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.

Patricia Borg, MMT, MTA, NMT

Certified Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist

Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario
Education: Bachelor of Science from Guelph University in Guelph Ontario, Masters of Music Therapy from Wilfried Laurier University in Waterloo Ontario
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 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, NMT-F

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 Women’s University in Soeul South Korea
Practicing Music Therapy Since: 2013
Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Piano, Flute, Organ
Credentials: NMT-F (Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow), KCMT (Korean Certified Music Therapist)
Fun Fact: I have a twin and I am fluent in English, French and Korean.

Alicia Pilgrim, MTA, NMT

Certified Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist

Hometown: Manilla, ON
Education: Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo Ontario, Masters of Creative Arts Therapy – Music Therapy from Concordia University in Montreal Quebec
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.

Yiqing Xiang, MTA, NMT, DBT

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: 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, 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 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.

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Music is what feelings sound like.
~ Georgia Cates

Our Story

At Music Therapy Services of Simcoe County, we appreciate that medical conditions or diagnoses do not define our clients, but are merely one characteristic that contributes to who they are.

Our Approach

At Music Therapy Services of Simcoe County, we appreciate that medical conditions or diagnoses do not define our clients, but are merely one characteristic that contributes to who they are.

Our Services

We provide services to clients of all ages and with a variety of developmental, neurologic, and emotional needs or diagnoses. We offer a variety of group and individual services.