About MTAA
The mission of the MTAA is to promote excellence in music therapy practice, education, and development, to further public awareness of music therapy in Alberta, and to serve as an organizational agency for its members.
The MTAA represents Certified Music Therapists (MTA) at the provincial level. Provincial chapters operate in accordance with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and all active voting members of these chapters must be members in good standing of the CAMT.
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Board of Directors
Elaine Cheung, MMT, CCC, MTA (she/her)
President
Elaine is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Certified Music Therapist who runs a solo private practice in Calgary. She earned her Master of Music Therapy degree from Wilfrid Laurier
University in Ontario. Through a humanistic and music-centred approach, she believes in developing meaningful therapeutic relationships to maximize a person’s potential for change and growth.
Sarah Van Peteghen, MTA (she/her)
Vice President / President-Elect
Sarah is a born-and-bred Albertan, proud Métis, certified music therapist, and musician who has served the community of Calgary and beyond since 2007. After a few years travelling the globe, Sarah completed her Bachelor of Music Therapy degree at Acadia University and began her career with JB Music Therapy Inc. in 2008. In 2010, she wrote and recorded her sophomore album, Deafened.
She began her 14-year career at Alberta Children’s Hospital in 2010 and is responsible for constructing the first music therapy internship in a hospital environment and the first Neonatal Intensive Care Unit music therapy program in Alberta. Sarah loves travelling, baking, eating her husband’s delicious cooking, and exploring Calgary on her e-bike.
Cheryl Vicera, MTA (she/her)
Secretary/Treasurer
Cheryl completed her Bachelor of Music Therapy degree at Capilano University in North Vancouver, BC. She currently resides in Edmonton, Alberta, and works primarily with older adults in long term care. She believes in the power of using music to foster strong therapeutic relationships and meaningful change; both intrapersonal and interpersonal.
Jean Hinton, MTA (she/her)
Membership Director
Jean Hinton is a Certified Music Therapist (MTA) based in her hometown of Lethbridge. She holds a Bachelor of Music Therapy degree from Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Vocal Performance from King’s University in Edmonton. She is the owner of Coulee Roots Music Therapy and is a facilitator for the Sing It Girls program in Lethbridge.
Hilary MacAulay, BMT, NMT, MTA (she/her)
Ethics Director
Hilary completed her Bachelor of Music Therapy at Acadia University, is currently enrolled in the Master of Counselling program at Athabasca University, and currently lives and works in Calgary. She believes that music has incredible power to foster connection and community, and provide safe spaces for expression. When not running music therapy sessions, she can be found reading, hanging out with her dog, or starting too many craft projects.
Emily Brown, BMT, MTA (she/her)
Continuing Education and Professional Development Director
Tania Mulki, BMT, NMT, MTA (she/her)
Public Relations & Advocacy Director
Tania holds a Bachelor of Music Therapy degree from Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg. She works with children in hospital and school settings, as well as adults in long-term care. Tania is passionate about building meaningful connections through music and is continually inspired by its ability to support a wide range of therapeutic goals while fostering strong rapport across all ages. Outside of her clinical work, Tania enjoys discovering new scenic walking routes, both in the city and in the mountains—a joy that comes easily with Calgary’s beautiful surroundings.
Kate Ager, BMT, MTA (she/her)
Member-at-Large
Leah Callao, BMT, MTA (she/her)
Member-at-Large
Leah graduated from Capilano University in 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy. Growing up, music and performing has been a key passion in her life. Leah believes music has the power to provide opportunities for her clients to express themselves freely, creatively, and safely. When not working as a Music Therapist, you can find Leah exploring the beautiful Alberta Rockies or enjoying her time working out at the gym.
