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Prince Albert

Regina

Saskatoon

Swift Current

Erica Wittevrongel, MTA

Location:
Prince Albert, SK

Pronouns:
She/Hers

Contact info:
ewiebe94@hotmail.com    
(431) 307-2762

Biography:
I graduated in 2016 with my Bachelor of Music Therapy from the Canadian Mennonite University. I currently hold an MTA (Certified Music Therapist) and provide services to Prince Albert and the surrounding area. I work with individuals and groups, using music therapy to facilitate positive change. Building relationships, working with people, and highlighting the successes of my clients are tenets that define my music therapy approach.

Areas of Interest:
Children with Developmental Disabilities; Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Additional Training:

Neurologic Music Therapy
Theraplay Level 1
ASIST
CPI (1 Day)

Taking New Clients:
Yes

Bernadette E. Kutarna, MA, MTA, FAMI

Location:
Regina, SK

Contact info:
(306) 525-0049 (home)
(306) 537-4158 (mobile)

Areas of Interest:
Autism; Children with Developmental Disabilities; Adults with Developmental Disabilities; Trauma; Older Adults/Long Term Care; Community Music Therapy; Infants/Perinatal Care; Early Childhood

Additional Training:

Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, Fellow

Taking New Clients:
Retired, open to consultation

Melanie McDonald, MTA

Location:
Regina & Lumsden, SK

Pronouns:
She/Hers

Contact info:
306-201-6323

Biography:
Melanie McDonald is a Certified Music Therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She has been a board member of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists and the Music Therapy Association of Saskatchewan. Melanie has had a community-based private practice in Regina since 2010. It has been her passion to intentionally use music as a tool that will aid others in living their best life.

Areas of Interest:
Autism; Children with Developmental Disabilities; Adults with Developmental Disabilities; Trauma; Older Adults/Long Term Care; Early Childhood

Taking New Clients:
No

Morgan Mueller, BMT, MTA

Location:
Regina, SK

Pronouns:
He/Him

Contact info:
mueller.morgan@gmail.com

Biography:
Hey, I’m Morgan! I am a local resident of Regina, SK. I grew up in Regina and achieved my music therapy education through Acadia University in Wolfville, NS. I have been practicing music therapy since 2017 upon my accreditation and have been primarily working as a community music therapist as well as having some private work as well. I am an avid explorer of the outdoors,  I enjoy making music with friends, and learning to grow different types of food. When not working I can be found watching some TV, travelling the world or adventuring with my wife.

Areas of Interest:
Autism; Children with Developmental Disabilities; Adults with Developmental Disabilities; Community Music Therapy

Taking New Clients:
No

Amanda Schenstead, MMT, MTA, BMus(Perf)

Location:
Regina, SK

Pronouns:
She/Hers

Contact info:
aschenstead@yahoo.com

Biography:
Amanda has been working as a music therapist at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in Regina, SK with the Veterans and Extended Care programs since 2009.  She also has had experience working with the palliative care program which operates out of the Pasqua Hospital.  She holds a Master of Music Therapy Degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Music Degree from Brandon University majoring in Flute Performance and minoring in Theatre and English.  She is currently president of the Music Therapy Association of Saskatchewan.  Outside of work, Amanda is an active member of Regina’s theatre and arts community as an actor, director, musician, playwright, and composer.

Areas of Interest:
Adults with Developmental Disabilities; Trauma; Palliative Care/Hospice; Older
Adults/Long Term Care; Mental Health

Additional Training:

Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music Level 1

Taking New Clients:
No

Lana Wilkinson, MTA

Location:
Regina, SK

Pronouns:
She/Hers

Contact info:
Lana_wilkinson@hotmail.com

Areas of Interest:
Autism; Children with Developmental Disabilities; Adults with Developmental Disabilities; Infants/Perinatal Care; Early Childhood; Pediatric Medicine; Brain Injury/Neurology

Additional Training:

Neurologic Music Therapy (not currently certified)

Taking New Clients:
No; not currently working in music therapy

Ruth Eliason, MTA

Location:
Saskatoon, SK

Pronouns:
She/Hers

Contact info:
reliason@sasktel.net

Areas of Interest:
Palliative Care/Hospice; Pediatric Medicine

Taking New Clients:
No

Tinaya Entz, BMT, MT-BC, MTA

Location:
Saskatoon, SK

Pronouns:
She/Hers

Contact info:
tinaya.entz@gmail.com

Biography:
Tinaya Entz is an Indigenous music therapist at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, SK, where she specializes in providing music therapy to patients receiving hemodialysis. She holds a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Capilano University and is currently working on a Master of Arts in Music Therapy at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She is also serving as the Vice President of the Music Therapy Association of Saskatchewan. Tinaya lives with her husband, Fred, son, Freddy and fur baby, Lucy.

Areas of Interest:
Adult Medicine; Indigenous health; Mental Health; Community Music Therapy

Additional Training:
Trauma Informed Practice
Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, Level 1

Taking New Clients:
Only those receiving hemodialysis treatments in Saskatoon

Mary Friesen, MTA, MT-BC

Location:
Martensville, SK

Pronouns:
She/Hers

Biography:
Mary has been a music therapist since 2019. She enjoys the flexibility of music therapy and it’s ability to adapt to the needs of individual clients as well as music’s ability to create conversations without words. Mary specializes in mental health and trauma work with children and youth. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, walking the dog, and spending time with friends and family.

Areas of Interest:
Autism;Children with Developmental Disabilites; Trauma; Mental Health; Indigenous Health; Coping Skills

Additional Training:
ASIST (suicide prevention training), Rhythm2Recovery

Taking New Clients:
No

Leanne Hoeft, MTA, NMT/ Prelude Studios Saskatoon

Location:
Saskatoon, SK

Pronouns:

Additional Training:
Neurologic Music Therapy

Taking New Clients:
Yes

Michaela Olson, BMT, MTA

Location:
Saskatoon, SK

Pronouns:
She/Hers

Areas of Interest:
Early Childhood, Autism, Children/Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities, Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Geriatric/Long Term Care, Palliative Care

Additional Training:
ASIST (suicide prevention training), Rhythm2Recovery

Taking New Clients:
No

Lisa Wutch, BMus, BMT, MTA

Location:
Saskatoon, SK

Pronouns:
She/Hers

Contact info:
lisajtimmer@gmail.com

Biography:
Lisa is a certified music therapist in Saskatoon, and is currently employed at St. Paul’s Hospital. She has been a part of the Healing Arts Program since 2013, and is passionate about creating and sharing music with patients, their loved ones, staff and the community to promote health and wellness.

Areas of Interest:
Adult Medicine; Palliative Care/Hospice; Older Adults/Long Term
Care; Mental Health

Taking New Clients:
No

Mylandra Zielinski-Douglas, BMT, MTA

Location:
Saskatoon, SK

Pronouns:
She/Hers

Contact info:
mylandra.zielinski@gmail.com

Biography:
Mylandra was born in Calgary, AB, but grew up in Saskatoon, SK where she was an active participant in a variety of musical activities. Such activities became her passion as she continued to hone her skills. Mylandra has been working as a certified music therapist since 2020. She has experience working
with all ages in a variety of populations. As a Music Therapist, Mylandra comes
from a position of patience and a profound understanding that one’s
emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being are interconnected and,
therefore, must be supported holistically. Mylandra recognizes that the client is
the expert on their own life and seeks to provide care to her clients by
fostering a safe, uplifting and interactive experience with music as it relates to
their individual identity and needs.

Areas of Interest:
Adult Medicine; Palliative Care/Hospice; Older Adults/Long Term
Care; Mental Health; Community Music Therapy

Taking New Clients:
On a case by case basis

James McLauchlan, MTA

Location:
Swift Current, SK

Pronouns:
He/Him

Contact info:
1-306-741-6213

Biography:
James has worked as a Community Music Therapist for the last 20 years. He has worked with acquired brain injury, autism, alcohol and drug recovery, long term care, Alzheimer’s and domestic violence.

Areas of Interest:
Autism; Adults with Developmental Disabilities; Trauma; Palliative Care/Hospice; Mental Health; Community Music Therapy; Brain Injury/Neurology; Substance Use Disorders

Additional Training:
Addictions counsellor training
Safe & Together 

Taking New Clients:
Full right now