from Florida State University and completed over 1200 hours of clinical training across hospital and healthcare settings in the United States, including AdventHealth Orlando and AdventHealth for Children.

Erica brings experience working in complex medical environments, including intensive care, oncology, rehabilitation, behavioural health, and neonatal intensive care (NICU). She has spent the past seven years supporting both paediatric and adult hospice clients, and considers it a privilege to provide care and support at the bedside during end-of-life.

Alongside her clinical experience, Erica brings a deep understanding of grief, loss, and trauma, and supports clients to navigate these experiences with care, sensitivity, and respect. Her work focuses on helping individuals find ways to express, process, and connect through music in meaningful and supportive ways.

Erica believes music therapy can benefit people across all stages of life, and aims to support each person to engage more fully and authentically in their own life and wellbeing.

Outside of her work, Erica enjoys spending time outdoors with her toddler, reading, and baking cakes through her small business, The Rose and Bee Bakery.