Cheryl Fernandez, MTA

President

 

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.

Elaine Cheung, MMT, MTA

Secretary

 

Elaine earned her Master of Music Therapy degree from Wilfrid Laurier
University in Ontario.  Through a person-centred approach, she
believes in developing a meaningful therapeutic relationship to
maximize a person’s potential for change and growth  She currently
resides in Calgary and enjoys the thrill of working with people of any
age.

Jan Pearce, MA, LGSMT, MTA

Treasurer

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Jan Pearce MA, LGSMT, MTA, Fellow of the Association of Music & Imagery, Certified Harp Therapy Practitioner.   Home is Calgary, Alberta. She studied Music Therapy in London, England under Juliet Alvin and recently completed an MA in Creative Arts Therapies at Concordia University.  Private practise specializing with seniors, adult mental health, end of life care.

Kate Ager, MTA

Membership

 

Kate is an accredited music therapist (MTA) and currently resides in Chestermere, AB.

Hilary MacAuley, MTA

Membership

 

Hilary is an accredited music therapist (MTA) and the owner of MasterworX Music Therapy. She has a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Acadia University, and completed her clinical internship with JB Music Therapy in Calgary, working with a wide variety of ages and abilities. She is a board-certified music therapist, accredited with the Canadian Association for Music Therapy, and a member of the Music Therapy Association of Alberta. She is also a qualified Music Together teacher and is trained in Sprouting Melodies programming.

 

Originally from Cape Breton, she now resides in Calgary. When not running music therapy sessions or talking about music therapy, she enjoys cycling, reading, learning new languages, and searching Calgary for the best cup of coffee.

Jesse Dollimont, BMT, MTA

Continuing Education and Professional Development

 

Jesse is a graduate of the Canadian Mennonite University Music therapy program, and holds a certificate in Music Performance from Grant MacEwan University. Jesse is passionate about public education and advocacy for music therapy - and views therapeutic musical interactions as powerful agents for healing for all populations. Jesse is a member of the team at JB Music Therapy in Calgary, Alberta.

Lucinda Johnston, MTA

Public Relations and Advocacy

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Lucinda Johnston is an MTA with a small private practise in Edmonton, AB (Capilano University Grad) and the Music Librarian at the University of Alberta. She has provided music therapy for a number of clinical populations, including children & adults with special needs, elders with dementia and other ongoing health conditions, and in hospice and mental health settings. She is excited to serve the MTAA membership in the PR and Advocacy position, and hopes her contributions will support our profession overall in Alberta.

Andrew Ichikawa, MTA

Ethics

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Andrew’s music therapy practice, Pathways Music Therapy, provides music therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults in Lethbridge and surrounding communities. Andrew primarily works in early childhood and school settings. He has previously provided music therapy services in continuing care and palliative care. He has a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from McGill University and a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Capilano College/Open University of British Columbia (now Capilano University).

Tiffany Sparrow, MA, BMT, MTA

Member-At-Large

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Tiffany Sparrow (Edmonton, AB) is an accredited music therapist (MTA) specializing in mood and eating disorders and neurological rehabilitation in medical settings.  She offers music interventions, counseling and meditation to facilitate pain reduction, emotional balance, speech and gait rehab support, relaxation and wellness. Tiffany completed her bachelor of music therapy (BMT) at Wilfrid Laurier University and, more recently, her masters (MA) in Ethnomusicology at the University of Alberta where she researched the artistry and health implications of group chanting (kirtan). She taught as the primary instructor for the Introduction to Music Therapy (CHRTP 381) course for four terms through St. Stephen’s College and also has experience as a research assistant as well as a teaching assistant (Introduction to Music and Popular Culture). Tiffany is also a multi instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and certified Yoga instructor!

Christine Fabian, MTA

Member-At-Large

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Christine Fabian has been a member of the MTAA board since 2017. She currently provides music therapy services within Edmonton through her private practice (Solful Music Therapy), specializing in working with children and seniors. 

Ashley Miller, MTA

Member-At-Large

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Ashley obtained a Bachelor of Music Performance at the University of Montana. Not stopping there, Ashley continued her education in performance and music therapy at the University of New Mexico, and Acadia University in Nova Scotia.

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Ashley has participated in clarinet training with several esteemed instructors, including Joyce Howdle, Dr. Maxine Ramey, Keith Lemmons and Dr. Stan Fisher. She has also had the privilege of studying music therapy under the direction of Paul Lauzon and Dr. Heather Price, followed by an internship with supervisor Nicola Oddy.