Meet Elaine (she/her)
MMT, MTA
Thank you for being here today.
My name is Elaine and I am a Certified Music Therapist (MTA) and Counselling Therapist (ACTA) working on the traditional territories of the Treaty 7 Nations in Southern Alberta, and the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 - Calgary, AB.
Music means many different things to different people and I would love to hear your experience around the intersections of music and your identity.
Engaging in the 1:1 music therapy experience, whether it be singing, listening to music, or improvising, is a way to process and grow. I will provide you with the necessary support to make your experience a fulfilling one. No previous musical experience or training necessary
I look forward to meeting with you.
Experience Music Therapy
No previous musical training or experience necessary
Why Music Therapy?
It can help with
Rehabilitation
Music can regulate gross motor and fine motor movements, stimulate language centres of the brain especially after stroke or other injury. Singing can also help with breath control.
Life Transitions
Let music therapy help you navigate changes in your life, whether it be an injury, loss/grief, identity shifts, or anything else it might be for you.
Communication
Music-making is a way of communicating non-verbally which can enhance other ways of self-expression.
Emotional Processing
Understand your thoughts, feelings and responses in a safe and non-judgemental environment. Develop tools and strategies to promote self-confidence and self-esteem.
Stress
Music therapy can help you ease tension and promote relaxation. It can also aid in physical and emotional regulation
Overall Wellness
Find ways to use music more intentionally and effectively to promote wellness in your daily life.
Services
Individual Sessions
Online and In-Person
Mental Health
Life Transitions
Staff & Corporate Wellness
Team Building
Burnout
Compassion Fatigue
Clinical Supervision
For Music Therapists only
Workshopping
Clinical Improvisiation