Meet Our Team
Music Therapy Services of Simcoe County boasts the largest and most experienced team of music therapist in Simcoe County. Our therapists are all experienced musicians and clinicians, and are registered with all relevant colleges and associations.
Heidi Flynn, RP, MTA
Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Music Therapist
Owner & Director
Hometown: Barrie, Ontario
Education: Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University
Practicing Music Therapy Since: 2001
Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Piano, Flute
Credentials: RP, (Registered Psychotherapist), BMT (Bachelor of Music Therapy), MTA (Certified Music Therapist)
Fun Fact: I was a competitive figure skater and competed at Nationals in 1997 with my Synchro Team.
April Rose, MTA, NMT
Certified Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist
Clinical Team Leader
Hometown: London, Ontario
Education: Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy from Acadia University
Practicing Music Therapy Since: 2017
Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Piano, Viola
Credentials: MTA (Certified Music Therapist), NMT (Neurologic Music Therapist)
Fun Fact: I love cooking and baking and would be happy to do it all day if I could.
Kimiko Suzuki, MTA
Certified Music Therapist
Education, Equity & Inclusion Team Leader
Hometown: Stoney Creek, Ontario
Education: Music Performance from York University, Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy from Concordia University
Practicing Music Therapy Since: 2017
Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Piano, Viola
Credentials: MTA (Certified Music Therapist)
Fun Fact: I am also a certified Zumba instructor.
Patricia Borg, MMT, MTA, NMT
Certified Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist
Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario
Education: Bachelor of Science from Guelph University, Masters of Music Therapy from Wilfried Laurier University
Practicing Music Therapy Since: 2019
Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Piano, Ukulele, Accordion
Credentials: MMT (Masters of Music Therapy), MTA (Certified Music Therapist), NMT (Neurologic Music Therapist)
Fun Fact: I have a rescue puppy named Mabel and she is my #1 adventure partner.
Andrew Chin, BMT
Qualifying Music Therapist
Hometown: Brampton, Ontario
Education: Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University
Practicing Music Therapy Since: 2021
Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Piano, Alto Saxophone
Credentials: BMT (Bachelor of Music Therapy), Currently writing Board Exams to become Certified
Fun Fact: I like to skateboard.
Joanne Tseng, MTA
Certified Music Therapist
Hometown:
Education: Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Seneca College, Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University
Practicing Music Therapy Since: 2021
Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Piano, Ukulele, French Horn
Credentials: MTA (Certified Music Therapist)
Fun Fact: I am fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
Alicia Pilgrim
Certified Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist
Hometown: Manilla, ON
Education: Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University, Masters of Creative Arts Therapy – Music Therapy from Concordia University
Practicing Music Therapy Since: 2019
Instruments: Voice, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele
Credentials: MTA (Certified Music Therapist), NMT (Neurologic Music Therapist)
Fun Fact: I used to play competitive basketball.
New Therapist Coming Soon
Certified Music Therapist
Hometown: TBD
Education: TBD
Practicing Music Therapy Since: TBD
Instruments: TBD
Credentials: TBD
Fun Fact: TBD
Jessica Wiles
Administrative Assistant
Hometown: Orillia, ON
Part Of Our Team Since: 2020
Why We Love Her: Jessica brings a fresh perspective to the operations of our company. She is driven to improve our communication and organization. Jessica is also passionate about minimizing our environmental footprint!
Fun Fact: I am completing my teacher training to become a certified yoga instructor.
