Kate graduated from Acadia University in 2023, completed her internship at The Maritime Conservatory of Music in 2024, and became certified later that year. She has experience working with a variety of clients including children and adults with physical & developmental disabilities, and adults in long-term care settings. Kate works with clients and their families/care teams to find the best way to support them.

Alexandra is one of two music therapists at Camp Hill, Veteran's Memorial Hospital. She has also worked as a music therapy research coordinator, and in palliative care. She has completed her neurologic music therapy training and is an internship supervisor.

I am a musician and Certified Music Therapist based in Punamu'kwati'jk/Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. I hold a bachelor's degree in music performance from Michigan State University (2001) and a Certificate of Music Therapy from Acadia University (2004). In addition to my music therapy training, I have completed a Level 1 Certification in ‘Adapted Spiral Praxis’ - a motor program for working with children with physical disabilities based on holistic body-mind principles, and am a Certified Facilitator of the ‘Yogapalooza’ Kids Yoga, Music & Mindfulness Program. I am passionate about combining music, movement & mindfulness to help people of all ages and levels of ability tap into the wellness that exists within themselves.

Autumn Carver, MTA, is a certified music therapist working along the South Shore, NS. Autumn is passionate about increasing access to music therapy in rural communities and creating opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to experience the benefits of music.

Autumn graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Music Therapy in 2025 and completed her internship with Between the Mountains Music Therapy in February 2026. She has experience working with clients across the lifespan, with a focus on neurodiversity, developmental disabilities, mental health, medical settings, and long-term care. She is the founder of Rae of Hope Music Therapy and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

In her spare time, Autumn enjoys songwriting, being outdoors exploring, crafting, and spending time with family and friends. She is excited to join the AAMT Board as the Membership Person and looks forward to connecting with fellow music therapists and supporting the music therapy community across Atlantic Canada.

I graduated from the Acadia University BMT program in 2012. Since 2013, I have been working at Parkstone Enhanced Care (4 days a week), and Maplestone Enhanced Care (1 day a week) in the Clayton Park area of Halifax, NS. These facilities are long-term care homes, and I primarily work with residents who are diagnosed with dementia (various forms including Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body dementia, vascular dementia, etc.), Parkinson's Disease, MS, anxiety, depression, and other mental health diagnoses. I facilitate a variety of group and individual music therapy sessions based on resident goal areas, backgrounds, and assessment findings. When residents are approaching end of life, I meet with them and their family members to facilitate palliative care music therapy. I am a CAMT internship supervisor and regular practicum supervisor for Acadia University.

I specialize in women's mental health, and have experience in shelters for women-at-risk, and for survivors of domestic violence. I am a certified trauma-sensitive heart-math practitioner and my approach to music therapy is informed by this training, as well as many years of training and experience in mindfulness and somatic meditation. I am passionate about community music therapy and music education for all.

Heather is a music therapist and music educator at Joyful Sounds Music Studio in Fall River. She provides music therapy programming in studio, in the surrounding community and schools, one-to-one and in group settings. She is also a part of the Executive Team, Marketing Team, and teaches Kindermusik and Piano at Joyful Sounds. Past music therapy experience in long-term care, community mental health, school systems, and she has served as the Public Education chair on the AAMT Board.

I graduated from Acadia in 2003 and have been working in Cape Breton for the last 23 years. I began my work in long-term care and for the last 15 years have been working in palliative care. I work with patients in hospital, hospital and homes in the community in a position supported by the Hospice Society

Katelyn is a certified music therapist, music instructor, and singer songwriter. She holds
a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Acadia University (2018), and completed her
internship with Heartsparks Music Therapy (2019). Originally from Sackville, New
Brunswick, Katelyn now lives and practices her work in K’jipuktuk (Halifax), Nova
Scotia. Katelyn thoughtfully plans new and fun musical activities to engage and connect
with clients, and enjoys utilizing her flute in her music therapy practice. She thrives on
learning songs across the decades, and sharing unique instruments. She has
experience working with individuals across the lifespan, including those living with
neurological disorders (Cerebral Palsy, Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Traumatic
Brain Injury, and Parkinson's) mental health conditions, and neurodiversity (Autism,
ADHD, Down Syndrome, and Intellectual Disabilities). She uses a person-centered
philosophy, as she believes everyone has capacity to reach their full potential. Katelyn
specializes in geriatrics, but is open to working with all ages!

Katelyn is currently the president of the Atlantic Association of Music Therapy (AAMT)
board. She enjoys teaching students interested in the music therapy field, as well as
teaching regular and adapted lessons for beginner voice, flute, ukulele, guitar, and
piano. She released her song "Madelyn" this year, and another single “Who I Am” in 2024.

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Lindsay is the owner of Between The Mountains Music Therapy (BTM), located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. BTM’s hires subcontractors that provide sessions with all populations across the lifespan throughout the Annapolis Valley, South Shore and HRM and is also an approved internship site.

Mackenzie Costron, BMT, MTA, RCT (she/her), is the Owner and Founder of Find Your Voice Music Therapy, launching the first practice location in Katarokwi/ Kingston, ON June 2014. She launched the second Find Your Voice Music Therapy location in K’jipuktuk/ Halifax, NS July 2017 and currently provides trauma informed music therapy & counselling services in Halifax area as well as online across Turtle Island/ Canada.

Mackenzie began her Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT) Certified Music Therapist (MTA) training with Acadia University obtaining a Bachelor of Music Therapy (BMT). In recent years, Mackenzie returned to campus as a part time member of the music therapy faculty instructing 3rd and 4th year students. She is also a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT) and completed the Narrative Therapy program through The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre and University of Toronto. In addition, Mackenzie is a Heart Centered Facilitator with Costron+Co supporting creatives, therapists and health/ wellness entrepreneurs through business coaching and mentorship sessions, workshops, and retreats.

Mackenzie uses the interplay of music and verbal language within the therapeutic process. She specializes working in mental health (i.e. anxiety, panic attacks, grief and loss) particularly during moments of change and transition. Mackenzie is currently focusing her work on maternal health in the prenatal period. She also has experience working with neurodivergent folk (i.e. autism, ADHD), children & youth at risk, stroke & acquired brain injury, neurologic movement disorders, dementia & Alzheimer’s as well as hospice & palliative care.

In Mackenzie’s clinical and spirituality work she is inspired by Danielle Laporte (Heart Centered Program), Byron Katie (The Work), Dr. Gabor Mate (Compassionate Inquiry), Dr. Richard Swartz (Internal Family Systems Therapy), and Dr. Shefali Tsabary (Conscious and Awakened Parenting). Also, through Mackenzie’s passion in equity, diversity and inclusion she completed the University of Alberta Indigenous Studies Course and frequently attends Anti-Oppressive Practices trainings and workshops, such as with Holiday Phillips.

Mackenzie is a classically trained vocalist, with advanced training in piano, guitar, and percussion. She has been a member of Canadian choral communities since 1998.

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Having worked with all ages and abilities, Paige now applies her knowledge and experience in her role as the Head of Music Therapy at the Maritime Conservatory. She leads a team of music therapists who are client-focused, have a wide range of musical abilities, and provide meaningful experiences unique to each participant.

I am founding Professor of the Acadia University Music Therapy Program. I have clinical experience in these areas: with the aging,
developmental challenges, mental health, pain management, and music as complementary medicine. Some of my peer-reviewed articles can be found at https://paullauzon.ca/?page_id=206

Empathetic listening, gentle curiosity and no judgement inform her private practice. She helps clients who are looking to feel more like themselves; people experiencing stress/challenges in their lives and people wanting to realize and build their confidence. Using creative interventions and talk therapy she can help you to develop a strong sense of safety and connection with yourself.
She offers individual counselling and music therapy sessions to young adults/adults using a confidential online platform, telephone or in person. She specialized in using creative interventions to help people develop their self awareness as well as using the body for intuitive wisdom. Strength based, anti-oppressive practices, gentleness and an inter-sectional lens inform her work.

Graduating from Acadia University, Sarah has been working as a Music Therapist in the HRM and surrounding areas since 2017. Sarah has experience working with folks across the lifespan with a focus on pediatric and adolescent mental health and addictions and pediatric medical music therapy. Sarah uses a strengths based, human centred lens to guide their work and is an approved internship supervisor with the CAMT.