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 in Waterloo Ontario
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.
Andrew Chin, BMT
Qualifying Music Therapist
Hometown: Brampton, Ontario
Education: Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo Ontario
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.
Jenny Diouf Lewis, MTA, NMT-F
Certified Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow
Hometown: Schoelcher, Martinique (France)
Education: Bachelor of Music and Musicology from Francois Rabelais University in Tours France, University Diploma of Music Therapy from Paul Valery Montpellier III in Montpellier France, PhD of Music Therapy from Ewha Womans University in Seoul South Korea
Practicing Music Therapy Since: 2013
Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Piano, Flute, Organ
Credentials: MTA (Certified Music Therapist), NMT-F (Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow)
Fun Fact: I have a twin and I am fluent in English, French and Korean.
Florence Lam, MTA
Certified Music Therapist
Hometown: Hong Kong, China
Education: Bachelor of Music, Major in Music Therapy Piano from the University of the Pacific in Stockton California USA
Practicing Music Therapy Since: 2023
Instruments: Classical Piano, Voice, Guitar, Harp & Jazz Piano
Credentials: MTA (Certified Music Therapist)
Fun Fact: I grew up on a small island but I can’t swim.
Yiqing Xiang, RP-Qualifying, MTA, NMT, DBT
Registered Psychotherapist-Qualifying, Certified Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist
Hometown: Guangzhou, China
Education: Bachelor of Art, Piano Performance from Xinghai Conservatory of Music in Guangzhou China, Master of Music Therapy from Temple University in Philadelphia USA
Practicing Music Therapy Since: 2021
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice & Ukulele
Credentials: RP-Qualifying (Registered Psychotherapist-Qualifying), MTA (Certified Music Therapist), NMT (Neurologic Music Therapist), DBT in Music Therapy from Spiegel Academy
Fun Fact: I want to live in Hawaii one day and I am fluent in English and Chinese (both Mandarin and Cantonese).
Jessica Wiles
Administrative & Client Care Manager
Hometown: Orillia, Ontario
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 a certified yoga instructor.
Elaine Curtis
Client Care Specialist
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Part Of Our Team Since: 2023
Why We Love Her: Elaine is the mother hen of our team. She shares her positivity and warmth with the team and all our clients.
Fun Fact: I’d love to retire and live in the Bahamas.
Shakey
MTSSC Official Mascott
Hometown: Barrie, Ontario
Part of our Team Since: 2023
Instruments: Shakers
Fun Fact: I love shaking my shakers and dancing to music with our MTSSC clients.