01/21/2026
✨ Patient Highlight: Vicki ✨
Vicki’s life has always been guided by music. Born in California and raised in Wyoming, she grew up in a home filled with melody and compassion, inspired by a father who was a classical and jazz pianist and a mother who modeled care and service as a nurse. She went on to earn a degree in Music Education from the University of Miami, perform with the Miami Hurricanes Marching Band, and teach elementary music-sharing artists from Charlie Parker and Ella Fitzgerald to Stevie Wonder and Boyz II Men with students in the U.S., Japan, and Germany.
Living with Machado-Joseph Disease (MJD), a rare neurological condition, Vicki continues to greet each day with strength, humor, and grace. Now living in Orlando, she finds joy in bebop jazz, traveling the world, cheering on the Miami Hurricanes, soaking up the sunshine, and spending meaningful time with loved ones. Recently celebrating her 48th birthday, Vicki remains grateful for every day and every note still to come. 🎶💛