2026
ativo
2014
Mariana Costa Masi
Psychologist • Neuropsychologist
Exploring the connections between neuropsychology, cognition, aging and the technologies shaping the future of mental healthcare.
Supplementary note
With more than a decade of experience in clinical neuropsychology, Mariana Costa Masi is a psychologist specialized in Neuropsychology, with solid experience in neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation.
At the helm of Instituto Nexium, she supervises a team that cares for patients across every stage of life — from preschool age to older adulthood —, always grounded in technical precision and individualized care.
Beyond her clinical practice, she also provides services to companies, helping implement and adapt mental health programs in the workplace. Her practice is guided by a commitment to quality, attentive listening, and an ongoing pursuit of understanding and well-being across different contexts.
Neuropsychology
Her interest in neuropsychology was present from the start of her studies. Today, Mariana supervises the Instituto Nexium team in neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation across all ages — from preschool age to older adults — with a growing focus on aging and geriatric neuropsychology.
Education & Training
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Universidade Paulista
Volunteer internship — Protocolo de Avaliação Neuropsicológica Infantil (PANI), epilepsy and speech-language outpatient clinics
Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da USP (HC-FMUSP)
Specialization in Neuropsychology
Centro de Estudos Psico-Cirúrgicos da Divisão de Psicologia do ICHC-FMUSP (CEPSIC)
Professional Qualification Course in the Multidisciplinary Neuropsychological Approach to Neurocognitive Disorders of Aging
Serviço de Atendimento e Reabilitação de Idosos (SARI), Centro Paulista de Neuropsicologia (CPN – AFIP/UNIFESP)
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
Assessment, rehabilitation and the relationship between the CNS, cognitive functions, behavior and emotion.
Aging & Cognition
Cognitive aging, dementia, prevention and healthy longevity.
Neuroscience
How the brain shapes who we are.
Technology & AI
Exploring how technology and artificial intelligence may transform assessment, research and healthcare.
Clinical Experience
Clinical care takes place across Instituto Nexium's units — in Aldeia da Serra, Alphaville, Itu, Jundiaí and Sorocaba —, providing neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation across the lifespan. Mariana is the Institute's head and clinical supervisor, with no personal patient schedule of her own.
Instituto Nexium ↗Professional Credentials
CFP
Specialist Title in Neuropsychology from the Conselho Federal de Psicologia (CFP — Federal Council of Psychology). [TO REVIEW] License number (CRP) to be added — pending confirmation.
Academic Profiles
Links to Lattes, ORCID, Google Scholar and LinkedIn will be added soon.