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Book an Appointment at La Casa Del Artista - Our studio in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood

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Music Therapy

Music therapy is the clinical application of music as provided by a credentialed professional who encourages, maintains, and promotes improved health in individuals with various health implications.

Group Music Therapy

Group music therapy utilizes music as a platform for communication, facilitating successful social interaction and personal growth. Music therapy groups for schools, community agencies, hospitals and organizations utilize a wide spectrum of therapeutic experiences based on the objectives and needs of the group.

Behaviour Intervention

Before being trained as music therapists, several of us had previously worked as behaviour interventionists. Behaviour intervention is a type of behavioural support that focuses on teaching skills in the areas of communication, self-regulation, daily life, routines, play, and leisure to encourage behaviours that could positively affect a child's wellbeing and relationships with self and othe... Read More

Before being trained as music therapists, several of us had previously worked as behaviour interventionists.

Behaviour intervention is a type of behavioural support that focuses on teaching skills in the areas of communication, self-regulation, daily life, routines, play, and leisure to encourage behaviours that could positively affect a child's wellbeing and relationships with self and others. Our therapists utilize their training in music to support a child's behavioural growth. For children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), we are eligible for funding as BIs (Behaviour Interventionists) through the AFU (the Government Autism Funding Unit).

Tyrone Barnes
(He/Him/His) MTA

Kira Hickerson
(She/Her/Hers) MTA

Kira lives and works in the traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) nations. Kira graduated from Capilano University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy and a minor in Psychology in January 2022. She completed her End-of-Life Doula training and the second level of Guided Imagery in Music (GIM) in January 2024. Kira previously graduated from Capilano University’s Classical Music Diploma program with a major in Classical Guitar.

Kira’s clinical experience includes work with hospice, palliative, bereavement, and long-term care and with children in the school system. Kira strives to create a safe, inclusive, and open space for her clients and their families. Kira believes in advocating for the best interests of her clients and allowing for each session to be customized to fit the client’s needs at the moment.

Outside of work, Kira enjoys hiking, backpacking, kayaking, and climbing.

kira@peoplesmusictherapy.com

Kira lives and works in the traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), the səl̓ilwətaɁɬ... Read More

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La Casa Del Artista - Our studio in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood
Located at: 150 E 3rd Ave, Vancouver
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