I completed my music therapy degree in 2001. After that, I returned home to Barrie. I was determined to start a practice in my hometown. At that time, music therapy was not accessible in Simcoe County. When I started out, hardly anyone had heard of music therapy. Similarly, they didn’t understand what it was. However, I was armed with the passion and confidence that I was going to help people. So, I slowly began to make my mark knowing that music therapy was unique to other helping professions.
After a decade, the interest in music therapy exceeded what I could handle on my own. Therefore, I made the decision to grow a team. Our company opened the doors to our very own clinic in Barrie in 2014. At that time we had a team of 4 music therapists. Today, our team has doubled and our services extend to every corner of Simcoe County.
My personal life has provided me with sources of motivation. My younger brother has Down Syndrome and has always loved music. I have seen firsthand how powerful music can be. It had a unique ability to connect and motivate. When I became a mom, my understanding of the needs of my clients and their family deepened. My life experiences include parenting a child with complex needs and caring for a dying family member. This certainly allows me to understand the perspectives of the parents and caregivers who support our clients. Most importantly, all of these experiences allow me to lead our team in a way that enhances the way we support our clients.
At Music Therapy Services of Simcoe County, we strive to honour our clients as individuals. We know that treating a client’s emotional well-being is just as important as treating physical, cognitive, or communicative challenges.
Meet the team at Music Therapy Services of Simcoe County. Our music therapists are all experienced musicians, clinicians, and are registered with all relevant colleges and associations.
We offer individual and group music therapy sessions online, at our clinic in Barrie, or at a client’s home or residence. Many of our services are now covered by benefits or government programs.