Kathleen uses a combination of skills learned over more that 20 years in healthcare practice.  She combines her work as a Registered Music Therapist, Chiropractor, and Functional Neuro-rehabilitation Consultant to tailor individual, family or group programs of care,  in consultation with participants, to ensure that the goals of the program or session meet their specific needs.  Her focus on neuroplasticity offers a range of possibilities towards enhancing each person’s lived experience of their world, whatever their capacity. 

Specifically, music therapy involves using musical activities both intentionally and therapeutically, to address identified non-musical health and wellness goals.  This happens through the relationship built between the participant, the therapist and the music.  Goals can range from building capacity around healthy activities and behaviours in order to support and/or develop functional capabilities, to fostering agency around awareness, communication, and self expression, or strengthening communities and inclusive participation.  Sessions are interactive, adaptive and responsive to the changing needs and choices of the individual or group as each session evolves. 

This evidence-based approach is appropriate for people at any age and stage of life and is founded in the latest advances within person-centred care in neuroscience, music therapy, chiropractic care and positive psychology.  Kathleen works from a strengths-based, resource-oriented perspective, partnering with clients to identify and develop their unique capabilities and talents, using musical strategies as a key component of care.  Her particular areas of interest are in early childhood and family care, dementia inclusive therapies and groups, and inter-generational or community programs.